The testosterone that helps the bodybuilder to improve his or her features is mostly in a modified format and the modification is clinically done in the circulation tissues found in peripheral areas. Take for example the compound known as DHT or dihydrotestosterone in full. This compound is produced in the male testicles but is converted into 5-reductase before it can be used in the body. This very compound is extremely vital in the development of the prostrate and also by extension it is quite important in the development of topical tissues. There are some men who are faced with a sort of double jeopardy especially when you imagine that their health problems are a combination of both obesity and liver problems. The actions of the hormone testosterone are critical in ensuring that they enjoy life to some extent. The hormone is ...

Many bodybuilders use insulin. It’s a dangerous drug when misused. However, when taken in conjunction with adequate carbohydrates and used responsibly, it can lead to some excellent muscle gains. Insulin used in conjunction with growth hormone is responsible for the incredible increases in bodyweights we’ve seen at the top levels of the sport. It’s also responsible for a number of quiet deaths among amateur bodybuilders, which are chalked up to ‘heart failure’ as the cause is never known and the autopsy reports often show a large number of drugs, making exact analysis impossible. Now that you’ve been exposed to the terrifying side of insulin use, you should check out the more reasonable side of it. Tens of thousands of bodybuilders use insulin each year without incident. They use reasonable doses, and they take breaks. ...

We have few instances where it becomes necessary for a person to use steroids. Therefore when such situations arise, it is very necessary to teach a person on the right type of steroids to use so that they can achieve there goals. It is a fact that steroids work wonders, in terms of a persons muscle development and improvement in body physique. Each and ever one of us would like to have a good body physique and steroids will be able to help you achieve that. Therefore when it comes to choosing the right type of steroid to use you need to consider the goals you have with regard to your body structure. There are three distinctions of classifying a person’s body structure. The first classification is known as the endomorphs. Endomorphs usually have a problem of weight lose. ...

Sustanon is a popular steroid among bodybuilders and powerlifters. Let’s learn more about this popular multi-tiered testosterone, and see how it stacks up against other testosterones of the world. The History At the peak of his popularity, Dan Duchaine introduced the world to a little-known testosterone blend known as Sustanon. Originally developed by a firm called Organon, Sustanon was initially believed to be the perfect testosterone. It contained four different esters (T propionate, T phenylpropionate, T isocaproate, and T decanoate), and researchers initially believed it was a “one-shot” solution to a month’s worth of testosterone needs. In other words, they believed users would be able to take one shot per month, and the varying release speeds of these four esters would create a weekly testosterone boost to the system. It was believed Sustanon would end multiple weekly ...

Esiclene is very popular in the bodybuilding world, despite the fact it’s unlike any other steroid. Let’s address some of the commonly asked questions regarding its use in the sport. What is Esiclene? It’s technically a steroid; A very weak steroid, actually. Being neither highly anabolic nor androgenic, it’s not often used for its long-term muscle building properties by adults. How is Esiclene used by bodybuilders? When Esiclene is injected, it causes localized swelling in the injection zone. It is painful to inject. However, this swelling is desirable for many bodybuilders who possess a structural flaw. Many African-American bodybuilders have very small calves thanks to their genetic makeup. When injected, Esiclene creates swelling in the area which makes the muscle appear larger. Likewise, many bodybuilders of all racial make-ups suffer from long, and flat, biceps muscles. ...

For the longest time, Masteron was an anabolic steroid available only to elite athletes who could afford it. Highly effective with manageable side effects, its purity was assured and its effectiveness never in doubt. It was originally designed for use in patients with breast cancer. Many found it to be more effective in stopping tumor growth than even chemotherapy! For bodybuilders, this was advantageous because aside from its muscle-wasting abilities, which resulted in growth, it also didn’t convert to estrogen and cause undesirable side effects. The inclusion of Masteron in a cycle negates the need for Arimidex or another AI. Simply put, Masteron is a seriously effective drug. However, it has not always been widely available, so most bodybuilders never had the ability to learn about it. Thanks to the web (for ...

DHEA is a hormone which is commonly overlooked by bodybuilders, despite being the most common hormone in the body. For seasoned bodybuilders who use supplements and steroids to alter their hormone levels, an understanding of the most common hormones required for function and performance should be a given. Much of the time, however, it is not. Let’s learn more about this highly important hormone and how it affects bodybuilders. DHEA, short for dehydroepiandrosterone, occurs naturally in the body. Produced by the cortical adrenal glands, it is what researchers refer to as a ‘master hormone’. After being produced, it is converted into at least fifty of the essential hormones used by our body. Discussions on DHEA are relevant because DHEA levels naturally decrease as we age. While DHEA levels are very high during the years up to ...

Cytadren is a two-headed animal, a hormone which works to inhibit estrogen while countering the effects of stress to help preserve muscle. Let’s learn more about this unique drug by answering a few commonly asked questions regarding its use. Q: What kind of steroid is Cytadren? A: Cytadren is actually not a steroid at all. Rather, it is an inhibitor. It helps to eliminate androgens and estrogens in the body. Q: Can this work to help me avoid gyno? A: Yes, Cytadren works to prevent androgens from being converted into estrogens, so it would lessen the effects of side effects of testosterone and steroid use which does include elevated estrogen levels. Q: What are the medical uses of Cytadren? A: Originally, Cytadren was used to help treat patients with overactive adrenal glands. This ailment results in an abundance of cortisone, and is ...

Bodybuilders, powerlifters, and track & field athletes have long enjoyed the effects of Nandrolone. For bodybuilders, the drug can be stacked with testosterone and an oral such as Dianabol or Anadrol 50 to combine to deliver a powerful off-season mass-building stack. In the pre-contest phase, Nandrolone is useful for cutting as well. Stacked with less harsh anabolics like Anavar or Winstrol, Nandrolone delivers a hardening effect desired by bodybuilders seeking to peak for a show. As long as use it tapered 1-2 weeks before the show date, any water retention is gone. For powerlifters, Nandrolone, quite simply, “makes a brother strong”. Coupled with a high calorie diet and lots of heavy sets, along with testosterone and an oral, Nandrolone works to increase leverage and strength, particularly in the three major lifts. Deadlift, bench press, and squat ...

Q: I just heard about Andriol – is it true? Is it an oral testosterone that is easy on the liver? A: The answer is yes, and yes. Andriol, made up of testosterone and undeconate ester, is a testosterone and ester wrapped in an oil capsule which is then consumed. It does not hurt the liver. Q: Didn’t they try this years ago with methyltestosterone? A: Yes, methyltestosterone was an oral testosterone. But it was very harsh on the liver. Q: Fair enough. How come methyltestosterone hurts the liver and Andriol does not? A: Andriol is an ester wrapped in castor oil. Therefore it is absorbed into the small intestine quickly, bypassing the liver on that all-important first pass. Q: Can women take Andriol? A: Yes, Andriol has light side effects and is therefore acceptable for women seeking an oral testosterone ...

Most anabolic steroids used today were never designed initially to be used by strength athletes and competitive bodybuilders. Most were made for the treatment of elderly, children, or animals. Some were even designed for altogether different purposes. DNP, used by athletes to raise the metabolism to shed fat, was an ingredient in explosives originally. Some common orals were originally designed to bulk up barnyard animals before their slaughter. Many of today’s popular steroids were quickly discovered by researchers and sports nutritionists looking for any edge possible in a highly competitive (and lucrative) sports world. One such example is Oxandrolone, an anabolic steroid which is prescribed for children suffering from muscular dystrophy (MD). Studies have shown that children administered small and short doses of Oxandrolone gained muscle mass and had minimal side effects. MD ...

Corticosteroids are chemical substances with medicinal value which are critical in the treatment of many diseases, most of which are chronic. Inflammation is the best known problem which has been successfully been remedied using steroids. It involves swelling of one or more of the body parts. The relief that is brought about by corticosteroids is proof of positive uses to which steroids and their derivatives can be put. However it is worth mentioning that the corticosteroids used to treat respiratory problems are very different from the anabolic steroids which have become popular but illegal aids to achievement among bodybuilders and athletes. The term corticosteroid comes from the term cortisol, which is a hormone that our bodies produce as a natural form of steroid. Cortisol is good for human survival. When we are under intense stress, our adrenal glands release more cortisol ...

Q: A friend suggested I take insulin along with IGF-1 and I don't know a thing about either one. Another buddy of mine suggested that I get my hands on some Glucophage. So is that insulin or IGF-1? Where do I get it? A: Glucophage is a brand name of metformin hydrochloride, not a type of insulin. A lot of people in the bodybuilding community confuse that fact. Okay, so here's the deal: When your body releases insulin, over time, your insulin receptors actually become less responsive. If it goes further than that, it becomes Diabetes Type II. Metformin refreshes those receptors, making them more sensitive to the insulin that your own body releases, or that you inject. It's a great product for this fact, and if you take it just after a large meal, your muscles will become ...

One of the final stages of preparation before a bodybuilding physique contest is to remove subcutaneous water from just below the skin in the body. This in done through the use of saunas, water deprivation, and most commonly, diuretics. A diuretic is a supplement that forces the body to very quickly urinate several pounds of fluid from the body, usually within 2 to 5 hours. Diuretics are used to allow the bodybuilder to display muscle striations and veins usually hidden. Long-term or extreme use of diuretics can lead to organ failure or death. Caution should always be taken, and never without the supervision of a physician. Furosemide is a common potassium-sparing diuretic used by bodybuilders. One 40 mg pill usually results in a 5-pound fluid loss within 2 to 4 hours. Furosemide is marketed under a ...

Q: Buddies of mine say that Sustanon is the best drug you can take. Why do they say that and how do you dose it? I am thinking of starting a big cycle for the first time. A: Sustanon, originally formulated by Organon, was created with a time-release compound added for androgen replacement for hypogonadic males, HRT, and all the other uses where androgens are indicated. That's where the name SUSTANON comes from: Sustaining. Combining multiple esters in this way, originating with short-chain molecules (propionate) and progressing to long-chain ones (decanoate), enables the design of a formula that takes hold in the body almost immediately and releases the lion's share of testosterone over an extended period of time. In my opinion, for these reasons and others, I have always felt that doses above 800/mg week would serve the purpose ...

Chemical Name: Oxymetholone Street Name: A-50, Androl-50 Clinical Use: Anadrol was originally developed in Mexico in 1960 for those people who had severe anemias, but didn’t respond to other treatments. Oxymetholone is capable of manufacturing red blood cells and platelets rapidly, like no other drug can so it was a natural in this field of treatment. However, better treatments (such as Epoietin Alfa (EPO)) as well as other drugs have all but eliminated the use of Anadrol for treating anemia. Instead, anabolic steroids now play a crucial role in the aggressive treatment of wasting associated with HIV, cancer and other debilitating diseases. In some cases, it may be used to restore lean body mass after surgery or chemotherapy. However, many physicians prefer to treat wasting with appetite stimulants or medical marijuana, and nutritional supplements before considering anabolic steroids. Bodybuilding ...

In the world of bodybuilding contest dieting, there are two big players. The first is Clenbuterol, an adrenergic agonist that stimulates the central nervous system to lose weight. The other, ECA, is a stack of ephedrine, aspirin, and caffeine, which work together to create a synergistic thermogenic effect in the body. Bodybuilding, fitness, and figure competitors to shed body fat and maintain high energy levels when preparing for a contest commonly use them both. Clenbuterol, or ‘clen’ for short, does a number of things. First, it increases blood pressure. Oxygen transportation in the body increases as well. This means a person on less food can suddenly do MORE cardiovascular exercise for longer periods of time. When using clen, the body does burn protein and fat faster, so users should increase the level of these ...

I remember talking to one top pro back in the early 90s who was known for his ongoing, nonstop drug cycles. He divulged to me one day that he had been "missing in action" for a period of months because he had been trying to recover from the crushing depression and debilitating physical ailments he was suffering after coming off a whopping 18 month cycle! My mouth dropped wide open. Not only because I had no idea he had almost taken his own life, but because he had been on a cycle for - gulp - 18 months! I asked him why he had never come off his cycle and he said that competition was so stiff that he just felt he couldn't relinquish his edge. He was also known for some specific freaky body parts at a time when bodybuilding was ...

For bodybuilders, the immune system is a tough cookie to crack. We train with weights so that we can be stronger and healthier. The workouts we endure place a great strain upon the central nervous system, which steals resources away from the body for recovery. Adequate sleep and nutrition can help to offset this weakened body state. Additionally, the use of multi-vitamins and a diet/supplementation program rich in anti-oxidants is very helpful as well in boosting the immune system performance. The introduction of anabolic steroids into the body can be both a good thing and a bad thing for the immune system. First off, remember that anabolic steroids are often prescribed for AIDS patients in order to boost their immune system performance and ...

If any single word was to be used to describe the anabolic steroid Estandron, a good choice might be ‘sloppy. Estrandon is a blended mix of three different esters of testosterone base, Testosterone Isocaproate, Testosterone Phenyl propionate, and Testosterone Propionate, along with an added female hormone, estradiol. This blend is often used in stacks calling for testosterone in bodybuilders and athletes looking to build mass and strength. Why would we call it ‘sloppy’? Estandron is similar to Sustanon in its function and effects. The bodybuilder gets big – very big - but tends to lose tightness and sharpness as well. Male bodybuilders who take it experience a weight gain of 5 to 15 pounds very quickly, much of which ...