Identification of 5-Androst-1-ene-3,17-diol in the Fat of Sus scrofa L.: A

Numerous hormonal compounds have been made available as over-the-counter nutritional supplements in the United States as a result of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994. Although many hormonal supplements (e.g., androst-5-en-3 -ol-17-one (DHEA) and melatonin, in particular) have been well-documented with regard to source, safety, and potential benefit, some other compounds have not. An esoteric member of this category, 5-androst-1-ene-3 , 17-diol (1), has not been demonstrated to be present in the food supply and may, therefore, not be considered a nutritional supplement.

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