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Dietary supplement

Abnormal Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Blackstone Labs

Tablet Or Pill Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Abnormal is a dietary supplement by Blackstone Labs with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for muscle building and bodybuilding, increasing strength, athletic performance.Based on those ingredients, 8 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are 19-NorAndrost-4-ene-3b-ol, 17-one. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Abnormal by Blackstone Labs

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 3 active ingredients.
  • “19-NorDHEA Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (50 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

Abnormal contains 3 active ingredients, all variants of 19-nor-DHEA (a prohormone intended to convert to nandrolone and related compounds in your body). The product also contains several inactive ingredients — microcrystalline cellulose, phosphatidylcholine, hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrin, phytosterol, stearic acid, magnesium stearate, starch, titanium dioxide, silica, and color additives (FD&C Red #40 and FD&C Blue #1) — which are fillers and binders in the tablet.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see 19-nor-dhea's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: muscle building and strength support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Athletic performance, Muscle strength, body composition, anabolic activity.
  • The closest evidence on file: 19-nor-dhea is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Athletic performance (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: 19-nor-dhea is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Muscle strength.

The evidence we hold does not establish that 19-nor-DHEA is effective for athletic performance, muscle strength, weight loss, or exercise-induced muscle damage. Every claim carries an Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate rating, meaning the data to support its use for these purposes isn't there yet.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient 19-nor-dhea

How safe is it?

Limited data
Safety Information · database check
Limited information

Little studied safety information is available for these ingredients — that is not the same as being safe.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 0 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 0 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

This product carries serious safety red flags. The data advises against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding due to its hormonal effects and lack of safety information.

Additionally, 19-nor-DHEA is labeled as an unproven hormonal prohormone with potential serious adverse effects and minimal safety data. The product has not been studied extensively, and long-term risks are unknown.

We don't have specific documented adverse effects on file, but the hormonal nature of the ingredient and its intended conversion to androgens means risks to your cardiovascular system, liver, and kidneys are real concerns.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient 19-nor-dhea

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — 19-nor-dhea.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 8 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Check before taking this if you're on testosterone or other androgens (male hormones) — Moderate risk of additive effects including mood changes and cardiovascular, kidney, or liver problems. If you take any hormone-related medication, run it through the checker below.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is limited.

This is a hormonal supplement aimed at athletes or people building muscle, but the evidence for it actually working isn't established. If you're on testosterone or any androgen medication, check with your doctor before taking it.

Pregnant people and those breastfeeding should avoid it. Talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about whether this product fits your situation and whether the unproven risks are worth it for you.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 3 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 24, 2018.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Abnormal, straight from the product label.

Brand Blackstone Labs
Barcode (UPC) 636823236540
Net contents 60 Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD May 24, 2018
DSLD ID 172047
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Abnormal by Blackstone Labs, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Tablet(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Tablet(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
636823236540
IngredientAmount% DV
19-NorDHEA Blend50 mg--
19-NorAndrost-4-ene-3b-ol, 17-one0 NP--
19-NorAndrost-4-ene-3b-ol, 17-one Decanoate0 NP--
19-NorAndrost-4-ene-3b-ol, 17-one Enanthate0 NP--

Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Phosphatidylcholine, Hydroxypropyl-Beta-Cyclodextrin, Phytosterol, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Starch, Titanium Dioxide, Silica, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Blue #1

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Label statements
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General Statements

Pro anabolic precursor Anaboic: Androgenic ratio of 12:1 Time released delivery system Not liver toxic

Abnormal by choice

Liposomal delivery system

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions As a dietary supplement, take 1 tablet twice per day. Do not exceed 2 tablets daily. Visit our website for additional information and guidance.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place, away from light.

Precautions

Warning Keep out of reach of children.

Not for use by individuals under the age of 18 years.

Consult a physician or licensed qualified health care professional before using this product if you have, or have a family history of, prostate cancer, prostate enlargement, heart disease, low "good" cholesterol (HDL), or if you are using any other dietary supplement, prescription drug, or over the counter drug.

Do not exceed recommended serving. Exceeding recommended serving may cause serious adverse health effects. Possible side effects include acne, hair loss, hair growth on the face (in women), aggressiveness, irritability, and increased levels of estrogen. Discontinue use and call a physician or licensed qualified health care professional immediately if you experience rapid heart beat, dizziness, blurred vision, or other similar symptoms. This product contains steroid hormones that may cause increased facial and body hair, voice deepening. If you are at risk for prostate or breast cancer, you should not use this product. Do not use if governed by any body that prohibits hormone use.

Allergen Warning: Manufactured on shared equipment that also processes eggs, wheat, & soy (lecithin).

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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Abnormal by Blackstone Labs label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Abnormal by Blackstone Labs

These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Other (inactive) ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Phosphatidylcholine, Hydroxypropyl-Beta-Cyclodextrin, Phytosterol, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Starch, Titanium Dioxide, Silica, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Blue #1. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Abnormal by Blackstone Labs Drug Interactions

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8 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Abnormal with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

19-NorAndrost-4-ene-3b-ol, 17-one1 drug type · 8 drugs

Testosterone

19-nor-DHEA is purportedly converted to nandrolone and other androgens upon ingestion. Theoretically, taking 19-nor-DHEA with testosterone or other androgrens may increase the risk for additive adverse effects such as mood disturbances and cardiovascular, kidney, or liver problems.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Abnormal, from the product label.

Blackstone Labs

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Name
Blackstone Labs
City
Boca Raton
State
FL
ZipCode
33487
Phone Number
1-877-454-6861
Web Address
www.BlackStoneLabs.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Abnormal by Blackstone Labs: Common Questions

Does Abnormal by Blackstone Labs interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Abnormal has a known interaction with 8 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Abnormal contains 3 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Does 19-nor-DHEA actually build muscle or improve athletic performance?
There isn't enough reliable evidence in our data to say it does. Every athletic and strength claim for this ingredient is rated Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate, meaning the science to back it up isn't established.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. The safety data advises against using hormone-altering products during pregnancy and while breastfeeding due to hormonal effects and lack of safety information.
What is 19-nor-DHEA, and how is it supposed to work?
It's a prohormone — a compound the body is thought to convert into nandrolone and related androgens (male hormones). The idea is that these converted hormones then support muscle growth and athletic performance, but evidence for that isn't established.
What kind of side effects has this ingredient been documented to cause?
We don't have specific documented adverse effects on file. However, because it's an unproven hormonal prohormone with little safety data, serious risks to your heart, liver, and kidneys are a real concern.
I'm on testosterone therapy. Can I take Abnormal?
You should not take this without talking to your prescriber first. Taking a 19-nor-DHEA product alongside testosterone carries a Moderate risk of additive effects, including mood disturbances and problems with your heart, kidneys, or liver.

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Sources & How We Checked

Abnormal's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 4 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

19-nor-dhea 4 references
  1. DHEA — MedlinePlus (NIH) Source
  2. Dietary Supplements for Exercise and Athletic Performance — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements Source
  3. Dietary Supplements: What You Need to Know — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements Source
  4. FDA 101: Dietary Supplements — U.S. Food and Drug Administration Source

See these in context on the 19-nor-dhea monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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