The conversion rate isn't static in a biological environment. I'd love to guess but it would be just that (a guess). Personally I think it varies to a great degree by age as well. Having said all that we need to just pay for some bloodwork on the stuff and see how much it increases test after chronic use (a standard 1 box cycle). The
German study really shed some interesting light on the topic though. All the "andros" utilize the same conversion pathway, so it's reasonable to assume that 4-AD would be metabolized in a similar manner to 1-Androsterone (1-DHEA). In that German study the primary metabolites were as follows:
The metabolites in order of peak concentrations:
. Alpha-isomer of 1-Androsterone/1-DHEA
1-Testosterone
HO-Dione 1
1-Androstenediol, Alpha-isomer of 1-Androstenediol, and HO-Dione 2
1-Androstenedione
1-Androsterone or 1-DHEA
That's pretty good news that 1-testosterone was the second highest metabolite after only 1 cap. Of course these were urinary metabolites and not plasma levels which can vary.
I've been looking for reliable guys to sponsor some bloodwork for but get so busy with other stuff. If someone is interested in running a 4-AD only cycle with bloodwork please PM me. There are certain requirements that must be met.