Is Substances with Androgenic Effect vegetarian?
Substances with Androgenic Effect
A regulatory category covering substances, including anabolic-androgenic steroids, that bind to and activate the androgen receptor, producing androgenic or anabolic effects. Such substances may be of synthetic or animal-derived origin depending on the specific compound.
| Also known as | AAS, Anabolic-androgenic steroids |
|---|---|
| INCI name | Substances with Androgenic Effect |
| CosIng ID | 28874 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
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