3,6,17-androstenetrione - Glossary

3,6,17-androstenetrione

A naturally-occurring androgen metabolite that functions as an aromatase inhibitor.  Taken in supplemental form, 3,6,17-androstenetrione can increase serum testosterone by reducing its conversion to estrogen.  It’s been used as a part of post-cycle therapy to help restore normal testosterone levels, as well as a standalone supplement for enhancing testosterone.

3,6,17-androstenetrione is sold commercially as “6-OXO” by ErgoPharm.  Other synonyms include: 4-etioallocholen-3,6, 17-trione, 6-ketoandrostenedione and androst-4-ene-3,6,17-trione

Author: elissa

Elissa is a former research associate with the University of California at Davis, and the author/co-author of over a dozen articles published in scientific journals. Currently a freelance writer and researcher, Elissa brings her multidisciplinary education and training to her writing on nutrition and supplements.

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