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N A B Ó L I C O S
Estas
son las sustancias más socorridas por los “tramposos” de los gimnasios y
atletas en general que desean obtener mejores resultados yéndose por el camino
fácil. Conoce los efectos
“positivos” y negativos de estas sustancias.
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Los
Anabólicos más conocidos
son
Clenbuterol - Deca-Durabolin - Dianabol - Dynabolon - GHB - HCG - Masteron
-Oxandrolone - Parabolan - Proviron - Sustanon 250 - Testosterone Cypionate
-Testosterone Enanthate - Testosterone Propionate - Testosterone Heptylate -
Testosterone Suspenion – Winstrol.
CLENBUTEROL:
Clenbuterol is medically used throughout many parts of the world as a
broncodilator for
the treatment of asthma, is a recent and popular addition to the realm of
athletics. Clenbuterol is a beta-2 agonist, with properties somewhat similar to
adrenaline. It acts as a CNS stimulant and users quite commonly report side
effects such as shaky hands, insomnia, sweating, increased blood pressure and
nausea. These side effects generally subside quickly once the user becomes
accustomed to the drug. Athletes find clenbuterol attractive for it's pronounced
thermogenic effects as well as mild anabolic properties. Dosage regimes will
vary depending on the desired effect. Clenbuterol generally come in 20mcg
tablets, although it is also available
in syrup and injectable form. Users will usually tailor there dosage
individually, depending on results
and side effects, but somewhere in the range of 2-8 tablets per day
is most common. For fat loss, clenbuterol seems to stay effective for 3-6
weeks, then it's thermogenic
properties seem to subside. This is noticed when the body temperature drops
back to normal. It's
anabolic properties subside much quicker, somewhere around 18 days. Currently,
counterfeits of clenbuterol do exist, but they are scarce and most are bottles
with loose tablets. Clenbuterol should only be trusted when purchased in foil
and plastic strips, preferably with accompanying box and paperwork. Steroid info
line: 1-203-325-8567 Click here for an effective alternative.
DECA-DURABOLIN: (NANDROLONE DECANOATE)
Deca-Durabolin is one of the most sought after anabolic steroids.
200 mg/vial, 1 cc or 2 cc.
This
is an injectable steroid that is a derivative of 19-Nortestosterone. This
product is a
favorite to thousands of steroid users. In our recent survey, it was
revealed that Deca is the most widely used and most widely available
steroid in America. It is still being manufactured by
numerous domestic pharmaceutical suppliers, and is one of a diminishing number
of steroids that are available at American
pharmacies. Deca is also the
most popularly counterfeited steroid on the market. The drug itself is a
moderate androgen, highly anabolic preparation. It has proven to be an excellent
product for promoting size and strength gains. It has minimal liver toxicity and
only aromatizes in excessive dosages. Deca does have an effect on the body's
natural hormone axis yet it is not nearly as pronounced as it is with drugs like
testosterone. This steroid has been used for cutting and for bulking.
Athletes have stacked it with virtually every drug and reported positive
results. It seems to be an excellent base drug on any cycle. Deca can be used
by almost all athletes, with positive results and very few side effects.
Deca has gained a reputation as being somewhat of an alleviator of sore joints
and tendons. Athletes report that
sore shoulders, knees and/or elbows are somehow without pain on the Deca cycle.
This drug dramatically improves nitrogen retention and recuperation time between
workouts.
Unfortunately, Deca has very stubborn metabolites which
have been known to show up
on a steroid test as long as 12 months after it was administered. This, in
combination
with the number of athletes using it, has contributed to
its showing up on more steroid
tests than any other compound. For this reason, any athlete
that has the potential of
being subjected to a steroid test should not be using Deca. For those whose
worries do
not include steroid testing, it remains the number one
choice. The average dosage for
men is in the area of 200-400 mg per week; for women 50-100 mg per week. Real
Deca goes for as much as $30 per vial on the black market.
DIANABOL: (METHANDROSTENOLONE)
Dianabol, Ciba's old brand name for 5mg methandrostenolone tablets, has always
been
one of the most popular anabolic steroids available.
Dianabol's popularity stems from it's
almost immediate and very strong anabolic effects. 4-5
tablets a day is enough to give
almost anybody dramatic results. Along with strong anabolic effects comes the
usual
androgen side effects. Dianabol converts to estrogen, so gyno and water
retention maybe a problem although are usually dose related. Aggression may be
increased, and users often report an overall sense of well being. The fact that
Dianabol has been off the U.S. market for almost 10 years has not at all
stopped its use and remains the most popularly used black market oral
steroid in the U.S.. The most popular versions in the U.S. are the
Russian tablets coming into the
east coast, Pronabol from India and Refovit from Mexico. The Russian
Dianabol, which is vastly and accurately counterfeited, has been losing it's
reputation
as a safe buy. Users generally won't know if what they have is real until they
use it,
making for many angry users.Reforvit is an injectable D, containing 25mg/ml of
the
substance. A 50 ml bottle contains the equivalent of 250 tablets and sells for a
reasonable
price. Most users opt to take this orally as it is just as effective as tablets.
The pink Thai
tablets are also popular and should be the only tablets purchased without
paperwork or
box. These ship in quantities of 500 and 1000 only, so they are almost always
broken up
and sold. Methandon is also available in Thailand, but much less popular than
the
Anabol tabs.
DYNABOLON: (NANDROLONE UNDECANOATE)
Dynabolon is a very unique nandrolone ester. It is produced only in Italy and
France and
has a reputation of being more potent than the other nandrolones. Each ampule
contains
80.5mg of nandrolone undecanoate, in 1ml. It has a shorter life in the body than
Deca.
Athlete's generally opt to inject this product twice weekly to keep blood levels
more even.
There are counterfeit version of this, but as of yet are only loose ampules. A
boxed
Dynabolon with insert and sealed ampule tray should be legitimate. This product
does
make it to the U.S. black market, but not very often.
GHB: (GAMMA-HYDROXYBUTYRATE)
GHB, or gamma-hydroxybutyrate is a naturally occurring
metabolite and precursor to
GABA(gamma-aminobutyrate). GHB was a widely available
over-the-counter supplement
until it was banned by the FDA in 1990. The substance has many beneficial
effects, but
it is typically used by bodybuilders and athletes because it can significantly
raise growth
hormone levels. GHB has been shown to cause as much as a sixteen-fold increase
in
growth hormone levels. Unfortunately, the increase in GH
levels is also accompanied by
an increase in levels of prolactin. The increase in prolactin counteracts many
of the
positive effects of an elevated GH level. This probably
explains why many athletes
experience very little as far as muscle growth with the use
of GHB. On the contrary,
many bodybuilders do feel there are some definite
performance-enhancing effects to the
use of GHB. Several athletes using GHB report an increase
in lean body mass and
strength. Many users don't experience any muscle or
strength increase, but do feel GHB
helps to accelerate fat loss. Besides the increase in growth hormone, there are
many
other positive effects of GHB that may prove beneficial to athletes. First, GHB
is an
excellent sleep aid. A small dosage will induce a state of relaxation, euphoria,
and
drowsiness. An even higher dosage will intensify the effect and help the user
fall
asleep quickly. GHB aids in REM and slow-wave sleep, and unlike other popular
sleep aids,
GHB will not interrupt any stages of the natural sleep pattern. This is crucial
in
achieving a complete session of sleep necessary for recuperation and muscle
recovery. One
problem with GHB-induced sleep is that some people tend to wake up 3-4 hours
later
when the GHB has worn off. This effect is probably due to the fact that GHB will
temporarily inhibit the release of dopamine in the brain, and at the same time
increase
dopamine storage. When the GH wears off, there will be a sudden increase in
dopamine
release and this is what may cause some people to wake up in the middle of the
night.
This is more likely to happen when a high dosage of GHB is used. Therefore, the
dosage of
GHB used to induce sleep should be lowered. Another way to combat this effect is
simply by taking a second dosage upon wakening to allow for another 3-4 hours of
sleep. It is interesting to note that this increase in dopamine release is also
the reason
why so many people report feelings of improved well-being and alertness the next
day
after a night of GHB-induced sleep.
GHB induces a state of euphoria, relaxation, and sensuality along with a
lowering of
anxiety and inhibition. It also exhibits prosexual effects by improving
tactility(sense of
touch), enhancing erectile capacity in men, and increasing the intensity of
orgasm. For
these reasons, GHB has become a very popular recreational drug. It has become
even
more popular among athletes because unlike other recreational drugs, GHB will
not
hinder athletic performance. GHB is used by many athletes as a substitute for
alcohol
because it does not cause a hangover the following day. GHB is also very
effective in
treating the withdrawal symptoms of alcoholism.
Now that GHB has been banned by the FDA, an athlete only has a few options if he
wants to obtain GHB. First, he can buy it on the black market. This has several
disadvantages. To begin with, much of the stuff on the
black market is made by
underground chemists using cheap materials that may contain
harmful impurities. Also,
it is difficult to determine the concentration since most GHB sold on the black
market is
dissolved in water. The concentration will often vary and
this will make it hard to
accurately determine a dosage. A second option would be to mail-order the GHB
from a
foreign pharmacy. This is risky because US Customs may seize the order. There
may
also be legal consequences to buying GHB. GHB is a controlled substance and many
states are trying to make it a scheduled drug. Some states
are even trying to make it a
schedule I drug. The last option left to the athlete is to make the GHB himself.
The
manufacture of GHB is illegal in the United States, but many people choose to do
it
anyway. There are several different procedures for synthesizing GHB available
over the
internet. Some are good and some are bad. The synthesis of
GHB is certainly not
difficult, but it is definitely not as easy as mixing some NaOH with gamma
butyrolactone
in a pot and allowing it to cook in the oven for a couple of hours. That type of
procedure
will produce some GHB, but the yield will be very poor.
Chances are there will also be a
lot of unreacted chemicals. Also, depending on the pH, it could be dangerous to
ingest.
Many of the GHB procedures with good yields may be difficult to perform by the
average
person that has very little knowledge of chemistry. One of the best and easiest
to
perform GHB procedures is by Daniel Pelchat and can also be viewed on his
website at
http://www.oocities.org/hotsprings/8209". Here is the procedure:
Safety: Wear gloves and safety glasses at all times. If any of the reagents or
intermediates contacts the skin, wash well with cold water.
Reagents:
1. 60 grams of NaOH
2. 120 ml of gamma butyrolactone
3. 1000ml of pure ethanol
These quantities are not fixed - use more or less as needed, but keep the
proportions the
same. The NaOH can be dissolved in less ethanol, but these proportions make the
process easier and faster.
The ethanol must be pure (no water in it) - don't use vodka. GHB will not
crystallize if
there is water in the solution. Denatured ethanol can also be used, but be sure
to let it
completely evaporate before ingesting it. Methanol can also be used, but this is
toxic,
and excess must be removed before ingestion. If methanol is used, only 500ml is
required, but be sure all of the methanol is evaporated before ingesting it.
Obtaining the reagents:
NaOH, denatured ethanol and methanol are very easy to find. Just look up
chemical
products in the yellow pages. Those chemicals are so common that you won't be
asked
what you are going to do with it. Gamma-butyrolactone is difficult to find.
Several
companies sell it on the net - make a search using Dejanews. Other companies
sell
complete kits for preparing GHB.
Equipment needed:
1. Screw cap bottle larger than 1000ml; if you choose plastic use HDPE, (it will
be
clearly marked on the bottom)
2. Glass container at least 1200ml in volume.
3. Coffee filter papers (2)
Method:
1. Dissolve the NaOH in the ethanol - place the ethanol in the screw cap bottle
and add
the NaOH. Shake and allow to stand until cool. Continue until all the NaOH has
dissolved. Be sure to release the cap frequently to release pressure.
2. When all the NaOH has dissolved (this can take an hour of shaking and
waiting) pour
it into the glass pot and add the gamma-butyrolactone. A precipitate (this is
the GHB)
will form. Allow to stand for an hour.
3. After allowing it to stand, filter the product through the 2 coffee filters
(placed inside
each other), collecting the precipitate. Dry the precipitate by placing it in an
oven on the
lowest setting for several hours.
4. You can keep it in the powdered form (keep in an airtight bag since it is
hygroscopic
and will absorb water from the atmosphere. Alternatively dissolve it in 750 ml
of water;
this will give a solution containing about 1g of GHB per teaspoon. Don't ingest
the neat
solution in case there is unreacted NaOH which can burn the skin - mix it in 1/2
cup of
water or fruit juice.
Every individual must determine his correct dosage of GHB. The best way to do
this is
by taking a gram or two on an empty stomach. With an empty stomach, the GHB
should
take effect within twenty minutes. If no effect is felt in twenty minutes, the
athlete should
ingest another gram. Continue in this process until a desirable dosage is
reached. Some
people will notice effects after 1 gram while others can go up to 10. There
really is no
danger of overdosing in this way, assuming the GHB is not taken with other drugs
such
as alcohol or other CNS depressants. A slight overdose of GHB will cause a
person to
fall asleep, but if a person takes a lot more than the desirable dosage, he may
get dizzy
and then vomit. Athletes should be aware that a full stomach can delay the onset
of
GHB. This can lead to an overdose because the individual may not feel any
effects after
a half an hour, and incorrectly assume he needs to take more. Finally, an
athlete does
not need to worry about getting hooked on GHB since there is no physical
addiction
associated with the compound.
HCG:
(Human chorionic gonadotropin) HCG, or Human chorionic gonadotropin , which is
derived from the urine of pregnant
women, is an injectable drug available commercially in the United States as well
as many other countries. Pregnyl, made by Organon, and Profasi, made by Serono,
are FDA approved for the treatment of undescended testicles in very young boys,
hypogonadism (underproduction of testosterone) and as a fertility drug used to
aid in inducing ovulation in women. Among
athletes, HCG is used to stimulate natural testosterone production during or
after a steroid cycle which has caused natural levels to be reduced. Stopping a
steroid cycle abruptly, especially when endogenous androgens are absent,
can cause a rapid loss in the athlete's newly acquired muscle. When HCG
is used to stimulate natural production, a notably pronounced crash may be
avoided. Although fakes are not very common, they do exist and should be
avoided. More than one athlete has reported
unpleasant side effects (fever, aches) due to an un-sterile fake so take
caution. HCG is always packaged in 2 different vials,one with a powder and the
other with a sterile solvent. These
vials need to be mixed before injecting, and refrigerated should any
be left for later use.
Masteron: (dromostanolone)
Masteron, or dromostanolone, is a popular steroid among competitive
bodybuilders. It is
commonly used in contest preparation for many reasons. To begin with,
drostanolone
propionate is a derivative of DHT(dihydrotestosterone), and therefore, it will
not aromatize
into estrogen. Competing bodybuilders find this extremely beneficial because
aromatization typically causes excess water retention which may give the muscles
a smooth appearance.
Another advantage of Masteron is its strong androgenic component. The androgenic
effect of this steroid can cause a noticeable improvement in muscle density and
hardness which can help the bodybuilder obtain the "ripped"
look if his bodyfat percentage is low enough. The androgenic effect is
also crucial because it helps to provide sufficent "kick" or
"drive" for intense training when an athlete has lowered his caloric
intake for contest preparation.
Masteron can also be used successfully by bodybuilders preparing for a
drug-tested
show. The substance drostanolone propionate is fast acting and quickly broken
down.
The athlete can therefore use Masteron up to about ten days before a drug test.
The
average dosage of Masteron is 100 mg injected every other day. It is best to
inject
Masteron every 2-3 days because it has a short duration of
effect. Popular steroids
stacked with Masteron include Parabolan(trenbolone hexahydrobencylcarbonate),
Winstrol(stanozolol), and oxandrolone. Athletes rarely experience any side
effects with
this steroid. Masteron is not hepatoxic, and gynecomastia should not be a
concern
since it does not convert into estrogen. Some possible side effects include
acne,
accelerated hair loss, and increased aggression. The main disadvantage of
Masteron is its very poor availability on the black market and its high price.
Masteron from Belgium comes in a box of two ampoules. Each 2 ml amp will contain
100 mg of drostanolone propionate. One of these boxes containing two amps can
cost well over $50 on the black market.
Oxandrolone (commonly called Anavar) Although Oxandrolone is available in
the U.S. under the brand Oxandrin, it's exorbitant wholesale price precludes it
from entering the black
market. Thus, the SPA version from Italy is the only version left which
athlete's do see
regularly. They come 30 tabs to a box, in 2 foil and plastic strips of 15 each.
Oxandrolone has a
reputation of being one of the safest anabolics available. Women and children
are often
given this drug with little or no adverse side effects. For athletes, it is a
mild anabolic
exerting more strength than muscle mass increases. Although it is mild, it is 17
alpha
alkylated so liver values may be of concern when used excessively.
Parabolan
Parabolan
is the only injectable form of trenbolone available
world-wide. It is produced by
Negma in France and sold in 1.5ml amps, one to a box. Each amp contains 76mg of
trenbolone hexahydrobenzylcarbonate. This product is very difficult to get on
the black
market, whereas good looking counterfeits are quite easy to obtain. Make note
that the
real version comes with a clear plastic tray (not white). Parabolan exerts
strong anabolic
and androgenic qualities and does not readily convert to estrogen. Gynocomastia
is
usually of no concern while using this product. However, very strong androgenic
side
effects will still be present. Most importantly, kidney functions and blood
pressure should
be watched closely. Parabolan is generally considered an advanced users drug,
too
strong and harsh to recommend to a beginner or non-competitive bodybuilder. For
competition purposes, it produces a very hard and vascular physique.
Proviron: (mesterolone)
Proviron, or mesterolone, is a popular antiestrogen used by bodybuilders. It
acts as an
antiaromatase, which means it prevents the aromatization of steroids into
estrogen.
Proviron is frequently used by athletes on heavy cycles of steroids to prevent
gynecomastia. It is also favored by competitive bodybuilders since a lower
estrogen level corresponds with increased muscle hardness and lower water
retention. One or two 25 mg per day should be sufficient to prevent
gynecomastia. Proviron can also be combined with Nolvadex(tamoxifen citrate) if
needed. Side effects are extremely rare with dosages under 100 mg per day. One
major problem with Proviron is that it tends to reduce the gains made from a
cycle. This is due to the fact that Proviron is an androgen and therefore binds
to androgen receptor sites within the body. With Proviron binding to androgen
receptor sites, the other steroids present in the body (androgens) are blocked
out and unable to take effect. Consequently, many athletes prefer to keep the
intake of Proviron at its minimum
effective dosage in order to make sufficient gains while
still preventing gynecomastia. Proviron is usually fairly easy to obtain
on the black market. Most versions are manufactured by Schering and cost about
$1-$2 per 25 mg
tab. Proviron can come in push-through strips or small glass vials. There is
currently no need to worry about authenticity when buying Proviron since no
counterfeits of this product are known exist.
Sustanon
250:
(Four testosterones in one)
1.30mg testosterone propionate
2.60mg testosterone phenylpropionate
3.60mg testosterone isocaproate
4.100mg testosterone decanoate
Sustanon 250 is an oil-based injectable containing four different testosterone
compounds: testosterone propionate, 30 mg; testosterone phenylpropionate, 60 mg;
testosterone isocaproate, 60mg; and testosterone decanoate,
100 mg. The mixture of the testosterones are time-released to provide an
immediate effect while still remaining active in the body for up to a month. As
with other testosterones, Sustanon is an androgenic steroid with a pronounced
anabolic effect. Therefore,
athletes commonly use Sustanon to put on mass and size while increasing
strength. However, unlike other
testosterone compounds such as cypionate and enanthate, the
use of Sustanon leads to less water retention and estrogenic side
effects. This
characteristic is extremely beneficial to bodybuilders who suffer from
gynecomastia yet
still seek the powerful anabolic effect of an injectable testosterone. The
decreased water retention also makes Sustanon a desirable steroid for
bodybuilders and athletes interested
in cutting up or building a solid foundation of quality mass. Dosages of
Sustanon range from 250 mg every other week, up to 2000 mg or more per week.
These dosages seem to be the
extremes. A more common dosage would range from 250 mg to 1000 mg per week.
Although Sustanon remains active for up to a month,
injections should be taken at least once a week to keep testosterone
levels stable. A steroid novice can expect to gain about 20 pounds within
a couple of months by using only 250 mg of Sustanon a week. More advanced
athletes will
obviously need higher dosages to obtain the desired effect. Sustanon is a fairly
safe steroid, but in high dosages, some athletes may experience side
effects due to an elevated estrogen
level. With dosages exceeding 1000 mg a week, it is probably wise to use an
antiestrogen
such as Nolvadex(tamoxifen citrate) or Proviron(mesterolone).
The use of Sustanon will
suppress natural testosterone production, so the use of
HCG(human chorionic gonadotropin) or Clomid(clomiphene citrate) may be
appropriate at the end of a cycle. Sustanon 250 is a good base steroid to use in
a stack. Athletes interested in rapid size and strength gains find that Sustanon
stacks extremely well with orals
such as Anadrol(oxymetholone) and Dianabol(methandrostenlone). On the other
hand, Sustanon also stacks well with Parabolan(trenbolone
hexahydrobencylcarbonate), Masteron(drostanolone propionate), and
Winstrol(stanozolol) for athletes seeking the hard, ripped look. Sustanon 250 is
quite abundant on the US black
market.
One of the more common versions is the Russian Sustanon 250
manufactured in India. Thousands of these amps are smuggled into the East
Coast of the United States where
they are then made readily available to bodybuilders. Average price is around
$15-$20 an
amp, but prices as low as $5 an amp are available to some individuals who can
purchase
the amps as soon as they come ashore. The Russian Sustanon comes in plastic
strips
of five covered with a white paper and imprinted with blue ink. More recent lots
of Russia
Sustanon have the expiration date printed numerous times in purple ink going
lengthwise
in a line across the strip of five ampules. The ampules have a white paper label
imprinted
with blue ink. Don't be surprised if the labels are crooked
or peel off easily. The labels on
Russian Sustanon are commonly glued on crooked, and should
peel off, but not in one
piece. Also, don't be alarmed if the amps come loose without the plastic strip.
The plastic strip is often thrown away to make it easier to smuggle the amps
into the country. There is little need to worry about the legitimacy of Russian
Sustanon. The World Anabolic Review mentions a counterfeit with rounded corners
on the label, but this fake is rarely seen on the US black market.
Another popular version of Sustanon is the Sostenon 250 rediject manufactured by
Organon in Mexico. The redijects are very common to the southern region of the
United States because they are frequently smuggled over the border after being
purchased in Mexican pharmacies. The price for a Sostenon rediject is about $8
in Mexico. In the United States, they are often sold for $20 a piece. Each
Sostenon 250 rediject comes packaged in a plastic tray with a foil covering. The
World Anabolic Review shows a picture of a rediject with the needle attached.
This picture is outdated because Organon recently began manufacturing the
Sostenon 250 redijects without the needle attached. The redijects are often
favored by many because of their
difficulty to counterfeit. However, recently, bodybuilders have complained about
some
underdosed redijects circulating on the black market in Texas. Fortunately,
these underdosed
redijects do not seem to be widespread. In the meantime, the chances of getting
a fake
rediject are still very slim. Less common, but still seen on the US black market
are the
European versions of Sustanon from countries like Italy, Portugal, and England.
All of these amps are scored and have a white label that is difficult to
peel off. The amps and boxes should
have the lot number and expiration dated stamped on it.
Testosterone Cypionate
Testosterone cypionate is a long acting ester of testosterone which is
increasingly difficult to find.Before the scheduling of anabolics in the U.S.,
this was the most common form of testosterone available to athletes. Cyp had
gained a reputation as being slightly stronger than enanthate and became the
testosterone of choice for many.
Now that anabolics are controlled, this is an almost impossible find. In
general, the only versions you'll find on the black market are Sten from Mexico,
which contains 75mg cyp with 25 mg propionate along with some DHEA, and Testex
from Leo in Spain which contains 250mg cypionate is a light resistant ampule.
All versions of Upjohn and Steris in multi-dose vials should be looked at with
extreme caution
as they are very difficult to get on the black market. Counterfeits are quite
easy to obtain. Real Steroids products have the inking STAMPED into the box and
the labels cannot be removed from the bottle.
Any variation of that is definitely counterfeit. A running dosage of test
cypionate is generally in the range of 200-600mg per week. When this was
available for $20 per10ml bottle,
many users would take a whopping 2000mg per week. This kind of dosage
however, is unsafe, generally not needed and in today's day and age too costly.
Should you
find a legitimate American vial it would probably cost $200+. Quite often fakes
are sold
for as much so be careful.
Testosterone Enanthate
Testosterone enanthate is currently the most popular ester of testosterone
available to
athletes. Unlike cypionate, enanthate is manufactured by various companies all
over the
world. Ampules of Testoviron from Schering are probably the
most popular although
many others exist. Enanthate is a long acting testosterone similar to cypionate.
Injections are taken once weekly, with a dosage of
200-600mg being most common for athletes. Testosterone Enanthate has very
strong anabolic effects as well as strong androgenic side effects. Gynocomastia
and water retention are the most common side effects and should be watched for.
Being an injectable
testosterone, liver values are generally not elevated much by this
product. The only multi-dose vails which still can be trusted are the Brovel
version from Mexico. There are
fakes, but none of them will have Laboratorios Brovel raised in the
bottle stopper. If you
see this, you have a legitimate product. Although legitimate, this has a
reputation of
being underdosed by 20% or so. Vials are also filled unevenly. One will
have 10 ccs, the next may have 7.
Testosterone Heptylate
Testosterone heptylate is a long acting, oil based injectable testosterone
produced in France. In action, heptylate is very similar to testosterone
enanthate, producing dramatic size and strength gains along with the usual
androgenic
side effects which come with a testosterone product. Compared to
enanthate however, heptylate is slightly shorter acting, although not by much. A
weekly injection of this product (250-500mg) is quite sufficient, as is with
enanthate. Users sometimes claim
heptylate produced less pronounced side effects than enanthate and this
may be attributed to it's slightly shorter action. Since this is still a
testosterone however, any
difference would probably not be negligible.
Testosterone Propionate
Testosterone propionate is a common oil-based injectable testosterone. The added
propionate extends the activity of the testosterone but it is still
comparatively much faster acting than other testosterone esters such as
cypionate and enanthate. While cyp and enanthate are injected weekly, propionate
is most
commonly injected at least every third day to keep blood levels steady.
For strength and muscle mass gains, this drug is quite effective. With
propionate, androgenic side effects seem somewhat less pronounced than with the
other testosterones, probably due
to the fact that blood levels do not build up as high. Users often report
less gyno
trouble, lower water retention and commonly claim to be harder on prop than with
the others.
This however is still a testosterone and, as with all testosterone products,
androgenic side effects are unavoidable. It should also be noted that
propionate is
often a very painful injection.
Users very regularly report swelling and noticeable pain for days after a
shot.
Testosterone Suspension
Testosterone suspension is an injectable preparation containing unesterfied
testosterone in a water base. Among athletes, testosterone suspension has a
reputation of being an extremely potent injectable, often ranked highest among
the testosterones. Very fast acting, testosterone suspension will sustain
elevated testosterone levels for only 2-3 days. Athletes will most
commonly inject "suspension" daily, at a dosage of 50-100mg.
Although this drug requires frequent injections, it will pass through a needle
as fine as a 27gague insulin. This allows users to hit smaller muscles such as
delts for injections. Although this drug is very effective for building muscle
mass, its side effects are also very extreme. The testosterone in this compound
will convert to estrogen very quickly, and has a reputation of being the worst
testosterone to use when wishing to avoid water bloat. Gynocomastia is also seen
very quickly with this
drug, and quite often cannot be used without an anti-estrogen. Blood pressure
and kidney
functions should also be looked at during heavy use.
Suspension is not a common drug outside the U.S. and Canada, so with the
disappearing "real" American versions, availability has
become very scarce. There are currently many fakes being circulated, with real
products
seen only rarely. Since this is a water based injectable, I would be very wary
of using a
counterfeit. It is more likely bacteria would be a problem with water based
products and
if the fake was not made to laboratory standards (most are not) your health
could be at
risk. A current popular fake matches our picture of fake enanthate, and as of
yet has a
good reputation among those
who have used it.
Winstrol
Winstrol is a common brand name for the drug stanazolol. Stanazolol is a
17-aa steroid,
designed for oral administration but also available in injectable form. Winstrol
is classified
as an anabolic, exhibiting low androgenic side effects.
Its' anabolic properties however
are not dramatic and is often used in combination with other drugs, most
commonly
during cutting cycles when water and fat retention are a
major concern. In the U.S., the
Zambon brand name from Spain seems to be the most popular.
It is supplied in 2mg
tabs and 50mg water-based injectable ampules. Common dosages are 10-25mg/day
orally and 25-50 mg daily injected. On the black market, tabs sell for $1-2 each
and
ampules usually cost $15-20. Obviously Winstrol can be very
expensive to use. 30ml of
injectable Winstrol-V (U.S. Veterinary product) is usually more cost effective
but legitimate bottles are now rarely seen due to strict gov't
control. There are many forms of counterfeit Winstrol, so one should be
careful when purchasing this product. The Zambon tabs are pink and come 20 to a
strip. The Zambon injectable ampules and American Winstrol-V have been
duplicated with good accuracy. One should make sure the water and steroid
separate when the vial is left out on a table for some time.