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Is Androstanolone vegan?

Androstanolone

Androstanolone (dihydrotestosterone, DHT) is a naturally occurring androgen steroid hormone biosynthesized from testosterone in animal and human tissues, used medically to treat low testosterone and related conditions. As a steroid hormone of animal biosynthetic origin, it is classified as of animal origin.

Also known as Androstan-3-one, 17-hydroxy-, (5alpha,17beta)-, DHT, Dihydrotestosterone, Stanolone
INCI name Androstanolone
CAS number 521-18-6
EC number 208-307-3
CosIng ID 81786
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.

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