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Dietary supplement

Chemical X Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Chaos and Pain

Tablet Or Pill Category: Other Combinations
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Chemical X is a dietary supplement by Chaos and Pain with 5 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 Decanoate. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Chemical X by Chaos and Pain

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 2 of its 5 active ingredients.
  • “19-NorDHEA Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (55 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

Chemical X contains 5 active ingredients. Three of them are 19-nor-DHEA compounds — hormonal prohormones (unproven precursors to androgens) — listed separately: 19-NorAndrost-4-ene-3b-ol, 17-one Decanoate, 19-NorAndrost-4-ene-3b-ol, 17-one Enanthate, and 19-NorAndrost-4-ene-3b-ol, 17-one.

The product also contains Fadogia agrestis, a plant extract, and 5a-hydroxylaxogenin (also called laxogenin), a plant-derived compound. The tablet includes inactive ingredients like phosphatidylcholine, starch, and various binders and colorings.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
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 assessable

The label doesn't state a purpose we can grade — see each ingredient's own graded uses on its monograph instead.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence for Chemical X's ingredients is very thin. All three of the 19-nor-DHEA compounds show insufficient reliable evidence to support use for athletic performance, muscle strength, obesity, or exercise-induced muscle damage — meaning the science hasn't established whether they work.

Fadogia agrestis is likewise rated insufficient for athletic performance, erectile dysfunction, or malaria. 5a-hydroxylaxogenin has no effectiveness data on file.

In short, we don't have solid evidence that this product delivers what it claims.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient 19-nor-dhea Fadogia Agrestis Laxogenin

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 0 of the 3 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 3.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 3 of 3.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Safety data for Chemical X is sparse and concerning. Both 19-nor-DHEA compounds are unproven hormonal prohormones with potential serious side effects and very little safety information.

Fadogia agrestis lacks human safety data, but animal studies hint at possible harm to the testicles, liver, and kidneys. 5a-hydroxylaxogenin has extremely limited human safety data and product quality varies widely.

The product should not be used during pregnancy — the safety data advises against all three of these ingredients (the two 19-nor-DHEA compounds and Fadogia agrestis) in pregnancy. Similarly, avoid while breastfeeding because of hormonal effects and absent safety information across all components.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient 19-nor-dhea Fadogia Agrestis Laxogenin

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 3 matched ingredients 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.

If you take testosterone replacement therapy, anabolic steroids, or other androgen products, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting Chemical X — the two 19-nor-DHEA compounds create a Moderate risk of additive hormonal side effects. No other medication interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and some safety-information gaps remain.

Chemical X is a hormonal prohormone supplement with insufficient evidence that it works and significant safety gaps. If you take testosterone replacement or anabolic steroids, you need to check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this product — the interaction risk is Moderate.

Anyone pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding should avoid it. Talk with your own healthcare provider about whether the unproven benefits and limited safety data make sense for your situation.

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

Assessment coverage: 4 of 5 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 22, 2019.

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 Chemical X, straight from the product label.

Brand Chaos and Pain
Net contents 60 Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 22, 2019
DSLD ID 209906
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Chemical X by Chaos and Pain, 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
IngredientAmount% DV
19-NorDHEA Blend55 mg--
19-NorAndrost-4-ene-3b-ol, 17-one Decanoate0 NP--
19-NorAndrost-4-ene-3b-ol, 17-one Enanthate0 NP--
Fadogia agrestis150 mg--
19-NorAndrost-4-ene-3b-ol, 17-one0 NP--
5a-Hydroxylaxogenin50 mg--

Other ingredients: Phosphatidylcholine, Hydroxypropyl-Beta-Cyclodextrin, Phytosterol, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Starch, Titanium Dioxide, Silica, FD&C color

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Label statements
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General Statements

The most powerful supplements in the world

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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

Precautions

Warning: This product is only intended for use by healthy adults over 18 years of age.

Keep out of reach of children & pets.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

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Chemical X by Chaos and Pain label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Chemical X by Chaos and Pain

These are the 5 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.

19-NorDHEA Blend

55 mg per serving

Fadogia agrestis

No known
interactions
150 mg per serving

Fadogia agrestis is a West African shrub marketed as a testosterone booster, but human evidence is essentially nonexistent and what we know comes most...

Fadogia agrestis monograph & interactions

5a-Hydroxylaxogenin

No known
interactions
50 mg per serving

Laxogenin is a plant-based steroid-like compound marketed mostly to bodybuilders for muscle growth and recovery, but there is very little human resear...

5a-Hydroxylaxogenin monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Chemical X by Chaos and Pain 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 Chemical X 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-one Decanoate1 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 Chemical X, from the product label.

Chaos and Pain

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Name
Chaos and Pain
Street Address
P.O. Box 382881
City
Birmingham
State
AL
ZipCode
35238
Phone Number
855.798.6039
Web Address
www.chaosandpain.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Chemical X by Chaos and Pain: Common Questions

Does Chemical X by Chaos and Pain interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Chemical X 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?
Chemical X contains 5 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 Chemical X actually help with muscle building or athletic performance?
The evidence doesn't support it yet. All the active ingredients are rated as having insufficient reliable evidence for athletic performance, muscle strength, or exercise-related muscle damage. The science simply hasn't proven whether this product works.
Is it safe to take Chemical X if I'm not on hormones?
Safety data are limited across the board. The 19-nor-DHEA compounds are unproven prohormones with potential serious side effects and little safety information. Fadogia agrestis has no human safety data but animal studies suggest possible harm to reproductive organs and the liver and kidneys. Talk with your pharmacist about your specific situation.
Can I take Chemical X while pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. The safety data advise against it during pregnancy because these are hormone-altering products, and during breastfeeding due to hormonal effects and lack of safety data. If you're pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding, avoid this product and speak with your doctor about alternatives.
What's in Chemical X besides the active ingredients?
The tablet contains inactive ingredients like phosphatidylcholine, starch, magnesium stearate, silica, and food coloring — standard fillers and binders used to hold the pill together.
I'm on testosterone replacement. Can I add Chemical X?
Not without talking to your doctor first. The two 19-nor-DHEA compounds in this product may be converted to nandrolone and other androgens, creating a Moderate risk of additive side effects like mood changes and cardiovascular, kidney, or liver problems. Check with your prescribing physician or pharmacist before you combine them.

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Chemical X'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.

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The 9 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

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Fadogia Agrestis 2 references
  1. Dietary Supplements: What You Need to Know — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements Source
  2. Using Dietary Supplements Wisely — NIH NCCIH Source

See these in context on the Fadogia Agrestis monograph →

Laxogenin 3 references
  1. Dietary Supplements for Exercise and Athletic Performance — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements Source
  2. Dietary Supplements: What You Need to Know — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements Source
  3. Using Dietary Supplements Wisely — NIH NCCIH Source

See these in context on the Laxogenin monograph →

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