The formula has 2 key ingredients that assist in giving you a hard and shredded body. Androsterone which can be found naturally occurring in pine pollen is a compound that can help in the reduction of estrogen induced sides all while increasing your muscle hardness and strength. R-Andro Shred also contains an ingredient called 7-Keto DHEA, a naturally occurring metabolite of DHEA and activates enzymes responsible for kick starting your metabolism and off setting the ills of the aging metabolism drop.