M1-4ADD [FAST FACTS]

OTHER NAME(S): M1 4ADD, M1,4ADD, 17a-methyl-androsta-1,4-diene-3b,17b-diol, M1-A4DD, M1-4ADD [DATOS BÁSICOS], M1-4ADD [FAITS EN BREF]

Overview

M1-4ADD is a type of chemical known as a prohormone. It is converted in the body to testosterone and other sex hormones.

M1-4ADD 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. M1-4ADD might also be unsafe.

M1-4ADD is banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

References
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  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.
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  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.