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Dianabol is the old Ciba brand name for the oral
steroid methandrostenolone. Dianabol is a derivative of testosterone,
exhibiting strong anabolic and moderate androgenic properties. Dianabol
was first made available in 1960, and it quickly became the most favored
and widely used anabolic steroid in all forms of athletics. This is likely
due to the fact that Dianabol is both easy to use and extremely effective.
In the U.S. Dianabol production had meteoric history, exploding for quite
some time, then quickly dropping out of sight. Many were nervous in the
late 80's when the last of the U.S. generics were removed from pharmacy
shelves, the medical community finding no legitimate use for the drug
anymore. But the fact that Dianabol has been off the U.S. market for over
10 years now has not cut its popularity. Dianabol remains the most
commonly used black market oral steroid in the U.S. As long as there are
countries manufacturing this steroid, it will probably remain so.
Similar to testosterone and
Anadrol, Dianabol is a potent steroid, but also one which brings about
noticeable side effects. For starters methandrostenolone is quite
estrogenic. Gynecomastia is likewise often a concern during treatment, and
may present itself quite early into a cycle (particularly when higher
doses are used). At the same time water retention can become a pronounced
problem, causing a notable loss of muscle definition as both subcutaneous
water and fat build. Sensitive individuals may therefore want to keep the
estrogen under control with the addition of an antiestrogen such as
Nolvadex and/or Proviron. The stronger drug
Arimidex (anti-aromatase) would be a better choice, but can also be
quite expensive in comparison to standard estrogen maintenance therapies.
In addition, androgenic side
effects are common with Dianabol, and may include bouts of oily
skin, acne and body/facial hair growth. Aggression may also be increased
with a potent steroid such as this, so it would be wise not to let your
disposition change for the worse during a cycle. With Dianabol there is
also the possibility of
aggravating a male pattern baldness condition. Sensitive individuals may
therefore wish to avoid this drug and opt for a milder anabolic such as
Deca Durabolin. While Dianabol does convert to a more potent steroid
via interaction with the 5-alpha reductase enzyme (the same enzyme
responsible for converting testosterone to dihydrotestosterone), it has
extremely little affinity to do so in the human body. The androgenic
metabolite 5-alpha dihydromethandrostenolone is therefore produced only in
trace amounts at best. The benefit received from
Proscar would therefore be insignificant, the drug serving no real
purpose.
Being moderately androgenic, Dianabol is really only a popular steroid
with men. When used by women, strong virilization symptoms are of course a
possible result. Some do however experiment with Dianabol,
and find low doses (5 mg) of
Dianabol
extremely powerful for new muscle growth. Whenever administered, Dianabol
will produce exceptional mass and strength gains. In effectiveness Dianabol
is often compared to other strong steroids like testosterone and
Anadrol, and it is likewise a popular choice for bulking purposes. A
daily dosage of 4-5 tablets (20-25 mg) is enough to give almost anybody
dramatic results. Some do venture much higher in dosage, but this practice
usually leads to a more profound incidence of side effects. It
additionally adds well with a number of other steroids. It is noted to mix
particularly well with the mild anabolic Deca
Durabolin. Together one can expect an exceptional muscle and strength
gains, with side effects not much worse than one would expect from
Dianabol alone. For all out mass, a long acting testosterone ester like
enanthate can be used. With the similarly high estrogenic/androgenic
properties of this androgen, side effects may be extreme with such a
combination however. Gains would be great as well, which usually makes
such an endeavor worthwhile to the user. As discussed earlier, ancillary
drugs can be added to reduce the side effects associated with this kind of
cycle.
In
order to withstand oral administration, this compound is c17 alpha
alkylated. We know that this alteration protects the drug from being
deactivation by the liver (allowing nearly all of the drug entry into the
bloodstream), however it can also be toxic to this organ. Prolonged
exposure to c17 alpha alkylated substances can result in actual damage,
possibly even the development of certain kinds of cancer. To be safe one
might want to visit the doctor a couple of times during each cycle to keep
an eye on their liver enzyme values. Cycles should also be kept short,
usually less than 8 weeks long to avoid doing any noticeable damage.
Jaundice (bile duct obstruction) is usually the first visible sign of
liver trouble, and should be looked out for. This condition produces an
unusual yellowing of the skin, as the body has trouble processing
bilirubin. In addition to the skin, the whites of the eyes may also
yellow, a clear indicator of trouble. Should this occur the drug should be
discontinued immediately and a doctor visited. This is usually a point
where further, permanent damage can be avoided.
It
is also interesting to note that methandrostenolone is structurally
identical to boldenone, except that it contains the added c17 alpha alkyl
group discussed above. This fact makes clear the impact of altering a
steroid in such a way, as these two compounds appear to act very
differently in the body. The main dissimilarity seems to lie in the
tendency for estrogenic side effects, which seems to be much more
pronounced with Dianabol. Equipoise is known to be quite mild in this
regard, and users therefore commonly take this drug without any need to
addition an antiestrogen. Dianabol is much more estrogenic not because it
is more easily aromatized, as in fact the 17 alpha methyl group and c1-2
double bond both slow the process of aromatization. The problem is that
methandrostenolone converts to 17alpha methylestradiol, a more
biologically active form of estrogen than regular estradiol. But Dianabol
also appears to be much more potent in terms of muscle mass compared to
boldenone, supporting the notion that estrogen does play an important role
in anabolism. In fact boldenone and methandrostenolone differ so much in
their potencies as anabolics that the two are rarely though of as related.
As a result, the use of Dianabol is typically restricted to bulking phases
of training while Equipoise is considered an excellent cutting or
lean-mass building steroid.
The half-life of Dianabol is only about 3 to 5 hours, a relatively short
time. This means that a single daily dosage schedule will produce a
varying blood level, with ups and downs throughout the day. The user
likewise has a choice, to either split up the tablets during the day or to
take them all at one time. The usual recommendation has been to divide
them and try to regulate the concentration in your blood. This however,
will produce a lower peak blood level than if the tablets were taken all
at once, so there may be a trade off with this option. The steroid
researcher Bill Roberts also points out that a single-episode dosing
schedule should have a less dramatic impact on the
hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular axis, as there is a sufficient period
each day where steroid hormone levels are not extremely exaggerated. I
tend to doubt hormonal stability can be maintained during such a cycle
however, but do notice that anecdotal evidence often still supports single
daily doses to be better for overall results. Perhaps this is the better
option. Since we know the blood concentration will peak about 1.5 to 3
hours after administration, we may further wonder the best time to take
our tablets. It seems logical that taking the pills earlier in the day,
preferably some time before training, would be optimal. This would allow a
considerable number of daytime hours for an androgen rich metabolism to
heighten the uptake of nutrients, especially the critical hours following
training.
Athletes are also often asking how to go about cycling 100 tablets when
that is the only amount available to use. Although most strongly prefer to
cycle at least 200 tablets, half this amount can be used successfully. The
goal should be to intake an effective amount, but also to stretch it for
as long as possible. We can do this by taking four tablets daily during
the week (Monday to Friday) and abstaining on the weekend. This gives us a
weekly total of 20 tablets, 100 tabs lasting the user five weeks. This
should be a long enough time to receive noticeable gains from the drug,
particularly if you have not used steroid extensively before. Although
unconventional, it is not necessary to vary the pill dosage throughout a
cycle. This method should provide a much more consistent gain than if
attempting an intricate pyramid schedule, which can eat up most of your
pills during dosage adjustments.
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