Testosterone cypionate

Testosterone cypionate is a long-chained testosterone ester which comes in the form of oily solution. Its half-life is about 2 weeks. Due to the long half life its ability to cause water retention is more expressed than in other steroids.  Usually bodybuilders take it in muscle gaining combinations. It performes the same functions as endogenous testosterone, which is responsible for major male traits  – libido, aggression and muscle growth. It affects anabolic receptors which leads to nitrogen retention in muscle cells and subsequently causing synthesis an accumulation of proteins. Besides… Read More »

Nandrolone

Nandrolone – (aka Nandrolone Decanoate, 19-nortestosterone, Deca etc.) is an anabolic steroid, which is naturally produced in human organism after heavy exercises or during pregnancy. It has high anabolic and low androgenic properties. Its molecular structure lacks carbon in position 19, therefore it is similar to progestins. That is why its androgenic properties are low, as compared to testosterone.  However, progestin-like structure and its ability to bind to progesterone receptors entails certain side-effects. Steroid characteristics Anabolic properties – 150% (comparing with testosterone) Androgenic properties – 30% Transformation into estrogens –… Read More »

Clenbuterol – a drug for weight loss

In the beginning Clenbuterol (aka Clen) – was used as a cure for asthma. Nowadays it is a drug of choice among bodybuilders and other athletes owing to its fat-burning properties. In cutting cycles it is usually stacked with Zaditor (Ketotifen) to quicken the weight loss. It does not belong to steroids, therefore women can use it without the hazard of androgenic adverse effects. Its half-life is about 35 hours How it works Clenbuterol has affinity to beta-2 adrenergic receptors in fat and muscle tissues. This binding initiate a chain… Read More »

Testosterone enanthate

Testosterone enanthate is a representative of testosterone esters. Probably this is one of the most favorite anabolic substances among bodybuilders. It has long period of action, which depends on metabolic rate and hormonal background of an athlete. On average, it remains active for 2 weeks (its half-life is about 7 days). Usually athletes do a weekly injection to keep high concentration of the hormone in blood. Steroid characteristics Anabolic properties – 100% Androgenic properties – 100% Transformation into estrogens – Yes (aromatase inhibitors are required) Suppression of hypothalamus-pituitary-testicles – Yes… Read More »