. Studies indicate that Andro is a direct testosterone precursor and when taken orally, will increase blood levels of both androstenedione and testosterone. Blood levels start rising about 15 minutes after oral administration of androstenedione and stay elevated for around three hours. A peak in blood testosterone levels is seen around one to one and a half hours after ingestion. According to the German patent for androstenedione, 50 mg given orally to men raised plasma testosterone levels from 140% to 183% of normal, 100 mg of oral androstenedione raised levels from 211% to 337% of normal. Andro, much like DHEA, can have powerful effects on muscle-building and athletic performance. DHEA is two steps away from becoming testosterone. However, unlike DHEA, andro is only one step away from testosterone. Therefore, by itself, it is not a muscle builder; but after the liver converts it to testosterone.
What is the effective dosage of Androstenedione?
Dietary supplement dosages of androstenedione range from 5 to over 50mg per day in the morning or 60 minutes before working out. Experts suggest the best way to take andro is by cycling it. The proper cycle is six weeks of taking it followed by two weeks off. However, it's in your best interest to take an equally long off period, or even longer off period. This gives your natural systems a chance to recover.
What are the benefits of Androstenedione supplementation?
•	It Increases Lean Muscle Mass.
•	It Increases Strength & Endurance.
•	It Improves Muscle Recovery.
•	It Improves Protein Synthesis & Nitrogen Retention.
•	It Increases Libido (Sex Drive).
•	It Elevates Testosterone Levels, Androstenedione is the no. 1 muscle building supplement in the world.
What are the side effects of androstenedione supplementation?
•	IAndrostenedione supplementation may lead to elevated plasma estrogen concentration, which can lead to estrogenic side effects like breast development in men, breast cancer, and pancreatic cance.
•	Using Androstenedione may lead to kidney and liver damage.
•	You may also experience acne problems and oily skin - acne is associated with testosterone.
•	IIt can lead to premature baldness in men.
•	Androstenedione can enlarge prostates, reduce sperm production and increase aggression.
•	Androstenedione can disrupt female menstrual cycles.
•	It's not recommended for teenagers to use Andro, since alterations in hormone balance at a young age has adverse effects. If you're under 18, you should not use Androstenedione prohormones.County Assessors & Advisor
The County has two Assessors and a Water Advisor.
Shelley Wright and Roger Gardner.
Shelley is also the County Water Advisor.
If you wish to be assessed please contact either of the above. You will need an understanding of the Scout Association Policy Organisation and Rules (POR).
To understand more on the Scouting Permit Scheme Permit-Guide-V4.0.This document also provides guidance to County Activity Assessors to ensure there is consistency when giving advice on good practise and completing assessments.
This document relates solely to Canoeing and Kayaking. (thanks to Surrey Scout Water Activities Club for permission)
Across the County we now have the following Permit holders:-
- 26 Canoe
- 48 Kayaking
- 21 Narrow Boating
- 31 Raft
- 6 Dinghy Sailing
- 3 Bell Boat
- 2 Keel Boating
- 2 Yachting
- 6 Power Boating
- 1 Pulling
However we don’t have ANY of the following activities with a Permit Holder
- Dragon Boat
- Hover Craft
- Motor Cruiser
- Jet Ski
- Rowing and Skulling
- Scuba Diving
- Snorkelling
- Water Skiing
- White Water RaftingDowning Street has confirmed Boris Johnson has left intensive care at St Thomas’ hospital.
He remains in hospital and is being closely monitored during his recovery.
The government is under pressure from police to tighten the lockdown as the Easter Bank Holiday approaches, it has been reported.
But many details of the decision remain unclear, not least because Prime Minister Boris Johnson still remains in hospital being treated for coronavirus.
The social distancing measures in place are due to be formally reviewed every three weeks.
But the government seems likely to extend the restrictions, and may even bow to pressure from senior figures in the police and tighten them, the Guardian reports.
In Liverpool, the seriousness of the pandemic was brought home once again after NHS worker Barbara Moor died aged 54.
More than 100 people have now died in the city from COVID-19, while in the UK as a whole the number dead rose beyond the 7,000 mark.
The government has also made it clear that schools are unlikely to open any time soon.
Coronation Street star with coronavirus describes unusual symptoms.
A touching flyover message was also organised by Peter Robinson, owner of Charlotte Lucy’s Fitted Bedrooms.
See the incredible footage from outside the hospital HERE
Family of Aintree nurse who died with coronavirus urge'stay inside'
The devastated family of heroic Aintree nurse Liz Glanister tonight paid a poignant tribute to her describing their loss as “beyond words.”
Read the touching tribute by clicking here..
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Supermarket Easter opening times: Sainsbury's, Tesco, Morrisons, Asda, Aldi, Lidl, Iceland and Co-op
As Easter weekend approaches, many stores make edits to opening times.
To find out all the opening hours for your local supermarkets, click here.
ITV pauses transmission to clap for NHS and other key workers
The weekly applause caused the channel to pause transmission.
An announcement encouraged viewers to clap for the NHS and key workers.
Mayor of London urges people to stay home this weekend
The mayor urged the public to stay indoors over Easter weekend:
Boris Johnson out of intensive care and back on hospital ward
The Prime Minister has left the intensive care ward at St Thomas’ hospital, where he had been since Monday.
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Prime Minister comes out of intensive care
Boris Johnson has been moved out of intensive care at St Thomas’ hospital, where he had been since Monday night.
Downing Street said: “The prime minister has been moved this evening from intensive care back to the ward, where he will receive close monitoring during the early phase of his recovery. He is in extremely good spirits.”
Plane to fly over Alder Hey tonight with special message for NHS and other frontline workers
The plane is due to fly between 6.30pm and 7.30pm:
Dominic Raab held talks with opposition leaders tonight on coronavirus response
Downing Street said it was constructive:
Government states it is 'too early to lift lockdown' as deaths continue to rise
The ongoing lockdown situation is likely to be extended past the initial three week period.
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Too early to lift lockdown
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The curve could be flattening
Sir Patrick Vallance said: “We’re beginning to see the levelling off in cases because of social distancing.
“We are seeing a steady increase that might be flattening off, but it is certainly not accelerating.”
"We're not done yet have to keep going" dont expect to be able to say anything more on this until the end of next week.
“The measures have to stay in place until we are confident we are past the peak.”
Boris Johnson update
Dominic Raab says that the Prime Minister is “Still in intensive care, making positive steps forward and is in good spirits”
New York death toll rises
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says a further 799 people with COVID-19 have died in New York state over the past day
Temporary cells to be built in jail grounds
Hundreds of temporary prison cells will be installed in the grounds of seven jails in a bid to prevent the spread of coronavirus, the Ministry of Justice said.
Work will begin on the first of 500 single occupancy temporary cells this week at HMP North Sea Camp, with others being built at HMPs Littlehey, Hollesley Bay, Highpoint, Moorland, Lindholme and Humber later.
More prisons will be chosen based on whether extra accommodation is needed and if there is sufficient space.
Low risk category C and D offenders will be held in the units after a risk assessment is carried out.
Researchers say public should wear facemasks
The public should be encouraged to wear face masks to protect against Covid-19 because there is little to lose and potential gains, experts have said.
A team, including researchers from the University of Oxford and the London School of Economics, said masks may help slow transmission of the virus while having a small impact on daily life.
It comes after the UK Government said there were no plans to change the current guidance on masks, adding they were not necessary for use by the general public when out and about.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) also does not recommend them for widespread use and has raised concerns there could be a shortage of masks for medical workers if they are bought up by the general public.
Liverpool plans coronavirus thank you parade
Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson has announced the city will come together to support, celebrate and remember the efforts of health staff and other key