By: Clayton South

It seemed like an eternity: the prohormone bill dragged through the House of Representatives and the Senate until it finally reached the desk of President George W. Bush. On one fateful day, and with one decisive pen stroke, prohormones were banned. The public didn't debate, there was no balanced opposition to the claims of special-interest groups, and the bill passed to the praise of all. Prohormones were forever sent into oblivion.

Now, athletes are searching for legal alternatives. But, do alternatives exist, and, if so, are the results obtained from these alternatives similar to prohormones?

First, the bad news: prohormones are gone. Do not expect to find them on the black market because anabolic steroids already occupy this spot - and they are more effective than prohormones ever were.

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Now, the good news: legal prohormone alternatives exist, and the results obtained are similar to prohormones.

Read on to learn about these alternatives.

About The Alternatives

Bodybuilding science is founded on innovation. Here are some innovative products that you can use to gain "prohormone-like" results.

PRODUCT	WHAT IT DOES
Creatine Ethyl Ester (CEE) *studies given on creatine monohydrate. Benefits believed to be same for Creatine Ethyl Ester.	Boosts testosterone Increases lean muscle mass1 Improves power generation Enhances exercise performance2 Enhances muscle recovery
Nitric Oxide (NO2)	Improves power generation Increases energy levels Enhances exercise performance Enhances nutrient delivery to muscle tissue Increases muscle pumps
Tribulus Terrestris	Increase free form testosterone levels Stimulate leutenizing hormone secretion Increases feelings of well-being Improves muscle density Increases lean muscle mass Increases strength Increases muscle recovery
Glycocyamine	A creatine pre-cursor Helps support creatine production Increases muscular strength Increases lean muscle mass
Creatine Alpha-Ketoglutarate Ecedysterone	Increases testosterone levels Helps with fat loss Increases feelings of well-being
Glutamine	Enhances nitrogen retention Maintains the free amino acid pool Increases growth hormone levels Helps with fat loss Increases lean muscle mass Increases strength Protects the immune system
Ipriflavone (7-isopropoxy-isoflavone) Methoxyisoflavone (5-methyl-7-methoxy-isoflavone)	Increases muscle mass Increase strength Increases energy levels Enhances recovery Anti-catabolic Promotes weight gain Can suppress cortisol
ZMA	Supports health prostate function Supports maximum testosterone levels Enhances recovery Preserves lean muscle mass Increases strength
Chrysin	Moderately inhibits estrogen function Indirectly increases testosterone levels May increase strength May increase lean muscle mass
6-OXO	Suicide inhibitor of estrogen Changes testosterone: estrogen ratio Increases lean muscle mass Helps with fat loss Increases muscle strength Increases feelings of well-being
7-KETO DHEA	Is a hormone precursor Can help to increase testosterone levels Can increase strength Can increase muscle tone Can improve mood Can help with fat loss
Arginine Alpha-Ketoglutarate (A-AKG)	Nitric Oxide precursor Increases nitric oxide levels Increases muscle pump
Arginine HCL	Can cause massive increases in nitric oxide production, which dramatically increases blood flow and nutrient delivery.
Avena Sativa	Boosts active testosterone levels Protects the immune system
LongJack / Tongkat Ali	Can boost sexual function3 Can boost athletic performance4 Boosts testosterone production Enhances muscle tone Increases strength Increases muscle mass
HMB	Can increase lean muscle mass Can help with fat loss Helps to reduce LDL cholesterol levels
Glutamine Alpha-Ketoglutarate	Is a glutamine precursor that enters the muscle cell for superior absorption and cell volumization.
Arginine Ethyl Ester	Increased delivery of NO2 Enhances muscle pump Enhances delivery of nutrients to muscles Increased strength Increased focus Increased recovery
Rhodiola Rosea	Helps to prevent over-training Increases feelings of well-being
4-Hydroxy Isoleucine	Helps regulate blood sugar Helps protect the brain May help in fat loss
Vitex Agnus Castus	Can increase in male prolactin levels5
Schizandra	Enhances sexual activity Enhances energy Stimulates immune function Can enhance recovery

Using any one of these supplements will give you great results, but even greater effect may be seen by using a combination of products at the same time.

The Alternative Products

Here is a listing of some prohormone alternative products that contain some of the ingredients listed above, and that have been used by athletes with positive results:

PRODUCT	WHAT IT DOES
SportLab Nitrovol	Will help to improve power generation, strength, energy levels, pump, exercise performance, and exercise recovery. Will also build lean mass and enhance immune function.
SportLab Plasmavol system	Supplement system that has been shown to maximize muscle pump, increase nitric oxide levels, boost strength, endurance and muscle mass, and energy levels. Also speeds delivery of nutrients to muscle so that you recover faster after exercise.
Nutrabolics AE2	Will sustain the delivery of Nitric oxide to muscle tissue, providing enhanced focus, energy, strength levels, and exercise performance. Also enhances muscle pump and delivers nutrients to recovering muscle tissue.
Nutrabolics NOZ	Increases lean muscle mass gains, improves power generation and enhances exercise performance. Speeds recovery from exercise by increasing nitric oxide levels, allowing for a greater pump and increased delivery of nutrients to muscle tissue.
Nutrabolics HydroTest	Contains ingredients proven to dramatically boost free testosterone levels and enhance performance.
Labrada SUPER CHARGE!	Will send energy levels through the roof, as well as increase strength, endurance and focus. Will dramatically enhance muscle pump and will help you build muscle and recovery from exercise.
BBS MuscleJack	Contains ingredients proven to dramatically boost free testosterone levels and enhance performance. Can also improve libido, and will also protect the immune system from stress through the inclusion of antioxidants.
Biotest Alpha Male	Increases free-testosterone levels, levels of circulating leutenizing hormone, boost libido, and helps you gain muscle-mass! It also helps you recover quickly from intense exercise, and it protects you immune system and supports healthy joint function.
Nutrex Vitrix	Contains tribulus terrestris at a concentration of 20% protodioscin. This percentage has been proven to boost your testosterone levels and help you build muscle.
Higher Power DHEA	DHEA is used to produce almost half of your body's testosterone. DHEA is essential for good health and muscle building, but declines as you age. DHEA is a hormone that helps maintain testosterone levels so you can gain muscle, lose fat and get into your best shape ever.
Ergopharm 6-OXO	6-OXO is the famous estrogen "suicide inhibitor" that dramatically lowers estrogen, thereby boosting testosterone levels and enhancing sex drive.
BSN CellMass	Contains Creatine Ethyl Ester Malate, a new and exciting creatine derivative. The ingredients in CellMass can enhance your workouts, give you greater pumps and help you put on muscle faster than ever before.
ALRI Cr2	Is a Creatine Ethyl Ester HCL product that will help you gain muscle, reduce body fat and send your strength levels through the roof.
Legal Gear Product X	Is a non-hormonal anabolic that contains ingredients believed to increase strength and lean muscle mass. May also help with fat loss and recovery from exercise.

Each of the products in this chart contain one or more of the ingredients listed in the first chart. They are known to work well and may offer you "prohormone-like" results.

The recommendations in this article are so made under the following assumptions:

1. You are eating correctly
2. You are exercising correctly
3. You are recovering correctly
4. You are using fundamental supplements like protein and multivitamins

Final Thoughts?

Prohormones are banned. If you didn't beat the prohormone ban, the alternative supplements listed can help you build as much muscle, if not more muscle, than prohormones ever did. Best of all, the alternatives are legal and have been proven to work.

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References

1. Racette SB. Creatine supplementation and athletic performance. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2003 Oct;33(10):615-21.
2. Chwalbinska-Moneta J. Effect of creatine supplementation on aerobic performance and anaerobic capacity in elite rowers in the course of endurance training. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab. 2003 Jun;13(2):173-83.
3. Ang HH, Lee KL, Kiyoshi M. Eurycoma longifolia Jack enhances sexual motivation in middle-aged male mice. J Basic Clin Physiol Pharmacol. 2003;14(3):301-8.
4. Ang HH, Cheang HS. Effects of Eurycoma longifolia jack on laevator ani muscle in both uncastrated and testosterone-stimulated castrated intact male rats. Arch Pharm Res. 2001 Oct;24(5):437-40.
5. Merz PG, Gorkow C, Schrodter A, Rietbrock S, Sieder C, Loew D, Dericks-Tan JS, Taubert HD. The effects of a special Agnus castus extract (BP1095E1) on prolactin secretion in healthy male subjects. Exp Clin Endocrinol Diabetes. 1996;104(6):447-53.

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