Cyanostane [FAST FACTS]

OTHER NAME(S): 2-cyano-17a-methyl-17b-acetoxy-5a-androst-2-ene, Cyanobol, 2-cyano-17a-methyl-17b-hydroxy-androst-3-one, Cyanostane, Cianostano [DATOS BÁSICOS], Cyanostane [FAITS EN BREF]

Overview

Cyanostane is a type of chemical known as a prohormone. It is converted in the body to testosterone and other sex hormones.

Cyanostane is used for weight loss, to improve athletic performance, to reduce sexual problems, and for other uses, but there is no good scientific evidence to support its use. Cyanostane might also be unsafe.

Cyanostane is banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

References
  1. Anabolic Steroid Act, Public Law No. 108-358, 2004.
  2. National Collegiate Athletic Association. NCAA Banned-Drug Classes 2005-2006. Available at: https://www1.ncaa.org/membership/ed_outreach/health-safety/drug_testing/banned_drug_classes.pdf.
  3. Joseph JF, Parr MK. Synthetic androgens as designer supplements. Curr Neuropharmacol. 2015;13(1):89-100.
  4. Granados J, Gillum TL, Christmas KM, et al. Prohormone supplement 3b-hydroxy-5a-androst-1-en-17-one enhances resistance training gains but impairs user health. J Appl Physiol (1985). 2014;116(5):560-9.
  5. What Should Tested Athletes Know About GW1516? Education, Spirit of Sport. U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA). September 24, 2019. Available at: https://www.usada.org/spirit-of-sport/education/what-should-athletes-know-gw1516/
  6. Designer Anabolic Steroid Control Act of 2014. Public Law No: 113-260.