11 OXO bridge for dummies

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11 OXO is andrenosterone.

Andrenosterone serves two purposes. One, it is a precursor to the androgen 11-ketotestosterone. 11-ketotestosterone is closely related to testosterone and has many of the same properties; however unlike testosterone it does not convert to estrogen and is not strongly suppressive to the HPTA (the body’s system that regulates testosterone production).

Second, Andrenosterone blocks the enzyme 11b-HSD1 that increases tissue cortisol levels by converting cortisone to cortisol? It does not block all cortisol, circulating cortisol in its parent form still gets through, but it minimizes the amount of extra cortisol that arises from the precursor cortisone.

Keeping cortisol levels at a healthy low benefits are:

• Decreased body fat (especially visceral adipose tissue)
• Increased muscle density (hardness)
• Enhanced insulin sensitivity and glycogen deposition
• Increased strength
• Improved cardiovascular health
• Improved brain and CNS function


The concept of the 11 OXO bridge is really quite simple. It is a period of 2-4 weeks between the time you were on your cycle and the time you begin your PCT. Below are some examples but by no means do these represent the only way to do the bridge. As long as the general concepts are adhered by the bridge will work.

Let me give you some examples of an 11 OXO bridge

Standard
Week 1 – 6: Steroids (or prohormones) of choice
Week 7 –9: 6 capsules 11 OXO daily (3 capsules twice a day with meals)
Week 10 -13: Post Cycle Therapy of choice

Blitz
Week 1 – 6: Steroids (or prohormones) of choice
Week 7 –8: 9 capsules 11 OXO daily (3 capsules three times daily with meals)
Week 9 – 13: Post Cycle Therapy of choice

Tapered
Week 1 – 6: Steroids (or prohormones) of choice
Week 7 –8: 6 capsules 11 OXO daily (3 capsules twice a day with meals)
Week 9 – 10: 3 capsules 11 OXO daily (1 capsule three times a day with meals)
Week 11- 14: Post Cycle Therapy of choice