11-OXO seems to be effective as described. Here is the warning of side effects on the label that you don't find before you buy it:
"This product is only intended to be consumed by healthy adult men 21 years of age or older. Not for use by women. Before using this product consult with your physician if you are using any prescription or over the counter medicine or if you have any pre-existing medical condition including but not limited to: high or low blood pressure, cardiac arrhythmia, stroke, heart, liver, kidney or thyroid disease, seizure disorder, psychiatric disease, diabetes, difficulty urinating due to prostate enlargement or if you are taking a MAO-B inhibitor or any other medication. Discontinue use and consult a your health care professional if you experience any adverse reaction to this product. Possible androgenic side effects include acne, hair loss, increased levels of estrogen and testicular atrophy may occur. Do not exceed recommended serving. Exceeding recommended serving size ma increase the likelihood of these side effects. Note: use of this product may be banned by some athletic or government associations (including military)."
A serving size is "3 caps and the suggested use is 3-6 caps a day with food for no more than 8 weeks at a time."
So here is my issue- I didn't experience any side effects except enlarged prostate, but saw palmetto cures that. My problem is that there are only 60 caps in the bottle and at 6 caps a day that is a 10 days supply. You will need at least 3 bottles of this stuff for it to really make an impact or difference. You do the math but I don't think the ultimate cost is worth it. I think ergopharm decided they would make less money selling bottles of 180 caps @ $108-135 range than jipping us with a short supply of 30 caps @ $36-$40 range. I bet a lot of people have paid for shipping on this 2 or 3 times.
The product itself I'd give 4 out of 5.
The packaging, cost and marketing I give 1 out of 5.
That's 2.5 average so 3 stars it is! |
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