Neo-Ponden

Neo-Ponden, also known by its chemical name androisoxazole, is an orally active anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS). It is a derivative of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and is closely related to other well-known steroids like stanozolol. Historically, it has been marketed in Spain and Italy under brand names such as Androxan and Neo-Pondus.

Side Effects and Benefits

As an anabolic-androgenic steroid, Neo-Ponden's use carries a range of potential side effects, which can be severe and in some cases, permanent. These side effects are related to its impact on the body's hormonal system.

Potential Side Effects:

• Hormonal Disturbances: AAS use can disrupt the body's natural hormone production, leading to a variety of issues.

  • In Males: Decreased testicular size and function, low sperm count, persistent and painful erections, and gynecomastia (breast enlargement).

  • In Females: Virilization, which includes a deeper voice, facial and body hair growth, clitoral enlargement, and irregular menstrual cycles.

• Cardiovascular Issues: AAS use is linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, including high blood pressure, changes in cholesterol levels (increasing "bad" LDL cholesterol and decreasing "good" HDL cholesterol), and potential for heart failure or stroke.

• Liver Damage: Orally active steroids, like Neo-Ponden, are processed by the liver and can cause liver strain, leading to potential liver tumors or cysts.

• Psychological Effects: Mood changes, aggression ("roid rage"), anxiety, and depression can occur.

• Other Side Effects: Acne, hair loss (male pattern baldness), and stunted growth in adolescents.

Potential Benefits:

• Increased Muscle Mass and Strength: The primary reason for non-medical use is its ability to promote anabolism, or tissue building, leading to increased muscle size and strength.

• Improved Red Blood Cell Production: Some AAS can stimulate the production of red blood cells.

• Increased Bone Density: Can help increase bone density.

Pros and Cons

Pros:

• Can lead to significant increases in muscle mass and strength.

• May improve athletic performance.

Cons:

• Numerous severe and potentially permanent side effects, including hormonal imbalances, cardiovascular damage, and liver toxicity.

• Illegal for non-medical use in many countries and banned by major sports organizations.

• Lack of reliable information on safe dosages and long-term effects for non-medical use.

Dosage and Frequency

There is no established or recommended dosage for Neo-Ponden for non-medical purposes. Dosage, frequency, and cycle duration for anabolic steroids are often based on anecdotal evidence from user communities and can vary significantly. Such use is illegal and dangerous, and there is no reliable medical information to support it.

Half-Life and Detection Time

The half-life and detection time of Neo-Ponden specifically are not widely available in public, peer-reviewed literature. However, as an oral, 17α-alkylated derivative, its half-life would likely be on the shorter side, similar to other oral steroids like stanozolol (Winstrol) or Dianabol (methandrostenolone), which have half-lives of a few hours.

Detection times for steroids can be much longer than their half-lives due to the presence of metabolites that can be detected in urine for weeks or even months after the last dose. Given its structural similarity to stanozolol, its detection time could be in the range of several weeks to a few months, but this is an educated estimation and not a definitive fact. Detection times are highly dependent on the specific steroid, dosage, duration of use, individual metabolism, and the type of drug test being used (e.g., urine, blood, or hair analysis).

Sterogenic, Progestogenic, and Prolactin Effects

• Sterogenic Effects: Neo-Ponden, like other anabolic steroids, has powerful sterogenic effects as it is a synthetic steroid hormone that interacts with androgen receptors to exert its effects.

• Progestogenic Effects: It is not known to be a progestogenic compound. Progestogenic activity is a characteristic of certain anabolic steroids (like nandrolone) that can lead to side effects such as gynecomastia and suppressed testosterone production.

• Prolactin Effects: It is not known to have direct prolactin-related effects. However, some steroids with progestogenic activity can increase prolactin levels, and high doses of AAS can indirectly affect the pituitary gland, which produces prolactin.

Anabolic Androgenic Ratio

The anabolic-androgenic ratio is a measure of a steroid's anabolic (muscle-building) effects relative to its androgenic (masculinizing) effects. The ratio is compared to testosterone, which has a ratio of 1:1.

While a precise number for Neo-Ponden is not readily available in public sources, related compounds like stanozolol are often cited as having a high anabolic-to-androgenic ratio (e.g., 30:1). Given Neo-Ponden's close structural relationship to stanozolol, it would also be expected to have a high anabolic-androgenic ratio, meaning its anabolic effects are more pronounced than its androgenic effects.