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Somal-1 Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Redcon1

Somal-1 label
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Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 23, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Somal-1 against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Somal-1 is a dietary supplement by Redcon1 with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for muscle building, 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 1 Androstene-3b-Ol, 17-One. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Somal-1 by Redcon1

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.
  • “Somal Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (65 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

Somal-1 contains 3 active ingredients, all variants of 1-androsterone: 1 Androstene-3b-Ol, 17-One; 1 Androstene-3b-Ol, 17-One Decanoate; and 1 Androstene-3b-Ol, 17-One Enanthate. These are prohormones — compounds your body converts into testosterone-like hormones (androgens) when you take them.

The product also contains inactive ingredients like microcrystalline cellulose, phosphatidylcholine, and magnesium stearate, which serve as fillers and binders.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient 1-androsterone product and its label doesn't state a use — see 1-androsterone's own graded uses on its monograph.

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 athletic performance is insufficient — we don't have reliable data showing these 1-androsterone forms actually improve athletic performance.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient 1-androsterone

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 1 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 is a hormonal compound with real health risks and limited safety testing. The most common adverse effects reported are abnormal cholesterol levels (bad cholesterol up about 29 mg/dL, good cholesterol down about 19 mg/dL) and kidney problems — including elevated creatinine and a drop in kidney function that suggests mild kidney impairment, all reported over 4 weeks of use.

The safety data advises against using this product during pregnancy or while breastfeeding because of hormone-altering risks to you and unknown hormonal risks to your baby.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient 1-androsterone

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 — 1-androsterone.
  • 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 if you're on testosterone therapy or any testosterone-based medications — the interaction is Moderate severity and could increase mood disturbances and cardiovascular, kidney, or liver problems.

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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.

This is a prohormone product aimed at people focused on athletic performance, but the evidence for that benefit hasn't been established. It carries real risks to your heart, liver, and kidneys, and little safety testing exists.

If you take testosterone or any hormone-related medication, do not start this without clearing it with your doctor or pharmacist first. Pregnant people and those breastfeeding should not use it.

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 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 Somal-1, straight from the product label.

Brand Redcon1
Net contents 90 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 22, 2019
DSLD ID 172185
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses No Claim
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Somal-1 by Redcon1, 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
1 Androstene-3b-Ol, 17-One0 NP--
Somal Blend65 mg--
1 Androstene-3b-01,17-one Decanoate0 NP--
1 Androstene-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

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Label statements
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Formulation

L-DHEA precursor

General Statements

Army of one

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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Somal-1 by Redcon1 label

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Somal-1 label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Somal-1 by Redcon1

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

Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formCapsule 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. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Somal-1 by Redcon1 Drug Interactions

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8 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

1 Androstene-3b-Ol, 17-One 8

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Somal-1 interact with 8 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 3 ingredients in Somal-1 interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. 1 Androstene-3b-Ol, 17-One

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Somal-1 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.

1 Androstene-3b-Ol, 17-One1 drug type · 8 drugs

Testosterone

Theoretically, taking 1-androsterone with testosterone might increase the risk for additive adverse effects such as mood disturbances and cardiovascular, kidney, or liver problems.
1-Androsterone is converted to 1-testosterone and other androgens upon ingestion.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
1 Androstene-3b-Ol, 17-One full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Somal-1, from the product label.

Redcon1

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Name
Redcon1
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Somal-1 by Redcon1: Common Questions

Does Somal-1 by Redcon1 interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Somal-1 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?
Somal-1 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.
Can I take this if I'm on testosterone therapy?
No — not without talking to your doctor first. This product interacts with testosterone medications at a Moderate level and could increase your risk of mood changes and problems with your heart, kidney, or liver.
Does this actually work for building muscle or athletic performance?
The evidence isn't established. We don't have reliable data showing these forms of 1-androsterone improve athletic performance, so we can't say whether it works for that purpose.
What are the main side effects I should watch for?
The most common ones reported are abnormal cholesterol (bad cholesterol goes up, good cholesterol goes down), and kidney function changes including mild kidney impairment. There's limited information overall on safety, though, so a thorough evaluation hasn't been done.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. The safety data advises against it because this is a hormone-altering prohormone with unknown risks to your baby's development and hormonal health.
What are 1-androsterone variants and why are there three of them in here?
They're prohormones — compounds your body converts into testosterone-like hormones once you digest them. The three variants (the base form, plus a decanoate and enanthate ester) likely have different absorption rates, allowing the product to deliver the hormone over a longer period.

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The Full Monographs Behind Somal-1’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

1-androsterone

Interacts with 8 drugs

1-Androsterone (1-DHEA or 1-Andro) is a synthetic prohormone marketed to bodybuilders for muscle and strength gains, but it has not been proven safe or effective in quality human studies. It...

Read the full 1-androsterone monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Somal-1'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 2 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.

1-androsterone 2 references
  1. Parr MK, Opfermann G, Geyer H, et al. Seized designer supplement named "1-Androsterone": identification as 3ß-hydroxy-5a-androst-1-en-17-one and its urinary elimination. Steroids 2011;76(6):540-7.
  2. Granados J, Gillum TL, Christmas KM, et al. Prohormone supplement 3b-hydroxy-5a-androst-1-en-17-one enhances resistance training gains but impairs user health. J Appl Physiol (1985). 2014;116(5):560-9.

See these in context on the 1-androsterone 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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