Bolandiol (INN, also known as 19-nor-4-androstenediol, estr-4-ene-3β,17β-diol, or 3β-dihydronandrolone) is an anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) that was never marketed.[1] However, a dipropionate ester derivative, bolandiol dipropionate, has been marketed.[1][2] Bolandiol and its dipropionate ester are unique among AASs in that they reportedly also possesses estrogenic and progestogenic activity.[3][4]

Bolandiol is on the World Anti-Doping Agency's list of prohibited substances,[5] and is therefore banned from use in most major sports. It is a potential metabolic precursor to nandrolone.[6] However, several clinical studies have concluded that bolandiol does not alter strength, body composition, or exercise performance.[7][8]

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References

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  7. ^ Van Gammeren D, Falk D, Antonio J (May 2001). "The effects of supplementation with 19-nor-4-androstene-3,17-dione and 19-nor-4-androstene-3,17-diol on body composition and athletic performance in previously weight-trained male athletes". European Journal of Applied Physiology. 84 (5): 426–431. doi:10.1007/s004210100395. PMID 11417430. S2CID 13129479.
  8. ^ van Gammeren D, Falk D, Antonio J (September 2002). "Effects of norandrostenedione and norandrostenediol in resistance-trained men". Nutrition. 18 (9): 734–737. doi:10.1016/s0899-9007(02)00834-1. PMID 12297208.