Tagged with 'adrenal-glands'

CUTTING EDGE SUPPLEMENTATION…DEFINING THE PERFECT PHYSIQUE

Published: December 31, 2008

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By Leigh Penman

As we say goodbye to one year and herald the arrival of a new one we often find ourselves jotting down various resolutions for the year ahead. Topping most people’s lists is usually some health related subject, the most popular being losing weight and getting into shape. So, off we trot to the [...]


CHEMICAL CORNER: FINASTRIDE (Proscar, Propecia)

Published: November 28, 2008

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By Leigh Penman

Technically speaking, Finastride is an orally active testosterone Type 11 5-alpha- reductase inhibitor. There are actually two different 5-alpha- reductase enzymes:
TYPE 1 – This is predominant in the sebaceous glands of most regions of the skin, including the scalp and the liver. Type 1 5alpha-reductase is responsible for approximately one third of circulating [...]