Steroid Profiles

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Oxandrolone - Anavar

Anavar was the old U.S. brand name for the oral steroid oxandrolone, first produced in 1964 by the drug manufacturer Searle. Oxandrolone will not aromatize, and therefore the anabolic effect of the compound can actually promote linear growth. Women usually tolerate this drug well at low doses, and at one time it was prescribed for the treatment of osteoporosis. Anavar is a mild anabolic with low androgenic activity. Anavars reduced androgenic activity has much to due with the fact that it is a derivative of dihydrotestosterone. Although you might think at first glance this would make it a more androgenic steroid, it in fact creates a steroid that is less androgenic because it is already “5-alpha reduced”. In other words, it lacks the capacity to interact with the 5-alpha reductase enzyme and convert to a more potent “di hydro” form. It is a simply matter of where a steroid is capable of being potentiated in the body, and with Anavar we do not have the same potential as testosterone, which is several times more active in androgen responsive tissues compared to muscle tissue due to its conversion to DHT. It essence oxandrolone has a balanced level of potency in both muscle and androgenic target tissues such as the scalp, skin and prostate. This is a similar situation as is noted with Primobolan Depot and Winstrol, which are also derived from dihydrotestosterone yet not known to be very androgenic substances.

Anavar is known as a good agent for the promotion of strength and quality muscle mass gains, although the mild nature of this compound makes it less than ideal for bulking purposes. Among bodybuilders Anavar is most commonly used during cutting phases of training when water retention is a concern.

Studies using low dosages of Anavar note minimal interferences with natural testosterone production. Likewise when it is used alone in small amounts there is typically no need for ancillary drugs like Clomid/ Nolvadex or hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin). This has a lot to do with the fact that it does not convert to estrogen, which we know has an extremely profound effect on endogenous hormone production. Without estrogen to trigger negative feedback, we seem to note a higher threshold before inhibition is noted. But at higher dosages course, a suppression of natural testosterone levels will still occur with this drug as with any anabolic/androgenic steroid. This makes clear that while estrogen is important in this regard, androgen action triggers feedback inhibition as well, in the context of the average bodybuilder using Anavar at a level to promote growth, we would probably expect that maintaining a normal level of endogenous testosterone release would likewise be very difficult.

Anavar is also a 17 alpha alkylated oral steroid, carrying an alteration that is noted for putting stress on the liver. It is important to point out however that to spite this alteration Anavar is generally very well tolerated. While liver enzyme tests will occasionally show elevated values, actual damage due to this steroid is not a statistical problem. Bio-Technology General states that Anavar is not as extensively metabolized by the liver as other 17 aa orals are; evidenced by the fact that nearly a third of the compound is still intact when excreted in the urine. This may have to do with the understood milder nature of this agent (compared to other 17aa orals) in terms of heepatotoxicity. One study comparing the effects of Anavar to other agents including as Methyltestosterone, norethandrolone, Halotestin and methandriol clearly supports this notion. Here it was demonstrated that Anavar causes the lowest sulfobromophthalein (BSP; a marker of liver stress) retention among all the alkylated orals tested. 20 mg of oxandrolone in fact produced 72% less BSP retention than an equal dosage of Halotestin, which is a considerable difference being that they possess the same liver-toxic alteration. With such findings, combined with the fact that athletes rarely report trouble with this drug, most feel comfortable believing it to be much safer to use during longer cycles than most of other orals with this distinction. Although this may very well be true, the chance of liver damage still cannot be excluded however.

At one time Anavar was also looked at as a possible drug for those suffering from disorders of high cholesterol or triglycerides. Early studies showed it to be capable of lowering total cholesterol and triglyceride values in certain types of hyperlipidemic patients, which initially this was thought to signify potential for this drug as a hypo-lipid (lipid lowering) agent. With further investigation we find however that while use of Anavar can be linked to a lowering of total cholesterol values, it is such that a redistribution in the ratio of good (HDL) to bad (LDL) cholesterol occurs, usually moving values in an unfavorable direction. This would of course negate any positive effect that the drug might have on triglycerides or total cholesterol, and in fact make it a danger in terms of cardiac risk when taken for prolonged periods of time. Today we understand that as a group anabolic/androgenic steroids produce very unfavorable changes in lipid profiles, and are really not useful in disorders of lipid metabolism. As an oral c17 alpha alkylated steroid, Anavar is probably even more risky to use than an injectable esterified injectable such as a testosterone or nandrolone in this regard.
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Oxandrolone Side Effects

Altogugh Oxandrolone is nowhere near Halotestin or Anadrol in hepa-toxicity, it too is a 17-alpha-alkylated substance that can cause liver damage if used for long periods on end. Other common side-effects include headaches, loss of libido, diarrhea and dizziness.
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Oxandrolone Dosage

The standard dosage of Anavar for men is in the range of 15-25 mg (6-10 tablets) per day, a level that should produce noticeable results. It can be further combined with anabolics like Primobolan Depot and Winstrol to elicit a harder, more defined look without added water retention. Such combinations are very popular and can dramatically enhance the show physique. One can also add strong non-aromatizing androgens like Halotestin, Proviron or Trenbolone. In this case the androgen really helps to harden up the muscles, while at the same time making conditions more favorable for fat reduction. Some athletes do choose to incorporate Anavar into bulking stacks, but usually with standard bulking drugs like testosterone or Dianabol. The usual goal in this instance is an additional gain of strength, as well as more quality look to the androgen bulk. Women who fear the masculinizing effects of many steroids would be quite comfortable using this drug, as this is very rarely seen with low doses. Here a daily dosage for Oxandrolone is 5 mg, this should illicit considerable growth without the noticeable androgenic side effects of other drugs. Eager females may wish to addition mild anabolics like Winstrol, Primobolan Depot or Durabolin. When combined with such anabolic steroids, the user should notice faster, more pronounced muscle building effects, but may also increase the likelihood of androgenic buildup.
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Oxandrolone Alternative Names

* Oxanadrolic
* Oxanabol
* Oxanol
* Oxandrolone Paper
* Anavar or Anatrophill or Lipidex or Lonavar
* Lonavar
* Oxandrolone
* Vasorome
* Oxandrolone
* Oxandrin (US) 

Oxandrolone Half-Life and Detection Time

Oxandrolone half-life is 9 hours.

Oxandrolone detection time is around 3 weeks…

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Oxymetholone - Anadrol 50

Anadrol 50 is the U.S. brand name for oxymetholone, a very potent oral androgen. This compound was first made available in 1960, by the international drug firm Syntex. Since oxymetholone is quite reliable in its ability to increase red blood cell production (and effect admittedly characteristic of nearly all anabolic/androgenic steroids), it showed particular promise in treating cases of severe anemia. For this purpose Anadrol turned out to be well suited, and was popular for quite some time. But recent years have brought fourth a number of new treatments, most notably the non-steroidal hormone Epogen (erythropoietin). This item is shown to have a much more direct effect on the red blood cell count, without the side effects of a strong androgen. Financial disinterest finally prompted Syntex to halt production of the U.S. Anadrol in 1993, which was around the same time they decided to drop this item in a number of foreign countries. Plenastril from Switzerland and Austria was dropped; following soon was Oxitosona from Spain. Many Athletes feared Anadrol 50 might be on the way out for good. But new HIV/AIDS studies have shown a new light on oxymetholone. These studies are finding (big surprise) exceptional anti-wasting properties to the compound and believe it can be used safely in many such cases. Interest has been peaked, and as of 1998 Anadrol is again being sold in the United States. This time we see the same Anadrol 50 brand name, but the manufacturer is the drug firm Unimed. There are also some different names used for this substance, such as Anadrolic, Anapolone and Oxydrol.

When discontinuing Anadrol 50, the crash can be equally powerful. To begin with, the level of water retention will quickly diminish, dropping the user’s body weight dramatically. This should be expected, and not of much concern What is of great concern is restoring endogenous testosterone production. Anadrol 50 will quickly and effectively lower natural levels during a cycle, so hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) and/or Clomid/ Nolvadex are a must when discontinuing a cycle.
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Oxymetholone Side Effects

This steroid produces a lot of trouble with water retention, so let there be little doubt that much of this gain is simply bloat. But for the user this is often little consequence, feeling bigger and stronger on Anadrol than any steroid they are likely to cross. Although the smooth look that results from water retention is often not attractive, it can aid quite a bit to the level of size and strength gained. The muscle is fuller, will contract better and is provided a level of protection in the form of “lubrication” to the joints as some of this extra water is held into and around connective tissues. This will allow for more elasticity, and will hopefully decrease the chance for injury when lifting heavy. It should be noted however, that on the other hand the very rapid gain in mass might place too much stress on your connective tissues for this to compensate. The tearing of pectoral and biceps tissue is commonly associated with heavy lifting while massing up on heavy androgens. There is such a thing as gaining too fast. Pronounced estrogen trouble also puts the user at risk for developing gynecomastia. Individuals sensitive to the effects of estrogen, or looking to retain a more quality look, will therefore often add Nolvadex to each cycle.

The principle drawback to Anadrol 50 is that it is a 17 alpha alkylated compound. Although this design gives it the ability to withstand oral administration, it can be very stressful to the liver. Anadrol is particularly dubious because we require such a high milligram amount per dosage.
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Oxymetholone Dosage

Anadrol is considered by many to be the most powerful steroid available, with results of this compound being extremely dramatic. A steroid novice experimenting with oxymetholone is likely to gain 20 to 30 pounds of massive bulk, and it can often be accomplished in less than 6 weeks, with only one or two tablets per day. Anadrol 50 has a lower affinity for the androgen receptor, which may be why we have a 50 mg tablet dosage. When looking at the medical requirements, the recommended dosage for all ages has been 1 - 5 mg/kg of body weight. This would give a 220 lb person a dosage as high as 10 Anadrol 50 tablets (500 mg) per day. There should be little wonder why when liver Cancer has been linked to steroid use, Anadrol 50 is generally the culprit.

Athletes actually never need such a high dosage and will take in the range of only 1-3 tablets per day. Many happily find that one tablet is all they need for exceptional results, and avoid higher amounts. Cautious users will also limit the intake of this compound to no longer than 4-6 weeks and have their liver enzymes checked regularly with a doctor. Kidney functions may also need to be looked after during longer use, as water retention/ high blood pressure can take a toll on the body. Before starting a cycle, one should know to give Anadrol 50 the respect it is due. It is a very powerful drug, but not always a friendly one.
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Oxymetholone Alternative Names

* Oxanabolic
* Oxydrol
* Anadrolic
* Oxythol
* Oxymetholone Paper
* Anapolone or Anapolon
* Anadrol 50
* Anadrol 50 or Anapolon 50 or Anasteron or Hemogenin or Oxitosona 50
*  Dynasten
*  Plenastril
*  Roboral
*  Synasteron
* Anadrolic
* Oxitosona
* Plenastril
* Oxybolone 

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Oxymetholone Half-Life and Detection Time

Oxymetholone half-life is 8 to 9 hours.

Oxymetholone detection time is around 2 months.

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Stanozolol - Winstrol

Winstrol is a popular brand name for the anabolic steroid Stanozolol. This compound is a derivative of dihydrotestosterone, although its activity is much milder than this androgen in nature. It is technically classified as an anabolic steroid, shown to exhibit a slightly greater tendency for muscle growth than androgenic activity in early studies. While dihydrotestosterone really only provides androgenic side effects when administered, Stanozolol instead provides quality muscle growth. Admittedly the anabolic properties of this substance are still mild in comparison to many stronger compounds, but it is still a reliable builder. Its efficancy as an anabolic could even be comparable to Dianabol (Methandrostenolone), however Winstrol does not carry with it the same tendency for water retention. Stanozolol also contains the same c17 methylation we see with Dianabol (Methandrostenolone), an alteration used so that oral administration is possible.

Structurally Stanozolol is not capable of converting into estrogen. Likewise an antiestrogen is not necessary when using this steroid, gynecomastia not being a concern even among sensitive individuals. Since estrogen is also the culprit with water retention, instead of bulk Winstrol produces a lean, quality look to the physique with no fear of excess subcutaneous fluid retention. This makes it a favorable steroid to use during cutting cycles, when water retention and fat retention are a major concern. It is also very popular among athletes in combination strength/speed sports such as Track and Field. In such disciplines one usually does not want to carry around excess water weight, and may therefore find the raw muscle growth brought about by Winstrol quite favorable over the lower quality mass gains of more estrogenic agents.

As mentioned Winstrol is prepared in two distinct forms, as an oral tablet (Winstrol Tabs) and an injectable solution (Winstrol Depot). Although they are chemically identical, the injectable usually allows the user to take much higher dose of the steroid. This is of course because the injectables are much more cost effective, and therefore usually the preferred form of administration. You may find big differences in the appearance of one injectable product to another however. In particular there are big discrepancies in the size of the steroid particles used to manufacture the various Stanozolol suspensions. For example, the European human use product Zambon uses a fine powder, capable of being comfortably injected through a 25-27 gauge needle. The Australian veterinary product Stanazolic is even better, so refined that it can pass easily through an ultra-fine 29 gauge insulin needle. Many other veterinary products on the other hand use steroid in a much larger particle size, such as Winstrol-V in the U.S., Stanosus from Australia (report Anabolic-ST is a little better) and Stanol-V from Mexico. In many instances jams and difficulty injecting have been noticed when trying to administer these products, even when using a large 22-gauge needle. But there are both advantages and disadvantages to each type of product. On the one hand the large particle size would form a longer acting deposit (depot) while the steroid dissolves, giving us the option of fewer injections. A larger shot every three to four days would likely be sufficient to keep blood levels within limits, which is a favorable schedule for a water-based product. On the other hand we are forced to use a standard size oil needle (21-22 gauge) for the injection, uncomfortable for regular administration. Products made with a finer substance do not allow for as slow acting a depot and therefore are usually injected every other day to keep blood levels steady. But shots can be given with a much more comfortable sized needle, opening up many new injection sites. Although you can jam a big “oil pipe” into your shoulder, it is really not the place for it.
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Stanozolol Side Effects

With the structural (c17-AA) alteration, the tablets will also place a higher level of stress on the liver than the injectable (which avoids the “first pass”). During longer or higher dosed cycles, liver values should therefore be watched closely through regular blood work. Although less common, the possibility of liver damage cannot be excluded with the injectable however. While it does not enter the body through the liver, it is still broken down by it, providing a lower (but more continuous) level of stress. Such stress would of course be amplified when adding other C17-AA oral compounds to a cycle of Winstrol . When using such combinations, cautious users would make every effort to limit the length of the cycle (preferably 6 to 8 weeks). It is also of note that both versions of Winstrol have been linked to strong adverse changes in HDL/LDL cholesterol levels. This side effect is common with anabolic steroid therapy, and obviously can become a health concern as the dose/duration of intake increase above normal. The oral version should have a greater impact on cholesterol values than the injectable due to the method of administration, and may therefore be the worse choice of the two for those concerned and this side effect.
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Stanozolol Dosage

For men the usual dosage of Winstrol is 25-50 mg per day with the injectable. It is often combined with other steroids depending on the desired result. For bulking purposes, a stronger androgen like testosterone, Dianabol (Methandrostenolone) or Anadrol 50 (Oxymetholone) is usually added. Here Winstrol will balance out the cycle a bit, giving us good anabolic effect with lower overall estrogenic activity than if taking such steroids alone. The result should be a considerable gain in new muscle mass, with a more comfortable level of fat and water retention. For contest and dieting phases we could alternately combine Winstrol with a non-aromatizing androgen such as Trenbolone Acetate or Halotestin (Fluoxymesterone). Such combinations should help bring about the strongly defined, hard look of muscularity so sought after among bodybuilders. Older, more sensitive individuals can otherwise addition compounds like Primobolan Depot (Methenolone Enanthate), Deca Durabolin (Nandrolone Decanoate) or Equipoise (Boldenone Undecylenate) when wishing to stack this steroid. Here we should see good results and fewer side effects than is to be expected with standard androgen therapies.

Women will take somewhere in the range for Winstrol of 5-10 mg daily. Although female athletes usually find Stanozolol very tolerable, the injectable is usually off limits. They risk androgenic buildup, as a regular 50 mg injection will provide much too high a dosage. Here the tablets are the general preference. It is obviously much easier to divide up pills than it is to break up a 1 cc ampule into multiple injections. Those who absolutely must experiment with the injectable would be most comfortable dividing each 50 mg ampule into at least two separate injections. At this point the dosage will adjusted by the number of days separating each shot. 25 mg every third or fourth day should be a comfortable amount for most. More ambitious (and risk taking) females would take 25 mg every second day, although this is not recommended. Although this compound is only moderately androgenic, the risk of virilization symptoms should remain a concern.
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Stanozolol Alternative Names

*  Stanabol 50 Injectable or Stanabol
*  StanoJect or Stanol
*  Stanozolol 50
*  Stanobolic or Stanbolic
*  Stanozolol Paper
*  Winstrol Depot
*  Winstrol V
*  Winstrol Depot or Stromba or Strombaject or Winstrol
*  Stromba
*  Stanol V 

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Stanozolol Half-Life and Detection Time

Stanozolol Tablet half-life is 9 hours.

Stanozolol Injectable half-life is 1 day.

Stanozolol Injectable (Winstrol Depot) does not actually possess a classical half-life because it is un-esterified. Instead, the microcrystals dissolve slowly. Once they have all dissolved levels of the drug fall very rapidly. It is still an important consideration, and we have included it with a half-life of one day.

Stanozolol Tablet detection time is 3 weeks.

Stanozolol Injectable detection time is 2 months.

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Sustanon - Sustanon 100 and Sustanon 250

Sustanon “100”:
20 mg Testosterone Propionate
40 mg Testosterone Phenylpropionate
40 mg Testosterone Isocaproate

Sustanon “250”:
30 mg Testosterone Propionate
60 mg Testosterone Phenylpropionate
60 mg Testosterone Isocaproate
100 mg Testosterone Decanoate

The different testosterone esters provide for different half-lifes. Esterezation of the testosterone molecules provides for a sustained (but non-linear) release of testosterone from the injection depot into the blood plasma.

While the intention of the mixed testosterone esters in Sustanon is to provide more stable serum testosterone levels, a single long-ester testosterone, such as Testosterone Cypionate or Testosterone Enanthate, may actually provide more stable serum testosterone levels.

Sustanon is a fairly popular anabolic steroid product among those that use anabolic steroids for muscle building purposes.

Sustanon 250 is an oil-based injectable testosterone blend, developed by the international drug firm Organon (it can also be made in Karachi by Organon). It typically contains four different testosterone esters: Testosterone Propionate (30 mg); Testosterone Phenylpropionate (60 mg); Testosterone Isocaproate (60 mg); and Testosterone Decanoate (100 mg), although a lower dosed version is also produced. An intelligently “engineered” testosterone, Sustanon is designed to provide a fast yet extended release of testosterone. The propionate and phenylpropionate esters in this product are quickly utilized, releasing into circulation within the first four days. The remaining esters are much slower to release, staying active in the body for about two and three weeks (respectively). This is a big improvement from standard testosterones such as Testosterone Cypionate or Testosterone Enanthate, which provide a much shorter duration of activity, and a more variable blood level.

As with all testosterone products, Sustanon is a strong anabolic with pronounced androgenic activity. It is most commonly used as a bulking drug, providing exceptional gains in strength and muscle mass. Although it does convert to estrogen, as is the nature of testosterone, this injectable is noted as being slightly more tolerable than Testosterone Cypionate or Testosterone Enanthate. As stated throughout this book, such observations are only issues of timing however. With Sustanon, blood levels of testosterone are building more slowly, so side effects do not set in as fast. For equal blood hormone levels however, testosterone will break down equally without regard to ester. Many individuals may likewise find it necessary to use an antiestrogen, in which case a low dosage of Nolvadex (Tamoxifen Citrate) or Proviron Depot (Mesterolone) would be appropriate.
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Omnadren 250
Omnadren 250
Omnadren 250

Omnadren 250
30 mg Testosterone Propionate
60 mg Testosterone Phenylpropionate
60 mg Testosterone Isocaproate
100 mg Testosterone Hexanoate

Omnadren is quite similar to Sustanon, and is different only in that 100 mg/mL of it (of 250 mg/mL total) is Testosterone Hexanoate instead of the Testosterone Decanoate used in Sustanon. For this reason, Omnadren has a shorter half-life, and will give a faster initial increase in blood level. This accounts for the claim of increased water retention and increased side effects, since levels, at first, are higher for the same dosage.

The claim that Omnadren has a duration effect of “a good 2-3 weeks” is somewhat misleading since the half-life of the longest lived component is only about 5 days. There is of course some effect 2 or 3 weeks after injection, but relatively little.

The hexanoate ester is quite similar to the well known enanthate ester, but is shorter by one carbon.

The isohexanoate ester in Omnadren is the same, only named differently, as the isocaproate ester in Sustanon. Thus, the hexanoate vs. decanoate difference is the only difference in the mixture of esters.
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Andropen 275
Andropen 275 - Sustanon+
Andropen 275 - Sustanon+

Andropen 275
20 mg Testosterone Acetate
45 mg Testosterone Phenylpropionate
45 mg Testosterone Propionate
75 mg Testosterone Cypionate
90 mg Testosterone Decanoate

Andropen 275 is a five-ester blend of testosterone produced by British Dragon. Some users claim it is far better then Sustanon from Organon.

Andropen 275 or Sustanon+, as it is also called, was designed specifically for bodybuilders and athletes. Andropen 275 is a long, medium, and short estered testosterone product.

This product should provide less of the watery “bloated look” that an equal amount of Testosterone Cypionate would give, but more than you would get with Testosterone Propionate. This makes it a possible choice for use in either a bulking or cutting cycle, or the ever popular “lean mass” cycles. Of course, the usual side effects experienced with any testosterone use would be expected with this product: Acne, water retention, gynecomastia … And so would all of the positive effects we use testosterone for: muscle Gain, fat loss, strength gain …

Effective dosage for Andropen 275 is around 200 - 400 mg per week.
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Sustanon Side Effects

Being a strong androgen, we can expect the typical side effects. This includes oily skin, Acne body/facial hair growth and premature balding. The addition of Proscar/Propecia should be able to minimize such side effects, as it will limit the testosterone to DHT (Dihydrotestosterone) conversion process. Sustanon will also suppress natural testosterone production rather quickly. The use of hCG ((Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) and/or Clomid (Clomiphene Citrate) / Nolvadex (Tamoxifen Citrate) may be necessary at the conclusion of a cycle in order to avoid a hormonal crash. Remember though, Sustanon will remain active in the body for up to a month after your last injection was given. Beginning you ancillary drug therapy immediately after the steroid has been discontinued will not be very effective. Instead, hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) or Clomid (Clomiphene Citrate) / Nolvadex (Tamoxifen Citrate) should be delayed two or three weeks, until you are near the point where blood androgen levels are dropping significantly. Also correlating with estrogen, water retention should be noticeable Sustanon. This is not desirable when the athlete is looking to maintain a quality look to the physique, so this is certainly not an idea drug for contest preparation.
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Sustanon Dosage

Although Sustanon remains active in the body for approximately three weeks, injections are taken at least every 10 days. An effective dosage for sustanon ranges from 250 mg (one ampule) every 10 days, to 1000 mg (four ampules) weekly. Some athletes do use more extreme dosages of this steroid, but this is really not a recommended practice. When the dosage of Sustanon rises above 750-1000 mg per week, increased side effects will no doubt be outweighing additional benefits. Basically you will receive a poor return on your investment, which with Sustanon can be substantial. Instead of taking unnecessarily large amounts, athletes interested in rapid size and strength will usually opt to addition another compound. For this purpose we find that Sustanon stacks extremely well with the potent orals Anadrol (Oxymetholone) and Dianabol (Methandrostenolone). On the other hand, Sustanon may work better with Trenbolone Acetate or Winstrol (Stanozolol) if the athlete were seeking to maintain a harder, more defined look to his physique. Sustanon 250 is probably the most sought after injectable testosterone.
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Sustanon Alternative Names

*  Sustanon 300
*  Sustainbolic
*  Andropen 275 or Sustanon+ or Sustanon Plus
*  Sustanon
*  SustaJect
*  Suston 250
*  Sustanon 250 or Sustanon 100 or Sustanon or Sostenon or Durandron
*  Omnadren or Omnadren 250
*  Testono'n
*  Deposterone 

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Sustanon Half-Life and Detection Time

Omnadren 250 half-life is 15 to 18 days.

Sustanon half-life is 15 to 18 days.

Sustanon detection time is around 3 months.

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Tamoxifen Citrate - Nolvadex

Nolvadex is a trade name for the drug Tamoxifen Citrate, is a non-steroidal agent that demonstrates potent antiestrogenic properties. Nolvadex is technically an estrogen agonist/antagonist, which competitively binds to estrogen receptors in various target tissues. With the tamoxifen molecule bound to this receptor, estrogen is blocked from exerting any action, and an antiestrogenic effect is achieved. Since many forms of breast Cancer are responsive to estrogen, the ability of Tamoxifen Citrate to block its action in such cells has proven to be a very effective treatment. It is also utilized successfully as a preventative measure, taken by people with an extremely high familial tendency for breast Cancer. While Nolvadex is effective against estrogen, it is not our strongest available remedy. We now have the drug Arimidex available to us, which notably prevents estrogen from being manufactured in the first place. Altering the effect of estrogen in the female body can cause a level of discomfort, so antiestrogens are most bearable when used after the point of menopause. Since Nolvadex is milder in comparison, it is more widely applicable and usually the first treatment option.

An enzyme in the male body (aromatase) is capable of altering testosterone to form estradiol. The structure of estrogen is actually quite similar to testosterone, so its presence in the male body in not all that remarkable. Since this same enzyme can also aromatize many anabolic/androgenic steroids, the buildup of estrogens can be an important concern during intake. High levels can cause a number of unwanted side effects, a primary worry being gynecomastia or the development of female breast tissue in men. This can be first noticed by the appearance of swelling or a small lump under the nipple. If left to progress it can turn into a very unsightly development of tissue, often an irreversible occurrence without surgery. Estrogen can also lead to an increase in the level of water retained in the body. The result here can be a notable loss of definition, the muscles beginning to look smooth and bloated due to the retention of subcutaneous fluid. Fat storage may also be increased as estrogen levels rise. This hormone is in fact the primary reason women have a higher body fat percentage, and different fat distribution (hips/thighs) than men. Individuals sensitive to the effects of estrogen will usually be sure to have an antiestrogen on hand when taking problematic steroids, so as to minimize the impact of related side effects. It is also of note that when estrogen and body fat levels are normal, administering Nolvadex (both Men and Women) can increase the look of hardness and definition the muscles.

Nolvadex also shows the ability to increase production of FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) and LH (luteinizing hormone) in the male body. This is accomplished by blocking negative feedback inhibition caused by estrogen at the hypothalamus and pituitary, which fosters the release of the mentioned pituitary hormones. This of course is also the function of Clomid and Cyclofenil. Since a higher release of LH can stimulate the Leydig’s cells in the testes to produce more testosterone, Nolvadex can have a positive impact on one’s serum testosterone level. This " testosterone stimulating" effect is an added benefit when preparing to conclude a steroid cycle. Since most anabolic/androgenic steroids will suppress endogenous testosterone production, Nolvadex can help restore a balance in hormone levels. Nolvadex should be preferred over Clomid for this purpose in fact, as side by side it is clearly the stronger agent. It has also been shown to increase LH responsiveness to Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone after time, while Clomid slightly lowers this sensitivity as the drug is used for several weeks.

In some instances the use of only an estrogen antagonists such as Nolvadex or Clomid may be sufficient for testosterone stimulating purposes, particularly when halting the use of a milder or shorter steroid program (which should have a less pronounced impact on the hormonal system). With stronger cycles most option to enhance the stimulating effect of these drugs with hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin), a hormone that mimics the action of LH. hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) use provides an excessive level of stimulation to the testes, which in essence may shock them out of a prolonged state of inactivity. In such a condition the Leydig’s cells may not be producing a normal amount of testosterone, even though the normal release of gonadotropins has been achieved. Nolvadex can be tricky at this point. Remember Nolvadex only blocks the effect of estrogen that is present in the body. If it is removed at a time when estrogen levels are still unusually high, related side effects can quickly become a pronounced problem. Since hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) not only increases the production of testosterone but also enhances the rate of aromatization in the testes, anti-estrogens should not be discontinued until at least a couple of weeks after hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) is discontinued. The result otherwise of course could be many unwanted side effects that were previously under control. When using Nolvadex to ward off the effects of estrogen during the cycle, it should similarly not be removed until the user is confident that hormone levels are well under control. With a drug such as Sustanon, this may mean continuing it for several weeks after the last shot.
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Tamoxifen Citrate Side Effects

Tamoxifen is a selective estrogen receptor modulator. Even though it is an antagonist in breast tissue it acts as partial agonist on the endometrium and has been linked to endometrium cancer in some women. Therefore endometrial changes, including cancer, are among tamoxifen’s side effects. For some women, tamoxifen can cause a rapid increase in triglyceride concentration in the blood. In addition there is an increased risk of thromboembolism especially during and immediately after major surgery or periods of immobility.
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Tamoxifen Citrate Dosage

A typical daily Nolvadex dosage for men is in the range of 10 to 30 mg, the chosen amount obviously dependent on the level of effect desired. It is advisable to begin with a low dosage and work up, so as to avoid taking an unnecessary amount. The time in which Nolvadex is started also relies on individual needs of the user. If an athlete with a known sensitivity to estrogen is starting a strong steroid cycle, Nolvadex should probably be added soon after the cycle had been initiated. If estrogen is probably not going to be a major problem during the cycle (but will likely be after), Nolvadex is administered around the time exogenous steroid levels will drop. It will be continued for some weeks after, until the point when natural testosterone is thought to be at an acceptable level. As mentioned hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) is often used at this point as well (see related profile for more detail). Women have also utilized Nolvadex in an effort to reduce the effect of their own endogenous estrogens. This can lower body fat concentrations, especially in stubborn areas like the hips and thighs. This is of course risky, as manipulating the effect of estrogen can become uncomfortable in women. Side effects like hot flashes, menstrual irregularities and a variety of complications with the reproductive system are all possible.

When looking for a stronger anti estrogenic effect, Proviron Depot can make a good adjunct to Nolvadex. Although this compound is technically an androgen, it may have a pronounced effect on the production of estrogen in the body. Its mode of action is therefore very different than that of Nolvadex. While Nolvadex only blocks the binding ability of free-floating estrogen, Proviron Depot can minimize the creation of it. With each drug attacking estrogen via a different mechanism, we have a very synergistic combination. A daily intake of 20-30 mg Nolvadex and 25-50 mg Proviron Depot can be extremely effective when dealing with a strong estrogenic cycle. Women often avoid adding Proviron Depot to Nolvadex treatment (thought often it is still used to enhance fat loss), for fear of developing virilization symptoms ( Proviron Depot is an oral DHT). Virilization effects can occur very quickly once there has been a dramatic rise in the activity of androgens (intensified by a decrease in estrogen activity), so at a minimum women should be careful with such a combination.

Of great interest also is that Nolvadex is an estrogen agonist in the liver, capable of activating the estrogen receptor and mimicking the actions of this sex hormone in this region of the body. As such it can have a markedly positive impact on HDL (good) cholesterol values, as does estrogen. Many similarly use this drug to counter some of the negative consequences of steroid use in regards to cholesterol values and cardiac risk, as steroids often suppress HDL and raise LDL levels considerably. In some instances I have heard an athlete being able to maintain a very favorable HDL/LDL cholesterol ratio, to spite the use of a moderate dosage (400 mg weekly) of an injectable like testosterone or nandrolone. It would probably be foolish to think however that Nolvadex would be a sufficient remedy with the heavy use of c-17alpha alkylated orals or extremely high dosed cycles in general.

It has been reported by many however that Nolvadex seems to slightly reduce to gains made during a steroid cycle. It appears that many androgenic/anabolic steroids will exhibit their most powerful anabolic effect when accompanied by a sufficient level of estrogen. This may be one reason why gains made with a strong androgen like testosterone are usually much more pronounced than when using an anabolic that aromatizes to a lower degree. It therefore seems like good advice to be aware of how much Nolvadex is actually needed before committing to it during a cycle. Many people in fact find it unnecessary, even when utilizing problematic compounds such as testosterone or Dianabol. Others however find they are troubled by water retention and gynecomastia, even with milder anabolics like Deca Durabolin and Equipoise. The estrogenic response to steroid use is very individual, and may be influenced by factors such as age and body fat percentage (adipose tissue is a primary site of aromatization).
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Tamoxifen Citrate Alternative Names

*  Tamoxol
*  Tamoxi
*  Nolvadex
*  Zymoplex
* Istubal
* Velodex 

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Tamoxifen Citrate Half-Life

Tamoxifen Citrate half-life is 7 to 14 hours.

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Testosterone Cypionate

American athletes have a long a fond relationship with Testosterone Cypionate. While Testosterone Enanthate is manufactured widely throughout the world, Testosterone Cypionate seems to be almost exclusively an American item. It is therefore not surprising that American athletes particularly favor this Testosterone ester. But many claim this is not just a matter of simple pride, often swearing Testosterone Cypionate to be a superior product, providing a bit more of a “kick” than enanthate. At the same time it is said that Testosterone Cypionate produces a slightly higher level of water retention, but not enough for it to be easily discerned. Of course when we look at the situation objectively, we see these two steroids are really interchangeable, and Testosterone Cypionate is not at all superior. Both are long acting oil-based injectables, which will keep Testosterone levels sufficiently elevated for approximately two weeks. Testosterone Enanthate may be slightly better in terms of Testosterone release, as this ester is one carbon atom lighter than cypionate (remember the ester is calculated in the steroids total milligram weight). The difference is so insignificant however that no one can rightly claim it to be noticeable (we are maybe talking a few milligrams per shot).

As with all Testosterone injectables, one can expect a considerable gain in muscle mass and strength during a cycle. Since Testosterone has a notably high affinity for estrogen conversion, the mass gained from this drug is likely to be accompanied by a discernible level of water retention. The resulting loss of definition of course makes Testosterone Cypionate a very poor choice for dieting or cutting phases. The excess level of estrogen brought about by this drug can also cause one to develop gynecomastia rather quickly. Should the user notice an uncomfortable soreness, swelling or lump under the nipple, an ancillary drug like Proviron and/or Nolvadex should probably be added. This will minimize the effect of estrogen greatly, making the steroid much more tolerable to use. The powerful antiaromatase Arimidex is yet a better choice, but the high price tag prevents it from being more popularly used. Those who have a known sensitivity to estrogen may find it more beneficial to use ancillary drugs like Nolvadex and Proviron from the onset of the cycle, in order to prevent estrogen related side effects before they become apparent.
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Testosterone Cypionate Side Effects

Since Testosterone is the primary male androgen, we should also expect to see pronounced androgenic side effects with this drug. Much intensity is related to the rate in which the body converts Testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT). This, as you know, is the devious metabolite responsible for the high prominence of androgenic side effects associated with Testosterone use. This includes the development of oily skin, acne, body/facial hair growth and male pattern balding. Those worried that they may have a genetic predisposition toward male pattern baldness may wish to avoid Testosterone altogether. Others opt to add the ancillary drug Proscar/Prospecia, which is a relatively new compound that prevents the conversion of Testosterone to dihydrotestosterone. This can greatly reduce the chance for running into a hair loss problem, and will probably lower the intensity of other androgenic side effects.
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Testosterone Cypionate Dosage

Although active in the body for much longer time, Testosterone Cypionate is injected on a weekly basis. This should keep blood levels relatively constant, although picky individuals may even prefer to inject this drug twice weekly. At a dosage for Testosterone Cypionate of 200 mg to 800 mg per week we should certainly see dramatic results. It is interesting to note that while a large number of other steroidal compounds have been made available since Testosterone injectables, they are still considered to be the dominant bulking agents among bodybuilders. There is little argument that these are among the most powerful mass drugs. While large doses are generally unnecessary, some bodybuilders have professed to using excessively high dosages of this drug. This was much more common before the 1990’s, when cypionate vials were usually very cheap and easy to find in the states. A “more is better” attitude is easy to justify when paying only $20 for a 10 cc vial (today the typical price for a single injection). When taking dosages above 800-1000 mg per week there is little doubt that water retention will come to be the primary gain, far outweighing the new mass accumulation. The practice of “megadosing” is therefore inefficient.

It is also important to remember that the use of an injectable Testosterone will quickly suppress endogenous Testosterone production. It may therefore be good advice to use a Testosterone stimulating drug like hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) and/or Clomid/ Nolvadex at the conclusion of a cycle. This should help the user avoid a strong “crash” due to hormonal imbalance, which can strip away much of the new muscle mass and strength. This is no doubt the reason why many athletes claim to be very disappointed with the final result of steroid use, as there is often only a slight permanent gain if anabolics are discontinued incorrectly. Of course we cannot expect to retain every pound of new bodyweight after a cycle. This is especially true whenever we are withdrawing a strong (aromatizing) androgen like Testosterone, as a considerable drop in weight (and strength) is to be expected as retained water is excreted. This should not be of much concern; instead the user should focus on ancillary drug therapy so as to preserve the solid mass underneath. Another way athletes have found to lessen the “crash”, is to first replace the Testosterone with a milder anabolic like Deca Durabolin. This steroid is administered alone, at a typical dosage (200-400 mg per week), for the following month or two. In this “stepping down” procedure the user is attempting to turn the watery bulk of a strong Testosterone into the more solid muscularity we see with nandrolone preparations. In many instances this practice proves to be very effective. Of course we must remember to still administer ancillary drugs at the conclusion, as endogenous Testosterone production will not be rebounding during the Deca Durabolin therapy.
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Testosterone Cypionate Alternative Names

*  Testabol Depot
*  Testosterone Cypionate 200
*  Cypiobolic
*  CypioJect
*  Testosterone Cypionate
* Depo-testosterone
*  Banrot
*  Testosterona Ultra
*  Miro Depo
*  Testo LA
*  Testex Leo Prolongatum
*  Cypiotest L/A
*  Deposteron
*  Testosterone Cypionate 200 LA 

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Testosterone Cypionate Half-Life and Detection Time

Testosterone Cypionate half-life is 12 days.

Testosterone Cypionate detection time is around 3 months.

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Testosterone Enanthate - Testoviron Depot

Testosterone enanthate is an oil based injectable steroid, designed to release Testosterone slowly from the injection site. Once Testosterone Enanthate is administered, serum concentrations of this hormone will rise for several days, and remain markedly elevated for approximately two weeks. It may actually take three weeks for the action of Testosterone Enanthate to fully diminish. For medical purposes Testosterone Enanthate is the most widely prescribed Testosterone, used regularly to treat cases of hypogonadism and other disorders related to androgen deficiency. Since patients generally do not self-administer such injections, a long acting steroid like this is a very welcome item. Therapy is clearly more comfortable in comparison to an ester like propionate, which requires a much more frequent dosage schedule. Testosterone Enanthate product has also been researched as a possible male birth control option. Regular injections will efficiently lower sperm production, a state that will be reversible when the drug is removed.
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Testosterone Enanthate Side Effects

Testosterone is a powerful hormone with notably prominent side effects. Much of which are from the fact that Testosterone exhibits a high tendency to convert into estrogen. Related side effects may therefore become a problem during a Testosterone Enanthate cycle. For starters, water retention can become quite noticeable. This can produce a clear loss of muscle definition, as subcutaneous fluids begin to build. The storage of excess body fat may further reduce the visibility of muscle features, another common problem with aromatizing steroids. The excess estrogen level during/after your cycle also has the potential to lead up to gynecomastia. Adding an ancillary drug like Nolvadex and/or Proviron is therefore advisable to those with a known sensitivity to this side effect. As discussed throughout this book, the antiaromatase Arimidex is a much better choice. It is believed that the use of an antiestrogen can slightly lower the anabolic effect of most androgen cycles (estrogen and water weight are often thought to facilitate strength and muscle gain), so one might want to see if such drugs are actually necessary before committing to use. A little puffiness under the nipple is a sign that gynecomastia is developing. If this is left to further develop into pronounced swelling, soreness and the growth of small lumps under the nipples, some form of action on should be taken immediately to treat it (obviously quitting the drug or adding ancillaries).

Being a Testosterone product, all the standard androgenic side effects are also to be expected. Oily skin, acne, aggressivness, facial/body hair growth and male pattern baldness are all possible. Older or more sensitive individuals might therefore choose to avoid Testosterone products, and look toward milder anabolics like Deca Durabolin or Equipoise which produce fewer side effects. Others may opt to add the drug Proscar/Prospecia which will minimize the conversion of Testosterone into DHT (dihydrotestosterone). With blood levels of this metabolite notably reduced, the impact of related side effects should also be reduced. With strong bulking drugs however, the user will generally expect to incur strong side effects and will often just tolerate them. Most athletes really do not find the Testosterones all that uncomfortable (especially in the face of the end result), as can be seen with the great popularity of such compounds.
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Testosterone Enanthate Dosage

Although this particular ester is active for a much longer duration, most athletes prefer to inject Testosterone Enanthate on a weekly basis in order to keep blood levels more uniform. The usual dosage for Testosterone Enanthate would be in the range of 250 mg-750 mg (200 mg-800 mg U.S. strength). This level is quite sufficient, and should provide the user a rapid gain of strength and body weight. Above this level estrogenic side effects will no doubt become much more pronounced, outweighing any new muscle that is possibly gained. Those looking for greater bulk would be better served by adding an oral like Anadrol 50 (Oxymetholone) or Dianabol (Methandrostenolone), combinations which prove to be nothing less than dramatic. If the athlete wishes to use a Testosterone yet retain a level of quality and definition to the physique, an injectable anabolic like Deca Durabolin or Equipoise may prove to be a better choice. Here we can use a lower dosage of enanthate, so as to gain an acceptable amount of muscle but keep the buildup of estrogen to a minimum. Of course the excess estrogen that is associated with Testosterone makes it a bulking only drug, producing too much water retention for use near contest time.

It is also important that endogenous Testosterone production is likely to be suppressed after a cycle of this drug. When this occurs, one runs the risk of losing muscle mass once the steroid is discontinued. hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) and/or Clomid are in most cases considered to be a necessity, used effectively to restore natural Testosterone production and avoid a post-cycle “crash”. The user should always expect to see some loss of body weight when the steroids is discontinued, as retained water (accounting for considerable weight) will be excreted once hormone levels regulate. This weight loss is to be ignored, and the athlete should be concerned only with preserving the quality muscle that lies underneath. With the proper administration of ancillary drugs, much of the new muscle mass can be retained for a long time after the steroid cycle has been stopped. Those who rely solely on a fancy tapering-off schedule to accomplish this are likely to be disappointed. Although a common practice, this is really not an effective way to restore the hormonal balance.
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Testosterone Enanthate Alternative Names

*  Testosterone Depo
*  Testosterone Enanthate 300
*  Enanthabolic
*  Testosterone Enanthate
*  Testoviron Depot or Primoteston Depot
*  Delatestryl or Testosterona 200
*  Delatestryl
*  Testosteron-Depot
*  Testoenan L/A
*  Testosterone Prolongatum
*  Testosteron-Depot
*  Enarmon-Depot
*  Testosteron Heptylate Theramex
*  Testosterone 200 Depot 

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Testosterone Enanthate Half-Life and Detection Time

Testosterone Enanthate half-life is 10.5 days.

Testosterone Enanthate detection time is around 3 months.

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Testosterone Propionate

Testosterone Propionate is a commonly manufactured, oil-based injectable Testosterone compound. The added Propionate ester will slow the rate in which the steroid is released from the injection site, but only for a few days. Testosterone Propionate is therefore comparatively much faster acting than other Testosterone esters such as cypionate or enanthate, and requires a much more frequent dosing schedule. While cypionate and enanthate are injected on a weekly basis, Propionate is generally administered (at least) every third day. Figure one illustrates a typical release pattern after injection. As you can see, levels peak and begin declining quickly with this ester of Testosterone. To make Testosterone Propionate even more uncomfortable to use, the Propionate ester can be very irritating to the site of injection. In fact, many sensitive individuals choose to stay away from Testosterone Propionate completely, their body reacting with a pronounced soreness and low-grade fever that may last for a few days. Even the mild soreness that is experienced by most users can be quite uncomfortable, especially when taking multiple injections each week. The standard esters like Testosterone Enanthate and Testosterone Cypionate, which are clearly easier to use, are therefore much more popular among athletes.

Those who are not bothered by frequent injections will find that Testosterone Propionate is quite an effective steroid. It is of course of powerful mass drug, capable of producing rapid gains in size and strength.
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Testosterone Propionate Side Effects

At the same time the buildup of estrogen and DHT (dihydrotestosterone) will be pronounced, so typical Testosterone side effects are to be expected. Some do consider Testosterone Propionate to be the mildest Testosterone ester, and the preferred form of this hormone for dieting/cutting phases of training. Some will go so far as to say that Propionate will harden the physique. while giving the user less fat and water retention than one typically expects to see with a Testosterone. Realistically however, this is nonsense. The ester is removed before Testosterone is active in the body, and likewise the ester cannot alter the activity of the parent steroid in any way, only slow its release. We can say that Propionate might be the favored Testosterone among female bodybuilders (for those who insist on Testosterone use!) as blood levels are easier to control with it compared to other esters. Should virilization symptoms develop, one would not wish to wait the weeks needed for Testosterone concentrations to fall after a shot of enanthate for example.

During a typical Testosterone Propionate cycle one will see action that is consistent with a Testosterone. Users sensitive to gynecomastia may therefore need to addition an antiestrogen. Those particularly troubled may find that a combination of Nolvadex and Proviron works especially well at preventing/halting this occurrence. Also unavoidable with a Testosterone are androgenic side effects like oily skin, acne, increased aggression and body/facial hair growth. Those who may have a predisposition for male pattern baldness may also find that Propionate will aggravate this condition. To help combat this we also have the option of adding Proscar, which will reduce the buildup of DHT in many androgen target tissues. This will help minimize related side effects (particularly hair loss) although it offers us no guarantees. And as with all Testosterone products, Propionate will also suppress endogenous Testosterone production. The use of a Testosterone stimulating drug like hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) and/or Clomid is therefore almost a requirement in order to avoid enduring a post-cycle crash.
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Testosterone Propionate Dosage

The most common dosage schedule for Testosterone Propionate (men) is to inject 50 to 100 mg, every 2nd or 3rd day. As with the more popular esters, the total weekly dosage would be in the range of 200-400 mg. As with all Testosterone compounds, this drug is most appropriately suited for bulking phases of training. Here it is most often combined with other strong agents such as Dianabol (Methandrostenolone), Anadrol 50 (Oxymetholone) or Deca Durabolin, combinations that prove to be quite formidable. Propionate however is sometimes also used with non aromatizing anabolics/androgens during cutting or dieting phases of training, a time when its’ fast action and androgenic nature are also appreciated. Popular stacks include a moderate dosage of Propionate with an oral anabolic like Winstrol (Stanozolol) (15-35 mg daily), Primoblan (Methenolone Enanthate) (50-150 mg daily) or Anavar (Oxandrolone) (15-30 mg daily). Provided the body fat percentage is sufficiently low, the look of dense muscularity can be notably improved (barring any excess estrogen buildup from the Testosterone). We can further add a non-aromatizing androgen like Trenbolone Acetate, which should have an even more extreme effect on subcutaneous body fat and muscle hardness. Of course with the added androgen content any related side effects will become much more pronounced.

Women who absolutely must use an injectable Testosterone should only use this preparation. The Testosterone Propionate dosage schedule should also be more spread out for a female bodybuilder, with injections coming every 5 to 7 days. The dosage obviously would be lower as well, generally in the range of 25 mg to 50 mg per injection. Androgenic activity should be less pronounced with this schedule, giving blood levels time to sufficiently decrease before the drug is administered again. In order to further reduce any risks, the duration of this cycle should not exceed 8 weeks. Should a stronger anabolic effect be needed, a small amount of Durabolin ( Deca Durabolin if unavailable), Anavar (Oxandrolone) or Winstrol (Stanozolol) could be added. Of course the risk of noticing virilizing effects from these drugs may increase, even with the addition of a mild anabolic. Since many of the masculinizing side effects of steroid use can be irreversible, it is very important for the female athlete to monitor the dosage, duration and incidence of side effects very closely.
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Testosterone Propionate Alternative Names

*  Testosterone Propionate
*  Propiobolic
*  Testabol Propionate
*  Testosterone Propionate
*  PropioJect
* Testosteron
*  Testogan
*  Neo-Hombreol
*  Testoviron
*  Testosterona
*  Triolandren
*  Testosterone-Prop Disp.
*  Test. Prop. Eifelfango
*  Virormone
*  Testosterone Berco Supp.
*  Androfort-Richter
*  Agoviron Injectable
*  Testopro L/A
*  Testex Leo
*  Anatest
*  Testovis or Testovis Deposit
*  Testosteron
*  Testosterone Streuli
*  Tepro hormone 

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Testosterone Propionate Half-Life and Detection Time

Testosterone Propionate half-life is 4.5 days.

Testosterone Propionate detection time is around 2-3 weeks.

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Testosterone Suspension - Aquaviron

Testosterone suspension or Aquaviron is an injectable preparation containing testosterone (no ester) in a water base. Since testosterone is not highly water soluble, the steroid will noticeably separate from the solution when the vial is left to sit. A quick shake will temporarily place the drug back into suspension, so that the withdrawn dosage should always be consistent.

Among bodybuilders, Testosterone Suspension or Aquaviron is known to be an extremely potent mass agent. Most often Aquaviron is ranked as the most powerful injectable steroid available, producing an incredibly rapid gain of muscle mass and strength. This is largely due to the very fast action of this drug, as the water-based steroid will begin to enter the blood stream almost immediately after an injection is given. When using a slow acting oil based steroid like Sustanon, it can take weeks before a peak testosterone level is reached. With Testosterone Suspension it is just a matter of days. This will usually result in the athlete noticing a size and strength gain by the end of the first week. By the time the athlete is 30 days into a cycle of Testosterone Suspension, the length it will usually take for a Sustanon cycle to really begin to work consistently, the mass gains are already (generally) very extreme. Clearly the anabolic effect of this testosterone will be realized much more quickly than we would expect with an oil based (esterified) preparation.

It is also important to remember that 100 mg of a testosterone ester is not equivalent to 100 mg testosterone of pure testosterone (as in suspension). When an ester is present, its weight is obviously included in the preparation’s milligram total. Looking at Testosterone Enanthate, 100 mg of this compound equates to only 72 mg of raw testosterone. So the bodybuilder who uses 400 mg of Testosterone Enanthate weekly is really getting about 288 mg of testosterone into his body each week. This is clearly a great increase over the endogenous testosterone level of the average male, which is in the range of 2.5 to 11 mg per day. But the general point is that during a cycle of Testosterone Suspension we will often see a much more dramatic intake of testosterone on average than is typically utilized with oils. Following common advice, the athlete will commonly inject a full 100 mg of testosterone daily, a total of 700 milligrams per week. This is up to 40 times the amount produced by a normal male. Those who have attempted such a cycle are rarely disappointed with the results, as such heavy doses of this hormone will produce nothing less than a dramatic weight gain.

Overall, Testosterone Suspension (Aquaviron) is an extremely powerful drug, but also one that is prone to causing many uncomfortable side effects. Those looking for only a potent mass agent need not look for a better substitute; this product will certainly do the trick. But those athletes who want not just quantity but quality are likely to be disappointed with Testosterone Suspension, as the testosterone mass gain is not going to be a hard, dense one. In fact the user must constantly fight fat and water bloat when building his new physique, and will often seek the benefit of cutting agents soon afterwards. The only exception to this would be cases where the drug is used for very short periods of time (pre-contest), to rapidly raise the androgen level and harden up the body. When estrogen is not given time to wreak its havoc on the physique, the rapid androgen increase can certainly be beneficial. Of course it will only take a few days for the androgen/estrogen ratio to shift back in an unfavorable direction.
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Testosterone Suspension Side Effects

As would be expected with a strong androgen, Testosterone Suspension or Aquaviron can produce a number of unwelcome side effects. For starters, with a testosterone product we will expect to see a high rate of estrogen conversion. Estrogen levels in fact build very quickly with Testosterone Suspension, which is actually reputed to be the worst testosterone to use when wishing to avoid water bloat. gynecomastia can also develop very rapidly during a cycle, and in many cases this drug will be intolerable without additionally taking an antiestrogen. A combination of Nolvadex and Proviron is an effective way to avoid experiencing such side effects, and is often taken from the onset of a cycle in order to prevent such occurrences before they become a problem. Sensitive individuals may find an investment in the antiaromatase Arimidex to be wiser. Arimidex is also much more effective at controlling estrogen than the other agents which are currently being used by athletes. If there were ever a time to justify this expense, it would certainly be with a drug like Testosterone Suspension. It is also important that the athlete monitor blood pressure and kidney functions closely during a heavy cycle, a trouble area as water retention becomes more pronounced. Although testosterone puts very little strain on the liver, this drug can be harsh to the kidneys as the dosage increases. Of course if the athlete is encountering noticeably high blood pressure or trouble urinating (pain or darkening of the urine), the cycle should probably be discontinued and the doctor paid a visit.

Conversion to DHT (dihydrotestosterone) will of course potentate the action of testosterone in certain tissues. One can therefore expect to endure oily skin, acne, increased aggression and body/facial hair growth during a typical cycle. Proscar/Prospecia may be a requirement for those with a familial predisposition for male pattern hair loss, as suspension is known to aggravate this condition quite easily. Men with an existing hair loss problem may actually prefer stay far away from this steroid altogether, finding it to be just to strong an item to take risks with. The slower acting oil based injectables like Testosterone Propionate and Sustanon would be a much better place to start experimenting if the individual still desires the power of an injectable testosterone.

Also, endogenous testosterone production will be quickly and efficiently reduced when using Testosterone Suspension. This can often reach the point of severe testicular shrinkage (atrophy). Some athletes will periodically take testosterone stimulating drugs like Clomid, Nolvadex, Cyclofenil or hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) while on a cycle, in order to keep this effect to a minimum. Even if no such drug is used during, a combination of hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) and Clomid/ Nolvadex should always be used as the cycle is discontinued. When used correctly, this procedure should be very effective at stimulating natural production, hopefully allowing the athlete to avoid a post-cycle crash. It is important to mention that in addition to stimulating the release of testosterone, hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) also acts to enhance the rate of aromatization in the testes. The risk for enhanced estrogen buildup makes concurrent anti-estrogen use very important, especially when the athlete had been taking large doses of testosterone. So as to keep potential health risks to a minimum (heavy water retention can take its toll), cautious athletes will also limit a cycle of this compound to no longer than eight weeks.
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Testosterone Suspension Dosage

The most popular practice with Testosterone Suspension is to inject the drug at least every two or three days. The dosage of Testosterone Suspension will vary greatly depending on the needs of the individual, but is most often in the range of 50 mg to 300 mg per shot. Athletes looking to achieve an extremely rapid bulk gain will inject the already mentioned dose of 100 mg daily. In most cases this cycle can be amazing, the user seeming to just “inflate” with bloated testosterone mass in a short period of time. The U.S. 30 ml vials (100 mg/ml) are of course the most sought after for this procedure, as each will run the cycle for about a month. Although this drug does require a frequent injection schedule, it will pass through a needle as fine as 27 gauge (insulin). This allows the user more available injection sites, hitting the smaller testosterone groups such as the deltoid, triceps and calves. Although some users do complain about discomfort when injecting water-based steroids, it has been my experience that Testosterone Suspension is generally well tolerated. In fact many bodybuilders find the speed of drawing and administering a water based solution to be quite a welcome change from oils, which as you know can be a lengthy procedure.
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Testosterone Suspension Alternative Names

*  Aquateston
*  TestoJect
* Agroviron-Depot
*  Anabolic TS
*  Testosus 100
*  Aquaviron
*  Uni-test Suspension 

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Testosterone Suspension Half-Life and Detection Time

Testosterone Suspension half-life is 1 day.

Testosterone Suspension detection time is a few days.

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Testosterone Undecanoate - Andriol

Andriol is a unique oral Testosterone product, developed by the international drug firm Organon. One of the more recently developed anabolic steroids, Andriol first became available in the early 1980’s. This compound contains 40 mg of Testosterone Undecanoate, based in oil (oleic acid) and sealed inside a capsule. Subtracting the ester weight, this equates to a dosage of approximately 25 mg of raw Testosterone per cap. The design of Andriol is quite different from that of most oral steroids. Drugs administered orally generally enter the blood stream through the liver. When a steroid compound is given this way without some form of structural protection, it will be quickly broken down during the “first pass”. This process leaves very little steroid intact, basically deactivating the drug adding a methyl group (c-17 AA) to the structure is one way to protect it from this process, however stress is also placed on the liver as a result. In some instances this stress can lead to actual damage to liver tissues, so the designers of this steroid sought another way to protect the Testosterone molecule. With Andriol, this was accomplished by making a form of Testosterone that would be absorbed through the lymphatic system. This is due to its high fat solubility brought about by the ester, and its suspension in oil. Having the compound absorbed this way was thought to be very advantageous, as it allows the steroid to bypass the destructive first-pass through liver. This should permit the compound to enter the blood stream intact, without the need for a harsh chemical alteration. The ester breaks off once it is in circulation of course, yielding free active Testosterone. In design Andriol appears to be that of a completely liver safe and orally active form of Testosterone.

On paper Andriol seems like an ideal oral Testosterone product. Clean, safe and worlds apart from other oral Testosterone derivatives like the crude methyltestosterone. But Testosterone Undecanoate has some problems. The first problem is that bio availability although clearly worlds apart from trying to take straight Testosterone orally, is probably not significant next to c17-alpha alkylated orals.

One might also pay interest to the “mildness” of this compound as described by other bodybuilding materials. Andriol is often spoken about as some type of magic product, which to spite being a form of regular Testosterone somehow allows for only minimal estrogen conversion. You should know that the way a drug is administered includes a number of factors that can slightly alter its effect, the most predominant being the speed of release. This effects the time it takes for a peak blood level to be reached, and likely the length it takes to see results. The primary reason Testosterone Suspension seems more powerful than Testosterone Enanthate is because more drug is active on day one. At the same time estrogen builds up faster and side effects become pronounced very quickly. The ester is also part of the total weight, and 100 mg Testosterone contains a much larger quantity of Testosterone molecules that testosterone plus ester, another reason for varying effect. But these changes do not amount to all that much. The structure of Testosterone is what allows it to break down into estrogen. The only way we can really prevent an androgen from converting to estrogen is to change the base molecule, not the ester. Once free in the blood stream we cannot prevent Testosterone from being aromatized without interfering with the aromatase enzyme itself. The lack of results and side effects often reported with Andriol must be going hand in hand with poor absorption.
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Testosterone Undecanoate Side Effects

Testosterone Undecanoate - Andriol side effects are unusual decrease or increase in sexual desire, fluid retention in the tissues, usually marked by swelling of ankles or feet and/or prolonged abnormal, painful erection of the penis.
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Testosterone Undecanoate Dosage

Athletes typically find that in doses of less than 240 mg per day (6 capsules) effects are generally not seen at all. 240 mg of Testosterone ester daily, the primary male androgen, and only a meager effect. When doses go higher, maybe 8-10 capsules (320-400 mg), new muscle growth is slight to moderate at best, but no incredible bulky gains are ever reported. Logic leads one to think that only a little Testosterone is making its way into circulation. Testosterone is a powerful hormone no matter what the ester or form of administration. If it were active in the blood stream, the results would have to be pronounced. When one injects an oil based Testosterone ester like Testosterone Cypionate, a dosage of 400 mg per week is more than sufficient. 400 mg Andriol per day should be packing on an incredible amount of mass. Where does it all go?

Individual problems with absorption may play into things here. Andriol is unpredictable in its ability to be absorbed and utilized by the body. While one day you might be getting great absorption, perhaps the next day you are getting very little. Studies with men were no better than with women, where again this drug was shown to be unpredictably absorbed and utilized with blood levels ranging from 11.5 to 60.1 nmol/L with 80 mg twice daily.
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Testosterone Undecanoate Alternative Names

*  Andriol or Androxon or Panteston or Restandol or Undestor or Virige 

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Testosterone Undecanoate Half-Life and Detection Time

Testosterone Undecanoate half-life is 3 to 5 hours.

Testosterone Undecanoate detection time is around 1 week.

[Hussayn]

This is an interesting one, I’ve never heard of it or it’s use…:

Thiomucase

Thiomucase is not a steroid. Thiomucase is a chemical that was originally used as a dispersing agent. When administered to an injection site, Thiomucase got the drug into the system faster. This speeds up the effectiveness of the drug. Thiomucase works as a fat burner by reducing water from cells on the applyed area.

Bodybuilders have been using the drug for spot reduction of problem fatty areas.

There is also a Thiomucase Cream made to be applied to the skin over the area. Some mix the liquid with DMSO and apply it to the fatty area and report better results.

Oral tablets are another form that Thiomucase is available in. Most feel that the orals are not effective. Finally there is a suppository form of this medication. They are inserted two times daily for about a week before a contest. Often all of these methods are used at the same time.

Most bodybuilders who used these items reported some degree of effectiveness. Occasionally, the drugs worked remarkably well. Thiomucase has been found to work best in those who are holding extra water in fat cells due to estrogen. The drug allows as much as 20% more water to be freed from the fat cell. This can make the fatty area look much less dense.

Thiomucase cream is best used 7 days prior to the contest.
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Thiomucase Side Effects

Thiomucase could cause acne problems, especialy in higher dosages. It retents water in your body, It will aromatize, decrease HPTA function (dose and cycle dependant), and it is toxic to liver. Thiomucase will effect your blood pressure. Thiomucase doesn’t Convert DHT.
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Thiomucase Dosage

Thiomucase is available in a liquid form which is injected in small amounts right into the problem area with a small needle.

Thiomucase Cream is applied to the skin over the area.

Thiomucase Tablets are taken several times a day for about two weeks before a contest.

[Hussayn]

If only I could go back and upload pictures for each profile… Any help would be appreciated!

Trenbolone Acetate - Finaject

This is correctly referred to as “Fina.” Finaject is the acetate form of Trenbolone. It was produced in a short acting ester (Acetate), so its effect lasts only a short time and frequent administration is necessary. Finaject was an injectable steroid of veterinary medicine, which was extremely popular in bodybuilding and powerlifting during the 1980’s. Trenbolone Acetate is a steroid having the advantages of undergoing no adverse metabolism, not being affected by aromatase or 5alpha-reductase; of being very potent Class I steroid binding well to the androgen receptor; and having a short half-life, around 2 to 3 days.
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Trenbolone Acetate Side Effects

There used to be a myth that Trenbolone Acetate was “hard on the kidneys.” There is a number of users, at doses of 50-100 mg/day, who have experienced no problems. It seems the claims that have been made were from athletes stacking an incredible amount of drugs, and how the blame could have fairly been laid at Trenbolone (actually and Parabolan, not Trenbolone Acetate) is not clear.

It is also not clear that Trenbolone Acetate results in any greater degree of increased Aggression for a given amount of anabolic effect than Testosterone itself does, despite another myth to that effect. The increase in aggressive tendency – which does not mean the act of Aggression – is moderate and entirely controllable, if noticeable at all.
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Trenbolone Acetate Dosage

50 mg of Trenbolone Acetate per day is a good dosing for someone on his first cycle or someone who is as yet less than, say, 20 pounds over his natural limit; while 100 mg/day may be preferred by the more advanced user who has already gained more than this. These doses are assuming that Trenbolone is the only Class I steroid being use. There really is no need to stack another - Testosterone being the only sensible exception – but if another is stacked then the amount of Trenbolone may be reduced accordingly.
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Trenbolone Acetate Alternative Names

*  Trenbolone Acetate
*  Trenabolic
*  Trenabol 75
*  TrenaJect
*  Finaject
*  Finajet or Finaplix-H
*  Trenbol75
* Finaplix
* Agri-Vet 

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Trenbolone Acetate Half-Life and Detection Time

Trenbolone Acetate half-life is 2 to 3 days.

Trenbolone Acetate detection time is around 5 months.

[Hussayn]

Trenbolone Cyclohexylmethylcarbonate - Parabolan

Trenbolone Depot contains a much different ester than Trenbolone Acetate (Finaject or Finajet), called Trenbolone Cyclohexylmethylcarbonate. This ester extends the activity of Trenbolone for more than two weeks, a more suitable design for human use. Trenbolone Enanthate is very similar to Trenabol Depot. The basic difference between Trenbolone Enanthate and Parabolan (Trenbolone Cyclohexylmethylcarbonate) is the ester. Trenbolone Hexahydrobenzylcarbonate and Trenbolone Cyclohexylmethylcarbonate are exactly the same substances. Hexahydrobenzylcarbonate ester is just another name for Cyclohexylmethylcarbonate ester.

Trenabol Depot is an injectable applicable steroid with a great effect on the protein metabolism. It is one of the best effective anabolic, promoting protein synthesis as well as creating a positive nitrogen balance. Appetite stimulant and for the improvement of the conversion of proteins. In laboratory tests it has been demonstrated that Trenbolone Hexahydrobencylcarbonate increases protein and decreases fat deposition. It has proven to be an excellent product for promoting size and strength in the presence of adequate protein and calories, promotes body tissue building processes and can reverse catabolism.

The amount of Trenbolone in 76 mg of Trenbolone Cyclohexylmethylcarbonate is equivalent to the amount of Trenbolone in only 58 mg of Trenbolone Acetate. The Trenbolone Acetate is a little more potent, more effective per milligram, because the Trenbolone Acetate ester is lighter than the Cyclohexylmethylcarbonate ester; therefore a higher percentage of the weight of Trenbolone Acetate is Trenbolone. A similar comparison also can be made with the other long lasting esters of Trenbolone: Trenbolone Enanthate and Hexahydrobenzylcarbonate.

The muscle building properties of Trenbolone Cyclohexylmethylcarbonate are the same as Trenbolone Acetate (Finaject or Finajet) except for the longer half-life.
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Trenbolone Cyclohexylmethylcarbonate Side Effects

Trenbolone is notably more potent than testosterone, and has an effect that is as much as three times as strong on a milligram for milligram basis. Oily skin, aggressive behavior, acne and hair loss are therefore not uncommon during a cycle with this steroid. The androgenic nature of this drug of course makes it a very risky item for women to use, the chance for virilization symptoms extremely high with such a potent androgen. And since the Hexahydrobenzylcarbonate ester will extend the activity of this drug for weeks, blood levels can be very difficult to control. Since many of the masculinizing side effects associated with steroid use can be permanent, women considering the use of this compound should take extreme caution. It can be weeks before blood levels decline should a problem become evident.
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Trenbolone Cyclohexylmethylcarbonate Dosage

Most athletes inject Trenbolone Cyclohexylmethylcarbonate at least twice a week. The dosage for Trenbolone Cyclohexylmethylcarbonate is around 200 to 300 mg a week.
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Trenbolone Cyclohexylmethylcarbonate Alternative Names

*  Trenbolone Hexahydrobenzylcarbonate
*  Trenbolone Depot or Trenabol Depot
* Parabolan 

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Trenbolone Cyclohexylmethylcarbonate Half-Life and Detection Time

Trenbolone Cyclohexylmethylcarbonate half-life is from 4 to 7 days.

Trenbolone Cyclohexylmethylcarbonate detection time is N/A at the moment.

[Hussayn]

Trenbolone Enanthate

Trenbolone Enanthate is a is a long-acting injectable steroid with a great effect on protein metabolism. Trenbolone is one of the best effective anabolic compounds, promoting protein synthesis, as well as creating a positive nitrogen balance. Trenbolone Enanthate is an appetite stimulant and improves the conversion of proteins. In laboratory tests, it has been demonstrated that Trenbolone increases protein and decreases fat deposition. It has proven to be an excellent product for promoting size and strength in the presence of adequate protein and calories, promotes body tissue building processes, and can reverse catabolism. Due to its particular ester, Trenbolone Enanthate is slower-acting than Trenbolone Acetate and faster acting than Trenbolone Cyclohexylmethylcarbonate. Based on its molecular structure, Trenbolone Enanthate is theoretically stronger than either Trenbolone Acetate or Trenbolone Cyclohexylmethylcarbonate.

Although it is very similar, this compound is NOT the same as Trenbolone Cyclohexylmethylcarbonate. The only difference in these compounds is the esters.

The main difference between different esters is simply the number of carbon atoms in the ester. Propionate has three carbons, Acetate has two, isobutyrate has four, Enanthate has seven, Cypionate has eight, and Decanoate has ten. More unusual esters, such as Cyclohexylmethylcarbonate (used in Parabolan) has eight carbons and one more oxygen than the above esters making it the heaviest.
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Trenbolone Enanthate Side Effects

The most common complaint with Trenbolone is that it can reduce aerobic capacity possibly due to bronchial dilation from increased prostaglandin formation. However at least in most users, since the blood levels of Trenbolone Enanthate won�??t spike as rapidly or peak to as high of a level as quickly as we see with the Trenbolone Acetate version, this effect is not as pronounced with the Enanthate version.
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Trenbolone Enanthate Dosage

Doses are usually in the 200-400 mg of Trenbolone Enanthate/week range, and since the ester length of this steroid is reasonably long, it only needs to be administered via intramuscular injection once or twice a week.
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Trenbolone Enanthate Alternative Names

*  Trenabol 200
*  Trenbolone Enanthate 200 

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Trenbolone Enanthate Half-Life and Detection Time

Trenbolone Enanthate half-life is 10.5 days

Trenbolone Enanthate detection time is N/A at the moment.

[Hussayn]

Tri-Trenabol

Tri-Trenabol 150 from British Dragon has the following ingredients.
50 mg of Trenbolone Acetate
50 mg of Trenbolone Cyclohexylmethylcarbonate
50 mg of Trenbolone Enanthate

Tri-Trenabol is a combination of three esters of Trenbolone ( Trenbolone Acetate, Trenbolone Cyclohexylmethylcarbonate, Trenbolone Enanthate).

The presence of the Acetate ester allows Tri-Trenabol to display a rapid initial physiological response. The other two esters, Cyclohexylmethylcarbonate and Enanthate, which release at slower rates, prolong the physiological response with a relatively flat absorption curve over the duation of the injection life-cycle. Trenbolone has a great effect on promoting protein synthesis, as well as creating a positive nitrogen balance. It is an appetite stimulant and improves the conversion of proteins. In laboratory tests, it has been demonstrated that Trenbolone increases protein and decreases fat deposition. It has proven to be an excellent product for promoting size and strength in the presence of adequate protein and calories, promotes body tissue building processes, and can reverse catabolism.
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Tri-Trenabol Side Effects

Rare, the drug aromatises very little if at all, so water retention and gynecomastia are rarely seen. Liver toxicity is rarely reported, but not to be ignored when taking high dosages for a long time.
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Tri-Trenabol Dosage

Tri-Trenabol dosage is around 150 to 300 mg per week.
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Tri-Trenabol Alternative Names

*  Tri-Trenabol or Tri-Trenabol 150
*  TriTren 150 

[Jazz_Man1898]

Arent most of these profiles in the Newbie Threads?

[Hussayn]

I tried to contribute… lol

[xXDevilDogXx]

Here’s a link to the Ester Profiles thread I made a while back:

http://www.T-Nation.com/tmagnum/readTopic.do?id=2210710

It may help explain the long vs short ester questions that might get asked too.

[Jazz_Man1898]

[quote]Hussayn wrote:
I tried to contribute… lol[/quote]

Its all good bro!

[Hussayn]

[quote]xXDevilDogXx wrote:
Here’s a link to the Ester Profiles thread I made a while back:

http://www.T-Nation.com/tmagnum/readTopic.do?id=2210710

It may help explain the long vs short ester questions that might get asked too.[/quote]

I’ll add it on!