Special Report: Steroid or Food Supplement? The Truth About Andro

Welcome to HealthCentral's in-depth feature on the controversial steroid androstenedione, the "food supplement" made famous by baseball star Mark McGwire.

Andro's supporters claim it builds muscles and improves competitive sports performance, but recent studies, including those published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, show the "supplement" can have potentially harmful side effects from breast enlargement in men to heart disease risks.

Dr. Dean Edell invites you to participate in this special on-air and online report on andro by following any of these links:

• Fast Facts About Andro

Click here to read a fast facts summary about the steroid the government classifies as a food supplement.

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