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Aldactazide: (spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazide)

This drug is a diuretic combination containing Aldactone and a thiazide. It is often used by pre - contest bodybuilders to drop excess water. For some bodybuilders it works very well. It is most often taken for just the last three to five days before a show. The Aldactone prohibits the release of aldosterone, a hormone produced by the adrenal gland. This hormone is partially responsible for the amount of electrolytes and fluid body retains. Combined with the stronger thiazide diuretic this drug is a perfect combination for some. Average dosage was one tablet taken to times daily for three days before a show. This item rarely shows up on the black market. But it is often prescribed by the athletes’ doctor.

Aldactone: (spironolactone) 25mg tabs 50 tabs/bottle

This drug is a mild diuretic, which works by inhibiting the effects of aldosterone in the body. As with aldactazide, it is often used for the treatment of high blood pressure. Some pre -contest bodybuilders find it helpful in reducing excess water from abnormally high estrogen in the system. Recently woman have been using the drug as an anti - androgen. This drug has the ability to reverse the effects of androgens in woman. This is often a very useful drug when a woman is taking steroids and begins to suffer masculinisation. In this case woman usually stop using this parades and take Aldactone for one to three weeks; until the androgens turn to an acceptable range. This drug like all diuretics can cause some serious side effects; muscle cramping, heart problems and dizziness to mention a few. Aldactone is usually obtained from a doctor who helps the individual with the proper use. Due to the anti-androgenic effects of this drug, male bodybuilders use it for only a few days at a time. It will lower androgens so significantly in some cases that gynecomastia becomes a problem. A dose of one tablet taken to times daily was most Common.

Aldactone:

Aldactone is a diuretic and belongs to the subgroup of potassium-sparing diuretics. Aldactone is an aldosterone antagonist. It influences the body's own hormone, aldosterone, which accelerates the excretion of potassium and reduces the excretion of sodium and water Simplified; aldosterone regulates the endogenous water household. The higher the aldosterone level, the more water is stored in the body. The use of Aldactone results in a significant reduction in the aldosterone level so that an increased excretion of sodium and water occurs while, at the same time, potassium is reabsorbed. This also explains why Aldactone is called a potassium-sparing diuretic since it does not cause a loss of potassium like thiazides and furosemides.

Athletes must strictly observe that during the use of Aldactone no additional potassium is taken since this would cause a life-threatening increase in the serum potassium level. Potassium sparing diuretics have relatively low diuretic effects so that Aldactone can be called a mild diuretic. It is interesting to note that Aldactone is also an antiandrogen since it reduces the androgen level. Female athletes take advantage of this characteristic by using it to minimize the virilization symptoms during steroid treatment or the symptoms after treatment. For this purpose Aldactone is normally taken daily for 10 to 14 days, usually in a dose of 50 mg/day. In men this could cause problems since the relationship of the androgen level to the estrogen level changes in favor of the latter Thus, common side effects in men include pain in the nipples and breast swelling (gynecomastia).

Bodybuilders use Aldactone almost exclusively during the last week before a competition. Since this causes neither a dramatic nor an immediately noticeable draining effect, it is usually taken over 5-6 days in a dosage of 2 tablets of 50 mg daily. Aldactone should not be used to expediently drain water at the last minute. Both male and female athletes take it. The side effects of potassium-saving diuretics are relatively low compared to thiazides and furosemides. The main problems in men consist of gynecomastia and possible impotence. Other side effects can be low blood pressure, muscle spasms, dizziness, gastrointestinal pain, vomiting, irregular pulse rate, and fatigue. It is important to note that there is Ii', significant increase in the serum potassium level (see above).

Aldactone is a prescription drug available in American pharmacies. Aldactone by Hoehringer Mannheim of Germany is often found on be black market. A package contains 50 degrees of 50 mg each and costs approx. $30. On the black market. The Mexican Aldactone by Searle can also frequently be found on the black market. The 25-mg tablets are of light-brown color; indented, and have a SEARLE imprint. The original package contains three strips, each with 10 tab-lets. There are currently no Aldactone fakes available.

Anabolicum Vister:

Anabolicum vister is an oral steroid produced only in Italy. It is administered in an unusual form since it is either taken as a capsule or in drops. The latter type of administration is not used by athletes. In schools of medicine Anabolicum vister is used primarily in treating of the elderly, in particular women after menopause, and for the treatment of general diseases and symptoms of old age. This is due to the fact that Anabolicum vister is a very weak androgenic steroid, which is well, tolerated. It has mainly an anabolic effect, which stimulates the protein synthesis and has the welcome characteristic that it does not aromatize. It also causes only a low retention of water and salt. In addition, the substance is not 17-alpha alkalifying and consequently, not liver-toxic. However, all these positive characteristics make Anabolicum vister a very weak steroid, which does not help athletes achieve significant improvements. Women, older athletes, and steroid novices may gain some advantages while the more advanced will be disappointed by its effect. Men usually need very high doses in the range of 80-120 mg/day to feel anything at all, while some women react with a small muscle gain and a nice strength gain by taking only 30-40 mg/day. As mentioned earlier e side effects are minimal and usually occur in persons taking high doses and showing sensitivity to the androgenic residual effect. Thirty capsules come in a glass bottle with a screw cap, packaged in a matching box. Anabolicum vister is rarely found on the black market since there are very few requests from athletes.

Anadrol: (oxymetholone) 50mg tab 100 tabs/bottle

Also under names anapolon and Andriol - 50. This is a oral are steroid which is a derivative of dihydrotestosterone. Box the bid is concerned strongest oral steroid available. Androgenic Properties of this drug are just short of testosterone. The high androgens are accompanied by very high anabolic quantities. This combination gives anadrol the potential to be a dramatic muscle building product. Strength and weight gains achieved by athletes using it have been very substantial. The use of anadrol was quite abundant among the athletes we surveyed. Although it is powerful, it remains the highest threat for serious adverse reactions of any steroid used today. Due to the fact that it is a C - 17 Alfa alkalated steroid, it is very toxic to the liver. It also causes excessive water retention which can result in high blood pressure. Acne and hair loss reflect the drugs high DHT level. In long term use, this is the only drug which has substantiated evidence to cause liver cancer. Many of the athletes reported gynecomastia while using this drug which makes an anti- estrogen drug a must. Many others report an ill feeling while using anadrol, suffering headaches, stomach pains, and other problems. For most, this drug is just too hard on the body. Many experience a dramatic loss of weight and strength after the cycle as well. Some users can take its, for them, one or two tablets a day was the optimal dosage. Cycles on this drug should be kept short; four or five weeks.

Anadrol 50, (Oxitosona 50)

Description 50 mgs. / tab 100 tab bottles. The strongest oral steroid you can buy (and trust me it is expensive). This is an excellent steroid for both strength and weight gains but it does not come without a price (both in actual cost and side effects). Most users of this steroid report getting gyno about 50% of the time. This baby is very hard on the body and there is major water weight gain. Most of the gains that you will get on Anadrol 50 will go away after you get off of it. This is pretty hard to take when you take into account how much it costs and the long-term side effects.

Effective Dose: 50 - 100 mgs. / day

Street Price: $4 - 5 / tab

Stacking Info: Don't take but for 2 - 4 weeks at a time. You had best be on Nolvadex as well since you want big pecs but not bitch tits.

Anadrol: (Hemogenin, Anapolon 50, and Oxitosona 50)

This is a strong one! Oxymetholone is probably the most anabolic on the market. This is a oral steroid with the evil 17 alpa-alkyl molekyl witch makes it so effective but also so toxic. Anadrol should be used with an anti estrogen like nolvadex or proviron and not for more than 4 weeks.

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Dose 1-5mg/kg/day. Each tab contains 50mg of steroid.

Anadrol:

This is an oral drug with a dosage of 50mg per tablet. This is the strongest oral on the market. It has both high androgenic and anabolic effects. Strength and weight gains are very significant. Anadrol is highly toxic to the liver. It also aromatizes fairly easily. This drug has been reported to produce gynecomastia in users (not all probably around 50%). An anti-estrogen should be used with this drug to counteract the aromatization. Nolvadex is an anti-estrogen with little to no side effects and it’s talked about later. Many side effects are associated with Anadrol including acne, hair loss, abdominal pains, headaches, gynecomastia, hypertension, and heavy water retention. Loss of weight and strength usually occurs after the cycle. Anadrol also shuts down natural testosterone production. Anadrol is regarded by the bodybuilding community as the most effective oral steroid in building strength and size. Anadrol has many side effects however, which make it relatively dangerous to use when compared to other steroids.

Anadrol:

Anadrol was the U.S. brand name for 50mg Oxymetholone tablets, which were available in the U.S. until 1993. Syntex is the world producer of this drug, and markets it under a few different brand names in other areas. Oxymetholone is a 17alpha alkylated oral steroid. Second to none, this product is generally considered the most powerful steroid available. Anadrol will produce extremely dramatic weight and strength gains in its user. Some of this weight and strength gain will be due to the drugs heavy water retention. Users of Anadrol report severe crashes when stopping usage, mostly due to the loss of water and inhibited endogenous hormone production brought about during the cycle. Aside from the water, Anadrol will pack on the mass like no other steroid. A short cycle of Anadrol could account for a gain of over 20lbs in many users, sometimes more. As this drugs anabolic properties are so extreme, so are it's androgenic side effects. Due to the strength of these side effects, Anadrol should never be used by women. For starters, oxymetholone will easily convert to estrogen and DHT. As stated earlier water retention will be present, along with an increase in blood pressure. Kidney functions may also need to be looked after during longer use. Hair loss has also been reported among users with a predisposition for male-pattern baldness. The most dangerous attribute of Anadrol is that is it 17alpha alkylated. As you probably know 17aa orals are toxic to the liver. Unlike Dianabol (another popular 17aa oral) which is effective in doses of as little as 15mg, Anadrol users generally start with 50mg/day and often lead up to 150mg/day. So when a user takes 3 Anadrol tablets, his liver is processing roughly the equivalent of 30 Dianabol tablets. This obviously is quite a lot of 17aa steroid for your liver to process, so it is pertinent a user has his liver enzymes checked regularly with a doctor. When you hear of horror stories involving liver cancer from steroid use, Anadrol is most often the culprit. For medical treatment, Syntex recommends 1-5mg/kg of bodyweight per day. This leads many patients to take as many as 8+ tabs per day, for extended periods of time. This is much more than an athlete would need and should be using, which may be why documented cases of liver cancer seem more prominent among non-athletes taking Anadrol medically. Lately, many people are speculating on how long this product will be available worldwide. Syntex has stopped production of Anadrol in the U.S., Oxitosona in Spain and medical use in other areas of the world seems to be declining due to the advent of newer drugs to treat conditions in which Anadrol was formerly used.

Aside from the Mexican version, all other forms of Anadrol are now being counterfeited, often with incredible accuracy. In the U.S., a version of the now unavailable American Anadrol has been found in which box, bottle and even the stamping of the tablet are identical to the real version. The only seen difference is the lack of active ingredient. Since real U.S. Anadrol has been out of production for some time, it would be safe to say anything labeled Anadrol is fake. Anapolon is copied as well with good accuracy. Oxitosona was/is counterfeited but since Syntex dropped its production in 1993, all forms should be considered fake. Hemogenin from Brazil is another popular version, which makes its way to the states and is also counterfeited. Currently, all the loose red Anadrols from Mexico (Stamped with SYNTEX on one side and 2902 on the other) which are circulating the states should be considered real. They are available only to clinics and hospitals in Mexico, so black market supplies are limited. Reports are that they may also be slightly underdosed.

Anadur:

Substance: nandrolone hexyloxyphenyipropionate

Trade names: Anador 50 mg/ml; Pharmacia FR Anadur 50 mg/ml; Kabi Pharmacia G, A, CH,O; Pharmacia B, NL, Fl, CZ Anadur 50 mg/2m1; Eczacibasi TK Anadur 25 mg/ml; Lundbeck DK Anadur 25 mg/ml; Lundbeck DK Anadur (o.c.)25 mg/ml; Leo ES Anadurin 50 mg/ml; Xponei GR

Anadur is one of many steroids which contains the compound nandrolone. Although available in many countries athletes do not use it often. Since its effect is similar to Deca-Durabolin's most people see no reason to take Anadur. This product does, however have a few characteristics, which make it different from "Deca" and therefore an interesting drug. Anadur is the longest lasting nandrolone. After only one injection the substance remains active in the body for four weeks. Anadur, above all, has an anabolic effect, which stimulates the protein synthesis and, as with all nandrolones, requires a high protein intake. Although almost everyone knows that during the intake of steroids more protein is needed, the effect of nandrolone depends on this requirement more than any other steroid. Although this is generally uncommon with steroid products, the consumer information on Anadur points out this fact: "During treatment with Anadur care must be taken that the patient eats a fully balanced diet with adequate protein." In practice, it has been shown that a daily minimum amount of I - 1.5 mg/pound of body weight is required. Anadur is not a steroid to be used to achieve rapid gains in weight and strength but is a classic, basic anabolic steroid which can be stored in the body, allowing a slow but solid muscle gain and an even strength gain. Athletes using Anadur report less water retention than with Deca. For this reason some bodybuilders prefer Anadur when preparing for a competition. It must be observed, however, that in this phase usage of Anadur should be combined with stronger androgenic steroids such as Parabolan or Testosterone propionate, since the androgenic effect of Anadur is too low to protect against the loss of muscle from overtraining during a diet. Because of its slow, even, and compatible effect it is mostly used during steroid treatments which last for several months. For the most part, progress made during this period usually remains after discontinuing the product. Anadur is also a suitable compound for steroid novices and female athletes. When taking 50-100 mg every 10 days women normally show no virilization symptoms and they like to combine Anadur with Wmstrol tablets, Primobolan 5-tablets, or Oxandrolone. Men do not have to take antiestrogens since Anadur aromatizes only lightly and only in rare cases does it lead to gynecomastia.

The side effects of Anadur are even less than those of Deca-Durabolin. Liver damage can be excluded so that it can even be taken by people with liver disease. Virilization symptoms such as acne, hoarseness, deep voice, hirsutism, and increase in libido only occur, if at all, in very sensitive women. A higher blood pressure, due to a low water and salt retention, cannot be excluded but rarely occurs. The use of testosterone-stimulating compounds such as HCG or Clomid is not necessary since Anadur influences the hypothalamohypophysial testicular axis only slightly so that the endogenous testosterone production is not significantly reduced and the risk of a spermatogenic inhibition is minimal. Anadur is a very compatible steroid, which improves the general condition and well being of its user. Some athletes mention an improved psychological well being. As for the dosage, good results can be obtained with 200 mg every 10 days. Contrary to Deca, which athletes usually inject weekly, Anadur produces extremely long effects, allowing large intervals between injections. It is inconvenient for athletes that most of them must fall back on the German or Belgian Anadur, or French Anador which requires the purchase and injection of four 50 mg ampules. Athletes who are not afraid of larger injections therefore use one large 4-ml injection every 10 days. The high price of Anadur can really frighten the athlete. On the U.S. black market, one large ampule costs approx. $13 to $15. A U.S pharmaceutical product does not exist. The Belgian and Turkish Anadur, the French Anador, and the Greek version Anadurin are individually packed and costs approx. $10-I5 per 50mg/ampule on the black market.

Anapolon:

Anapolon has been the strongest, oral steroidal compound, which is a derivative of dihydrotestosterone that has been currently only available for institutional use in Mexico. Clinically, Anapolon had been often prescribed in efforts to have treated anemia, which had been caused by deficient red cell production. The androgenic and high anabolic properties of Anapolon have been substandard of Testosterone, which had pertained this compound to have also been a dramatic muscle building product. Many athletes had claimed that strength and weight increases had been very substantial within a relatively short period of time. This characteristic had allowed the compound of Anapolon to have been a very popular choice of oral steroidal compounds amongst many athletes, primarily those of the male gender. Most athletes had frequently experienced a general weight increase of approximately 10 to 15 lbs. or more, within two weeks with the administration of this compound. This of course, had been largely attributed to the tremendous amount of water retention, which had immediately increased the muscle diameters, which in turn, had permitted a rapid increased size appearance. Consequently, this retained amount of water in the muscle cells and joints, had also additionally provided a smooth appearance, as the size increase had been quantitative, not qualitative. An advantageous effect of the water retention however, had been the ability to have eliminated, or having soothed associated joint problems, which had been due to this side effect's subsequent lubricating quality. This had often been appreciated by most athletes, as this characteristic had frequently allowed for intense workouts, which had often been previously somewhat restricted, due to associated aggravated pain in the joints.

The Anapolon oral steroidal compound, had further increased the number of red blood cells, which in turn, had enabled the muscles to have absorbed more oxygen. This had generally resulted in the muscle being able to have endured more physical stress, which had been due to the significant increase in blood volume. A "pump" effect had often been experienced when training particular muscles, and had even become somewhat painful to the extent, that the performed exercise had frequently been required to have been abandoned, in order to have alleviated this sensation.

However, this perception of increased strength and power had commonly been desired by all athletes who had practiced the self-administration of this compound, as this sensation had usually been indicative that the compound of Anapolon had indeed, been performing to it's full capacity. Several athletes had also claimed that another distinguishing trait of Anapolon, had been the increased training duration's, as this compound had been able to have stimulated the regeneration of the body, which often had enabled further muscle-building progress, and had stalled the possibility of over4raining.

However, although the substance of Anapolon had been powerful, it unfortunately, also had imposed the highest threat for serious adverse reactions out of any oral or injectable steroids compounds. A few athletes had experienced excessive water retention, which had sometimes resulted in high blood pressure. Anapolon has very high DHT levels, and had been very toxic to the liver, due to the characteristics of being a C-17 alpha-allrylated steroid.

Although the Anapolon steroidal compound had been known for quick strength and mass gains, it's utilization had not been suitable for novices, and had only been used by some athletes after a certain development had been achieved; or consequently, the prior use of weaker steroid compounds had been experienced.

Anavar: (oxandrolone) 2.5mg tab 100/bottle

Also under the name Lipo-Dex and Nilavar. Anavar is manufactured by searle lavatories under the brand name, and by spa labs under the generic name Oxandrolone. The brand name drug is made under a certain number of loss per year. This if it sells out before the end of the year, the product just disappears. Searle does not make more until the next term. This keeps the price of anavar high, and availability low. Anavar is typically prescribed on a 2 - tablet, twice daily routine. The drug is better absorbed when taken right after meals. Woman have started with one tablet twice daily. This is thought to be the optimal dose for woman. The drug can be used in combination with other steroids for optimum results after a plateau is reached on the anavar alone. If some size is required, but no injection is desired, dianabol or anadrol can be combined with the anavar. Here the user would add 1 dianabol tab twice daily or a half anadrol twice daily. Later, and for greater size, going to 4 dianabol tabs, or to anadrol per day has worked well . for greater gains the user would add an injectable steroid to the cycle instead of the previously mentioned orals. The injection would vary from deca for cutting, to testosterone for weight and strength gains. Research shows that anavar is the one anabolic steroid least likely to cause any side effects . there are very rarely reports of ill effects of any kind using anavar . there is seldom any fluid gains with this drug, which makes it the drug of choice with potential blood pressure problem uses . anavar is also good trade for persons who need to keep their weight down, either for cutting or like a powerlifter who needs to make weight . Thus you will see a number of bodybuilders using anavar the last two months before competing. Some powerlifters claim that this steroid is No. 1 for gaining strength without water weight. The use of the low androgenic product is quite popular with women. Very little masculinisation in any form have been seen among woman who have used this trade at a dose of 5 mg daily. Most women start out on 1 tablet per day and go up to three tablets daily. The dosage of 5 mg of anavar per day has worked out to be the optimum. The first signs of virilisaton could include persistent hoarseness, deepening of the women's voice, acne, decreased libido, and/or clitoral enlargement. If any of these symptoms should show, the woman should get of the trade immediately. Anavar will not aromatize. This means of course it's one of the very few anabolic steroids that will not convert to estrogen at any dosage. This means it will not cause that soft look to the muscles or will it lead to the development of breast tissue in men. Some persons will convert much more of a steroid to estrogen than others. These people can use a dosage starting with 2 tabs twice daily, and reaching a maximum dose of .1 MG of the add per pound of body weight. Often the user plateaus on the drug alone, he might add a small dose of deca that would not aggravate any existing gynecomastia. Or a daily dose of 10 MG of halotestin could be added to the anavar cycle to increase strength and hardness, while having no aromatize in effect. Anavar is a multi-purpose steroid. Its very low toxicity makes it safe to take, even on lower cycles. It is advised that a high protein diet be maintained while taking anavar to insure its effectiveness. It is been counterfeit under the Spa label. Watch for the Searle liable to be safe.

Anavar:

This comes in tablet form only (2,5mg per tablet). This drug is not used for mass. It used for strength gains and muscle hardness. It is low in androgens and doesn’t produce water retention. This drug considered to be very safe. Anavar is widely used by powerlifters, and many women like to use it because of its chemical structure, Anavar won’t aromatize.

Anavar: (Oxandrolone)

This is generally regarded as the safest by both the medical community and the athletes. Anavar`s prominent affect is that of strength increases. It is very popular among women athletes because it is very low in androgens, and does not elict the degree of virilization that most others do.

Anavar: (Oxandrin)

Oxandrolone aka Anavar: a very popular Steroid is relegalized and put back on the market in the USA for the appropriate medical use. It new name will be OXANDRIN, 20 mg tabs, sold by BTG, Biotechnology General. Just reproved for catabolism or loss of lean body mass associated with cancer, hepatitis, and Aids. Even though the steroid is a 17-alpha alkylated the drug is extremely safe. It does not convert to Estrogen. Dosages 80 mg. daily for 30 days, followed by 40 mg for 60 days. The drug is actually shown to improve liver function in test groups. This drug is highly recommended for people with impaired immune systems.

Anavar:(Oxandrin, Antitriol, Lonavar)

Description--2.5 mg. tabs that come 100 / bottle. One of the best for promoting strength gains without looking like a pufferfish because of the water retention. This steroid is also great for muscle hardness (precontest?) No gyno problems because of the lack of aromitization. Anavar is very hard to get since it was off the market until recently when it was made available for AIDS patients. It is expensive.

Effective Dose: 7.5-15 mg. / day

Street Price: $3 / tab

Stacking Info: This is not for bulk cycles. Would be great stacked with some kind of testosterone such as Sustanon 250 or Cypionate.

Anavar: (Oxandrolone)

2.5 mg tabs, 100 per bottle. Anavar was originally manufactured by Searle Laboratories under the brand name until it was discontinued a couple of years ago. It is still made by SPA Labs under the generic name, oxandrolone, in Europe. It is also available under theLipidex brand name by Searle of Brazil. Oxandrolone is a very mild, low androgen steroid. It was a favorite of thousands of men and women users simply because it did Work to some extent and very rarely caused any adverse reaction. Anavar was primarily used to promote strength or muscle hardness. Athletes’ claim that this drug was unsurpassed in its ability to promote strength without water weight gains. Oxandrolone will not aromatize at any dosage. This makes it ideal for steroid users with potential hypertension complications as well as pre-existing gynecomastia. Oxandrolone was not known as a steroid to "bulk up" on; yet, it was often part of a bulking stack. For example, it could be combined with testosterone or Dianabol to accent these highly androgenic compounds. The average dosage of Oxandrolone for men is in the area of 6 tablets per day. For women, 3 tablets a day seems to be prudent

Anavar:(Oxandrin,Antitriol,Lonavar)

Oxandrolone is very low in androgen and it’s primarily used in conjunction with other steroids. This is a very safe anabolic steroid that promote protein anabolism. This drug is very popular amongst the women’s bodybuilding circuit as well as the women’s fitness circuit. This steroid is very mild and is non-androgenic. This means it will literally not aromatize under most normal conditions (much like primabolon). This drug is most commonly know for its ability of promoting a lean and hard look; unlike most steroids that aromatize easily and create a smooth bloated look, anavar will not. Anavar does not suppress testosterone production so its good for tapering and you will not have to use HCG or Clomid after a cycle. People usually use this drug in a cutting cycle.

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Dose 20-80 mg per day for men and 10-20 mg for women.

Androderm:

Androderm is a transdermal patch, designed to release testosterone over a 24-hour period, in a natural pattern resembling that of a health young man. This product is being used primarily by older men who have reached an age in which their body no longer produces sufficient amounts of testosterone ("Andropause"). Each patch contains 12.2gm of testosterone, but according to the paperwork only about 2.5mg is dispersed in each 24-hour application. Two patches are most commonly used, and are applied to either to abdomen, back, thigh or upper arm. Athletes would no doubt find this dosage insufficient, and will likely avoid this product all together. Quite a number of patches would have to be used for a strong effect, making it much easier to use an injectable testosterone instead.

Androil:(Restandol,Undestor)

Description: 40mg capsules 60/bottle. This product comes under the names Androxon, Understor and Restinsol. This is an oral steroid and it's presented in little, oval-shaped, red cap. An oil, which contains the testosterone, is inside of these capsules. The only bad thing about this base is that it only allows the testosterone to remain active in the system for several hours. This means that you will need to take the drug about 4 times a day for it to stay effective. Aromatization is minimal with this agent. I don't think that this one will do a whole lot for you personally. I would be interested to hear if any one else has had good gains from this one.

Effective Dose: 160 mgs. / day in 4 divided doses.

Street Price: $1 / tab

Stacking Info: It needs something else such as a testosterone since I can't tell it does much

Andriol: (testosterone undecanoate)

40 mg capsules 60/bottle. This product comes under the names Androxon, Undestor and Restinsol in Europe and South America. This agent is a revolutionary oral steroid. It is presented in little, oval- shaped, red capsules. An oil, which contains the testosterone, is inside of these capsules. Andriol is a unique steroid in that it is not an alpha alkylayted 17 steroid. This all but eliminates its hepatotoxicity. Andriol is actually contained in a natural ester base, one, which is very easy on the body. This product's advantageous properties are similar to other testosterones in that it promotes rapid strength and weight gains. It, like other testosterones, promotes the storage of glycogen as well as ATP. Andriol does not seem to exhibit the degree of LH and FSH suppression that is seen with other testosterones and androgens. Aromatization is also minimal with this agent. All in all, Andriol seems to yield gains similar to other testosterone esters, while being safer to administer. This drug has a wide following in parts of Europe where it is available. If it were around in the United States, it's popularity would be comparable to the old oral Dianabol. Effective dosages seem to be in the area of 200 mg a day taken in divided dosages.

Andriol:

40 mg capsules 60/bottle. This product comes under the names Androxon, Understor and Restinsol.This is an oral steroid and it`s presented in little, oval-shaped, red capsules. An oil, which contains the testosterone, is inside of these capsules. Andriol is a unique steroid in that it is not an alpha alkylated 17 steroid. The only bad thing about this base is that it only allows the testosterone to remain active in the system for several hours.Thus frequent administration of the capsules is necessary. Aromatization is minimal with this agent.

Andriol: (Androxon, Undestor, and Restandol)

Are 40 mg brown colored miniature "rugby balls" by ORGANON of Europe. Each oval capsule is marked DV3 ORGANON on it. Dosage is 3 to 6 caps a day, and costs about $ 1.00 a cap. TU is a safe oral steroid that does not suppress gonadotrophins.It is absorbed through the small intestine into the lymphatic system, no burden to the liver. TU is converted into DHT (5-Alpha Dhihydrotestosterone) DHT is 1,5 times as anabolic as regular testosterone, while only 1 or 2 percent is subject to aromatizing to estrogen, and no gynecomastia. TU is a natural ester added to a synthetic derivative which will nor change liver enzymes. No testicular shrinkage, no reduction on in spermatogenesis will occur with reasonable dosages. Cholesterol triglycerides and total lipids tend to be reduced with long term use as opposed to elevated with most oral steroids. TU is so popular a steroid that you find Testosterone undecanoate to be the 100-mg part of Omnadren/Sustanon 250 mg Blend, which is one of the most popular indictable steroids.

Andriol: (Restandol,Undestor)

This is oral testosterone(testosterone undeconate)made by organon. It looks like beans and are brown with the inscription ORG on one side and DV3 on the other. Organon claims this is a product with good effect and almost no side effects but andriol does not live up to that reputation. It is a weak steroid but it will work better if it is stacked with something else(Deca).

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Andriol:

Andriol, is a unique version of testosterone undecanoate developed by Organon. This version of testosterone is based in oil and is sealed in a capsule to be taken orally. According to the manufacturer, this method bypasses the liver and enters the body as a fat through the lymphatic system. In theory this seems quite interesting, however, athletes find Organon's claims don't hold up well. In doses of less than 240mg per day effects are generally non-existent. With higher doses, effects are small at best. This leads one to think most of the steroid is not making it to circulation. Generally, steroid users experienced with any strong anabolics will be disappointed with Andriols results. Combined with other anabolics it may lend some effectiveness but should be questioned.

Androstanolone:

Substance: androstanolone, Androstanolone is almost identical to the body's own dihydrotestosterone which, as we know, is formed by the peripheral conversion of testosterone. Some therefore call Androstanolone a synthetic dihydrotestosterone. This steroid has a predominantly androgenic effect and, due to its structure, cannot be converted into estrogen. For a fast buildup of power and muscle mass Androstanolone is of little value. It used to be the athlete's favorite competition steroid since it helped to obtain a harder muscle through a lower fat content by increasing the androgen level without aromatizing. Numerous athletes used Androstanolone during workouts for doping-tested championships since the substance remains in the body for only a short time and the testosterone/epitestosterone value is not influenced. Another positive characteristic is that the injectable version is not liver-toxic. Today, however Androstanolone is rarely used by athletes. One reason for this is that almost all-European and American compounds are no longer commercially available. The other reason is that most athletes use the still readily available Masteron, which has similar effects. Neither the original nor a fake of Androstanolone is available on the black market.

Androxon: (testosterone undecanoate) 40mg caplets. 60/bottle

Seen with the names Andriol, Understor and Restansol in Europe. This oral steroid is quite different. It comes in small oval shapes red caplets. They are usually contained in foil templates that caplets are put out of. An oral form of the product is contained in these caplets. Androxon is not an Alfa alkalated 17 steroid which means it is not toxic to the liver. The side effects of using the asteroid are therefore not what they are with the other oral steroids. Androxon is contained in a natural ester Base, which is very easy on the system, but does give the steroid only a small amount of time in the blood. The trade itself is a very high androgenic and anabolic steroid. Strength and weight gains on this product are reported to be very substantial. It also has very good glycogen retaining qualities. All in all androxon seems to give all the gains of other testosterones, while been safer to use. It has begun to replace some of the other steroids once so popular. The androxon does not suppress the body's own testosterone production nor aromatize when dosages are kept below 280 mg a day. An average effective dose of this drug seems to be in the range of 200-MG daily. A person taking this drug should be sure to space out the dosages as much as possible. For instance if one were using 120 mg daily, he would want to take one captured every eight hours to get the optimal effect. The only bad news about androxon is that the price is quite high and availability in certain countries are limited.

Aqueous: (testosterone suspension) 100mg/ml 100cc to 30cc/vial

This drug is an injectable testosterone in a water base. It has the claim of been the oldest such drug, going back over four decades. Aqueous has a large following who like the fast action of the drug. since it is in water, it gets into the blood in about eight hours and is out in as little as 24 hours. the worst thing about this product is the shot that must be taken every day or every other day. For most, this shot is very painful, which makes for an uncomfortable cycle. It is guaranteed that hundreds of powerlifting records were obtained with the help of aqueous. Many championship physiques were aided by long term use of this drug as well. Unfortunately aqueous is very hard on the system. It is very high in androgen, aromatizes easily and is hard on the liver. The prolonged use of aqueous will severely suppress the natural hormone axis resulting in serious atrophy of the testicles and infertility. These symptoms are irreversible in nearly all cases though. Due to the large percentage of exogenous testosterone that is converted to D H T, acne and balding can be another problem. As with other testosterones, those great gains can fade as quickly as they come when the drug is stopped. As with every drug, some persons experience less side effects than others. A very common use of aqueous is to take it every day for the last week before a powerlifting event. Some bodybuilders find the high androgens harden them up when in contest shape. The full hard look to the muscles may be caused by the increased amount of glycogen to the muscle when the drug is administered. Heightened aggression is a common side effect with the use of any testosterone but. This can be enough of a problem for some that it is grounds for avoiding these items, a dramatically increased sex drive can occur during short term use of testosterones, but importance can result if the drug are used for long periods of time. Average dosages have been seen from three hundred to four hundred milligrams per week.

Bolasterone: (myagen)

This was originally a popular oral steroid being used in Europe. It had functions similar to dianabol, but it has long since been discontinued. Several years ago bolasterone became the first big name counterfeit steroid to be internationally marked. Belonging to a group of steroids titled the DDR compounds, inferring they came from East Germany, this steroid was billed as the best drug ever made. It became very popular partially because several respected steroid experts were in on the production of it, and gave it rave reviews in their publications. Thousands of 30 cc vials of this injectable steroid were sold at a price of over 200 dollars a piece. It was said to contain ten milligram of the drug per cc, but it actually contained a low dosage of several domestic steroids mixed together. In the spring of 1986 the makers of this drug were busted. There are still at least three other counterfeiters using the bolasterone name: UCLA bolasterone, available in a 10 cc vial; new bolasterone, available in a 10 cc vial, and bolasterone depot available in a 50 cc vial. All of these items are the worst kind of counterfeit steroids made. They are worthless and dangerous. Many athletes are still taking these drugs. It is obvious that any item carrying a bolasterone or GDR label should be avoided.

Catapres:

Catapres is an antihypertensive drug. In school medicine it is used to reduce high blood pressure. High blood pressure caused by steroids can be lowered by taking Catapres. Athletes became interested in this drug when medical research reported that Catapres stimulates the endogenous production of the growth hormones. It should also be taken before going to sleep at night and in the morning immediately after getting up. Some athletes take a 0.3-mg tablet at night and a 0.15-mg tablet on an empty stomach immediately after waking up in the morning. The nightly dose increases the concentration of growth hormones for several hours, which then again can be increased by taking the morning dose. The achieved serum concentration is significantly above the normal value so that Catapres does have a considerable anabolic effect. Athletes, however rarely use it since it has several undesirable side effects such as lethargy, fatigue, dry mouth, potency disturbances, and vertigo those who have a low blood pressure and a low heart rate should be extremely careful when using it. One hundred tablets are available for approx. $60. on the black market.

Cheque Drops:

Description: Cheque drops are a veterinarian steroid made by Upjohn that is designed to keep female dogs from going into heat. It comes 100 mcg per cc, 55-cc bottle. It is the most toxic androgenic steroid available. It is even more toxic than say Finajet or Anadrol 50. Boxers and Powerlifters use it to increase aggression and strength prior to training or competition. It has been rumored that this is what caused the infamous "ear-biting' incident that occurred when Evander Holyfield last fought Mike Tyson. Users report many side effects and little gains when using Cheque Drops. It was very popular about 10 years ago but has since faded away. It is very hard to obtain and is not sought by many athletes. The drug itself is a sublingual liquid that is dropped under the tongue and gets in the system within a matter of minutes. The athletes that were using this item would only take it prior to a competition or prior to workouts and would not use it any longer than two weeks at a time.

Effective Dose: A few drops under the tongue and not used for but a few weeks at a time.

Street Price: Not a clue. Too hard to find. Even if I could find it I would not buy it.

Clenbuterol:

Brand Names: Broncodil, Broncoterol, Cesbron, Clenasma, Clenbuter.Pharmachim, Contrasmina, Contraspasmina, Monores, Novegam, Oxyflux, Prontovent, Spiropent, Ventolase, Ventapulmin,

Description: Is available in 10 - 20 mcg tablets or in the .016 mg/gram Ventapulmin Vet variety. Clenbuterol is known as a sympathomimetic. These hormones are taken to mimic adrenaline and noradrenaline in the human body. Clenbuterol is a selective beta-2 agonist that is used to stimulate the beta-receptors in fat and muscle tissue in the body. Clenbuterol exhibits most of its effects on the stimulation of both type 2 and 3 beta-receptors. Clenbuterol is really one of bodybuilding's most misunderstood performance enhancement drugs. It is true that it is effective in helping to burn bodyfat but it is often been stated that clenbuterol is effective in causing anabolic gains and has in times even been compared to some of the weaker anabolic steroids. Books such as the World Anabolic Review, 1996, by P. Grunding and M. Bachmann state incorrectly that, "its effects, however, can by all means be compared to those of steroids. Similar to a combination of Winstrol Depot and Oxandrolone...." These statements are inaccurate and misleading to say the least. A lot of these claims as to the anabolic effects of clenbuterol are derived from studying the effects of clenbuterol on livestock. Clenbuterol is effective in increasing muscle mass and decreasing fat loss in animals.

The problem with the variation in anabolic effects between humans and livestock is that livestock have an abundance of the type 3 beta receptors whereas humans have little if any of the type 3 beta receptors. These beta-3 receptors increases insulin secretion and sensitivity, causing more glucose and amino acids to be transported into skeletal muscle thus causing the anabolic effects that we, humans, just aren't seeing. As Dan Duchaine stated in his Muscle Media article on clenbuterol, "In those animal research studies showing an anabolic effect from clenbuterol, it's my guess the anabolism happens specifically when the beta2 receptor stops working. At that point, the beta3 increases and causes the anabolic effect through insulin mechanisms." Since humans, again, have either very little or no beta-3 receptors, there is no chance of this anabolic effect. Just another of the studies where everyone assumed that what works in animals must work in humans. This is just simply not the case with clenbuterol.

Clenbuterol does work effectively as a fat burner though. It does this by slight increases in the body temperature. With each degree that the temperature in your body is raised from the use of clenbuterol, you will burn up approximately an extra 5% of maintenance calories. This makes it effective as a fat burner. Your body will fight this by cutting down on the amount of active thyroid in the body as well as through beta-receptor down regulation, which explains why you only have a limited effective period to take clenbuterol. While I am on the subject of beta-receptor down regulation, I would like to dispose of another myth. This involves the two on/two off cycling theory that I believe was originated by Bill Phillips in the Anabolic Reference Guide and has somehow made it's was into every other steroid book since then including the WAR and Physical Enhancement with an Edge. The two on-two off theory simply will not work because of one main reason: the half life of clenbuterol. This 2-on/2-off idea was a THEORY ONLY, not by a doctor or scientist, and not based on specific knowledge of clenbuterol, but derived by imitation from other drug's with shorter half lives.

Clenbuterol has been reported as having a half life of about 2 days, but that is not actually correct, since it has biphasic elimination, with the half-life of the rapid phase being about 10 hours, and the slower phase being several days. Supposedly, this is one of the reasons the FDA never approved clenbuterol as an anti-asthmatic drug...the FDA frowns on drugs with long half-lives if drugs with more normal half-lives are available. So with a 2-on/2-off cycle you never have time to get enough of the clenbuterol out of your system for this theory to be reasonable. In actuality, it probably hasn't even dropped to 50% of your peak concentration before you are taking the drug again. With this all taken into account, there is no reason to think that this cycling would significantly reduce the problem of receptor desensitization. A more reasonable approach would be either one week on, one week off, or alternately, two weeks on two weeks off. The two week cycle has the disadvantage of a "crash" period afterwards. This crash period can be helped with the use of ephedrine to lessen the lethargy that you will experience.

If you are interested in taking clenbuterol for anything other than fat loss then you might as well stay away from this compound. There is a lot of talk as to how clenbuterol compares to ephedrine as well. Most "experts" feel that clen gives a better bang for the buck than the ECA stack. It should be noted that clenbuterol’s results and effects are much shorter lived. They work through very similar mechanisms. Both products stimulate the beta-receptors but clenbuterol seems to be a more refined version, called a second generation beta-agonist drug, than ephedrine. Clenbuterol targets the proper receptors, being the beta-2 and 3 receptors than ephedrine more specifically which should in theory make clenbuterol more effective of a fat burner. Again, most of the so called "experts" say that clenbuterol is more effective than ephedrine. I, personally, get worse results with clen vs. the good old ECA stack. Clenbuterol also didn't blunt my hunger either and I ate more while taking it as well. I also seem to get much better effects out of cytomel as a fat burner as well. Even better than the ECA stack or clenbuterol. But, again, that is my personal opinion.

Effective Dose: 80-140 mcgs. / day in split doses throughout the day. Anything over 140 mcg a day is overkill since the beta receptors can only take so much of a product and then more is just wasteful.

Street Price: $.50 - 1.00 / tab. Fairly inexpensive in Mexico though. Spiropent is currently going for about $7.50/box, Novegam for $5.25/box, and Oxyflux for about $3.30/box.

Stacking Info: One week on, one week off might make sense, or alternately, two weeks on two weeks off makes sense but has the disadvantage of a "crash" period afterwards. You can take ephedrine after the clen to help reduce this "crash" period or at least make it more bearable for you. The two on/two off theory is absolute bullshit and can't work; read above.

Clenbuterol:

Clenbuterol, 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 is 20mcg tablets, although it is also available in syrup and injectable form. Users will usually tailor their 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.

Clenbuterol:

This is a very interesting drug, which has recently become popular amongst bodybuilders.

Clenbuterol itself, is a third generation beta agonist. Clenbuterol's use as a bodybuilding drug item from a number of medical reviews which have cited its outstanding potential to promote muscle gains as well as fat loss. It has been used in parts of England for several years by a limited number of elite athletes. More recently, due to the steroid crackdown, there have been an increasing number of American bodybuilders that are experimenting with this drug. Clenbuterol is indeed the most intriguing ergogenic aid I have studied with the sole exception of anabolic steroids.

Many athletes who use Clenbuterol claim that it promotes dramatic strength increases and a very noticeable reduction in body fat some athletes claim that they enjoyed significant gains in muscle mass while using Clenbuterol. Clenbuterol's most valid application seems to be as a pre-contest, cutting drug. It is not banned by any athletic committee; thus, numerous professional bodybuilders have used it for the last month of contest preparation. Athletes have used between 60-120 mcgs taken in divided doses daily. Because it causes a great deal of receptor downgrade it should not be used continually. Research shows that using it for two days, then taking two days off prevents attenuation. Cycles range from 6-12 weeks in length. Side effects include nervousness, tremors of the hands, headaches, and insomnia. Usually these side effects are dose related. It comes in 20 mcg tablets. Clenbuterol is being counterfeited under numerous manufacturer names in the United States.

Clenbuterol:

This drug is classified as a beta-2 adrenergic agonist. Clenbuterol is a bronchiodilator. This drug is banned by the FDA although it is used outside the US by asthma patients. The reason although it is fairly anabolic, and it promotes the burning of fatty acids through brown fat burning. Clenbuterol is a little scary because of some other side effects including the following: tremors, sweating, sleeplessness, rapid heartbeat, etc. These side effects vary in people. Some people aren’t affected at all. This drug comes in tablets of 20 mcg (micrograms not milligrams ). Dosages are normally between 20-120 mcg for bodybuilders that use this. It should be taken in a 2 days on /2days off fashion because this drug becomes ineffective for its anabolic properties after 18 successive days of use. The receptor sites seem to be non-responsive for anabolic purposes if taken continuously, but brown fat-burning will continue past the 18 day period. It shouldn’t be used this way for more than 12 weeks. After 12 weeks, the drug should be discontinued for a couple of months.

Clomid:

Clomid is a brand name for the drug clomiphene citrate. It is typically prescribed for women to aid in ovulation. In men, the application of Clomid causes an elevation of follicle stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone. As a result, natural testosterone production is also increased. This effect is obviously beneficial to the athlete, especially at the conclusion of a cycle when endogenous testosterone levels are subnormal. When an athlete discontinues the use of steroids, his testosterone levels will most likely be suppressed. If endogenous testosterone levels are not brought to normal, a dramatic loss in size and strength may occur. Clomid plays a crucial role in preventing this crash in athletic performance. Bodybuilders find that a daily intake of 50-100 mg of clomiphene citrate over a two week period will bring endogenous testosterone production back to an acceptable level. Clomid will gradually raise testosterone levels over its period of intake. Since an immediate boost in testosterone is often desirable, athlete will commonly use HCG (human chronic gonadotropin) for a couple of weeks, and the continue treatment with Clomid. Clomid is also effective as an anti-estrogen. Most athletes will suffer from an elevated estrogen level at the conclusion of a cycle. A high estrogen level combined with a low testosterone level puts an athlete in serious risk of developing gynocomastia. With the intake of Clomid, the athlete gets the dual effect of blocking out some of the effects of estrogen, while also increasing endogenous testosterone production. In relation to toxicity and side effects, Clomid is considered a fairly safe drug. Bodybuilders seldom experience any problems, but possible side effects include hot flashes and temporary blurred vision. Clomiphene citrate is widely available on the black market. Until recently, it was relatively easy to get through foreign mail order. However, since the DEA is playing an active role in pursuing mail-order operations catering to athletes, Clomid is becoming harder to obtain. Current prices are between $2-$4 per 50 mg tab. Generics such as Clomiphene citrate by Anfarm in Greece are frequently seen on the black market and can be purchased for about $1 a tab.

Clomid: (clomiphene citrate) 50mg tabs

This drug is not a steroid; it is a synthetic estrogen used as a fertility drug. In men it can work as both an anti-estrogen, and a gonadotropic stimulant. Male steroid users find that it can work quite well to prevent gynecomastia while taking steroids that aromatize. It also is used to bring the body's natural testosterone levels back up to normal after a steroid cycle. The clomid acts directly on the pituitary gland to stimulate more gonadotropins. Women have used this drug to reduce the amount of estrogen in their systems, usually to harden up before a show. But in some cases women suffer estrogen deficiencies that can cause a number of side effects. No adverse reactions have been seen in males who used this drug. It can be quite effective, but is not favored over HCG or Nolvadex in these areas. A dosage of 50 milligram per day for short cycles is most often seen.

Clomid:

Known Name Brands:

Ardomon, Clom 50, Clomid, Clomifen, C.-ratioph, Clomiphen Citrate, Clomiphen-Merck, Clomipheni citras, Clomivid, Clostilbegyt, Dufine, Dyneric, Gravosan, Indovar, Klomifen, Kyliformon, Omifin, Pergotime, Pioner, Prolifen, Serofene, Serophene, Serpafar, Tokormon,

Description: Clomid typically come in 50 mg tablets in boxes of between 10 - 25 per box in blister packs. Clomid is a synthetic estrogen used to induce ovulation in women. Bodybuilders typically use Clomid as an anti-estrogen and to stimulate testosterone production when coming off a steroid cycle. Clomid causes an elevation of follicle stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone. As a result, natural testosterone production is also increased. After a steroid cycle, testosterone production is suppressed. If testosterone levels are not brought to normal, a dramatic loss in size and strength may occur. Clomid is an excellent drug for preventing this crash.

Clomid is also an estrogen that works very well as an anti-estrogen. The reason that it works is that Clomid is a weak estrogen. It will typically bind to the estrogen receptors not allowing the harsher estrogens that are a byproduct of a testosterone cycle from attaching to the receptors. This significantly cuts down on the risks of bad side effects such as gyno. Cycling bodybuilders will suffer from an elevated estrogen level at the conclusion of a cycle. A high estrogen levels and low testosterone levels can be a disastrous combination. With the intake of Clomid, the athlete gets the dual effect of blocking out some of the effects of estrogen, while also increasing endogenous testosterone production. As far as side effects go, Clomid is a fairly safe drug. At the worst, you will get bloating, stomach pains, blurred vision, headaches, nausea, and dizziness.

Effective Dose: The common dosage in male bodybuilders is 50- 100 mgs. per day taken for up to two weeks at a time. Most of the time you will be back to normal by 1 week of usage but it never hurts to take a little extra just to be on the safe side. You need to take Clomid with meals as well.

Street Price: This product is really expensive in US pharmacies so the black market price is high as well. It will sell for between $2 - 4 per tablet.

Stacking Info: This product is usually taken along with HCG. HCG is taken for a week or two first since its effects will start within a few hours of injection. Then Clomid is taken for a few weeks since Clomid helps regenerate the entire testosterone producing cycle whereas HCG only has direct testosterone stimulating effects on the LH (luteinizing hormone) production to stimulate testosterone production.

Clomid:(clomiphene citrate)

50 mg tabs. This drug is not a steroid, it is a synthetic estrogen. Used as fertility drug. In men it can work as both an antiestrogen drug and gonadotrophic stimulant. Male steroid users find it can work quite well to prevent gynecomastia while taking steroids that aromatize. It also is used to bring the bodies natural testosterone levels back up to normal after steroids cycle. Clomid acts directly on the pituarity gland to stimulate more gonadotrophins. No adverse reaction have been seen in those who used the drug. It can be quite effective, but is not favorite over HCG or Nolvadex in these areas. A dosage for 50 mg per day for short cycle is most often seen. It is available through a physician only at a cost of $2 per tab.

Clomid:

Cyclofenil:

Cyclofenil is another non-steroidal ancillary drug used by athletes, similar to HCG and Clomid in action. This drug is most commonly used to increase endogenous testosterone levels after a cycle in an attempt to avoid a hard crash while waiting for your hormone levels to naturally balance. Similar to HCG and Clomid, cyclofenil seems to quickly and effectively raise natural levels. Anecdotally however, cyclofenil does has the reputation of being the weakest of the three. Like Clomid, cyclofenil may also act as an anti-estrogen, binding to estrogen receptor sites and blocking out other estrogens. This is especially helpful when natural testosterone levels are suppressed and an excess of estrogen may be present upon steroid termination. It should also be noted that some athletes have experimented with using cyclofenil not as a post-cycle ancillary drug, but alone and solely for it's anabolic properties. However, anyone familiar with anabolics would likely be disappointed with the results cyclofenil would bring, as it is not an extremely strong product, and certainly would not work as well as anabolics. Here in the U.S., Fertodur from Mexico is probably the most commonly imported cyclofenil product although it is produced in many other countries. Currently, fakes should not be a problem with this product.

Cyclofenil:

Known Name Brands: Fertodur, Neoclym, Ondogyne, Rehibin, Sexovid,

Description: This product is usually found in boxes of 16-30 tablets in a box in dosages from 100-400 mgs. per tablet with the 200 mg. Fertodur Brand from Mexico being the most common that is still seen. Cyclofenil is an estrogen that works as an anti-estrogen as well as a testosterone booster. It works as an anti-estrogen in that it is a weak estrogen that binds to estrogen receptors thus keeping the harsher estrogens from doing as much damage to the body during a steroid cycle. Since this product does help to produce testosterone as well it is similar in action to HCG, Clomid, and Proviron. It will in fact increase the normal testosterone levels to about double the normal level at a dosage of only 100 mg. per day. I really like this product. Most people say that it is weaker that the other products of its kind listed above. It works so well in fact that it is taken by some people during their steroid cycle to keep estrogen levels low plus it has some added effects that are also desirable. It keeps the water retention levels lower than normal and it gives the physique a harder appearance as well thus making this product a potential precontest product in itself. Cyclofenil also will give you slight gains in bodyweight and strength as well as an increase in your energy levels and a faster recovery rate after training. I personally took this product after my last cycle and have yet to see the normal drop off in strength that I normally get after a cycle of steroids. This product, at this point, is my favorite post cycle testosterone recovery drug. Side effects from this product are miniscule as well. You might get a slight bit of acne and a couple more boners than normal (this is a side effect) but that is really it.

Effective Dose: Average dosage is around 400-600 mgs. per day since less than that is generally not considered an effective dose or more likely you just can't feel it working at that low of a dosage.

Street Price: The average street price if you can find this product would be about $40 per box of 16. This stuff will cost you $18-19 per box in Mexico if you can find it there. It is generally regarded as one of the harder to find items.

Stacking Info: This product is a good precontest drug or used to increase testosterone levels during the end of a cycle.

Cyclofenil:

Cyclofenil is another non-steroidal ancillary drug used by athletes, similar to HCG and Clomid in action. This drug is most commonly used to increase endogenous testosterone levels after a cycle in an attempt to avoid a hard crash while waiting for your hormone levels to naturally balance. Similar to HCG and Clomid, cyclofenil seems to quickly and effectively raise natural levels. Anecdotally however, cyclofenil does has the reputation of being the weaker of the three. Like Clomid, cyclofenil may also act as an anti-estrogen, binding to estrogen receptor sites and blocking out other estrogens. This is especially helpful when natural testosterone levels are suppressed and an excess of estrogen may be present upon steroid termination. It should also be noted that some athletes have experimented with using cyclofenil not as a post-cycle ancillary drug, but alone and solely for its anabolic properties. However, anyone familiar with anabolics would likely be disappointed with the results cyclofenil would bring, as it is not an extremely strong product, and certainly would not work as well as anabolics. Here in the U.S., Fertodur from Mexico is probably the most commonly imported cyclofenil product although it is produced in many other countries. Currently, fakes should not be a problem with this product.

Cynomel:

Cynomel is a synthetically form of the natural thyroid hormone 3, 5, 3' triiodothyronine, which has all the pharmacological activities of the natural substance. Clinically, Cynomel had been often utilized in efforts to have treated Hypothyroidism, which is a thyroid insufficiency, as well as other secondary symptoms such as obesity, metabolic disorders, and fatigue. Thyroid hormones had been characteristically believed to have been able to have exerted most of their actions through the control of protein synthesis. When moderate amounts of Thyroid hormones had been administered, they had been able to have increased the synthesis of RNA and protein, which had often been followed by an increased basal metabolic rate; as well as having stimulated the oxidative enzyme systems. This, in turn, had enhanced the release of free fatty acids from adipose tissue, and had increased the intestinal absorption and peripheral utilization of glucose. When higher concentrations had been apparent, this had generally resulted in the decrease of protein synthesis, and in the increase of the breakdown of glycogen, lipids and protein.

The Cynomel compound closely had resembled the natural thyroid hormone, Tricodide-thyronine (L-T3), and under normal circumstances, the thyroid usually had produced two hormones, L-thyroxine (L-T4) and L4riiodine 4hyronine (L-T3). However, the latter hormone, had been much stronger and more effective of the two, and had been approximately 4 times as potent as L-T4 on a weight basis.

When Cynomel had been administered orally, it had been readily available to the body tissue with approximately 95% of the dose being absorbed within 4 hours from the gastrointestinal tract. The biological half-life of Cynomel had been approximately two and a half days, with the maximal pharmacological response having occurred within 2 or 3 days. This characteristic had also provided for an early clinical response, as the onset of activity had usually retired within a few hours.

Several self-administering athletes had generally claimed that the synthetic compound of Cynomel had been able to have produced the same processes in the body, as if the thyroid had been able to have to produced more of the hormone. Consequently, this entity had allowed Cynomel to have been more effective than the compound of Eutirox or Tiroidine,56, which had been other commercially available L-T4 compounds that had been currently available in Mexico.

Many athletes had taken advantage of these characteristics, which had been able to have stimulated the metabolism, which in turn, had resulted in a faster conversion of the macronutrients of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Bodybuilders, had been especially interested in increased fat burning (lipolysis) entities of the compound of Cynomel. Cynomel had been often utilized by competing bodybuilders several weeks prior to competition, as it had aided in having maintained an extremely low fat content, without the extremes of a starvation diet. This distinctive feature also had made it very popular amongst female athletes, due to the fact that women generally had slower metabolisms than men. Administration of Cynomel had allegedly allowed for the ridding of bodyfat, without a drastic caloric restriction. This also had many athletes to have been able to have remained on high calorie diets with the added advantage of having maintained a "ripped" appearance. Athletes who had utilized Cytomel over several weeks, often had experienced a decrease in muscle mass, which had been discovered to have been avoidable or at least delayed, by the simultaneous intake of steroidal compounds, and by the consumption of a protein rich diet.

Another advantage, which several athletes who had administered low dosages of Cynomel had claimed to have experienced, had been that the simultaneous intake of steroidal compounds had appeared to have become more effective. This possibly may have occurred as a result of the faster conversion of protein. Although some athletes still had utilized the administration of Cynomel, it had not been nearly as popular as it had once appeared to have been. Spiropent, and Ephedrine (the latter is currently not available in Mexico), had emerged to have had employed the same accelerating metabolism effects, with other added advantages such as possible strength and muscle increases. The combination however, of Cynomel and Spiropent, or Ephedrine (the latter is currently not available in Mexico), had allegedly appeared to have had enormously accelerated lipolysis

Cytadren:

Cytadren, the U.S. brand name for the drug aminoglutethimide, is an interesting drug (non-steroid), first brought to our attention a few years ago by Dan Duchaine. It is most popular among competitive athletes who are drug tested, as this substance is currently not banned or tested for. Cytadren inhibits the production of androgens, estrogens and cortisone (and related) in the body. Medically, this drug is used to treat Cushing's syndrome, an condition in which the body overproduces cortisone. For athletes with normal blood levels, a little less cortisone could still be a good thing. While androgens give your muscle cells a message to increase protein synthesis, cortisone gives the exact opposite message, to breakdown amino acids. Since Cytadren also inhibits androgen production, it is always used by athletes with some form of testosterone. Together with even a relatively small dose, one could shift the ratio of anabolic to catabolic hormones in favor of the former. Cytadren also effectively inhibits estrogen production and androgen to estrogen conversion.

Research is bare as to the best way for athletes to administer Cytadren, but anecdotal evidence suggests that a schedule of 2 days on and 2 days off is effective. One thing is for certain, when used by healthy individuals as an anti-catabolic, Cytadren cannot be taken daily. After a short period of regular use, your body will react to the lowered cortisone levels and release increased amounts of another hormone, ACTH, in response. Increased ACTH will result in your body resuming cortisone production, basically making Cytadren useless. When used medically though, a moderate amount of hydrocortisone is supplemented to avoid this reaction. For athletes however, this would probably be a counterproductive practice. Thus the 2-day on 2 day off regime has been implemented in an attempt to delay or avoid this response. As for the daily dosage, athletes have experimented with anywhere from 1/2 a tablet to 3 tablets per day (250mg), 1 or 2 being most common.

Cytadren is not without it's side effects and warnings, which are numerous. To be very succinct, these include, but are not limited to, the possibility of fatigue, dizziness, sleep disorder, apathy, depression, nausea/vomiting, stomach upset, thyroid dysfunction and liver disease. Athletes also report that the reduced cortisone often brings about more aches in your joints and an increased susceptibility to injury. Currently Cytadren is expensive, around $2 a tab, which is probably why it's use has not become more wide spread.

Cytadren:

Known Name Brands:

Aminoglutethimid, Cytadren, Mamomit, Orimeten, Orimetene, Rodazol,

Description: Cytadren usually comes in 250-mg tablets in blister packs. The brand name Cytadren by CibaGeneva Pharmaceuticals, is an aminoglutethimide, in the US is a white tablet with CIBA and 24 stamped on one side of it. Cytadren inhibits the enzymatic conversion of cholesterol to 5-pregnenolone, resulting in a decrease in the production of adrenal glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, estrogens, and androgens. Cytadren also blocks several other steps in the steroid synthesis, including the C-11, C-18, and C-21 hydroxylation and the hydroxylation’s required for the aromatization of androgens to estrogens, mediated through the binding of Cytadren to cytochrome P-450 complexes. Cytadren has been prescribed for many reasons. It was originally used as a mild tranquilizer but then it was discovered that it could be used to treat Cushings Syndrome as an anti-cortisone in the body. Cushings Syndrome is a medical condition where the body overproduces cortisol. Cortisone is a catabolic hormone, which breaks down muscle in the body. Cortisone prevents the protein synthesis in the muscle cell, which results in muscle breakdown. Most recently and really most commonly, it has been used as an aromatase inhibitor to treat breast cancer in women. This is really where this drug becomes interesting to bodybuilders. The bodybuilders in the know don't use this drug as an anti-cortisol since extremely low cortisol levels would not be of benefit. They primarily use this drug as an aromatase inhibitor and to help in restoring HPTA function after a steroid cycle. Low dose Cytadren use, in the area of no more than 250 mg/day selectively inhibits aromatase with minimal effect on the enzymes that inhibit testicular and adrenal steroidogenesis. You would want to take the 250-mg per day in divided doses.

The preferable dosage schedule is to divide the tablet into 4 equal parts and take 62.5 mg every 6 hours or so. There are really three main reasons for taking it in low mg divided doses like those that are listed.

First off, you will be able to keep the cytadren drug serum levels at a fairly constant moderate level in the body throughout the day. This way it is more effective against aromatase rather than just spiking it to a high level from taking an entire tab, which also results in there being almost no desired anti-aromatase activity for part of the day since the drug is largely eliminated from your body due to the short half life being about 6-8 hours.

The second main reason for you wanting to keep the cytadren blood serum level low as opposed to the high spike is that you will have a higher ratio of desired anti-aromatase activity to undesired anti-desmolase activity. Cytadren works so well at reducing cortisone production in the body that it makes your body produce ACTH, which stimulates cortisone production as well effectively canceling out the effects of the drug. Since I am recommending taking low frequent doses, you will be able to keep from inhibiting desmolase activity thus avoiding the ACTH problems that would be happening with the single dose spike. Whenever cortisol levels are depressed by inhibition of desmolase, ACTH goes up in response. If you get the drug out of your system while ACTH is still elevated cortisol levels will rise to abnormally high levels for a time thus causing the problems.

The third main reason for keeping the dosage in the 250 mg per day dosage is that it is low enough at that dosage to not inhibit testosterone production by the body. Low dose cytadren selectively inhibits aromatase with minimal effect on the enzymes that inhibit testicular and adrenal steroidogenesis. Inhibition of aromatase can also result in increase in LH because of reduced estrogen levels, which would be beneficial in restoring HPTA functioning post cycle. Most of the abstracts on Medline that showed decreases in natural testosterone production were using closer to 1000 mg per day. Most people will be taking cytradren with steroids anyway so this really could be considered a moot point.

Side effects from this drug are as follows: fatigue, dizziness, restlessness, depression, sleeping problems, and headaches are the most common.

Effective Dose: You never want to take Cytadren in high dosages. For the purposes of bodybuilding, this drug is usually taken 250 mg per day in divided doses. Either take it at a 125 mg dose once upon waking and then take 2 62.5 mg doses every 7 hours thereafter or split it into fourths and take 62.5 mg / 4 times daily every 6 hours or so. If you were going to take it for a month, I would think that probably 250 mg/day in four divided doses for two weeks followed by dose of 125 mg/day in two divided doses for two more weeks would do the trick. You don't want to take this product for more than 4-6 weeks at a time in any respect though. You really need to taper down over a period of about a week to keep from experiencing a cortisol-rebound effect.

Street Price: This drug typically sells for about $2 per tablet on the street. It is not a scheduled drug but is prescription.

Stacking Info: This product is commonly taken along with Clomid or Nolvadex for improving the post steroid cycle recovery problems. It is more efficient and usually synergistic to combine drugs which accomplish the same goal by different mechanisms of action, as Cytadren and Clomid do since one reduces aromatization and the other tends to block estrogen receptors thus providing a dual mode of protection.

Cytadren:

Since Cytadren also inhibits androgen production, it is always used by athletes with some form of testosterone. Together with even a relatively small dose, one could shift the ratio of anabolic to catabolic hormones in favor of the former. Cytadren also effectively inhibits estrogen production and androgen to estrogen conversion. Research is bare as to the best way for athletes to administer Cytadren, but anecdotal evidence suggests that a schedule of 2 days on and 2 days off is effective. One thing is for certain, when used by healthy individuals as an anti-catabolic, Cytadren cannot be taken daily. After a short period of regular use, your body will react to the lowered cortisone levels and release increased amounts of another hormone, ACTH, in response. Increased ACTH will result in your body resuming cortisone production, basically making Cytadren useless. When used medically though, a moderate amount of hydrocortisone is supplemented to avoid this reaction. For athletes however, this would probably be a counterproductive practice. Thus the 2 day on 2 day off regime has been implemented in an attempt to delay or avoid this response. As for the daily dosage, athletes have experimented with anywhere from 1/2 a tablet to 3 tablets per day (250mg), 1 or 2 being most common.

Cytomel:

Cytomel is not an anabolic/androgenic steroid but a thyroid hormone. As a substance it contains synthetically manufactured liothyronine sodium which resembles the natural thyroid hormone Tricodide-thyronine (L-T3). The thyroid of a healthy person usually produces two hormones, the better known L-thyroxine (L-T4) and the aforementioned L-trilodine~thyronine (L-T3). Since Cytomel is the synthetic equivalent of the latter hormone, it causes the same processes in the body as if the thyroid were to produce more of the hormone. It is interesting to note that L-T3 is clearly the stronger and more effective of these two hormones. This makes Cytomel more effective than the commercially available L-T4 compounds such as L-thyroxine or Synthroid. The manufacturer of the German L-T3 compound, Hoechst AG, ascribes the following characteristics to its Thybon drug, making it clear that L-T3 is superior to L-T4: "The synthetically manufactured thyroid hormone, L-trilodine-thyronine (L-T3), included in Thybon, in experimental and clinical testing has proven to be 4-5 times more biologically active and to take effect more quickly than L-thyroxine (L-T4)." In school medicine Cytomel is used to treat thyroid insufficiency (hypothyroidism). Among other secondary symptoms are obesity, metabolic disorders, and fatigue. Bodybuilders take advantage of these characteristics and stimulate their metabolism by taking Cytomel, which causes a faster conversion of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Bodybuilders, of course, are especially interested in an increased lipolysis, which means increased fat burning. Competing bodybuilders, in particular, use Cytomel during the weeks before a championship since it helps to maintain an extremely low fat content, without necessitating a hunger diet. Athletes who use low dosages of Cytomel report that by the simultaneous intake of steroids, the steroids become more effective, most likely as the result of the faster conversion of protein.

Until recently, Cytomel was used by bodybuilders and female bodybuilders, in particular-on a daily basis over several months to remain "hard" and in good shape all year round. Believe us when we tell you that to a great extent several bodybuilders who are pictured in "muscle magazines" and display a hard and defined look in photos, eat fast food and iron this out by taking Cytomel. The over stimulated thyroid burns calories like a blast furnace. Nowadays, instead of Cytomel, athletes use Clenbuterol, which is becoming more and more popular. Those who combine these two compounds will burn an enormous amount of fat. The next time you read that a certain pro bodybuilder approaching a championship competition is still eating 4000 calories a day, you will know why. Cytomel is also popular among female bodybuilders. Since women generally have slower metabolisms than men, it is extremely difficult for them to obtain the right form for a competition given today's standards. A drastic reduction of food and calories below the 1000 calorie/day mark can often be avoided by taking Cytomel. Women, no doubt, are more prone to side effects than men but usually get along well with 50 mcg/day. A short-term intake of Cytomel in a reasonable dosage is certainly "healthier" than an extreme hunger diet.

As for the dosage, one should be very careful since Cytomel is a very strong and highly effective thyroid hormone. It is extremely important that one begins with a low dosage, increasing it slowly and evenly over the course of several days. Most athletes begin by taking one 25 mcg tablet per day and increasing this dosage every three to four days by one additional tablet. A dose higher than 100 mcg/ day is not necessary and not advisable. It is not recommended that the daily dose be taken all at once but broken down into three smaller individual doses so that they become more effective. It is also important that Cytomel not be taken for more than six weeks. At least two months of abstinence from the drug needs to follow. Those who take high dosages of Cytomel over a long period of time are at risk of developing a chronic thyroid insufficiency. As a consequence, the athlete might be forced to take thyroid medication for the rest of his life. It is also important that the dosage is reduced slowly and evenly by taking fewer tablets and not be ended abruptly. Those who plan to take Cytomel should first consult a physician in order to be sure that no thyroid hyper function exists.

Possible side effects such as medication are described in the package insert by the German pharmaceutical group Hoechst AG for their compound Thybon: "Exceeding the individual limits of compatibility for liothyronine or taking an overdose, especially, if the dose is increased too quickly at the beginning of the treatment, can cause the following clinical symptoms for a thyroid hyperfunction): heart palpitation, trembling, irregular heartbeat, heart oppression, agitation, shortness of breath, excretion of sugar through the urine, excessive perspiration, diarrhea, weight loss, psychic disorders, etc., as well as symptoms of hypersensitivity." Our experience is that most symptoms consist of trembling of hands, nausea, headaches, high perspiration, and increased heartbeat. These negative side effects can often be eliminated by temporarily reducing the daily dosage. Caution, however is advised when taking Cytomel since, especially in the beginning, the effect can be quick and sometimes drastic. Athletes do not use the injectable version of L-T3, this is normally used as "emergency therapy for thyrotoxic coma." Those who use Cytomel over several weeks will experience a decrease in muscle mass. This can be avoided or delayed by simultaneously taking steroids. For the most part, since Cytomel also metabolizes protein, the athlete must eat a diet rich in protein.

L-T3 can usually be found quite easily. 100 tablets of 0.05 mg each cost approx. $50. The product by Schein Company, according to the dealer catalog, with the same substance concentration and quantity of tablets, costs $30. It is unlikely that there will be fakes.

Cytomel:

Known Name Brands: Cynomel, Cyronine, Cytomel, Cytomel Tabs, Euthroid, Linomel, Liothyronin, Neo-Tiroimade, Ro-Thyronine, T3, Tertroxin, Thybon,-forte Thyrotardin, Ti-Tre, Tiromel, Tironina, Trijodthyronin, Trijod.Sanabo, Trijodthyr.50, Trijodthyr.Leo.

This product usually comes in bottles of 100 tablets at 25 mcgs each. It is available in a variety of doses though ranging from 5 - 100 mcgs. per tablet. Cytomel is a synthetic thyroid hormone (Type T-3). There are two main types of synthetic thyroid hormones that are available being this and Synthroid (T-4). This product is regarded as the stronger of the two products (it is 4-5 times stronger than Synthroid). This product works by increasing the synthesis of protein, carbohydrates, and fats as well as RNA in the body thereby increasing your BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate). Bodybuilders love this product for many reasons. This product is an excellent fat burner since your metabolism is greatly increased while being on it. You can afford to be a little sloppier on precontest dieting since it will still burn fat when you are taking in a lot of calories since your metabolism is going haywire. Step over Ripped Fuel, E/C/A stack, Thermadrine. When taken with clenbuterol, this is the single best fat burning combination that is available today (with the possible exception of DNP). It also helps to make steroids more effective since it is such a good aid for protein synthesis. Most people need to be careful to start with a low dosage, about 25 mcgs. per day and increase by about one tab or 25 mcgs. per day every 5-6 days. Make sure that you don't go over 100 mcgs. per day at the very most. On days that you take multiple tabs, divide the tabs evenly across the day (i.e. 100 mcgs. would be 4 doses of 25 mcgs. apiece spread evenly across the day.) You also need to make sure that you cycle down off this product as well to keep the thyroid functioning properly as well. Don't take for more than 5 weeks at a time as well. After doing a cycle of this drug, make sure you go at least 8 weeks before doing it again as to allow normal thyroid functioning to return.

Cytomel: (liothyronine sodium) 25mcg tablets 100/bottle

This product is not a steroid, but it is becoming a very popular among athletes. Cytomel is a thyroid hormone drug. It is used to treat people who are hyperthyroid, that is their body has a deficiency of the hormone. These people suffer many problems such as fatigue, obesity, and other ailments. It has been used quite abundantly by bodybuilders of late to increase their metabolic rate. If all goes well, the cytomel will increase the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. This means the athlete’s body will use that more efficiently. This is the most sought after effect of the cytomel by bodybuilders. When they use this drug, they can get ripped up on a much higher calorie diet. In fact there is even some evidence to support the premise that the steroids an athlete is using will be better utilized by the body if cytomel is taken at the same time. This is due in part because the cytomel increases protein metabolism. The thyroid hormone in this drug is a synthetic hormone available as the sodium salt. This is a thyroid product normally used by the human thyroid gland. Cytomel does increase protein metabolism when it is taken in small dosages. Unfortunately most athletes do not know how to take this drug, and some cause their body permanent damage. If this thyroid drug is taken too long or in excessive dosages, the body can become hyperthyroid. If this happens the athlete will have to take a type of thyroid drug for the rest of their life in some cases. Most of the bodybuilders who have used this drug safely and effectively only take one or two tablets a day. That is 25 mcg of the drug. One tablet is equal to approximately one grain of natural thyroid hormone. The dosage should only be taken for about a month to avoid serious adverse reactions. This drug has been very popular with women bodybuilders. They naturally have a lower metabolic rate and often must go as low as 500 calories a day for several weeks before they get really ripped. If they can handle a dose of 25 mcg of cytomel they can eat at least twice as much while they are on a pre - contest diet. This would actually be healthier than starving like many women lifters do. I said "if "they can take the drug because many get hyperthyroid even on the lowest dosages. Symptoms of hyperthyroidism may include: a severe headache, irritability, nervousness, insomnia, and sweating and menstrual irregularities. If these symptoms occur, the drug should be discontinued because you are getting too much thyroid for the body to use. This information is just an INTRODUCTION to cytomel, if you think it may benefit you, you should consult your doctor for the go ahead. This drug is not for everyone, and in some cases it can be much more dangerous to use then steroids. Cytomel can be attained on the black market without many problems.

Cytomel:

Known Name Brands:

Cynomel, Cyronine, Cytomel, Cytomel Tabs, Euthroid, Linomel, Liothyronin, Neo-Tiroimade, Ro-Thyronine, T3, Tertroxin, Thybon-forte, Thyrotardin, Ti-Tre, Tiromel, Tironina, Trijodthyronin, Trijod.Sanabo, Trijodthyr.50, Trijodthyr.Leo,

Description: This product usually comes in bottles of 100 tablets at 25 mcgs each. It is available in a variety of doses though ranging from 5 - 100 mcgs. per tablet. Cytomel is a synthetic thyroid hormone (Type T-3). There are two main types of synthetic thyroid hormones that are available being this and Synthroid (T-4). This product is regarded as the stronger of the two products (it is 4-5 times stronger than Synthroid). This product works by increasing the synthesis of protein, carbohydrates, and fats as wellas RNA in the body thereby increasing your BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate). Bodybuilders love this product for many reasons. This product is an excellent fat burner since your metabolism is greatly increased while being on it. You can afford to be a little sloppier on precontest dieting since it will still burn fat when you are taking in a lot of calories since your metabolism is going haywire. Step over Ripped Fuel, E/C/A stack, Thermadrine. When taken with clenbuterol, this is the single best fat burning combination that is available today (with the possible exception of DNP). I am not too big on death or a coma either though. It also helps to make steroids more effective since it is such a good aid for protein synthesis.

Well, as per the usual with something that works this well there is always a price. If you fuck up with this one you will learn to love it very quickly as you will be taking it for the rest of your life. Make sure you don't jump into big doses right off the bat and cycle down to smaller doses when you are coming down as well. Most people would be advised to have their thyroid functioning checked by a doctor to make sure that they don't have a hyperthyroid already. Don't say I did not warn you about this first if the shit hits the fan. Symptoms and side effects include tremors in the hands, heart palpitations, diarrhea, weight loss, nausea, very high perspiration (to be expected if it is working), and headaches. Most of the time you can reduce or eliminate these side effects by cutting back on the dosage a little bit. Also, if you are taking insulin at the same time you are taking this product, keep in mind that it will reduce the effectiveness of insulin or any oral insulin products as well such as metformin or phenformin. Just remember that this product will work best on a steroid cycle and you need to keep your protein intake very high since this product metabolizes protein as well.

Effective Dose: Most people need to be careful to start with a low dosage, about 25 mcgs. per day and increase by about one tab or 25 mcgs. per day every 5-6 days. Make sure that you don't go over 100 mcgs. per day at the very most. On days that you take multiple tabs, divide the tabs evenly across the day (i.e. 100 mcgs. would be 4 doses of 25 mcgs. apiece spread evenly across the day.) You also need to make sure that you cycle down off this product as well to keep the thyroid functioning properly as well. Don't take for more than 5 weeks at a time as well. After doing a cycle of this drug, make sure you go at least 8 weeks before doing it again as to allow normal thyroid functioning to return.

Street Price: I have never seen Cytomel sold on the street since most people would be leery about fucking with their thyroid functioning. In Mexico, though, this product is ridiculously cheap. It will cost you $2.95 per bottle of 100 tabs at 25 mcgs. each.

Stacking Info: This product is commonly stacked with Clenbuterol to make both even more effective at burning fat for precontest dieters.

Danocrine:

Danocrine is an antigonadotropin. Danocrine from the substance Danazol, has a couple of popular trade names: Danatrol, Winobanin, Anargil, and Mastodanatrol. Danocrine has no anabolic effect and a slight androgenic effect. Often times it is used to treat hormone related disorders such as gynecomastia. Bodybuilders have been known to use a daily dose of around 400mg per day. Because it isn't a very popular product it is tough to find on the black market. It ranges in price, for 100capsules of 200mg each you can be expected to pay anywhere from $330-$390.

Possible side effects: (depending on the dose of course) hot flashes, perspiration, increased libido, increased liver values, and high blood pressure.

Deca Durabolin:

Deca Durabolin is the Organon brand name for nandrolone decanoate. World wide Deca is one of the most popular injectable steroids. It's popularity is likely due to the fact that Deca exhibits significant anabolic effects with minimal androgenic side effects. Considered by many the best overall steroid for a man to use (side effects vs. results) Deca is most commonly injected once per week at a dosage of 200-400mg. With this amount, estrogen conversion is slight so gyno is usually not a problem. Also uncommon are problems with liver enzymes, blood pressure or cholesterol levels. At higher dosages, side effects may become increasingly more frequent, but this is still a very well tolerated drug. It should also be noted that in HIV studies, Deca has been shown not only to be effective at safely bringing up the lean bodyweight of patient but also to be beneficial to the immune system. For bodybuilding, Deca can effectively be incorporated in both mass and cutting cycles. One major drawback to Deca is that it can be detected in a drug screen for as long as a year after use. Unfortunately for many competitive athletes, this makes Deca and other nandrolone products off limits. Deca is also a comparatively expensive anabolic. Black market, 200mg of Deca will cost upwards of $20 in most instances. In the U.S., one would commonly find the Mexican veterinary version Norandren 50 from Brovel in Mexico. This is a 50ml vial of what is supposed to be 50mg/ml nandrolone decanoate. Brovel Labs however, has a reputation for underdosing their products and this may be closer to 35mg/ml. Extraboline and Deca-Durabolin from Greece are also commonly found, Extraboline usually being slightly cheaper. Retabolil from Bulgaria ("Russian Deca") is another commonly found product. These ampoules come one to a box and in 25mg and 50mg strength, the 50mg being almost exclusively brought to the US. The ampoules have no band around the neck and no scoring. The larger box comes with a file, which is required to open this ampoule. These ampoules have been made with 2 labeling styles, the first being a very easy to rub off red and yellow silk-screen directly on the glass and the other being the simple paper label with gray text. Deca is also widely counterfeited in countless forms so caution should be taken when purchasing this on the black market.

Deca-Durabolin: (nandrolone decanate) 200mg/vial, 1cc or 2cc

This is an injectable steroid that is a derivative of 19-nortestosterone. It is a favorite to thousands of steroid users. Deca is a low androgenic steroid, with high anabolic properties. It is excellent for developing size and strength. It does not have very little liver toxicity nor does it disturb the body’s own hormone functions excessively. Deca will aromatize in high dosages, but not at the rate of testosterone’s or other high androgenic compounds. This drug can be used for cutting or for bulking. Athletes have stacked it with virtually every drug and come out with positive results. It is a good base drug on any cycle. Deca can be used by almost all athletes and give positive results while presenting very few side effects.

Women use this drug but only in very low dosages; 50 mg per week. Deca has been established as a great soother of sore joints and tendons. Athletes report that sore shoulders, knees, and/or elbows are somehow without pain on the Deca cycle. This may be substantiated by proving it reduces the amount of cortisol getting into muscle tissue during the cycle. Deca also dramatically improves nitrogen retention and recuperation time between workouts. Deca also dramatically improves nitrogen retention and recuperation time between workouts. Deca has shown up positive on more steroid tests than any other steroid. This is due to the fact that so many athletes use it, and that it stays in the system at a detectable level for up to a year.

The drug itself is effective for about two weeks. Average dosages of this drug are from 200 – 400 mg per week for men. Deca used to be the most available drug on the black market, but it is fading fast. It is still available legitimately under the LyphoMed name, as well as Organon, Ruby and Steris, to name the most common labels.

Deca-Durabolin:

Brand Names: Anabolicum, Anabolin LA-100, Anaboline, Androlone-D 200, Deca-Durabolin, Deca-Durabolin 100, Depo-Nandrolone, Dequibolin-100, Elpihormo, Extraboline, Hybolin Decanoate, Jebolan, Kabolin, Nandrolate, Nandrolone Decanoate, Nandrol Decanoate, Nandrobolic L.A., Neo-Durabolic, Norandren 50, Norandren 200, Nurezan, Pri-Andriol LA, Retabolil, Retabolin, Sterobolin, Turinabol Depot, Ziremilon,

Description: Deca can come in many different strengths: 25, 50, 100, and 200-mgs/cc varieties., no oral versions of Deca produced. Deca-Durabolin is probably the all time most popular steroid (except for maybe Dianabol if you could actually find some). Deca produces very few side effects. It is easy on the liver and promotes good size and strength gains while reducing body fat.

Deca-Durabolin is highly anabolic and only moderately androgenic. It works by promoting a positive nitrogen balance in the body, which causes the muscles to be able to use more protein, more efficiently than normal. It does this by causing the muscle cells to store more nitrogen than they are releasing. With this positive nitrogen balance, the muscle cells will be able to use more protein than they usually can. If you don't eat and sleep enough though, the magic will not happen.

It takes three days after injection to dissipate from the site and stays active in the body for about 17 days. Gains will go away very slowly after the cycling period if workouts are kept intense. Deca is the worst steroid that you can take if you run the chance of being drug tested. People have been known to test positive up to 1 1/2 years after the last shot. This is a very long time. Keep this in mind if you are in the NCAA or some other organization where you run the risk of being tested.

Side Effects: Deca-Durabolin is a relatively safe steroid. Typically, you can expect a little minor acne, higher blood pressure that causes a longer time period for blood to clot, headaches, and increased libido. Any of the following are also possible though: nausea, leukopenia, symptoms resembling a peptic ulcer, acne, edema (water retention), excitation (commonly referred to as roid rage), sleeplessness, chills, vomiting, diarrhea, hypertension, prolonged blood clotting time, increase in libido. Females had reported: menstrual irregularities, post-menopausal bleeding, swelling of the breasts, hoarseness or deepening of the voice, enlargement of the clitoris, and water retention. Men had reported: cases of impotence, chronic priapism, epididymitis, inhibition of testicular function, oligospermia, and bladder irritability.

Effective Dose: 400 - 600 mgs/week. Some people say you can get away with less but I have not found that to be true at least with myself. It is easy on you, so I would tend to go the extra mile and take a little more when I can find it.

Street Price: $40 per 2 cc. vial at 200 mg. / cc. This steroid is without a doubt the most common one that is counterfeited. You need to check for all the telltale signs, like being able to twist the metal top; you should not be able to turn it by hand if it is real. You should not be able to scratch the label off easily with your fingernail either. Another common trick is the date. It should be obviously stamped on the bottle. Commonly, counterfeits have the expiration date printed on the label in the same color ink as the rest of the label. It can be black but you can tell a stamp from something that was printed on the label at the same time the label was made. There is usually a dull area on the label where the date is to be stamped as well. Look for it. If it passes all of these tests, it is probably real. There are good counterfeits that will pass all these tests though, so keep that in mind. Just use your head and you should be fine most of the time.

Stacking Info: Deca-Durabolin is the "jack of all trades" when it comes to steroids. This is "the steroid" to stack with others. I am convinced that using deca with other drugs is where the term "stacking" originally came from. Deca is typically stacked with many things like dianabol, any of the various testosterones, sostanon 250, anadrol 50, etc, etc for adding large amounts of muscle mass. It can be taken along with anavar, masteron, parabolan, primobolan, etc. if you are looking to add better quality muscle that will stay with you longer and make you look harder since you will have less of the water retention associated with the dbols and testosterones.

Deca-Durabolin:

This is considered to be the most popular of all steroids. It is an oil-based injectable that comes in 200 mg/cc and 100 mg/cc containers. Deca produces very few side effects. It is easy on the liver and promotes good size and strength gains while reducing body fat. It only aromatizes (converts to estrogen) in extreme dosages. It is highly anabolic but only moderately androgenic. Deca does shut down natural testosterone production, but its not extreme. Gains will minimally dissipate, if at all, after the cycling period if workouts are kept intense.

By the way, deca is also the most counterfeited drug on the black market. Comes in 50, 100 and 200 mg per cc strengths. Package in small brownish glass bottles with a green top rubber from Mexico. It seems to be the best of injectables for the cost. Usual dose is 200 mg per week with highs ranging 200 mg a day. The average duration is about 2 to 4 month. There are very few side effects. Blood clotting time is increased so that some people may experience bloody noses when they are dehydrated. Deca-Durabolin is generally considered by athletes and sports medicine physicians to be the safest and most effective injectable anabolic steroid. It is mildly androgenic, and is becoming increasingly popular with women bodybuilders. Although side effects similar to those of other steroids have been reported, the effects are relatively uncommon when compared to other forms of steroids.

Deca Durabolin: (nandrolone decanoate)

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 a 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.

Deca Durabolin:

Nandrolone decanoate does not effect the immune system, unlike testosterone! It will not damage connective tissue, i.e. elbows, knees (Big problem amongst heavy steroid users). It does not aromatize easily. Can help impotence! Gives the body a lean hard look. My favorite, it can be detected in the body a year after discontinued use. Sorry I lied, this is my favorite-it is has the highest probability of being counterfeited on the black market! Nandrolone decanoate is one of the most popular steroids on the market. This steroid has very few side effects.

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Delatestrl: (testosterone enanthate) 200mg/ml 10cc/vial

This drug is very similar to Depo-Testosterone; it is injectable testosterone in oil. It is high androgenic, high anabolic, aromatizes easily, and is moderately toxic to the liver. The main difference between Delatestrl and Depo-Testosterone is that Dela has a longer life. It remains active for over two weeks. This drug does tend to cause very bad edema in some, which results in that familiar puffy look. This is all right for a lot of powerlifters who actually gain strength from the excess water. The majority prefers dept, but some feel Dela is just as good or even better for gaining size and strength. The real advantage of Dela is that a shot of Dela is only required about every 10 days to keep it working well. This can save comfort and money for the user. Nolvadex should always be used along with this drug. Effective dosages range from 1cc to 3ccs every 10 days.

Denistenil: 100mg/cc 1cc/ampule

This injectable steroid is a close derivative of Dihydrotestosterone. It is high in androgens, but will not aromatize. It is not toxic to the liver either. It is primarily used for cutting, or hardening up lean muscles. It will not cause water retention, and the high androgens seem to help glycogen storage, thus keeping the muscles full and ripped. Dosages seen were 100 mg every three or four days. This drug is too androgenic for women.

Depo-Testosterone: (testosterone cypionate) 200mg/cc 10cc/vial

This is an oil based injectable form of testosterone. It is high in androgens and is very anabolic as well. Depo-Testosterone aromatizes quite easily. Water retention is often a problem when this drug is used. It is only moderately toxic to the liver, but can cause a marked disturbance in the body’s endogenous production of testosterone. Depo-test is often a dramatic size and strength building drug. It can be stacked with a number of steroids and come out to be a great bulking cycle. This drug is the most popular testosterone used by athlete.

Although the gains a person can make on testosterone’s are dramatic, the size and strength lost when the drug is stopped is also dramatic for most. This can be compounded by the body’s suppressed endogenous testosterone production. Some users have minimal losses if they take Nolvadex throughout the cycle, come off the drug very slowly, and take HCG right after the cycle. When taken in moderate dosages, its gains can outweigh its down side. Effective dosages for men are in the range of 1cc to 3cc per week, women should not be using any testosterone.

Depo-Testosterone:

Depo-testosterone is the brand name for testosterone cypionate by Upjohn. Depo-testosterone is a moderately powerful androgen. Athletes report it to be somewhat effective in promoting gains in strength and muscle mass. The drawbacks of this steroid, however, outweigh the benefits. Its reports side-effects including gynecomastia, testicular dysfunction, severe acne. decreased libido, and chronic priapism.

Dianabol:

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 may be 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.

Dianabol: (methandrostenole) 5mg/tab 100/bottle, or 10cc/vial, 25mg/cc

This steroid is a derivative of testosterone. The oral form was originally developed back in 1956 by Dr. John Ziegler and Ciba labs. This was the first steroid used by American athletes and was the only steroid anyone in this country talked about until the late 1970’s. It is by far the most popular steroid used by athletes. The brand name Dianabol by Ciba was discontinued about five years ago because the FDA decided the only people using this drug were athletes. The generic name, methandrostenolone, is no longer made by any American labs, the market or counterfeit item is the most popular black market drug there ever was. At least one report confirmed the market D-Bol to be the real thing. This drug itself is a strong anabolic and androgenic product. It most often produced dramatic gains in size and strength. Dianabol was also shown to increase endurance and glycogen retention. The down side is that this drug is responsible for a number of side effects. It is an alpha alkylated 17 compound, which is quite toxic to the liver. Dianabol also aromatizes a great deal, even on fairly low dosages. Using Nolvadex in a stack with the Dianabol will minimize these aromatizing effects. Water retention and high blood pressure are also very common. Due to the drugs conversion to DHT it also causes extreme acne in some cases. Thus many of your heavy D-Bol users are big, strong, bloated with water, breaking out, and have a stressed liver. Obviously this is not a steroid one would use to cut up. It is best used to gain size and strength on a bulking cycle. This drug would not be a poor choice if not used excessively or for long durations of time. Average dosages for Dianabol have been in the range of 15mg to 30mg a day oral or 50mg to 100mg a week by injection.

Dianabol:(Danabol, Metabolina, Nerobol, Reforvit)

Description: (Injected: 25 mgs. / cc. 10 cc. vials)(Oral: 5 mgs. / tab 100 tab bottles)

Regarded by many athletes as being one of the most effective oral steroids ever produced. It was not known as the "Breakfast of Champions" for nothing. Dianabol is still one of the most effective strength and size building oral steroids probably second only to Anadrol 50 but it is not as harsh on the system as Anadrol is. You still get the water retention problems though. Reforvit, which is a liquid Dianabol sold in Mexico.

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. The cool thing about Reforvit is that you can drink it as well as inject it without too much of a loss in effectiveness.

Effective Dose: (Injected: 50 - 100 mgs. / week)(Orals: 20 - 30 mgs. / day)

Street Price: (Injected: ? I haven't seen any lately)(Oral: $1.50 / tab)

Stacking Info: Great with something like Deca-Durabolan or Primobolan Tabs

Dianabol: (Danabol, Metabolina, Nerobol)

Methandrostenolone was a very popular drug in the 70´s, and still is. It is a 17 alpha-alkyl based steroid which produces dramatic strength and size gains. This is also a very toxic drug. This drug is probably the reason for Arnold’s muscles. Arnold loved a combination of Primobolan Depot and Dianabol.

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Dose 15-35mg per day

Dianabol:

5 mg tablets. Dianabol is still one of the most effective strength and size building oral steroid. It is sometimes rather costly. It causes considerable water retention and aromatizes quite a bit so you`ll see quite a bit of dosage jumps while using it.

Available over the counter in Mexico with no prescription needed. People get good results with Dianabol. Dianabol is now available under its generic name of Methandrostenelone and is being produced domestically by Rubu Labs. Originally, Dianabol came in 50 mgs tablets.

It was developed in the mid-forties and experimentally used on returning prisoners of war that had been on very low food intakes. Actual dosages of the generally available 5 mg (it also comes in 2,5 mgs tablets) many doctors prescribe a 4 day with 8 to 10 the average for self-made expert and 100 is not unheard of in one day. The generic version may be the best price if Anadrol keeps rising in price. Not many women use it because it is high in androgens. Some people report sleeplessness with high dosages

Dianabol:

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 may be 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.

Dianabol: (Methandrostenolone) 5 mg Tablet

Also so known as: Anabol, Reforvit-B, Trinergic, Anabolex, Pronabol, Bionabol, Methandon, Danabol, Metabolina, Nerobol

Top 5 Steroids: #1 Deca-Durabolin #2 Sustanon 250 #3 Various Testosterone's (Cyp ”most popular", Enant, Prop, and Susp) #4 Anadrol 50 #5 ***Dianabol***

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 may be 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 Reforvit 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. Methandrostenolone was a very popular drug in the 70´s, and still is. It is a 17 alpha-alkyl based steroid which produces dramatic strength and size gains. This is also a very toxic drug. This drug is probably the reason for Arnolds muscles.

Black-market price: $.50 to $2.00/tab (5mg/tab)

Dihydrolone: 30cc Vial

This was another of the DDR compounds. It should be off the market by now. That should not warrant anyone’s attention though (it was the worst kind of counterfeit).

Dihydrotestosterone:

This is a parent compound of a number of steroid reparations. The hormone itself is one, which occurs naturally in the body. DHT is responsible for several of the androgenic effects of testosterone like facial hair, genetic balding, and male reproductive organ development. It plays a major role in the building of skeletal muscles. A great percentage of endogenous and exogenous testosterone’s are converted to DHT in the system which many feel results in the actual anabolism of muscle tissue. Common side effects of DHT are acne and accelerated balding.

DNP:

Description: DNP was originally made as a replacement detonating compound in TNT. When used in humans, however, DNP will raise body temperature by interfering with mitochondria oxidative phosphorylation. The way that this is accomplished in the body is that DNP diverts fatty acids away from ATP production and throws them off as heat instead. Aspirin, clenbuterol, and ephedrine all do the same thing but to a much lower extent. This is why you feel your body temperature rising when using these compounds.

DNP was used as a fat loss diet drug in the 1930's. There was a 1% incidence of users developing cataracts though and since DNP was not listed as one of the ingredients in these dieting drugs, they were pulled from the market.

The thing that makes DNP so alluring to most bodybuilders is that it will boost your metabolism like no other drug out there. With even a low dosage, in the area of 3-5 mg/kg of bodyweight a day, it will rate your metabolic rate 30%. If this dosage is continued daily, it will raise your metabolism by 50%. At this rate you can burn about 1 lb. of fat a day. This product is very dangerous to use though. An overdose of only 4 times the recommended one will kill you. As far as this product raising your body temperature, it can raise it indefinitely as well. You can die or suffer brain damage after your body temperature goes over 104 degrees. DNP can raise your temperature much higher than that as well. If brain damage and death are not bad enough side effects to you, you can also suffer irreversible liver damage and/or kidney damage as well without even an overdose while using this product if you stay on it for too long.

DNP is known for cutting down on T4 to T3 conversion in the liver. For a person that is highly active and on a calorie restricted diet, DNP will deplete ATP within a matter of days. When this happens your body temperature will go back to normal. The only thing you can do at this point is supplement with Cytomel (see that page on more information) in the dosage area of about 150 mcg/day.

This product is only sold as a research chemical. DNP can be used as an insecticide so that can be a reason for purchasing it if someone asks you.

Effective Dose: For overweight individuals with a bodyfat level over 15% the recommended dosage is between 3 - 5 mg/kg of bodyweight. For non-obese individuals with a bodyfat level less than 15%, the recommended dosage is between 5 - 8 mg/kg of bodyweight. In practical terms, a 200 lb. bodybuilder would need a dosage at 8 mg/kg of bodyweight of 728 mg/day. Keep in mind though that a dosage of 4 times this will kill you about 50% of the time. This is a very high, only 4 times the recommended dosage. This makes DNP a very deadly substance to fuck with. Probably the most deadly thing a bodybuilder can take.

Street Price: I have not seen this sold on the street. At some research chemical companies it sells for as low as 500 grams for around $20.

Stacking Info: This product can be taken with Insulin for excellent anabolic/thermogenic gains to combat the usual fat gain associated with Insulin use.

Drive: (boldenone undecylenate 25mg/ml, methandriol dipropionate 30mg/ml) 10ml/vial

This is a new veterinarian steroid from RWR labs in Australia. It is a high anabolic, moderate androgen mixture. The few athletes who have used this item seem to like it unanimously. It resulted in solid strength gains as well as weight increases. They compared it to Deca or Winstrol-V in that the gains were not dramatic like with testosterone’s, but they were quality. This drug will exhibit little aromatizing effects with minimal liver toxicity. Drive is being used by athletes all over the country. It seems to be coming in through the East Coast; i.e. NJ.

The athletes who reported seeing it on the market were in New York, New Jersey, Florida, Colorado, Texas, and Ohio. Drive has the potential to be a very popular drug if the supplier from down under can keep it coming. Dosages seem to be effective at 2cc per week.

Durabolin:

Nandrolone phenlypropionate is a fast acting form of Deca durabolin. Almost similar effects as Deca. It only lasts up to 5 days in the body. Comes in 2cc amps.

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Dose 200-800mg per week(must be taken every 4-5 days)

Durabolin:

50 mg/cc, 2 cc/vial. This steroid is almost identical to Deca-Durabolin except that is a faster acting compound. Its gets into the system rapidly and is active for less than a week. Therefore, shots must be administered frequently, in

Note: The substance ephedrine hydrochloride is also part of numerous injectable solutions, drops, nasal sprays, syrups, ointments, powders, and fluids which, however, are not listed here since athletes usually prefer tablets.

Ephedrine belongs to the group of sympathomimetics. Although it is not a hormone compound, we would still like to describe it briefly since it offers the athlete three interesting effects. First, ephedrine has clear fatburning characteristics. On the one hand, this occurs since ephedrine produces heat in the body (thermogenesis). Simplified, ephedrine slightly increases the body temperature so that the body burns more calories than usual. On the other hand, ephedrine stimulates the thyroid gland to transform the weaker LT-4 (L-thyroxine) into the stronger LT-3 (liothyronine), thus accelerating the metabolism. The fatburning effect, with the additional intake of both methylzanthine caffeine and aspirin, can almost be doubled. Scientific research has shown that the combination of 25 mg ephedrine, 200 mg caffeine, and 300 mg aspirin is ideal to produce a synergetic effect. Those who apply this combination three times daily, approximately 30 minutes prior to a meal, will significantly burn fat. Competing bodybuilders have appreciated this for quite some time. Second, ephedrine has anticatabolic characteristics. Thus if is especially useful for maintaining the muscle system while dieting. Finally, athletes often use ephedrine as a "training booster." Since it has a mild amphetamine-like effect on the central nervous system (CNS) it improves the concentration, vigilance, and the interplay of nerves and muscles. For this purpose, 25-50 mg ephedrine are taken approximately one hour before a workout. The athlete feels an immediate boost in energy which during workout can manifest itself in a 5-10% increase in strength. Again, also in this case, the effect can be improved by taking caffeine and aspirin (s.a.). It is important to note that ephedrine, administered for this purpose, is not to be taken more than three times a week; otherwise, the body gets accustomed to it and the "boost effect" decreases, and much higher dosages are needed.

Side effects can manifest themselves in the form of more rapid heart beat, insomnia, tremors (light trembling of the fingers),

headaches, dizziness, high blood pressure, and lack of appetite. The last characteristic, however, is much appreciated by athletes on a diet. Ephedrine must not be taken when high blood pressure, a severe hyperfunction of the thyroid gland, irregular heart rhythm, or a recent myocardiac infarction are present. In Europe ephedrine is a prescription drug which is mostly available in combination with other substances. Such a combination compound, for example, is the German drug Perspiran N, which contains an additional 25 mg ephedrine hydrochloride and 125 mg theophylline per tablet. Theophylline increases the effect of ephedrine. The Spanish Efedrina Level of Laboratorio Level S.A. Company can be found on the black market. A 50 mg tablet usually costs $ 10. The tablets are indented, with "EFEDRINX stamped on the back. Twenty-four tablets are packaged in a small white plastic box with a pull-off label. It is interesting to note that in the U.S. the substance ephedrine hydrochloride is not a prescription drug and is freely available while other stimulants and medicines used in sports are either unavailable or available only at high risk on the black market. In special magazines for bodybuilders one can always find ads freely offering Ephedrine. Until the time that this condition changes, Ephedrine is of no importance on the black market.

EPO:

Known Name Brands: Erythropoietin, Epogen,

Description: Epogen or EPO comes in 2000, 3000, 4000, and 10,000 IU vials. EPO is an injectable protein hormone that acts on bone marrow to stimulate red blood cell production. This is a new drug which is being experimented with by some elite athletes especially distance runners and elite cyclists. It was developed for patients suffering aneniia due to disease. It has been very effective for what it is designed for and sometimes is used as a replacement for blood transfusions. Athletes use this drug to dramatically increase red blood cells which are the oxygen carrying components of blood. Athletes are well aware that if they can increase the oxygen-storing ability of their blood they can increase performance. This is the theory behind blood doping. EPO does the same thing but is more convenient considering the use of EPO just requires a number of injections. Blood doping requires drawing out approximately a liter of blood, freezing it, then thawing it and reinfusing it several weeks later. Unfortunately, EPO has some serious dangers associated with it. It is suspected to be the cause of over half a dozen deaths amongst a circle of elite Dutch cyclists. EPO has a dramatic effect on hematocrit which is the percentage of red blood cells in blood. A hematocrit of 40 means that 40% of the volume of blood is composed of red blood cells which is about normal. Athletes not uncommonly have a higher-than-average hematocrit. When an athlete injects EPO, there hematocrit can rise as much as 40%. This results in an especially high concentration of RBCS. The danger sets in when this hematocrit level gets too high. At this point, blood could literally 'clog up' an artery leading to a vascular disaster in the form of a heart attack stroke, cardiac failure, or a condition called pulmonary edema; this is a form of water logging of the lungs because of left ventricular failure. The potential for arterial accidents becomes even greater when an athlete gets dehydrated. Obviously, marathon runners and cyclists lose large amounts of fluid during competition. This loss of fluid can raise the concentration of hematocrit even more, increasing the risk of a fatality. EPO use is most widespread amongst endurance athletes yet a number of weightlifters have been experimenting with it.

Effective Dose: Between 50-300 IU/kg of bodyweight. Not to be used for more than 6 weeks. Will start seeing effects after week 2.

Street Price: I don't have a clue on the street price of this compound. Dan Duchaine did say in his Underground BodyOpus book that the cost was most than Growth Hormone though.

Equipoise:

Equipoise, or boldenone undecylenate, is a favorite veterinary steroid of many athletes. Its effects are strongly anabolic, and only moderately androgenic. By itself, Equipoise will provide a steady and consistent gain in mass and strength. However, best results are achieved when Equipoise is used in conjunction with other steroids. For mass, Equipoise stacks exceptionally well with Anadrol(oxymetholone), Dianabol(methandrostenlone), or an injectable testosterone like Sustanon 250. Equipoise is also highly effective for contest preparation since it aromatizes very poorly. Muslce hardness and density can be greatly improved when Equipoise is combined with Parabolan(trenbolone hexahydrobencylcarbonate), Halotestin(fluoxymesterone), or Winstrol(stanozolol). Average dosages of Equipoise are 200-400 mg per week. Injections are usually taken every other day. Since Equipoise is only available in a 25 or 50 mg/ml version, voluminous injections may become a problem. If high volume injections are made too frequently to the same injection site, an oil abscess may form. An oil abscess will often dissipate on its own, but in extreme instances, a doctor will need to drain it. Therefore, athletes should take caution and rotate injection sites. Equipoise is not readily available on the US black market, but it can be found. One of the more popular versions is Ganabol from Laboratorios V.M. in Middle and South America. It is mostly seen in 50 ml vials, but is also available in 10, 100, and 250 ml versions. Ganabol comes in a brown glass vial with a green label. 50 mg/ml versions will have a large "50" on the label. There are no counterfeits of Ganabol. The World Anabolic Review estimates the price of Ganabol to be $8 per ml. This price was probably overestimated. A more typical price is about $4-$6 per ml.

Equipoise: Equibold, (boldenone Undecylenate) 50cc or 10cc vials, 50mg per cc

This is an oil based veterinarian steroid which is a derivative or testosterone. Equipoise is very widely used by athletes. It is a high anabolic, moderate androgenic steroid. It has low levels of toxicity and aromatizing qualities, even though it will aromatise on some more than others. The actions of the steroid are fairly similar to dianabol without as much water retention in most cases. When stacked with a low androgen like Primobolan, Equipoise has been effective for cutting. Stacked with testosterone it has shown the ability to enhance strength dramatically. The athletes who have used this drug reported it has shown the ability to echance strength dramatically. The athletes who have used this drug reported consistently good results with few side effects. Dosages have been in the range of three to six ccs a week.

Equipoise:

Brand Names: Boldebal-H, Equipoise, Ganabol, Maxi-Gan, Pace, Sybolin, Vebonol,

Description: 50 mgs. / cc. 10, 50, 100, and 250! cc. vials. Boldenone undecyclenate is a very popular steroid. This steroid is only available legally at a veterinarian clinic. Equipoise is a highly anabolic, moderately androgenic steroid. For this very reason, it is typically taken in a stack with other steroids like testosterone if you are on a mass cycle or perhaps with winstrol if you are on a cutting cycle. The main benefit of taking equipoise is that it increases protein synthesis in the muscle cells. This effect is very similar to what you would experience while taking anavar. Equipoise gives you slower but much more high quality gains in muscle as opposed to the normal "quick" muscle gains that you would expect from a testosterone. This is not a steroid to take on its own and expect 20 lbs. in 6 weeks. It is just not going to happen. You can expect around 3 weeks before you start seeing results and they are not going to be staggering, but will be "more permanent" than any gains you would get from any of the multiple testosterones that are available. This steroid stays active in the system longer than most of the testosterones as well. This makes equipoise a poor choice if you run the possibility of being drug tested.

Equipoise is very common in the precontest arena for two main reasons. First off, there is a low amount of aromitization and secondly there is very little water retention while taking equipoise. This makes equipoise a good precontest steroid. Equipoise is well known to give a good increase in the pumps you get while working out. This is caused from the increase in red blood cells that you will experience while taking this steroid. Equipoise is also well known to help cause a dramatic increase in appetite. When taken with a good mass building steroid like dianabol, this is a sure formula for successful gains in muscle mass.

Side Effects: This list by no means states that you will get all these side effects, but there is a possibility to get any or several of these side effects. I continually get emails requesting to know the side effects that are possible, so here is the list of possible side effects. Equipoise is generally a little safer to take than the testosterones, but you will tend to feel ill for a few days after injection. This ill feeling is similar to flu-like symptoms and will go away after a few days. This side effect is similar to what people feel when taking Sustanon 250 as well. Other known side effects consist of: nausea, leukopenia, symptoms resembling a peptic ulcer, acne, excitation (commonly referred to as roid rage), sleeplessness, chills, vomiting, diarrhea, hypertension, prolonged blood clotting time, increase in libido. Females had reported: menstrul irregularities, post-menopausal bleeding, increased sex drive, swelling of the breasts, hoarseness or deepening of the voice, and enlargement of the clitoris. Men had reported: acne, gynocomastia, and increased aggression.

Effective Dose: 150 - 300 mgs. / week. Equipoise shots are typically taken twice a week.

Street Price: $6 - 8 per ml. Equipoise is commonly pretty expensive on the black market and counterfeits are plentiful. Equipoise always has a slight yellow color as well, so keep your eyes open if someone is trying to sell it to you and use your head. Stacking Info: Muscle hardness enhanced with Parabolan, Halotestin, or Winstrol, for mass stack it with Anadrol, Dianabol, or Sostenon 250.

Equipoise: (Boldenone Undecylenate)

This is another veterinary drug that comes in 50 cc and 100 cc bottles, 50 mg per cc. It is a high anabolic, moderate androgenic steroid. Sometimes you can get some at the horse track because they sell it there illegally. This has good rewiews from people, reporting fairly good results with little side effects.

Esiclene:

substance: formebolone

Esclene has some very unusual characteristics. It will allow any muscle to increase in size within a very short period of time. Basically esiclene stimulates the tissue at the point of injection causing a slightly painful inflammation and swelling of the muscle tissue itself. Because inflammation is normally painful esiclene ampules usually contain 20mg lidocaine, a mild painkiller. The swelling only lasts for about four to five days making this a popular right-before-competition drug to help size-up the under developed muscle groups. Esiclene is often injected daily to make up for the decrease in swelling. Esiclene only promises temporary gains of around 1-1.5 in on arms and calves when used daily at injections of around 1ml the first day and 2ml (one per muscle) the days following. It is difficult to find on the black market, however, it is very affordable. In Italy a box of six ampules costs approximately $8 and on the black market an ampule may cost between $10 and $12. Esclene is a water dissolved steroid making it good for getting hard muscles and because it has no real side effects (other than the pain and every once in a while a misshaped muscle) it is a popular drug for both men and women.

Trade Names: Esiclene I mg drops; LPB I; Biofarma PT, Esiclene 4 mg/2ml LPB I;, Esiclene 5 mg tab.; LPB 1; Biofarma PT, Hubernol (o.c.) 1 mg drops; ICN Hubber ES, Hubernol (o.c.) 5 mg drag.; ICN Hubber E,

Esiclene: (formebolone) 2cc/ampule six/box. LPB labs

This is an Italian water based steroid that has one use in the bodybuilding market. It is used as a muscle inflammatory. It will inflame a local injection site and cause the muscle to gain size temporarily. Esiclene has best results when used in smaller muscles like the biceps, calves or rear delts. The drug also gives the muscle additional definition and hardness for the duration of the reaction, which are usually 20 to 30 hours. It is injected right into the muscle with a 25-gauge needle. From one to two ccs of the drug is shot in with a half inch pin. Usually Esiclene is only effective in two muscle groups at a time. The drug has a painkiller in it, which eases the soreness that the inflammation causes. Typically Esiclene is used for about seven days before a contest. One ampule per day would be injected into the muscle group. Some have claimed to add up to an inch to their arms or calves in this week. If it does not work just right, the person would end up with a lumpy looking muscle. This often happens when used in the calves. Attaining a dramatic peak on the biceps in the most effective use of this drug. Some use it the morning of a show or night before and get great extra peak on each bicep at just one ampule per bicep. This has become a very popular drug at drug tested shows. Most urine samples are taken on a Wednesday of a show that is on Saturday. Thus Wednesday night, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday morning the bodybuilders shoot the Esiclene. Many claim it has a hardening effect on all the muscles in addition to the inflammation effect of the particular body part when used this way, especially in women. You can bet many of your Ms. O bicep shots owe a great deal of it to Esiclene. Some use the drug on a regular basis, like one shot per week into the muscle, in an attempt to accelerate growth in lagging biceps or calves. The inflammation goes away in a day or two, and besides a little soreness, the drug has not caused any side effects. It has been quite hard to come by, but is available to some on the market.

Esiclene:

Description: 2 cc. / ampules / 6 ampules per box. This is an Italian water based steroid that has two main purposes. First, it will swell a local injection site and cause the muscle to gain size temporarily. Secondly, it can be used to break plateau's in a muscle that refuses to respond. When you finally think that you can't gain another inch in your bicep, put a shot of this into it and it will grow temorarilly. Since muscles have memory when the swelling goes back down, it will be easier to attain the swollen size naturally since they have been there once before. Esiclene has best results when used in smaller muscles like the biceps, calves or rear delts. The drug also gives the muscle additional definition and hardness for the duration of the reaction which is usually 20 to 30 hours. The drug has a pain killer in it which eases the soreness that the inflammation causes. The inflammation goes away in a day or two, and besides a little soreness the drug has not caused any side effects.

Effective Dose: 1 - 2 cc. / bodypart, not more than 2 at a time, 1 week before contest

Street Price: $20 / per vial

Stacking Info: You don't stack this it is a cosmetic steroid.

Esiclene: (Formebolone)

2 cc/ampule 6/box. This is an Italian water based steroid that has one use in the bodybuilding market, it is used as a muscle inflammatory. It will inflame a local injection site and cause the muscle to gain size temporarily. Esclene has best results when used in smaller muscle like the biceps, calves or real delts. The drug also gives the muscle additional definition and hardness for the duration of the reaction which is usually 20 to 30 hours. It is injected right into the muscle. From 1 to 2 ccs of the drug is shot in with a half inch pin. Usually, Esiclene is only effective in 2 muscles groups at a time. The drug has a pain killer in it wich eases the soreness that the inflammation causes. The inflammation goes away in a day or two, and besides a little soreness the drug has not caused any side effects.

Essentiale Forte:

This is an Italian made specialty pharmaceutical which is manufactured by Nattermann. It contains linolenic, linoleic and oleic acid as well as a blend of B vitamins. European steroid users often use this product in an effort to maintain optimum hepatatic function. This may be an effective way to combat a few of the toxic effects of anabolic steroids.

Estandron:

This injectable steroid is a mix of three different testosterone esters and a smaller portion of estradiol, a female sex hormone. The testosterone composition of Estandron is similar to that found in Sustanon but contains one less testosterone substance (Testosterone decanoate). Like all other injectable testosterone compounds Estandr6n is also extremely suitable for a rapid build up of strength and muscle mass. It is highly androgenic and has a distinct protein-improving and anticatabolic effect. Estandr6n also improves the body '5 ability to regenerate; it lubricates joints by storing fluid in the connective tissue, and it increases the glycogen level n the muscle cells.

At first it appears a little unusual that estradiol is included in Estandr6n. Why in the world are estrogens included in a steroid compound whose main component is the male sex hormone testosterone? The answer is simple: Estandr6n's target group is not men but women. The steroid developed by Organon Company is a combination of androgens/estrogens which in school medicine is used in the treatment of climacteric disorders (various physical conditions occuring in women in menopause) and of osteoporosis. The antagonistic (contrasting) sexual effects are distinct. To get the facts straight: the estradiol included in Estandr6n neutralizes the androgenic effect of the three testosterone esters, thereby reducing or avoiding androgenic-caused masculinization symptoms in women.

This is a combination which offers bodybuilders advantages and disadvantages. The advantage consists of the fact that women who do not want to give up the performance-enhancing characteristics of testosterone but, at the same time, who show a sensitive reaction to the androgenic component, can achieve good gains without too much worry about virilization symptoms. The same is true for men who may experience acne, hair loss or a prostate condition when taking additional testosterone. In these cases the estradiol in the compound is able to counteract these conditions. Since small amounts of estrogens are also anabolic and in particular stimulate blood circulation, this could also be one of the reasons why Estandr6n gives its users an enormous pump and a considerable increase in mass. Another positive aspect is also the fact that estrogens reinforce the storage of calcium in bones. Unfortunately, the estradiol mixture can lead to the formation of edemas and weight gain in both sexes. This results in excessive water retention and the risk of formation of subcutaneous fat deposits with increases in the dosage. A considerable risk of gynecomastia in male bodybuilders is also present. Competing bodybuilders and athletes who, because of testosterone ir~ections, grow very rapidly should stay away from Estandr6n. Further, the endogenous testosterone production is reduced considerably and the blood pressure often rises as well.

The dosage for male bodybuilders usually lies between 3 and 5 ml/ week. In order to minimize androgenic~aused side effects some "delicate" men combine Estandr6n with the milder and predominantly anabolic steroids and achieve quite satisfying results. An example might be an intake of 3 ml Estandr6n/week and 200 mg Primobolan Depot/week or 200 mg Deca-Durabolin/week. Those who would like to gain body mass as quickly as possible and who do not care about its consistency or qualiW, will be satisfied by taking 5 ml Estandr6n/week, 200 mg Deca-Durabolin/week, and 30 mg Dianabol/day. Women are usually content with 1-2 ml Estandr6n/ week. Most female bodybuilders achieve good gains and losing their femininity while taking 20 mg Winstrol tablets/day and 1-2 Estandr6n/week.

The Spanish Estandr6n can sometimes be found on the steroid black market, one ampule selling for $10- 12. Like all ampules of the Organon Compan~ neither the Spanish, I~rtuguese, nor the Austrian alternative shows a simple print but comes with a white paper label with black print. An advantage is that there are no fakes of these lesser known steroids.

In the U.S., there are several drugs with a composition similar to Estandr6n. We would like to mention, for example, the Depo-Testadiol compound by the Schein Company which contains 50 mg Testosterone cypionate and 2 mg estradiol per ml. According to the dealer catalog the 10 ml vial costs $13.79. The generic version of the same strength costs $7.

Exoboline:

This product is marketed in Germany as a non-steroidal anabolic drug. It is not available in the US commercially or "otherwise". Exoboline is a co-enzyme of vitamin B12. This participates in protein synthesis and is water based injectable, so we assume that it is quite fast acting and relatively short lived in the body, and probably has zero side effects ? It should get in the states one way or the other.

Finaject:

Finaject was an injectable steroid of veterinary medicine which was extremely popular in bodybuilding and powerlifting during the 1980's. "Was"?, some of you will wonder. Well, we can easily explain this. All those of you who still do not know, do not believe, do not want to realize the facts, or still let unscrupulous black market dealers convince you to purchase Finaject, should pay attention to the following statement: ORIGINAL FINAJECT HAS NOT BEEN MANUFACTURED IN NINE YEARS! (Finaplix will be discussed at the end of this chapter.) Since 1987 neither Finaject nor hnajet has been manufactured in either France or Great Britain, nor in any other country worldwide. Residual supplies are available at this time; however, in all likelihood they are used up or superposed (past their expiration dates). For this reason, trade with faked Finaject is booming on the black market where the athlete can find a 30 ml or 50 ml vial of dark-brown glass that usually comes with a red cap. The label or sticker is in French and shows the compound as "Finaject 30." The manufacturer is apparently Distrivet s.a., 35 bd des Invalides, 75007 Paris by "Groupe Roussel UCLAF" The expiration date and manufacturing date are either missing or printed in the same type as the rest of the label. In some cases the vial comes in an additional package. The multicolored imprint on the carton can be wiped off with your finger if you wet the label and apply some pressure when rubbing. This would never be the case on an original package. All fakes are lacking traces of the substance "trenbolone acetate." So what does this compound contain? An analysis made in September '93 showed a very small amount of "testosterone enanthate." This finding, however, does not mean much, since the next vial that is analyzed might contain something completely different. The 50 ml oil solution costs $350-400. on the black market, which is a lot of money for a little "Testo." No matter what, the best you can do is stay clear of compounds with the imprint "Finaject." The same is obviously true for the English Finajet.

Although it does not make much sense to describe in detail a compound and its characteristics when it is no longer available (yes, we will talk about Finaplix) we would like to make an exception here. Some day perhaps "Fina" will be produced again, although this seems unlikely. Too many times in Europe it was illicitly abused in the treatment of animals destined for food processing. This shows what a high potential for abuse there is. Finaject is a very strong and androgenic compound which also has a high anabolic effect. It gives its users a fast and powerful strength gain without causing excessive gain in body weight. The reason is that "Fina" does not cause a water retention in the body. This was the reason why it was so popular among powerlifters who had to stay within a certain weight class. The strength gain is comparable to the famous "mass steroids" Dianabol, Anapolon 50, and Testosterone. What is special about Finaject is the substance trenobolone acetate which plays an active role during fatburning. It was a favorite among competing bodybuilders during preparation for championships since it helped athletes whose fat content was already relatively low to obtain a good muscle hardness and density. When the nutrition was right, it was possible that one could obtain with Finaject simultaneously both a high strength gain and a qualitatively high muscle gain; and the entire muscle system continued to get harder.

Since Finaject is the acetate form of trenbolone, its effect lasts only a short time and frequent administration is necessary. Most athletes inject I ml (30 mg) every secQnd day. Higher dosages such as, for example, 30 mg/day or 60 mg every two days, however, were not unusual since an enormous strength gain and also a strong but still high-quality muscle gain was obtained. Finaject does not aromatize since its substance is not changed into estrogens. In combination with Winstrol it has a dramatic effect on the body's appearance. To achieve a gigantic strength gain bodybuilders used to combine 30 mg Finaject every 1-2 days and 50 mg Winstrol Depot every 1-2 days (also known as Strombaject) during preparation for a competition and the buildup phase. No other combination gives the athlete such an incredible hardness and such a defined muscle gain. The possible physical change obtainable in only a few weeks is enormous enough to shock some non-involved observers. Believe us, competing bodybuilders love this combination especially. Finaject was also part of probably the most effective stack for mass buildup. Together with Dianabol or Anadrol 50, and testosterone, "Fina" builds up strength and mass in record time. So much about the positive aspects of Finaject which, unfortunately, are often spoiled by its considerable negative side effects.

"Fina" is quite kidney-toxic and after a certain time of intake, it may cause pain in the kidneys. The first sign of possible kidney damage manifests itself in a very dark-colored urine. Some athlete will probably still remember the day when he excreted blood in his urine for the first time. It is important that Fina not be taken in high dosages over a prolonged period of time. It must also be observed that the amount of fluids is increased to at least one gallon/day so that the kidneys are well flushed. Finaject has considerable androgem caused side effects both in women and men. Athletes often report head-aches, nasal bleeding, high blood pressure, oily skin with acne, and in part an enormous increase in aggressiveness. The high blood pressure is surprising since TMFina" does not cause water and salt retention which are normally the main cause of this condition. The skin can also considerably worsen which again manifests itself in a higher production of the sebaceous gland resulting in severe acne and larger pores. Especially negative is the characteristically high aggressiveness of athletes. "Fina" gets into your brain and can cause considerable mood swings in its users. One is extremely irritable and can "act out" quite abruptly. Daniel Duchaine in his Underground Steroid Handbook 2 hits the nail on the head: "Someone on Finajet is no fun to be with." Women, in short time, can experience most undesirable cosmetic changes which often are irreversible. Despite this, many top female bodybuilders and powerlifters have included "Fina" in their training program for competitions. Finject is no steroid for male/female leisure bodybuilders and, if at all, should only be used by advanced and ambitious competitive athletes. Sensible women refuse to take it. Although "Fina" does not aromatize, its users often report gynecomastia. We believe that the reason for this is that during the late 1980's many athlete and today all users do not inject original but faked "Fina." Since the fake usually turns out to be a common testo this seems to explain the feminization symptoms. Original "Fina" was often recognized by the pain it caused at the point of injection even hours after the injection. Some athletes complained about hot flashes, nausea, and, in the event of veterinary compounds, "steroid fever." The original "Fina"-as mentioned before-has not been manufactured in years and many have been replaced by Parabolon which is made in France and comes from the field of human medicine. Parabolan, as a substance, also contains trenbolone but without the acetate form (see Parabolan).

As promised we conclude by discussing Finaplix which has become increasingly popular in recent years. When we previously talked about Finaject or Finajet, we referred exclusively to the injectable solution dissolved in oil. Finaplix1 however, is a little more difficult because there is no place to insert a needle and draw a solution. Finaplix is a veterinary drug which is not for injection but is to be "shot" into your system. You have read correctly: animals are shot with Finaplix using an implant pistol. Finaplix is only available in this one form of administration, in the form of pellets which are small, cylindrical implants similar to tablets. We hope but do not guarantee that no one will hold such a pistol at his behind and pull the trigger. Athletes who are afraid of injections apparently have even drunk the content of ampules! We can only explicitly warn you not to do so. Back to its form of administration: Two different sizes are available. Finaplix-s stands for 70, Finaplix-h for 100 pellets which are enclosed in a cartridge. These pellets are obviously not intended to be swallowed. Their basic chemical structure is developed in such a way as to break down very slowly; that is, the substance release is delayed. Once implanted, its substance is expected to work for a certain time in a way similar to progesterone or estradiol patches for women. One way of administering the substance found in the pellets consists of first grinding the pellets into powder by use of a mortar and pestle. Then the powder is put into a container, adding 2 ml of distilled water or sesame oil. (Two pellets should be enough, since one pellet contains 20 mg trenbolone acetate.) Then combine powder and liquid and draw up the solution using a syringe. At this point we want to emphasize once more that this procedure has a great number of risks. The injectable solution was not created under sterile lab conditions and an injection could cause infections and many other complications.

Another way of administration which is far less dangerous, can be prepared as follows: the ground pellets are mixed with a mixture of 50% water and 50% DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide). Then the mixture is put on the skin and allowed to soak in. Dimethyl sulfoxide is used to transport the substance trenbolone through the skin. Using this method approximately 40 mg of the substance can get into the blood without much harm. On the black market a box of 100 pellets costs up to $400. So far we have not seen any fakes.

Finajet: (parabolan acetate) 50cc vial

This is an oil based veterinarian steroid from Europe. It is a derivative of 19-Nortestosterone. Finajet is a high anabolic, moderate androgen compound. It can be toxic to the liver in excessive dosages. Finajet is a fast acting acetate, so shots are usually taken every other day. Athletes report very good strength gains with minimal water retention or weight gains. Some feel it is very effective for hardening up a lean physique, i.e. pre-contest bodybuilders. This drug is too high in androgens for women, even in the smallest dosages. A high number of allergic reactions to this drug have been seen. Almost 10% of the athletes who used Finajet reported very painful injection sites, flu like symptoms, and/or skin rashes. This is the drug’s major drawback. Effective dosages are in the range of half cc to one cc every other day.

Finajet:

This is a French veterinary drug that comes in 50 cc bottles in 50 mg per cc. This stuff is rather fast acting even though it is oil based product. So the you have to take a shot every three days. It is less androgenic and gives you that "hard" look and cuts you up more. Though ir sucks to get a shoot every three days may cause painful injection sites. There are other and better injectables.

Finaplix:

Finaplix is a veterinary cattle implant, which contains the potent androgenic steroid trenbolone acetate. This is the same drug which was once available as an injectable in the U.S, labeled Finaject, although it's production has been discontinued here and worldwide for about a decade. Finaplix was the last remaining pure trenbolone acetate, however it too has now been discontinued and replaced with Revalor, trenbolone acetate with a small amount of estradiol, an estrogen (see Revalor). Trenbolone acetate is a potent androgen, which will not readily convert to estrogen. Since in this case it is in the form of a cattle implant, administration is a bit difficult. Most commonly, these implant pellets are ground up and mixed with a 50/50 water/DMSO mix and applied to the skin daily. This home-brew transdermal mix is very effective, as seen in Finaplix's popularity. Some a little more daring have mixed their own BI-weekly (or more frequent) injections, although I couldn't see this being a very sanitary practice. Both when applied to the skin, or injected, users report great strength and mass gains with no gyno or water retention. Along with being a strong muscle building steroid, it is also noted as being very effective at burning fat. This has made it very appealing for competitive athletes looking to shed fat, while at the same time trying to avoid water retention and keep a the hard physique which a strong androgen helps bring about. It should also be noted that this is not a beginners steroid. Finaplix can be very toxic, especially to the kidneys. Since this is a strong androgen, related side effects such as ance and increased aggression are also very common. To be cautious, users will commonly will limit their use of this drug to 4 or 6 weeks. Old lots of Finaplix are still available through some veterinary suppliers, and being an implant are not being controlled as a steroid. It will not be long though before old lots are exhausted and pure trenbolone acetate will once again disappear.

Finaplix:

Known Name Brands: Finaplix-S, Finaplix-H,

Description: Finaplix is another of the cattle implants that continues to gain popularity with bodybuilders since steroids are becoming harder and harder to get for some people. Each Finaplix pellet contains 20 mg. of trenbolone acetate apiece. This is the same compound that was found in Finajet that was pulled off the market in 1987. Finaplix is a very strong and androgenic steroid that also has a high anabolic effect. It will give you a very fast and powerful strength gain without a lot of added bodyweight since finaplix does not cause water retention in the body. Fina helps to accelerate fat burning which made it a popular product with competitive bodybuilders because it helps to add to muscle hardness and density. It is also very popular with powerlifters that have to stay within a certain weight class. Finaplix has many side effects as well besides the fact that it is not the most sterile since it is a vet drug. Finaplix is a very kidney toxic steroid. Finaplix, unlike the other cattle implants, does not contain any estradiol which is hazardous to a bodybuilders health unless he really wants to get gyno. Finaplix comes in two types. Finaplix-S cartridges contain 70 pellets whereas Finaplix-H cartridges contain 100 pellets per cartridge. You can't eat the cartridges either. They must be administered one of two ways:

One way is to use DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide) to make the steroid transdermal meaning that it will now pass through the skin. There are a variety of forms that DMSO is available but the gel version works the best and is the easiest to use. What you want to do is grind up about two of the pellets into as fine of a powder as you can and then mix it with one teaspoonful of DMSO and one of water and apply to the skin every 2 days as that is the effective time span for trenbolone acetate. This will give you about a 40 mg. dose of trenbolone acetate. You can then rub this compound into your skin and wrap the area with a piece of saran wrap to help get the compound to absorb into the skin easier since it will heat it between the saran wrap and your body to aid in absorption.

The other way to take this compound is through injection. You can do this by mixing the compound with about 2 cc of oil or sterile water and injecting it that way. Even grinding up the particles as fine as you can you will have to use about an 18 gauge needle to inject

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.geocities.com/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.

GHB:

Description: GHB (Gamma-hydroxybutyrate) is both a metabolite and precursor of the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid, or gamma-aminobutyrate), another nutrient to which it bears a close structural relationship. GHB, however, does not act directly on GABA receptor sites. It is has come to be used in Europe as a general anesthetic, a treatment for insomnia and narcolepsy (a daytime sleeping disorder), an aid to childbirth (increasing strength of contractions, decreasing pain, and increasing dilation of the cervix), a treatment for alcoholism and alcohol withdrawal syndrome, and for many other uses.

During the 1980s, GHB was widely available over-the-counter in health-food stores, purchased largely by body-builders for its ability to stimulate growth hormone release which aids in fat reduction and muscle building. In the last few years it has been gaining popularity as a "recreational" drug offering a pleasant, alcohol-like, hangover-free "high" with potent prosexual effects.

For the thirty years prior to 1990, the scientific papers on GHB were unanimous in reporting numerous beneficial physiological effects and the absence of long-term negative effects. There are no documented reports of long-term [detrimental] effects. Nor is there any evidence for physiologic addiction." GHB is not approved in the US and was been banned from over-the-counter sale by the FDA as of November 8th, 1990. GHB has not yet been "scheduled" as a "controlled substance" by the DEA, and therefore simple possession is not illegal. GHB continues to be sold to legitimate laboratories and scientists for research purposes, but selling it specifically for human consumption, especially while making claims about its health benefits, is a violation of current FDA regulations and policy.

Most users find that GHB induces a pleasant state of relaxation and tranquility. Frequent effects are placidity, sensuality, mild euphoria, and a tendency to verbalize. Anxieties and inhibitions tend to dissolve into a feeling of emotional warmth, wellbeing, and pleasant drowsiness. One of the best things about GHB is the fact that you won't suffer any "hang-over" effects that you typically would if you had consumed an abundance of alcohol the night before.

GHB has no toxic effects on the liver, kidney or other organs. Reports that doses as high as twenty to thirty grams per twenty-four hour period have been used for several days without negative consequences. The main side effects that are most commonly experienced are drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, and sometimes vomiting. More unusual and extreme reactions have included diarrhea, lack of bladder control, temporary amnesia, and sleep-walking. Whatever side effects may be noted, they are often much more severe when GHB is combined with other central nervous system depressants such as alcohol or other downers.

GHB is a very interesting compound and has several effects that would be desireable for bodybuilders and athletes in general.

The following is a list of the desired effects:

1) Increasing natural growth hormone secretion-experts observed increases in plasma GH over a period of 90 minutes after GHB took effect. These plasma GH levels reached a peak of nearly 40 ng/ml. This lead researchers to conclude that GHB supplementation stimulates the secretion of GH by the pituitary gland in human subjects. It may cause a release of GH by modifying the amount of serotonin available to the nerve terminals. One Japanese study reported nine-fold and sixteen-fold increases in growth hormone 30 and 60 minutes respectively after intravenous administration of 2.5 grams of GHB in six healthy men between the ages of twenty-five and forty. GH levels were still seven-fold higher at 120 minutes. At the same time GH is being released, prolactin levels also rise. Serum prolactin levels increase in a similar time-dependent manner as GH, peaking at five-fold above baseline at 60 minutes. This effect, unlike the release of GH, is entirely consistent with GHB's inhibition of dopamine. Other compounds which lessen dopamine activity in the brain (such as the neuroleptic Thorazine) have been shown to result in prolactin release. Although prolactin tends to counteract many of the beneficial effects of GH, the sixteen-fold increases in GH probably overwhelm the five-fold increases in prolactin.

2) Contributing to anabolism and lypolysis-GHB activates a metabolic process known as the "pentose pathway" which plays an important role in the synthesis of protein within the body. It also causes a "protein sparing" effect which reduces the rate at which the body breaks down its own proteins. These properties, along with GHB's effect on growth hormone, underlie its common use as an aid to muscle-building and fat loss.

3) Inducing and improving sleep quality-The most remarkable facet of GHB-induced sleep is its physiological resemblance to normal sleep. For instance, GHB sleep is characterized by increased levels of carbon dioxide in the arteries, as in normal sleep. During normal and GHB sleep, the CNS continues to be responsive to "noxious stimuli" (pain and other irritations), a factor which sets limits on GHB's uses in anesthesia. GHB facilitates both REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, and "slow-wave" (non-REM) sleep, the stage of sleep featuring increased release of growth hormone. And unlike the unconsciousness induced by other anesthetics, that triggered by GHB does not feature a systemic decrease in oxygen consumption. GHB temporarily inhibits the release of dopamine in the brain. This may cause increased dopamine storage, and later increased dopamine release when the GHB influence wears off. This effect could account for the middle-of-the-night wakings common with use of higher GHB doses, and the general feelings of increased well-being, alertness and arousal the next day.

4) Helping to reduce body cortisol levels-this would make this drug or supplement or whatever classification you want to call it anti-catabolic.

5) Improving Sex-scientists have identified four main prosexual properties of GHB:

1) Loss of sexual inhibition-markedly among most women, 2) heightening of the sense of touch (tactility), 3) enhancement of male erectile capacity, 4) increased intensity of orgasm.

Women often report that GHB makes their orgasms longer and more intense, as well as more difficult or time-consuming to achieve, especially at higher doses. As with its other effects, GHB's impact on female orgasm seems highly sensitive to small adjustments in dosage.

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. It is typically used as a solvent for plastic polymers, as an acrylic paint remover, and as a light weight lubricant. It would be good to remember this since they might ask you what you are needing the chemical for. Several companies sell it on the net - make a search using Dejanews. Other companies sell complete kits for preparing GHB. The kits that are available tend to be more expensive than just buying the raw chemicals outright. One site for getting a kit is http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/Spa/1646/ Another site for GHB kits is http://members.tripod.com/~pelchat_labs/index.html If you are buying the chemicals from the yellowpages, it would be smart to purchase the sodium hydroxide and the gamma-butyrolactone from different sources to avoid any raised eye-brows as well.

Effective Dose: The effects of GHB can generally be felt within five to twenty minutes after ingestion. They usually last no more than one and a half to three hours, although they can be indefinitely prolonged through repeated dosing. The effects of GHB are very dose-dependent. Small increases in the amount ingested lead to significant intensification of the effect. Higher levels feature greater giddiness, silliness, and interference with mobility and verbal coherence, and maybe even dizziness. Even higher doses usually induce sleep.

Determining the ideal dose is probably the trickiest aspect of working with GHB. The amount required for a given level of effect will vary from person to person, and the dose-response curve is fairly steep. Overestimating the dose can have consequences ranging in seriousness from ruining your plans for the evening to waking up in the emergency ward as a result of panic on the part of concerned-but-uninformed friends or relatives.

Once you have found the levels that give you the effects you desire, they will remain consistent. Tolerance to GHB does not develop. However, recent (not current) alcohol consumption may decrease the effect of a given dose of GHB.

Most people find that a dose in the range of 0.75-1.5 grams is suitable for prosexual purposes, and that a quantity in the range of 2.5 grams is sufficient to force sleep.

Some people think that GHB might lower potassium levels and should therefore be taken with potassium supplementation. Some research papers have identified such an effect, others have not. If you want to play it safe, take a potassium supplement equal to 10% of the GHB dose.

Street Price: This stuff sells on the street for between $2 - 3 per gram. I would be wary though since you cannot tell how watered down the product is since it is clear and you don't know what kind of impurities are present when buying this stuff on the street.

Glucophage:

Known Name Brands: Glucophage, Mellitron,

Description: Glucophage - 850 mg. tablets - 40 per box. Glucophage is a brand name for metformin which is an oral hypoglycemic drug. Glucophage was made to be used to control adult onset diabetes. This drug is will increase the body's ability to transport glucose into the muscle cells much better by increasing insulin sensitivity. This substance will also inhibit the body's formation of sugar by the liver whereby lowering insulin secretion in the body. This substance is very similar to phenformin, that is also an oral hypoglycemic except that phenformin is considered the harsher of the two compounds. Phenformin is considered to be from 5 - 10 times stronger than Glucophage at what it does for the body on a mg. per mg. comparison.

Glucophage has signifigantly less side effects than phenformin has as well. The chance for an overdose causing hypoglycemia with the use of Glucophage is dose related whereas you almost have to take a lethal dose. It is common knowledge that Glucophage will increase insulin sensitivity as well.

As far as bodybuilders are concerned, this product is used as an oral form of insulin. It will cause greater glycogen supercompensation during carb-ups as well as lowering blood glucose for those that are using the BodyOpus or Atkins diet to induce ketosis more easily. Common side effects of Glucophage are a metallic taste in the mouth, nausea, and vomiting. This will become on the next big drugs used by professional bodybuilders in the coming years for its ability as a repartitioning agent and blood glucose disposal agent.

Effective Dose: 1,700 mg. per day in divided doses. You have to take this with meals and with water to avoid stomach upset.

Street Price: Glucophage is very expensive in the US so I would anticipate a rather steep street price as well. Probably about $3 per pill.

Stacking Info: This compound is commonly taken with Creatine in order to help shuttle the creatine into the muscles more effectively since this product increases insulin sensitivity.

Glucophage:

Known Name Brands: Glucophage, Mellitron. Glucophage - 850 mg. tablets - 40 per box. Glucophage is a brand name for metformin which is an oral hypoglycemic drug. Glucophage was made to be used to control adult onset diabetes. This drug is will increase the body's ability to transport glucose into the muscle cells much better by increasing insulin sensitivity. This substance will also inhibit the body's formation of sugar by the liver whereby lowering insulin secretion in the body. This substance is very similar to phenformin that is also an oral hypoglycemic except that phenformin is considered the harsher of the two compounds. Phenformin is considered to be from 5 - 10 times stronger than Glucophage at what it does for the body on a mg. per mg. comparison. Glucophage has signifigantly less side effects than phenformin has as well. The chance for an overdose causing hypoglycemia with the use of Glucophage is dose related whereas you almost have to take a lethal dose. It is common knowledge that Glucophage will increase insulin sensitivity as well. As far as bodybuilders are concerned, this product is used as an oral form of insulin. It will cause greater glycogen supercompensation during carb-ups as well as lowering blood glucose for those that are using the BodyOpus or Atkins diet to induce ketosis more easily.

Common side effects of Glucophage are a metallic taste in the mouth, nausea, and vomiting. This will become on the next big drugs used by professional bodybuilders in the coming years for its ability as a repartitioning agent and blood glucose disposal agent.

Effective Dose: 1,700 mg. per day in divided doses.You have to take this with meals and with water to avoid stomach upset.

Growth Hormone:

The use of exogenous sources of Growth Hormone has been popular in the United States for almost 8 years now. Originally, pituitary glands of cadavers. Ascellacrin and Crescormon were the two most popular brand names on this original GH. While production was under way on the synthetic, recombinant DNA versions of this drug, it was discovered that the biologically active form was associated with the formation of a rare brain virus called Creutzveldt Jacob Disease. This was a fatal virus that afflicted a very small number of GH users, none of whom were athletes. In light of this discovery, the FDA removed all of these natural GH versions from the market in the United States. Luckily, the synthetic recombinant versions were approved by the FDA a short time afterwards. These versions were developed after years of experiments with amino acid chains. The first of these versions was patented and produced by Genentech Labs with the brand name Protropin. A short time later, another form of synthetic growth Hormone gained FDA approval. It was produced by Eli Lilly Labs and brand named Humatrope. This product was allowed to be patented because it was shown to be unique in that it contained a slightly different amino acid chain than the Protropin. The difference was that Humatrope had 191 amino acid chains in sequence and Protropin had 192. For some very complicated reasons, the 191 amino acid configuration has been shown to be more effective. It had been speculated that these synthetic versions of GH would greatly improve the cost effectiveness of using GH, yet that has not been the case. An athlete who wants to do a cycle of GH can still expect to be out as much as $4000 a month. There are numerous versions of Growth Hormone available in Europe, the majority of which are made up of the 191 amino acid sequence. There is even a form of the original human extract Growth Hormone, called Grorm which is available in a few countries. Although this drug is indicated for the treatment of pituitary deficient dwarfism, it has been used extensively by athletes who are attempting to alter their body composition. Growth Hormone itself, is an endogenous hormone produced by the pituitary gland. It exists at especially high levels during the teen years when it promotes growth of almost all tissues. It also contributes to the deposition of protein and promotes the breakdown of fat for use as energy. As the body reaches full maturation, the endogenous levelsof GH are substantially deminished. After this, GH is still present in the body but at a substantially lower level where it continues to aid in protein synthesis, RNA and DNA reactions and the conversion of body fat to energy. By introducing an exogenous source of this hormone, athletes are hoping to promote these effects, causing the body to deposit more muscle tissue while at the same time reducing body fat stores.

On paper, GH should work exceptionally well; however, it does not seem to be delivering up to its potential. Most athletes who have experimented with this product end up being disappointed. There is some evidence that exogenous sources of GH are being destroyed by antibodies which appear after the introduction of the synthetic compound. Although the 191 amino acid sequence versions have been shown to produce less of an antibody reaction, they are still not yielding consistent results. I have speculated as to whether the introduction of exogenous GH would yield an appreciable degree of efficacy simply due to the fact that the body does not have sufficient receptor affinity to GH in the post-teen years. A number of athletes claim that GH is not that effective on its own, but in a stack with steroids it can do remarkable things. Perhaps there is some type of actual synegism created by the concomitant use of these two agents. Empirical data suggests that the efficacy of GH is dose related and that the majority of users may not have been taking enough of it to get positive results.

Despite speculation concerning its efficacy, syntheric GH is being used by thousands of elite athletes. These include men and women bodybuilders, strength athletes, as well as a multitude of Olympic competitors. Although Growth Hormone is banned by athletic committees, there is no method for the detection of it which allows drug tested competitors to use this product freely without any ramifications. Adverse reactions to GH use are rare but technically could involve acromegaly (elongation of the feet, forehead and hands). Other possible side effects involve overgrowth of the elbows or jaw, thickening of the skin and a type of diabetes.

There are numerous counterfeit versions of this product which are merely cashing in on the drug's mystique and high price tag. The legitimate versions must be refrigerated at all times, before and after they are reconstituted.

Effective dosages, seem to be in the area of 2 I.U., 2 - 4 times a week.

Cycle length is usually determined by how long the athlete can afford it. Some take the product for 6 week cycles, others use it year round. Legitimate GH is hard to find, when it does show up, it sells for as much as $250 for 4 I.U.

Growth Hormone:

Human growth hormone, as prepared for medical use. This is currently the most expensive drug in use by athletes, so one should take special care when acquiring this on the black market. A high percentage of these items turn out to be relabeled HCG which bears a resemblance to GH. Some more unsterile and dangerous counterfeits have also been reported. Growth hormone itself is very delicate and is best stored at cool temperatures and used quickly. This is added worry, even when purchasing legitimate GH, as the item may not have been handled properly before purchase.

Halotestin:

Halotestin is the Upjohn brand name for fluoxymesterone. This is a very strong oral androgen, with only slight anabolic effect. The strong androgen component will generate good strength increases with little body weight gain. For this reason it is generally user by powerlifters or those who need to stay in a certain weight class. Halotestin is 17 alpha alkylated, which along with it's strong androgenic effects, make it a very harsh substance. It however, does not readily convert to estrogen making this one of the few androgens favored for contest prepairation. It occasionally does show up on the black market and as of yet is not heavily counterfeited. In Mexico, you will find this sold under the name Stenox in 2.5mg tabs.

Halotestin: (fluoxymesterone) 10mg/tab. 100/bottle by Upjohn

This is an oral steroid, which is derived from methyltestosterone. Due to its molecular structure it is very androgenic. Many athletes use this drug to attain strength or a harder look to already lean muscles. The toxicity of this drug is very high. It will not aromatise in dosages of 20mg per day or less. Aggressiveness is often increased in men who are on Halotestin; it should not be taken for more than four weeks at a time. Dosages of 10mg to 20mg daily are thought to be an ample amount.

Halotestin: (Stenox)

Description: 10 mgs. / tab 100 tab bottles.

This drug is known as Stenox in Mexico. Many athletes use this drug to attain strength or a harder look to already lean muscles. The toxicity of this drug is very high. You can keep the side effects of the drug at a minimum if you keep your daily intake of the drug at dosages of 20mg or less. This is one of the steroids that will actually case the infamous "roid rages." If you were a powerlifter or other strength athlete that could use the aggression you might want to use this for a month at the very most. I personally try to avoid people on this and I really think it is of no benefit for most of you.

Effective Dose: 10 - 20mgs. / day

Street Price: $1.00 / tab

Stacking Info: Strength athletes would probably take with some Anavar

Halotestin: (Fluxymesterone)

10 mg/tab. 100/bottle by Upjohn.

This is an oral steroid wich is derived from methyltestosterone. Many athletes use this drug to attain strength or a harder look to already lean muscles. The toxicity of this drug is very high. It will not aromatize in dosages of 20 mg per day or less. Aggressiveness is often increased in men who are on Halotestin. Women avoid the drug of course. If an athelete felt he needed to use Halotestin, it should not be taken for more than four weeks at a time.

Dosages of 10 mg to 20 mg daily is though to be ample amount.

HCG: 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.

HCG: (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin)

Pregnyl by Organon. 5,000 to 20,000 IU (International Units) per 10 cc vials. This drug is not a steroid but it is widely used in athletics today. HCG is a natural protein hormone secreted by the human placenta and purified form the urine of pregnant women. This hormone is not a natural male hormone but mimics the natural hormone LH (Luetinising Hormone) almost identically. This LH stimulates the production of testosterone by the testis in males. Thus HCG sends the same message and results in increased testosterone production by the testis due to HCG’s effect on the leydig cells of the testis. Normally this HCG is used to treat women with certain ovarian disorders and it is used to stimulate the testis of men who may be hypogonadal. Athletes use HCG to increase the body’s own natural production of testosterone which is often depressed by long term steroid use. Also when steroids are used in high dosages they can cause false signals to the hypothalamus that results in a depressed signal to the testicles. Over a period of weeks of this depressed signal the testicles ability to respond to any signal from the pituitary becomes very weak, which results in testicular atrophy. To avoid this athletes will use HCG to keep an artificial signal going to the testis and preventing testicular atrophy.

When administered, HGC raises serum testosterone very quickly. A rise in testosterone firs appears in about two hours after injecting HCG. The second peak occurs about two to four days later. HCG therapy has been found to be very effective in the prevention of testicular atrophy and to use the body’s own biochemical stimulating mechanisms to increase plasma testosterone level during training. Some steroid users find that they have some of their best strength and size gains while using HCG in conjunction with the steroids. This may wee be due to the facts that the body has high level of natural androgens as well as the artificial steroid hormones at that time. The optimal dosage for an athlete using HCG has never been established, but it is thought hat a single shot of 1000 to 2000 IU per week will get the desired results. Cycles on the HCG should be kept down to three weeks at a time with an off cycle of at least a month in between.

For example, one might use the HCG for two to three weeks in the middle of a cycle, and for two or three weeks at the end of a cycle. It has been speculated that the prolonged use of HCG could repress the body’s own production of gonadotropins permanently. This is why the short cycles are the best way to go.

The side effects from HCG use include gynecomastia, water retention, and an increase in sex drive, mood alterations, headaches, and high blood pressure. HCG raises androgen levels in males by up to 400% but it also raises estrogen levels dramatically as well. This is why it can cause a real case of gynecomastia if dosages get too elevated for that person. Another side effect seen from HCG use is morning sickness (nausea and vomiting).

There have been no cases of overdose complications with the use of HCG nor have there been any associated carcinomas, liver or renal impairment. HCG was at one point looked at to see if it could carry the AIDS virus, due to the fact that it is biologically active, but the latest word is that this could not be possible in any way. So we see how HCG be used by athletes to avoid some of the problems associated with abruptly stopping a steroid cycle.

This product is also not picked up on steroid tests, so some athletes use it to keep androgen levels high before a contest that has drug testing. HCG must be refergerated after it is mixed together, and it then has a life of about 10 weeks. It is taken intramuscularly only; this drug is often available by order of a physician if you show symptoms of hypogonadism. It is hard to find on the black market.

HCG:

Description: HCG is a glycoprotein that is secreted in the urine by pregnant women. It is legally used as a fertility drug for women to helpinduce ovulation. This drug is used by male athletes to elevate natural levels of testosterone production, mostly after a steroid cycle. This drug is used to kick start your testosterone after a cycle. While on steroids for long periods of time (more than 3 - 4 weeks) your natural testosterone shuts down. A shot of this each week for 2 weeks straight will get things going again.

It should be used for no more than 2 weeks at a time because it also raises a male's natural production of estrogen (and we don't want any gyno now do we?). For that reason take some Nolvadex with it also.

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.

Effective Dose: 1500 - 2500 IU per week

Street Price: $10 per IU

Stacking Info: Used to come off of a steroid cycle. Take with Nolvadex to reduce side effects.

HCG: (Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin)

Pregnyl by Organon. 5,000 to .20,000 IU (International Units) per 10 cc vial. This drug is not a steroid but it is widely used in athletics today. HCG is a natural protein hormone secreted by the human placenta and purified from the urine of pregnant women. This hormone is not a male hormone but mimics the natural hormone LH (Luteinizing Hormone) almost identically. LH stimulates the production of testosterone by the testis in males. HCG sends the same message and results in increased testosterone production by stimulating the leydig cells of the testis. HCG is used to treat women with certain ovarian disorders and it is used to stimulate the testes in hypogonadal men.

Athletes use HCG to increase the body's own natural production of testosterone which is often depressed by long term steroid use. When steroids are used in high dosages, they can cause a false signal to go to the hypothalamus that results in a depressed signal to the testicles. Over a period of weeks, this depressed signal causes the testicles to atrophy. To avoid this, athletes will use HCG to keep an artificial signal going to the testis.

When administered, HCG raises serum testosterone very quickly. A rise in testosterone first appears about 2 hours after injecting HCG. The second peak occurs about 2 to 4 days later. HCG therapy has been found to be very effective in the prevention of testicular atrophy as well as to use the body's own biochemical stimulating mechanisms to increase plasma testosterone levels during training. Some steroid users find that they have some of their best strength and size gains while using HCG in conjunction with steroids. This may well be due to the fact that the body has a high level of natural androgens as well as the artificial steroid hormones at that time. The optimal dosage for an athlete using HCG has never been established, but it is thought that a single shot of 1000 to 2000 IU per week will get the desired results. Cycles on HCG should be kept down to around 3 weeks at a time with an off cycle of at least a month in between. For example, one might use the HCG for 2 or 3 weeks in the middle of a cycle, and for 2 or 3 weeks at the end of a cycle. It has been speculated that the prolonged use of HCG could repress the body's own production of gonadotrophins permanently. This is why short cycles are the best way to go. The side effects from HCG use include gynecomastia, water retention, increased sex drive, mood alterations, headaches, and high blood pressure. HCG raises androgen levels in males by up to 400% but it also raises estrogen levels dramatically as well, This is why it can cause gynecomastia. Other side effects seen from HCG use include "morning sickness like" symptoms (nausea and vomiting). There have been no cases of overdose complications with the use of HCG nor have there been any associated carcinomas, liver or renal impairment.

HCG was at one point looked at to see if it could cany the AIDS virus, due to the fact that it is biologically active, but the latest word is that this could not be possible in any way. HCG must be refrigerated after it is mixed together and it then has a life of about 10 weeks. It is taken intramuscularly only. This drug is often available by order of a physician if you show symptoms of hypogonadism.

HCG:

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin is a drug used to jump start the body's production of testosterone after the end of a steroid cycle. It act in the body by imitating the action of LH ( a hormone that regulated testosterone production).

Dose: 2500iu to 5000iu/week

HCG:

HCG is a glycoprotein that is secreted in the urine by pregnant women. It is legally used as a fertility drug for women to help induce ovulation. This drug is used by male athletes to elevate natural levels of testosterone production, mostly after a steroid cycle. This drug is used to kick start your testosterone after a cycle. While on steroids for long periods of time (more than 3 - 4 weeks) your natural testosterone shuts down. A shot of this each week for 2 weeks straight will get things going again. It should be used for no more than 2 weeks at a time because it also raises a male's natural production of estrogen. For that reason take some Nolvadex with it also. 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.

Effective Dose: 1500 - 2500 IU per week Street Price: $10 per IU

IGF-1:

Description: Comes in 50 cc vials. This product is a freeze dried white powder that requires refrigeration and is light sensitive. This powder is supposed to be reconstituted with bacteriostatic water to equal an amount of 50 cc. IGF-1 or insulin-like growth factor 1 is a structural homologue of insulin that exhibits insulin-like activity. IGF-1 is synthesized in the liver and it is bound to carrier proteins that determine it's biological actions. IGF-1 is also the peptide through which growth hormone exerts most of its growth promoting effects. If you raise GH levels in the body, IGF-1 levels will also rise. IGF-1 does have an effect on insulin production in the body. It will lead to a decrease in insulin secretion which at the same time increase insulin sensitivity. IGF-1 is chemically the same as insulin but it is also somewhat different. IGF-1 does not seem to regulate glucose levels in the body like insulin does though.

As far as bodybuilders are concerned, IGF-1 has several good effects. It enhances nitrogen balance while simultaneously promoting fat loss. Bodybuilders are claiming a 5% drop in bodyfat per month and huge increases in strength. It also seems to lower LDL cholesterol. IGF-1 also normalizes hypoglycemia and hyperinsulinemia. It stimulates DNA synthesis and cell multiplication. It might stimulate red-blood cell production thereby increasing endurance. This action would be similar to what EPO does for the body as well (see EPO description). It is about 3 times less effective in this process as EPO in that respect. EPO has bee used for years to increase oxygen utilization efficiency. Bodybuilders have also found that IGF-1 reacts synergistically with long duration testosterone's as well. Testosterone enanthate increases serum IGF-1 levels in the body up to 21%.

When taken on its own, IGF-1 has a short half life. As is, the active duration is only about 10 minutes in the body. Binding proteins added to the compound seem to extend the half-life dramatically. When coupled with IGFBP-3 (IGF binding protein-3), the half-life is extended to between 6 and 16 hours which is a much more usable time duration. This product is very hard to get ahold of as well. Most people will probably never even see a vial of this stuff. It is only made by three pharmaceutical companies in the world. To get some of this, you have to be either a research student or know someone who knows someone, who knows someone....if you can find it, IGF-1 will cost you between $600-800 per bottle for 50 cc.

Effective Dose: 1/10 - 1/2 cc every other day.

Street Price: $600-800 per 50 cc vial.

Stacking Info: It is commonly stacked with insulin, growth hormone, and any and all steroids.

Implus:

Description: Implus is another of the cattle implants that bodybuilders are utilizing in the attempt to get steroids. This product comes in a rotary cartridge that contains 20 pellets per cartridge with 5 cartridges in a box. Each pellet is 3" in length and contains 200 mgs. of testosterone propionate as well as 20 mgs. of estradiol benzoate. The estradiol is added to the product to increase size in cattle. Implus is a drug intended for veterinarian use in cattle to increase weight gain and feed efficiency. This product is identical to Synovex-H except that there are twice the amount of pellets in one cartridge and the black market price is marketly less expensive on this product. This is probable due to the fact that most people are only aware of Finaplix and Synovex as a rule. The unfortunate side to using this for athletic gains is that it contains estradiol which will cause big time gyno if it is left in the product and used as is. You can read further about the effects of testosterone propionate on it's page. I don't want to be redundant here. As far as side effects go, if you don't seperate the estradiol from the pellets you are going to be screwed with gyno, you don't want to have. These are not the most sanitary things either. Keep in mind that these were made for animals and there is not near the precautions taken when making these as there is with medicine. The other side effects are the same as with testosterone propionate.

There is a way to remove the estradiol from the implant by doing to following:

Gather about 2-3 of the pellets together and grind them up with the back of a spoon and make the pellets into as fine of a powder as you can. Then, get 50 ml of diethyl ether (pretty easy to obtain from any chemical supplier) and mix this combination together in a bowl. You then have to let the solution evaporate allowing crystals to form in the bowl. The crystals that form at the top of the bowl contain the estradiol that you are trying to get rid of. You then need to place this solution in the freezer overnight to help aid in most of the estradiol being removed from the testosterone-ether solution. By the next morning, you will pull this solution out of the freezer and the frozen crystallized estradiol will have risen to the top of the bowl (just like bread rising in the oven, he! he!). You then would scrape or scoop the crystals off the top of the solution and get rid of them. The remaining crystal that are left at the bottom of the bowl contain the testosterone propionate that you are trying to get. Then let them air dry for a while to get the majority of the ether off the crystals. You then need to place these crystals in the oven on a low temperature to get rid of any ether that remains for a few hours and you should have left the dry testosterone propionate crystals that you need with a minimum of ether left in them. Make sure you have let them air dry first though. You don't want to blow up the house by putting a bowl of ether in the oven just because you are a little to fucking impatient to get big. Make sure that it is a electric oven as well, you definitely don't want to use a gas oven for this procedure.

After separating the testosterone propionate from the solution, you have two choices for using this compound. One way is to use DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide) to make the steroid transdermal meaning that it will now pass through the skin. There are a variety of forms that DMSO is available but the gel version works the best and is the easiest to use. What you want to do is grind up the crystals to as fine of a powder as you can and then mix it with one teaspoonful of DMSO and one of water and apply to the skin every 2-3 days as that is the effective time span for testosterone propionate. You can then rub this compound into your skin and wrap the area with a piece of saran wrap to help get the compound to absorb into the skin easier, since it will heat it between the saran wrap and your body to aid in absorption.

Effective Dose: 50 - 100 mgs. every other day.

Street Price: The going street price on this product is about $70 per cartridge which will yield about 4000 mgs. of testosterone propionate.

Stacking Info: This compound is commonly stacked with Winstrol Depot, Metandiabol or Reforvit-B, or Parabolan

Insulin:

Description: This description was taken directly from Brian Raupp's Anabolix Research page since this drug is so dangerous and his description is by far the most comprehensive that I have found on the internet.

Insulin is a hormone produced in the pancreas which helps to regulate glucose levels in the body. Medically, it is typically used in the treatment of diabetes. Recently, insulin has become quite popular among bodybuilders due to the anabolic effect it can offer. With well-timed injections, insulin will help to bring glycogen and other nutrients to the muscles.

In America, regular human insulin is available without a prescription by the name of Humulin R by Eli Lilly and Company. It costs about $20 for a 10 ml vial with a strength of 100 IU per ml. Eli Lilly and Company also produces 5 other insulin formulations, but none of these should be used by bodybuilders. Humulin R is the safest because it takes effect quickly and has the shortest duration of activity. The other insulin formulations remain active for a longer time period and can put the user in an unexpected state of hypoglycemia.

Hypoglycemia occurs when blood glucose levels are too low. It is a commonand potentially fatal reaction experienced by insulin users. Before an athlete begins taking insulin, it is critical that he understands the warning signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia. The following is a list of symptoms which may indicate a mild to moderate hypoglycemia: hunger, drowsiness, blurred vision, depressive mood, dizziness, sweating, palpitation, tremor, restlessness, tingling in the hands, feet, lips, or tongue, lightheadedness, inability to concentrate, headache, sleep disturbances, anxiety, slurred speech, irritability, abnormal behavior, unsteady movement, and personality changes. If any of these warning signs should occur, an athlete should immediately consume a food or drink containing sugar such as a candy bar or carbohydrate drink. This will treat a mild to moderate hypoglycemia and prevent a severe state of hypoglycemia. Severe hypoglycemia is a serious condition that may require medical attention. Symptoms include disorientation, seizure, unconsciousness, and death.

Insulin is used in a wide variety of ways. Most athletes choose to use it immediately after a workout. Dosages used are usually 1 IU per 10-20 pounds of lean bodyweight. First-time users should start at a low dosage and gradually work up. For example, first begin with 2 IU and then increase the dosage by 1 IU every consecutive workout. This will allow the athlete to safely determine a dosage. Insulin dosages can vary significantly among athletes and are dependent upon insulin sensitivity and the use of other drugs. Athletes using growth hormone and thyroid will have higher insulin requirements, and therefore, will be able to handle higher dosages.

Humilin R should be injected subcutaneously only with a U-100 insulin syringe. Insulin syringes are available without a prescription in many states. If the athlete can not purchase the syringes at a pharmacy, he can mail order them or buy them on the black market. Using a syringe other than a U-100 is dangerous since it will be difficult to measure out the correct dosage. Subcutaneous insulin injections are usually given by pinching a fold of skin in the abdomen area. To speed up the effect of the insulin, many athletes will inject their dose into the thigh or triceps.

Most athletes will bring their insulin with them to the gym. Insulin should be refrigerated, but it is all right to keep it in a gym bag as long as it is kept away from excessive heat. Immediately after a workout, the athlete will inject his dosage of insulin. Within the next fifteen minutes, he should have a carbohydrate drink such as Ultra Fuel by Twinlab. The athlete should consume at least 10 grams of carbohydrates for every 1 IU of insulin injected. Most athletes will also take creatine monohydrate with their carbohydrate drink since the insulin will help to force the creatine into the muscles. An hour or so after injecting insulin, most athletes will eat a meal or consume a protein shake. The carbohydrate drink and meal/protein shake are necessary. Without them, blood sugar levels will drop dangerously low and the athlete will most likely go into a state of hypoglycemia.

Many athletes will get sleepy after injecting insulin. This may be a symptom of hypoglycemia, and an athlete should probably consume more carbohydrates. Avoid the temptation to go to bed since the insulin may take its peak effect during sleep and significantly drop glucose levels. Being unaware of the warning signs during his slumber, the athlete is at a high risk of going into a state of severe hypoglycemia without anyone realizing it. Humulin R usually remains active for only 4 hours with a peak at about two hours after injecting. An athlete would be wise to stay up for the 4 hours after injecting.

Rather than waiting to the end of a workout, many athletes prefer to inject their insulin dosage 30 minutes before their training session is over and then consume a carbohydrate drink immediately following the workout. This will make the insulin more efficient at bringing glycogen to the muscles, but it will also increase the danger of hypoglycemia. Some athletes will even inject a few IUs before lifting to improve their pump. This practice is extremely risky and best left to athletes with experience using insulin. Finally, some athletes like to inject insulin upon waking in the morning. After the injection, they will consume a carbohydrate drink and then have breakfast within the next hour. Some athletes find this application of insulin very beneficial for putting on mass, while others will tend to put on excess fat using insulin in this way.

Insulin use can not be detected during a drug test. For this reason, along with the fact that it is cheap and readily available, insulin has become a popular drug among the competitive athlete. However, before an athlete attempts to use insulin, he should educate himself and make himself aware of the consequences. One mistake in dosage or diet can be potentially fatal.

Effective Dose: 1 IU per 10 - 20 lbs. of body weight

Street Price: Can be bought over-the-counter for around $15 - 20 / 10 cc. bottle Humulin-R

The Physiological Role of Insulin in the Body:

Insulin is a hormone which is manufactured in the pancreas and which has a number of important physiological actions in the body. It is an essential hormone in maintaining the body's blood glucose level so that the brain, muscles, heart and other tissues are adequately supplied with the fuel they require for normal cellular metabolism and normal function. Insulin also plays an essential role in fat and protein metabolism. For example, it promotes transport of amino acids from the bloodstream into muscle and other cells. Within these cells, insulin increases the rate of incorporation of amino acids into protein (amino acids are the building blocks of protein) and reduces protein break down in the body ("catabolism"). These physiological actions probably form the basis of speculation regarding the additional anabolic gains which might be made through the use of exogenously administered insulin.

Normally, blood glucose and blood insulin levels are not both elevated for any extended period of time as these two chemicals influence each other through a feedback system in the body. In the post-absorptive state, the blood insulin concentration tends to decrease during exercise, allowing the blood glucose to be maintained at or above resting levels and to provide increased energy supplies (fuel) to muscle cells. Following a meal, the blood glucose and amino acid levels rise (the absorptive state) and this triggers an increase in insulin release from the pancreas, driving glucose and amino acids from the blood into cells and maintaining the blood glucose level within a certain physiological (operating) range.

Intending users should also be aware that insulin stimulates lipid (fat) synthesis from carbohydrate ("lipogenesis"), decreases fatty acid release from tissues ("lipolysis") and leads to a net increase in total body lipid stores. The development of such increased body fat stores runs counter to the training goals of most body builders, athletes and those seeking to improve their physical appearance.

In striving to become bigger, stronger, more competitive or more physically attractive you should also remember that no matter what you do, your genetic make-up will have an influence on what you are able to achieve. It is important to realize that you cannot look exactly like the role model you admire because you have inherited a different set of genes.

The Glycemic Index Factor:

Scientists have discovered that carbohydrate containing foods can be measured and ranked on the basis of the rate and level of blood glucose increase they cause when eaten. This measurement is called the "Glycemic Index" or "G.I. factor". The rate at which glucose enters the bloodstream affects the insulin response to that food and ultimately affects the rate at which this glucose (fuel) is made available to exercising muscles. (2)

Low G.I. foods are those measuring less than 50 on a scale of 1-100. Moderate G.I. foods are those with a reading of 50-70 and high G.I. foods are those measuring 71 or greater on this scale. Pure glucose has a G.I. of 100.

Foods which have a high G.I. produce a rapid increase in blood glucose and blood insulin levels. Examples of such high G.I. foods are potatoes, ice cream, many cereals particularly those with a high sugar content, some varieties of rice (e.g. Calrose) and sweets.

Foods with an moderate G.I. include some brands of muesli, some varieties of rice, white or brown bread, honey and some cereals.

Foods with a low G.I. produce a slower, smaller but more sustained increase in blood glucose levels. Examples of such low G.I. foods are pasta, varieties of high amylose rice, barley, instant noodles, oats, heavy grain breads, lentils, and many fruits such as apples and dried apricots. Low G.I foods are advantageous if consumed at least two hours before an event. This gives time for this food to be emptied from the stomach into the small intestine. Since these foods are digested and absorbed slowly from the gastro-intestinal tract, they continue to provide glucose to muscle cells for a longer period of time than moderate or high G.I. foods, particularly towards the end of an event when muscle glycogen stores may be running low. In this way, low G.I. foods can increase a person's exercise endurance and prolong the time before exhaustion sets in.(2)

High G.I. foods, preferably in the form of liquid foods or glucose drinks of approximately 6% in concentration, can enhance endurance during a very strenuous event lasting more than 90 minutes. ("strenuous" being defined as an athlete exercising at more than 65% of their maximum capacity). Some athletes may prefer food rather than liquid replenishment. Miller(2) suggests glucose enriched honey sandwiches, which have a G.I. factor of 75 or jelly beans, which have a G.I. factor of 80.

Miller suggests that an athlete who is engaged in a prolonged strenuous event should consume between 30 and 60 grams of carbohydrate per hour during the event.

High G.I. foods are also desirable after completing an exhausting sporting or training event when muscle and liver glycogen stores have been depleted, as they provide a rapidly absorbed source of glucose and stimulate insulin release from the pancreas. This insulin in turn stimulates the absorption of glucose into liver and muscle cells and its storage as hepatic and muscle glycogen, optimizing recovery and preparation for the next training or competitive event.

It has been shown that greatest benefit can be had if an athlete consumes these high G.I. carbohydrate foods as soon as possible after an event, preferably within an hour or less. It is further recommended that a high carbohydrate intake be maintained during the next 24 hours. Miller suggests eating at least one gram of carbohydrate per kilogram body weight each 2 hours after prolonged heavy exercise and at least 10 grams of high G.I. carbohydrate per kilogram body weight over the 24 hour period following this exercise.

For these reasons, an athlete who needs to maintain a high level of activity and performance on consecutive days or more extended periods of time should eat large amounts of high G.I. foods. However, a reasonable quantity of low G.I. carbohydrate food should be consumed before an event in order to improve endurance.

A Natural Method of Maintaining an Elevated Blood Insulin Level:

Noting the hypothesis that an elevated blood insulin level may be of some advantage to bodybuilders, Fahey and his colleagues (1993) undertook an experiment in which they fed athletes a liquid meal of "Metabolol", which consisted of 13.0 g protein, 31.9 g carbohydrate and 2.6 g fat per 100 ml and provided 825 kJ of energy.

These researchers demonstrated that it is possible with such intermittent feeding during intense weight training to maintain a person's blood glucose at or above resting levels and at the same time, significantly increase insulin levels for the duration of the workout. This suggests a potentially effective and safe non-drug method for achieving a sustained elevation of blood insulin levels.

The authors of this research commented that "theoretically, this could provide a biochemical environment conducive to accelerating the rate of muscle hypertrophy and inhibiting protein degradation." However, the writer knows of no scientific studies which support this theory.

It is also relevant to note that muscle repair and growth begins in the hours and days following heavy exercise. It is doubtful that the use of insulin just prior to a workout will have any anabolic effects over and above natural processes, at this time. However, use of insulin prior to a workout will certainly expose you to much greater risk of serious harm. If you believe it is beneficial to have a higher insulin blood level during workouts, use the natural method outlined here.

Level of Risk Associated with Insulin Use:

The use of all drugs carries some risk along with potential or perceived benefits, whether used for legitimate medical reasons or for other purposes. Insulin carries some risk even when used by an insulin dependent diabetic, as demonstrated by the observation that some diabetics run into difficulties with their treatment from time to time and often require assistance to restabilize their medical condition and insulin requirements. If used by a healthy non diabetic person in whom there is no natural deficiency in insulin production or reduced insulin sensitivity and in the absence of medical advice and monitoring, the risks may be substantially increased.

The major risk associated with insulin is a physical state known as hypoglycemia or "low blood sugar". This occurs when the level of glucose in the blood falls below a certain level required for normal body function. If the blood glucose level is substantially reduced below this normal level and if this is not quickly corrected, there is a risk of disorientation, collapse, coma, permanent brain damage and even death. Exercise and reduced food intake decreases the body's need for insulin and increases the risk of hypoglycemia associated with non-medical use of insulin.

It is difficult to provide a quantitative estimate of risk for any drug but on a scale of risk in relation to other non-medical and unsanctioned drug use, the use of insulin in this manner would rank towards the higher end of the scale. If zero equals "no risk" of harm to a person's health and ten equals "extreme risk", the use of anabolic steroids in a non-medical context might rate towards the middle of the scale of risk (particularly in the medium to long term) whilst insulin would rate higher. This level of risk associated with insulin use will depend on a number of factors:

Whether the person is a diabetic or not: non-diabetics and lean healthy people are more sensitive to the blood glucose lowering effects of insulin than diabetics;

Type of insulin: short acting insulin preparations are considerably safer than long acting preparations because with short acting types, it is much easier to avoid hypoglycemia with adequate food intake. With the non-medical use of longer acting insulin preparations, a person is at real risk of experiencing hypoglycemia late in the day, particularly in between meals, during or after exercise and when asleep. Regardless of this advice, some people are in reality using a mixture of short and long acting insulin preparations and exposing themselves to unnecessary increased risk.

Food intake: the type and timing of food consumed, its glycemic index (the glucose elevating effect) and the amount consumed;

Body weight;

Timing of insulin administration in relation to food intake and exercise;

Individual variation: two different people can respond in a very different way to a given dose of insulin, even if they are of a similar height, weight and other personal characteristics. The fact that a certain dose does not seem to cause a problem for one person does not mean this will be so for another. In addition, the response to insulin will also vary greatly within any one individual over time, according to changes in one or more of the above noted factors.

5-10 Units of a short acting preparation may have little or no observable impact on someone who eats a meal soon before or after but this dose could cause hypoglycemia and collapse in a person who has not consumed adequate food in close proximity to the time when the insulin begins to take effect (insulin starts to take effect within 5-10 minutes if injected by intra-muscular route and in 30-60 minutes if injected by subcutaneous route). Foods with a high glycemic index will maintain the blood glucose level for a short period of time, perhaps an hour or so whilst those with a low glycemic index will provide for more sustained glucose levels. Risk Reduction Advice:

Given the risks of using insulin for non medical purposes, the best advice one can give is not use it in this way. Even the body building magazines such as "Muscle Media 2000" advise: "If you're thinking about using insulin, think twice - it's really risky!"(3) However, if you are not persuaded by this advice and are determined to pursue its use in the hope of achieving some additional anabolic or other gains, you should take the following precautions:

Consider using the natural method of raising your blood insulin level during workouts by consuming glucose containing fluids at intervals during exercise. These fluids may have a protein sparing effect and at the same time, will help maintain keep your blood glucose and blood insulin levels. However, if you decide to use insulin, you should consider the following advice:

Always use insulin in the presence of someone else who knows about and understands the exact risks of using insulin in this manner, so they are able to act quickly and appropriately should something go wrong;

Always use a sterile needle and syringe every time and a clean injecting technique (e.g. don't touch the needle or the skin where you are going to inject, with your fingers and don't breathe on or cough over the injection site before or after injecting.)

Be aware that 1.0 ml of insulin contains one hundred International Units (100 IU), 0.1 ml of insulin contains ten (10) IU and 0.01 ml contains one (1.0) IU. So take care in measuring out your insulin ….it is very concentrated!

Note that 0.01 ml is the volume contained in the space between the smallest graduated markings on a 1.0 ml Terumo diabetic syringe;

Inject by the subcutaneous route (injecting just under the skin and preferably in the abdominal area or outer part of the upper thigh), not intramuscularly or intravenously as using the latter routes can lead to a rapid rise in blood insulin level and a sudden hypoglycemic episode;

Alternate your injection sites in order to minimize tissue damage ("lipoatrophy" or "lipohypertrophy";

Always use a short acting, "regular" insulin (e.g. Actrapid, Insulin Neutral, Humulin R, Hypurin Neutral) rather than a longer acting insulin preparation (e.g. Semilente, Lente or Ultralente);

Use a human insulin rather than an animal insulin preparation if possible (there is little animal insulin available now);

Start with no more than 5 IU (0.05 ml) of this short acting/ regular insulin preparation and increase the dose gradually over a period of one week, to a dose no higher than 20 IU (0.20 ml) per day. Doses above this will expose you to progressively greater risk and most body builders who use insulin believe there is no advantage in taking doses higher than this. Anecdotal evidence amongst bodybuilders suggests increased doses leads to excess bodyfat accumulation.

The writer would caution against users falling into the trap of thinking: "If 20 units is good, 40 units will be twice as good" or "Joe says he injected 20 units and it didn't affect him, so it will be safe for me to inject 30 or 40 units". All drugs have a therapeutic dose range and above this, may be toxic or even lethal. If you are not diabetic, your body does not require additional insulin and there is no therapeutic range for you. In addition, people are different and often respond differently to drugs. An individual may also respond differently to the same drug in the same dose at different times, depending on a wide range of factors such as their general health, alcohol or other drugs taken, food eaten, exercise undertaken before, during or after drug administration and so on.

Don't use a medium or long acting insulin in the middle or latter part of the day, as you may very well experience a hypoglycemic attack whilst you are asleep. If this happens, neither you nor anyone else will be aware of or able to respond to your urgent need for glucose, in order to prevent possible serious harm.

Dietary Guidelines:

Close attention to diet is extremely important in people using insulin, whether this is for legitimate medical purposes or for other reasons. You can reduce your risk by consuming an adequate amount and mixture of high and low G.I. carbohydrate foods and drinks immediately after using insulin and at regular intervals (every 2-3 hours) throughout the day.

High G.I. carbohydrates (e.g. sweets, soft drinks and ice-cream) will raise your blood sugar quickly and prevent early hypoglycemia. Low G.I. carbohydrates (e.g. white pasta, high amylose rice, softened whole grain breads and instant noodles) are metabolized more slowly and will keep your blood glucose level up over a more extended period of time, when the medium acting insulin preparations begin to take effect;

55-65% of your total daily energy intake should be in the form of carbohydrates, 15-20% as protein and ~20% as fat. You should seek advice from a dietitian about your daily requirements but most heavy training athletes need to consume between 3,000 and 5,500 Calories per day (depending on the sport and level of training) and between 450 and 800 grams of carbohydrate each day. If you are a body builder who weighs 100 kg and your total energy requirements are calculated to be 4,000 calories/ day, you should aim to eat approximately 570 grams of carbohydrate each day. If your total energy requirements are calculated to be 5,000 calories/ day, you should aim to eat approximately 720 grams of carbohydrate each day.

Divide up your calculated total daily carbohydrate requirements over the course of your waking hours and consume frequent carbohydrate meals throughout the day. For example, if you require 4,000 calories per day, you might eat six meals of 650-700 Calories at 2-3 hour intervals.

This would mean eating approximately 90-100 grams of carbohydrate each meal, which for example you will obtain from 7 slices of bread alone or 4-5 slices of bread with 1 ˝ tablespoons of honey or 500 ml of Sustagen or 3 slices of bread eaten with a 450 gram can of baked beans. You can refer to the attached food tables to work out your own requirements according to your own food preferences. You will need to choose a mixture foods from this table with a high, medium or low G.I., according to the nature and level of the training you are doing.

Once again, the writer would strongly recommend that you consult a dietitian who has an interest and experience in sports nutrition, in order to assist you design a dietary program which is best suited to your training goals and needs and to your food preferences. It is equally important that you find a dietitian with whom you feel comfortable telling about your insulin or other performance enhancing substance use, as their advice may otherwise be less than useful to you. If your dietitian does not know about and does not take such substance use into account, their advice may even add to the dangers associated with this substance use.

Always have a source of glucose or other high G.I. food ready at hand, in case you should begin to experience the symptoms of hypoglycemia. If this does occur, you should take this glucose or food without delay. You should eat or drink 15-20 grams of carbohydrate to begin with, which is contained in ~ 2 slices of white or brown bread, two glasses of milk, a half glass of soft drink, a tablespoon of honey or six jelly beans.

Other examples of glucose or other high Glycemic index carbohydrate preparations which you can use include: glucose tablets, glucose powder mixed in a small volume of water, barley sugar, or other sweets or if these are not immediately available, a sugar containing cordial, soft drink or plain sugar dissolved in water. This should be followed by an adequate low Glycemic index carbohydrate meal to prevent further hypoglycemia since the insulin levels are likely to remain high for some hours after the high Glycemic index carbohydrates are used up (metabolized) in the body.

The Crucial Role of the Friend or Peer Observer:

If you are going to use insulin, it is essential that you have a friend or peer observer remain with you in case you experience problems. This person really needs to be with you for the whole time while the insulin preparation used is working.

Be aware that the risk of hypoglycemia occurs not at the time of insulin injection but rather, when the insulin starts to take effect. The risk will be greatest when your insulin blood level nears or reaches its highest level, usually 30-60 minutes afterwards if a short acting insulin preparation is used (by subcutaneous injection) and up to 20 hours later if a long acting insulin is used.

Consider giving this paper to the person who is going to be with you when you use insulin, so they are aware of the things to look out for and what to do if you should experience a hypoglycemic reaction. The following instructions are for a peer observer or other person who may find you experiencing difficulty as a result of overdosing on insulin or any other drug or combination of drugs:

Instructions for the Peer Observer Assisting an Insulin User:

If the person who has used insulin states that they are beginning to feel any of the following symptoms:

faintness, dizziness, thirst, hunger, nausea, weakness, sweating,

Or if you observe that they have become:

confused, disorientated, sweaty, drowsy,

You should immediately give them glucose or a sugar containing drink or food as mentioned above. However, you should not try to give a person food or fluids if they are so drowsy that they are unable to swallow it, since they will be at risk of accidentally breathing in (aspirating) this food or fluid. If they cannot readily respond to your questions or your commands, you should assume they are unable to swallow anything safely.

If the person loses consciousness, you should place them in either a "lateral" or "coma" position, tilting the head fully back and jaw forward, in order to ensure an open airway and protect them from possible aspiration. Keep them in this position while medical assistance is being sought.

You should then immediately call an ambulance by dialing "911", to get them to a hospital without any delay whatsoever. When the ambulance arrives, you should tell the ambulance officers exactly what the person has taken and what you have observed so the correct treatment can be provided promptly. This is essential as the person's life may be at stake.

Severe hypoglycemia or a combination of alcohol and other drugs, particularly drugs which suppress the central nervous system, can cause a person to stop breathing and their heart to stop beating. Remember, it only takes a few minutes for someone to suffer permanent brain damage or to die, once they stop breathing.

There are several common signs which may be apparent in someone who has overdosed from one or a combination of drugs. These include:

very slow or shallow breathing or no breathing at all (listen close to the person's mouth and nose for breath sounds and look for movement of their chest wall) snoring or gurgling breathing in someone who is asleep blue lips and fingernails (caused by lack of oxygen) no response to shaking, calling their name or pain (try pinching their earlobe and pressing down hard on one of their fingernails with a pen) very slow, faint pulse or no pulse at all

What To Do in the Event of an Overdose:

stay calm, squeeze earlobe/ press on fingernail of person in an effort to arouse them if person responds, try to walk them around if no response, check person's breathing and pulse if unconscious but breathing, place in lateral or coma position call an ambulance by dialing 911 –

they will give you advice on what to do, which might include:-

if there is a pulse but the person is not breathing, start artificial respiration, otherwise known as Expired Airways Resuscitation (EAR), without delay if no pulse, start cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) stay with the person, continuing to administer artificial respiration or CPR until the ambulance arrives. Keep them in the lateral or coma position if they are breathing on their own. tell the ambulance officers exactly what they may have taken and what you have observed

The writer would like to emphasize once more that this paper should in no way be construed as an encouragement to people to use insulin in an effort to increase muscle mass, sports performance or appearance. Rather, it represents a pragmatic attempt at providing harm reduction advice to people who choose to take the risk of using insulin in this way, despite their knowledge of those risks.

Lasix:

Lasix is not a hormone compound but a diuretic. It belongs to the group of saluretics and to be exact is a loop diuretic. Its effect consists of distinctly increased excretion of sodium, chloride, potassium, and water. A very important characteristic which must be absolutely monitored with loop diuretics is the reabsorbtion of potassium ions, sodium ions, and chloride ions. This causes a considerable disturbance of the electrolyte household.

Due to its intense ef fect on water excretion Lasix is used for treatment of edemas and high blood pressure. Bodybuilders use Lasix shortly before a competition to excrete excessive, mostly subcutaneous, water so that they appear hard, defined, and ripped to the bone when in the limelight. The effect of tablets begins within an hour and continues for 3-4 hours. Depending on how much water is still in the athlete's body he must have more or less frequent access to a restroom. This can cause a considerable weight loss within a very short time. For this reason, athletes often use Lasix to lose weight and to compete in a lower weight class. Athletes usually prefer the oral form of the compound. Bodybuilders occasionally use the injectable and intravenous version the morning of the competition since it becomes immediately effective when the athlete, due to a more or less strongly remaining water ifim, begins to panic. This, however can also produce the opposite effect. That is, the muscles become small and flat; the athlete loses vascularity, and has no pump during warm-up when during a very short time too much water and minerals are lost. It is thus possible that some pro or top amateur shortly before the beginning of a competition as a last countermeasure is seen with a bag of glucose solution being injected intravenously so that the blood volume rises again. In order to compensate for the potassium loss many athletes take potassium chloride tablets. This, however, involves a certain risk since an overdose of potassium can cause cardiac arrest. In our experience, Lasix is taken in the last two days before a competition.

The amount of the dosage, the duration of application, and the intervals of intake usually depend on the diuretic effect or the athlete's shape. Bodybuilders usually take a half or whole 40 mg tablet and wait to see what happens. Some repeat this procedure once or twice in an interval of a few hours. Lasix is the strongest diuretic and the most dangerous compound in bodybuilders' arsenal of medicme. Side effects can include circulatory disturbances, dizziness, dehydration, muscle cramps, vomiting, circulatory collapse, diarrhea, and fainting. In extreme cases cardiac arrest is possible. This also seems to have been the cause of death for Austrian bodybuilder Heinz Salimayer, who passed away during the 1980's, and for Mohammed Benaziza, who died in October ~ 992. Extreme caution is advised

when athletes who are already substantially drained and dehydrated continue their loop diuretic treatment with a "make it or die attitude," or even continue the intake altogether with a completely reduced liquid intake. ATTENTION: The 500 mg tablet version must not be used under any circumstances by persons with a normal kidney function. Loop diuretics are prescription drugs and are only available in pharmacies. The compound Lasix by Hoechst Company, for example, is sold in packages containing 20 tablets of 40 mg each and costs about $10.

Lasix: (furosemide) 20mg or 40mg/tab

This is a very strong diuretic. Bodybuilders often use this drug to shed water in an attempt to attain greater definition in the muscles. Lasix acts very quickly; when taken orally its entire effect can be over in as little as two hours. Some athletes like this immediate effect because it allows them to judge their "new look" quickly and determine if they are too flat, or still not cut enough. Depending on their judgment, they might take an additional dose of the drug, or ingest more water to make up for over depletion. Some athlete’s claim they avoid serious cramping and other side effects associated with the use of this drug by supplementing extra mineral and potassium salts. This practice, although often effective, can be extremely dangerous. When self-administering diuretics and potassium salts, an extreme imbalance could result in heart failure. Fortunately most athletes who use Lasix do so only for a day or two before their competition. Dosages seen were around 40mg a day. This drug should be used under the care of a physician. It usually does not show up on the market, but is available at a very low price by prescription.

Laurabolan: 50-(Fortabol)

Description: 50 mgs. / cc. in 10 or 50 cc. vials. This is a vet steroid that can be found in Mexico. This is a slower onset but longer acting version of Deca-Durabolan. It will remain active in your body for about 1 month after injection the only shitty thing being that it is only available in low mgs. doses. This baby will come cheap across the border only costing you around $90 - 100 for the 50 cc. variety which is a whopping 2500 mgs!

Effective Dose: 100 - 200 mgs. / Every 3 days

Street Price: $175 for the 50 mgs. / 50 cc. vial

Stacking Info: Good with just about everything that Deca-Durabolan is

Laurabolin: (Fortabol)

Nandrolone Laureate is longer acting form of Deca. The drawback is its poor solubility in oil. Deca durabolin can be consentrated as high as 200mg/cc. Laurabolins limit is 50mg/cc. Because of its long acting properties its also very slow acting. Almost as effective as Deca if you are not impatient for results.It comes in 20mg/cc and 50mg/cc in 10cc and 50cc vials.

Size:*** Strenght:*** Side effects:** Dose: 200-800mg every 14-20 days

Laurabolin:

Laurabolin is an injectable veterinary steroid containing the drug nandrolone laurate. Nandrolone laurate is basically a long acting deca, staying active for up to a month in the body. Athletes however generally inject this drug on a weekly basis. Being a nandrolone, Laurabolin will exhibit noticeable anabolic effects with weaker androgenic side effects. Although many women do use nandrolones, Laurabolin may be one to avoid. Androgenic effects can appear in women with nandrolones, especially if blood levels were to build up too high with such a long acting drug. Durabolin would be a better choice. For men, doses of 200-400mg per week seem to work fine. At a strength of 50mg it is difficult to use a much higher dose, although some do find it possible. The Mexican Intervet product is found throughout the United States and usually sells for a fair price. It comes in 50ml vials, 50mg per ml. Recently Intervet has changed their packaging. Our photo shows the most recent version.

L-Thyroxine:

L-Thyroxine is a synthetically manufactured thyroid hormone. Its effect is similar to that of natural L-thyroxine (L-T4) in the thyroid gland. L-thyroxine is one of two hormones which is produced in the thyroid. The other one is L-trliodthyronine (L-T3, see Cytomel). Lthyroxine is clearly the weaker of the two hormones. For this reason it is often used for a longer time period than L-T3. Bodybuilders use L-Thyroxine to accelerate the metabolizing of carbohydrates, proteins, and fat. The body burns more calories than usual so that a lower fat content can be achieved or the athlete burns fat although he takes in more calories. In the past L-Thyroxine was often used by competing bodybuilders. Unfortunately, with increased dosages (more than 400 to 600 mcg/day) usually not only more fat but more carbohydrates and proteins are burned as well. The athlete no doubt becomes harder but he can also lose muscle mass if steroids are not administered simultaneous~. L-Thyroxine is rarely used today since most athletes use Cytomel or Triacana. When used properly there are few side effects to L-Thyroxine. Dosages that are too high and, in particular; dosages that are increased too quickly and too early at the beginning of intake can cause trembling of the fingers, excessive perspiration, diarrhea, insomnia, nausea, increased heartbeat, inner unrest, and weight loss.

The dosages taken by athletes are usually in the range of 200-40q mcg/day. We advise that you begin with a small dose and increase it slowly and evenly over several days. L-Thyroxine is a prescription drug and available only in pharmacies. One hundred tablets of 150 mcg each of the compound Levothroid cost about $50 on the black market. One hundred tablets of 200 mcg each of Synthroid by the Boots Company usually cost about the same. Unlike Cytomel and Triacana, L-Thyroxine is rarely found on the black market.

Maxibolin: (ethlestrenol) 2mg/tabs 100/bottle

This is a low androgenic oral steroid, which is derived from 19-nortestosterone. This drug is popular with women who favor its high anabolic properties. Some athletes felt this drug was quite effective for quality muscle gains especially when stacked with other steroids. Wer retention and aromatisation are minimal. The drug is moderately toxic to the liver in high dosages. It is rarely used in the U.S. anymore. Those who do take it claim high dosages are necessary for results; from 20mg to 40mg daily.

Megagrisevit:

Megagrisevit is an unusual steriod which has several characteristics. In addition to the substance clostebole acetate it also contains the two vitamins B6 and B12. The vitamin B12 is present as cyanocobalamin in the amount of 100 mcg per dragee and 2500 mcg per 1.5 ml ampule. The chemical denomination for the vitamin B6 is pyridoxinhydrochloride and is included in a dragee with a strength of 50 mg while the 1.5 ml ampule contains only 10 mg. It is also noted that in the injectable Megagrisevit both vitamins are included separately so that the red 1.5 ml vitamin ampule must be mixed with the 1.5 ml steroid injection vial prior to injection.

The main effect of Megagrisevit consists of stimulating the protein synthesis and leading to a positive nitrogen balance. It has a predominantly anabolic effect which is combined with a very weak and sublimlnal, androgenic residual effect. "This all sounds great" some of you will say but, unfortunately it must also be noted that the anabolic effect of this compound is also not very strong. No large strength and muscle gains can be obtained with Megagrisevit but one should not immediately discard this remedy since, when used properly, it is interesting for bodybuilders. The dragees are not recommended for bodybuilders since their effect is weak, so in the following we will exclusively discuss the injectable version. Also in this context we would like to recommend in the beginning that you do not use the red ampule with the vitamin cocktail. The vitamin injection might indeed increase the appetite and in some cases lead to an improved psychological well-being but it has the disadvantage that, together with a steroid injection, too large an injection volume will accumulate in the body if the athlete injects the required steroid amount. It must also be considered that a high amount of B 12 and B6 will not necessarily improve performance. What remains then, is a 1.5 ml injection vial with a milky suspension that is really interesting. All those of you who have absolute confidence in the 20 mg Primobolanacetat ampules and bemoaned the day when they were taken off the market will find a potent substitute in this 1.5 ml injection vial. The substance clostebole acetate is dissolved in water, has a low half-life time, does not aromatize, does not retain water, and is non-toxic. It is, however, still an excellent steroid when preparing for a competition. Athletes normally use two 1.5 ml vials per day which can be combined into one large 3 ml injection, equal to a daily intake of 20 mg of clostebole acetate. Women also achieve remarkable results and inject the same amount every second day.

As the only steroid used during a diet phase Megagrisevit certainly is too weak; however, in combination with the stronger androgenic steroids such as Parabolan, Masteron, or Testosterone propionate it has effects similar to the old Primoacetat am' pules. But there is more. Megagrisevit is not liver-toxic and in these dosages rarely has side effects. Even women have few virilization symptoms. It is also one of the few steroids which is still manufactured in Germany and available in German pharmacies with a prescription so that shortages are uniikely~ Since most people do not know the benefits offered by Megagrisevit, the demand, in our experience, is so low that one wo~~t find it on the U.S. black market. Megagrisevit is available in German pharmacies in package sizes of 3 inj. vials (price approx. $30) and 10 inj. vials (price approx. $85) The prices are taken from the German Red List 1995. The largest disadvantage, as can be readily recognized, is the high cost one would have to pay if injecting two vials per day There are currently no fakes of this compound.

Metandren: (methyltestosterone) 5 and 10mg/tab buccal, 25mg/tab oral, 60 or 100 per bottle

This drug is oral testosterone. It is more androgenic than anabolic. It aromatises easily and is toxic to the liver. This product was developed many years ago and is quite obsolete today. Still many athletes take the drug to promote aggression. This often is a desired effect for powerlifters, or competitive athletes. The drug gets into the system very fast; in just about an hour its androgenic effects can be felt. Powerlifters claim this helps their strength when taken before a workout or contest. This is probably the only use for Metandren as it has not been too great for building size or permanent strength. Still some athletes favor it in a cycle with other anabolics. Average doses have been 20mg to 50mg daily.

Methandriol Dipropionate: (methyandrostenediol)

This drug is derived from androstenediol, which is a metabolite of testosterone. It has not been seen in any form for several years in the athletic community. Just recently though it has shown up in a couple of new vet drugs from Australia; Spectriol and Drive. Methandriol itself is a high anabolic, high androgenic steroid. It is used for strength and weight gains. Some lifters feel it works well stacked with injectable testosterones. One claim is that it enhances receptor stimulation, causing the drug it is stacked with to bind better to androgen sites at the cell. Perhaps this is why the two new drugs previously mentioned are combination drugs. Methandriol will aromatise and it is moderately toxic. A popular counterfeit, Abolic injection or Metabolin claimed to be Methandriol dipropionate. It was quite abundant on the market, but has pretty much disappeared from the market at this time.

Methandriol Dipropionate:

Substance: methylandrostenediol dipropionate

Trade names:

Andris 10 mg tab.; Chifar GR, Arbolic 50 mg/ml; Burgin Arden U.S., Crestabolic 50 mg/ml; Nutrition U.S., Durandrol 50 mg/ml; Pharmex U.S., Hybolin 50 mg/ml; Hyrex U.S., Methyldiol 2 mg tab.; Vortech U.S., Metylandrostendiol 10 mg tab.; Pblfa PL, Metylandrostendiol 25 mg tab.; Pblfa PL, Novandrol 10 mg drag.; Galenika YU, Novandrol 25 mg drag.; Galenika YU,

Methandriol Dipropionate (M.D.) is a form of the water-dissolved Methandriol but it remains effective for a longer period of time. On the one hand, M.D. can be dissolved in oil for injection purposes and, on the other hand, it is produced in tablet form since it is also effective when taken orally M.D. has a strong anabolic and androgenic component so that it is suitable for the buildup of strength and muscle mass. The effect can be compared to a cross between Deca-Durabolin and Testosterone enanthate. Like testosterone it contributes to a gain in both strength and muscle but does not retain more water than Deca-Durabolin. The best results can be obtained, however, if M.D. is not taken alone but in combination with another steroid. This is because M.D. is able to magnify the effects of other steroid compounds. It does this by increasingly sensitizing the androgenic receptors of the muscle cell, allowing a higher amount of the steroid molecules of the additionally taken steroids to be absorbed by the receptors. This also explains why injectable M.D. is only available today as a combination compound with an additional steroid substance. Injectable M.D. is only available in the Australian veterinary steroids Drive, Spectriol, Geldabol, and Filibol Forte so that procurement of the compound is difficult. The few athletes using this drug report good strength gains, a solid muscle gain, and low water retention. The combination steroids aromatize only slightly so, when taking only M.D., the use of antiestrogens is perhaps appropriate. The injectable form is only slightly toxic.

The usual dosage for athletes is 100 mg every 2-3 days. In Europe only the oral form of M.D. is available. Also in this case it is beneficial to combine M.D. with another steroid, preferably an injectable one. The normal daily dose is 40-60 mg and is usually taken in 2-3 individual doses spread over the day. The tablets are usually taken for only 4-6 weeks since the effect decreases quickly, thus requiring higher dosages. They are also 17-alpha alkylated so even a low dosage and a short intake can be damaging to the liver. Because of its androgenic effect women rarely use M.D. Possible side effects of the tablet form can be elevated levels of liver toxins, gastrointestinal pain, acne, gynecomastia, increased aggressiveness, and high blood pressure. Neither the injectable combination form nor the oral version of M.D. is normally found on the black market. Those who accidentally find Novandrol from the former Yugoslavia will notice that this compound is not available in tablet form but in dragees which are intended for subglossal intake.

Masteron:

Masteron, or drostanolone propionate, 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.

Masteron:

Known Name Brands:

Drolban, Masterid, Masteron, Mastisol, Metormon, Permastril,

Description: Masteron, otherwise known as drostanolone propionate, regularly comes 100 mg. in a 2 cc ampule. Masteron is a synthetic derivative of dihydrotestosterone which keeps Masteron from aromatizing at any dosage. This means no gyno since it will not be converted into estrogens. Masteron is a strong androgenic steroid that has anti-estrogenic characteristics. For bodybuilders at a very low fat level, Masteron will add a dramatic hardness and sharpness to your muscles. Masteron is most commonly used as a precontest steroid but it will work as a mass steroid as well. This steroid will only show up on a drug test for 10-11 days after administering it as well. It also has the tendency not to cause water retention either. Side effects are kept to a minimum while on Masteron as well. It will not cause liver damage and since it will not aromatize, gyno is not a problem either. The main side effects are the normal ones like acne and accelerated hair loss since it is a derivative of DHT. It would be wise to use Nizoral shampoo while taking any DHT derivatives to keep this at a minimum.

Effective Dose: 100 mgs. injected everyother day or at least every three days.

Street Price: A box of two ampules will cost roughly $100 on the black market if you can find it.

Stacking Info: This drug is commonly stacked with Primobolan, Winstrol, Parabolan, or oxandrolone for a cutting or precontest cycle. If you are one a mass cycle, it is commonly stacked with some form of testosterone.

Masteron:

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.

Methyl: (Methyltestosterone):

Discontinued names: Metandren / Android. 25 mg tabs Oral, 100/bottle by LACROIX Labs, Monaco Cedex sold in just about every drug store south of the Boarder in Mexico. Cost about $20-$25. This drug is oral testosterone. It`s mainly a male androgen replacement. More androgenic than anabolic dosages are one to two tabs per day. It aromatizes easily, and for the most part is obsolete, except for a few limited uses which work great. Methyltestosterone tabs take about 30 min, to get into the system, this drug promotes Agression, perhaps better than any other steroid. The Agression lasts about 1 1/2 to two hours with deminishing effects optimal max.Dose 50 mg per day. Best taken before weightlifting workout. It makes you very agressive while you workout, thus makes you work harder, stronger, and with more focus. It increases your strength via agression, it seems to contribuite to health and added energy. This belongs to the 17 Alpha-group of steroid which will cause mildly elevated liver function tasts. As with any 17 alpha group steroid basic liver function tests should be monitored. Due to the agressive nature of this steroid using it in conjunction with alcohol, other drugs, or steroids is not advisable.

Methyltestosterone:

Methyltestosterone is one of the oldest available oral steroids. It is produced by many various manufacturers and sold in a number of countries including the U.S.. It is quite androgenic, with minimal anabolic effects. For athletic purposes, methyltest is generally only used to stimulate aggression among power lifters and those looking to boost up their workouts. Many methyltest tabs are sublingual (to be placed under the tongue) for faster absorption. These tabs can generally be identified by a notable citrus flavor to them. A couple tabs placed under the tongue before a visit to the gym may make for an aggressive workout. Aside from this, methyltest offers little except androgenic side effects. It is quite toxic, elevating liver enzymes and causing acne, gynocomastia, aggression and water retention quite easily. Were one to tolerate these side-effects, methyltest will offer little more than some slight strength gains. One looking for quality muscle mass from a steroid cycle should be looking elsewhere. Counterfeit steroids sometimes contain only methyltest in an effort to deceive the buyer. This is due to the fact that it is very cheap in bulk and obviously may fool an inexperienced user.

Nandrabolin: (Nandrolone Laurate)

25mg or 50mg per cc 50 cc/vial. This is a veterinarian steroid found primarily in canada and Europe. It can be thought of a very long acting version of Deca. Whereas Deca cna stay active in the system for two weeks, this product is usually active from three to four. The bad thing about Nandrabolin is that it is only available in low milligram doses. This product is presently not being counterfeited and is cheap.

Naprosyn: (naproxen) 250mg/tab 100/bottle

This drug is a potent non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent. It is often used to treat patients with rheumatoid arthritis. It reduces joint swelling, stiffness, and pain in many patients. Naprosyn is also used to treat tendonitis and injuries seen commonly with weight training athletes. This drug works by preventing the production of a certain hormone called prostaglandin. It is not degenerative like corticosteroids are, but it works equally as well in most patients. It has proven to be effective in relieving the joint pain a lot of lifters experience while training. Unfortunately Naprosyn can cause serious stomach problems including bleeding ulcers. Many users report stomach pain after taking the medication. This seems to be less severe if the dose is taken with a large meal. Any person who has suffered any type of stomach ulcer is advised to stay away from Naprosyn. Recommended dosage is 500mg daily and should not be exceeded. Duration of use should be from seven to 14 days, no longer. Other anti-inflammatories, which are very similar to Naprosyn, are Tolectin and Ibuprofen (Motrin). These drugs are usually attained from a physician.

Naxen:

Naxen (chemical name Naproxen) is an anti-inflammatory not actually a steroid. the reason it is in this section is because it is a popular drug to be used to relieve pain and swelling from over training a specific body part, especially tendonitis or other injuries. The use of an anti-inflammatory, such as naxen, will speed up recovery time and relieve pain. Naxen was originally used to treat arthritis with dosages starting around 500mg split up throughout the day and always taken with a meal. Dosages can be gradually increased until the pain is relieved. A common dose would be 600mg twice a day. Naxen is available in tablets, as a topical cream, and as an injectable. The best place to inject naxen is in the gluteus maximus because it requires a deep intramuscular injection. Naxen does have some side effects which include: heartburn, constipation, nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, fatigue, depression, rashes on your skin, heart attack, muscle weakness, and fever. Naxen is a little on the high side when it come to price. For a package of 45x250mg tablets which would last about 10 days at 600mg/2xday, it is about $12.00. On the black market this would probably be around $15- $18. There are no other trade names available.

24x1 gram tablets, 45x250 mg tablets, 45x500 mg tablets, 2x5 ml 500mg ampule, 100 ml suspension, 40 gram gel tube', Store at room temperature and do not freeze.

Nilevar: (norethandrolone) 10mg/tab 100/bottle

This is a very androgenic steroid. It is used for size and strength, and for some it is quite effective. Unfortunately this drug is very toxic and aromatises easily. Many users reported heavy water retention (edema) while taking Nilevar. Dosage of 30mg to 40mg daily are suspected average. This drug is very rarely seen on the market.

Nolvadex: (tamoxifen citrate) 10mg/tab 60 or 250/bottle

This drug is a potent nonsteroidal anti-estrogen. It is intended for use in estrogen dependent tumors, i.e. breast cancer. Steroid users take Nolvadex to prevent the effects of estrogen in the body. This estrogen is most often the result of aromatizing affect of steroids. It can aid in preventing edema, gynecomastia, and female pattern fat distribution, all of which might occur when a man’s estrogen levels are too high. Also these affects can occur when androgen levels are too low, making estrogen the predominant hormone. This can occur when endogenous androgens have been suppressed by the prolonged use of exogenous steroids in combination with cutting of these exogenous sources. Nolvadex works by competitively binding to target estrogen sites like the breast. This drug is not toxic nor have any side effects been seen in athletes who used the drug as an anti-estrogen. This drug is the most popular anti-estrogen among steroid users by far. Although this drug does not turn out to be 100% effective for everyone, it does seem to exhibit some level of effectiveness for all. It works so well for some bodybuilders, they can take untraditional drugs like Dianabol or Anadrol right up to a contest as long as they stack it with Nolvadex. It would seem wise to take this drug in conjunction with any steroid cycle. Most reported a dosage of 10mg to 20mg daily got the job done. Availability of Nolvadex has been fair on the black market. Women athletes have not found this drug to be of much benefit.

Nolvadex:

Description: 10 mgs. / tab at 60 or 250 tab bottles. This drug is basically an anti-estrogen. This is taken to help minimize some of the bad side effects of steroids (such as gyno). It is not relatively toxic and has no side effects that I have ever seen. This drug is almost a must for anyone on a steroid cycle especially those prone to getting fatty breast tissue (if you had a weight problem before). It will slow down the effects of a steroid cycle so use only if you need to.

Effective Dose: 10 - 20 mgs. / per day

Street Price: $1.50 - 2.00 per tablet

Stacking Info: A must for any steroid cycle to reduce side effects.

Nolvadex: (tamoxifen citrate)

10 mg/tab 60 or 250/bottle. This drug is a potent nonsteroidal anti-estrogen. It is indicated for use in estrogen dependent tumors, i.e. breast cancer. Steroid users take Nolvadex to prevent the effects of estrogen in the body. This estrogen is most often the result of aromatizing steroids. Nolvadex can aid in preventing edema, gynecomastia, and female pattern fat distribution, all of which might occur when a man's estrogen levels are too high. Also, these effects can occur when androgen levels are too low, making estrogen the predominant hormone. This can occur when endogenous androgens have been suppressed by the prolonged use of exogenous steroids. Nolvadex works by competitively binding to target estrogen sites like those at the breast. This drug is not toxic nor have any side effects been seen in athletes who used the drug' as an anti-estrogen. This drug is the most popular anti-estrogen amongst steroid users. Although it does not turn out to be 100% effective for everyone, it does seem to exhibit some level of effectiveness for the majority. It works so well for some bodybuilders they can take drugs like Anadrol right up to a contest as long as they stack it with Nolvadex. It would seem wise to take this drug in conjunction with any steroid cycle. Most reported a dosage of 10 mg to 20 mg daily got the job done. Availability of Nolvadex has been fair on the black market.

Nolvadex:

Tamoxifen Citrate is used as an anti estrogen. It will stop gyno. Comes in 10mg tabs. Bad effect: Makes steroids work less! Only use it if you really need it. Have been conected to testicular cancer in rat studies(oocchh). Dose: 1-2 tabs a day

Nolvadex:

Nolvadex is a brand name for the drug tamoxifen citrate, a nonsteroidal agent which demonstrates potent antiestrogenic properties. These antiestrogenic effects are due to its ability to compete with estrogen for binding sites in target tissues such as in the breast. Medically, the effects of this drug make it very useful in breast cancer patients. Male bodybuilders however, find this drug very effective in combating gynocomastia (female breast tissue development). Gynocomastia is caused by excess estrogen in the male body. In the steroid user, this happens when anabolic steroids "aromatize" into estrogens. This is not as odd as you may think, structurally these hormones are very similar. So with Nolvadex competing for and occupying estrogen receptors, the buildup of tissue is greatly reduced and often avoided. It should be noted that Nolvadex also seems to slightly reduce to gains made during a steroid cycle. Some believe estrogen plays a role in keeping androgen receptors open. This may explain why Nolvadex would slightly hinder gains. Regardless of this effect Nolvadex is the most popular anti-estrogen used by athletes and many people swear by it. One should remember though that many athletes find no need for Nolvadex while others absolutely need it to avoid a gyno problem. One should be aware of how much they actually need an ancillary drug like this before committing to use it during a cycle. Should it be needed, Nolvadex is quite popular on the black market.

Oreton: (testosterone propionate) 100mg/cc 10cc or 30cc vial

Oreton is a fast-acting oil-based testosterone. It is very similar to Depo-Testosterone except it is only effective in the system for about five days. Therefore shots are taken twice a week. Oreton can be effective for size and strength gains like other testosterones and it does cause a number of side effects. Gynecomastia, water retention, and aggression are most common. Few athletes use Oreton anymore mainly because it is not nearly as available as other testosterones. Others do not care for the frequent shots that are required even though they think the drug has similar effects to Depo-Testosterone. Average dosages are in the range of 200mg to 400mg per week.

Omnadren:

This is Sustanons polish brother. Insted of Testosterone isocaporate and testosterone decanotate, Omadren contains testosterone isohexanoate and testosterone hexanoate. This modification makes Omnadren even stronger than it´s brother. But the side effects are worse.

Size:***** Strengh:***** Side effects:***** Dose same as sustenon.

Omnadren:

30mg testosterone propionate, 60mg testosterone phenylpropionate, 60mg testosterone isohexanoate, 100mg testosterone hexanoate,

Omnadren 250 is an oil-based injectable containing a blend of four different testosterone compounds: testosterone propionate, 30 mg; testosterone phenylpropionate, 60 mg; testosterone isohexanoate, 60 mg; and testosterone hexanoate, 100 mg. Because Omnadren contains four different testosterones, many people will compare it with Sustanon. Omnadren does contain testosterone propionate and testosterone phenylpropionate in the same strength as Sustanon; however, testosterone isohexanoate and testosterone hexanoate replace the testosterone isocaproate and testosterone decanoate in Sustanon. As a result, Omnadren has a very different effect than Sustanon. To begin with, users of Omnadren will experience a heavy water retention. This characteristic leads to rapid gains in size and strength, but also causes the muscles to look very smooth and watery. Unlike Sustanon, Omnadren readily converts to estrogen, which may cause gynecomastia. The estogen-linked side effects can be reduced or prevented with the simultaneous use of Nolvadex(tamoxifen citrate) and Proviron(mesterolone).

Omnadren dosages range from 250 mg every other week up to 1000 mg or more per day. A fairly safe and effective dosage would be in the range of 250-1000 mg per week. Omnadren is active in the body for a few weeks, but an injection should be taken at least once a week. Many athletes like to combine Omnadren with a strong anabolic like Deca(nandrolone decanoate) or Equipoise(boldenone undecylenate). Powerlifters and athletes who want a dramatic gain in mass and strength prefer to stack Omnadren with the heavy orals such as Anadrol(oxymetholone) and Dianabol(methandrostenlone). Omnadren has a limited use in contest preparation due to the heavy water retention it causes.

A year or two ago, Omnadren was rare on the US black market. However, in the past several months the market has been flooded with Omnadren smuggled into the country from Poland. To give an example, 500,000 ampules of Omnadren were supposedly seized in a recent drug bust after a Polish pharmacy tipped off the DEA. With the increasing availability of this compound, it is becoming extremely popular on the black market. The price of Omnadren is usually slightly cheaper than Sustanon, with the average price being about $15.

Omnadren was originally manufactured by Polfa, but has since changed to Jelfa in Poland. Five amps come protected in a white paper or plastic holder within a pink and white box. Older boxes are grey and blue and may still be circulating on the black market. The amps are made with clear glass and are imprinted with red ink. The older amps will be imprinted with black ink instead. The ink has the tendency to smear off. There does not seem to be many fakes of Omnadren on the black market. The World Anabolic Review mentions a counterfeit in which the "Omnadren 250" is imprinted in the upper third of the box rather than the lower third. Supposedly, the whole package is printed in English rather than Polish. This may not be a counterfeit, but rather the result of an industrious businessman repackaging Omnadren for sale on the US market after the loose amps were smuggled into the country. In any case, this shouldn't be a concern since these counterfeit or repackaged ampules do not seem to be prevalent on the market at the time.

Oxandrolone:

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..

Parabolan: (trenbolone) 76 mg per 1.5 ampule

The French steroid has a number of things going for it. It is a derivative of the 19-nortestosterone molecule, which is the same parent drug as Deca-Durabolin. This similarity does not end there, these two drugs act very much alike. In fact Parabolan can be mistaken for Deca on a drug test. Parabolan is a favourite to thousands of athletes. This injectable steroid has higher anabolic and lower androgenic properties than testosterone, also reminiscent to Deca. It was originally thought to be non aromatising, but it will aromatise at a high dosage in some users. Parabolan is a great pre-contest steroid. The relatively high androgenic properties can promote substantial "hardness" in a lifter who is already lean. This androgenic effect can also result in greater vascularity and fuller muscles. Parabolan has been effective on a limited calorie diet, if protein intake is still high. It need not be regarded as a cutting drug only. It can be used quite successfully to build quality muscle and strength, without the bloat of a D-Bol or Testosterones. In a stack with Anavar, Parabolan becomes part of a super strength building cycle for powerlifters who do not wish to go over their weight class limit. Side effects seen with the use of Parabolan are minimal. The drug aromatises very little if at all, so water retention and hynecomastia are rarely seen. Hepatototoxicity (liver stress) is minimal with dosages of 152 mg per week, and if used for eight weeks or less, it exhibits very little suppression of the body’s own hormone production. Blood pressure readings are unlikely to rise due to the fact that Parabolan does not cause the blood to hold excessive electrolytes. Each person reacts differently to every drug, but the majority of athletes find this item to be safe when used properly. Parabolan has a lot to offer. It is good for pre-contest cycles. When stacked with another androgen it becomes part of an effective weight and strength cycle; but remember Parabolan used by itself will not result in dramatic weight gains. Quality muscle gains are to be expected. Parabolan comes out to look like another "all purpose" anabolic, DecaParabolan is a little more androgenic than Deca. Many are using this drug in place of Equipoise or Deca, which have become very hard to get. Parabolan is quite available on the market for about $18 an ampule. Average dosages are 76 mg to 152 mg a week.

Parabolan: (trenbolone)

76 mg in 1,5 cc ampule. This is a French steroid wich is a derivate of 19-Nortestosterone. Parabolan is a non-aromatizing androgen. For this reason, it has become a favorite of pre-contest bodybuilders who claim it produces dramatic hardness in the lifter who is already lean. This androgenic effect also contibutes to strength increases wich are reportedly noticeable within weeks after instigating its use. Parabolan can be stacked with Deca or Primobolan on a cutting cycle or testosterones for bulking. It is fairly toxic.

Parabolan:

Description: 76 mgs. / 1.5 cc. vial. Parabolan is a non-aromatizing androgen. For this reason, it has become a favorite of pre-contest bodybuilders who claim it produces dramatic hardness in the lifter who is already lean. This androgenic effect also crontibutes to strength increases which are reportedly noticeable within weeks after instigating its use. It is fairly toxic. This is one of my favorites if you can find it.

Effective Dose: 76 - 152 mgs. / week

Street Price: I have never been able to get ahold of it

Stacking Info: Can be stacked with Deca-Durabolan or Anavar for a cutting cycle or some form of testosterone for a bulking cycle.

Parabolan:

Trenbolone hexahydrobenzylcarbonate is an androgen which is highly praised by strength athletes. Parabolan causes a tremendous increase in muscle hardness and muscle strength. It comes in a 76mg ampule and it last 2-4 days in the body. Parabolan works very well when stacked with a low androgen steroid (i.e. Anavar) during a cutting cycle . Parabolan does not aromtize!. 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.

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Permastril: (dromostanolone) 100 mg/ampule

This steroid is an, oil based injectable fro France. It is the same as Masteron, which is made in Spain. As with some other derivatives of DHT, it is a valuable pre-contest drug. Dramatic increases in muscularity are often reported among users. This does not mean that if a person takes Permastril it will make their body lean and muscular. When a report indicates a steroid will "harden" the muscles.

It really means that if you are already maintaining low body fat, like a pre-contest bodybuilder, the drug will sharpen the muscles, appearance. Often a bodybuilder will endure weeks of torturous dieting along with long hard workouts only to find their physique flat or smooth. The body fat is low enough, but often high estrogen levels and low androgens will leave the muscles looking subpar. This is where a steroid like Permastril acts like a dramatic "hardening drug". Bodybuilders do seem to favour using this drug for the last four or five weeks before a show, often in a stack with Primobolan or Winstrol. Novaldex is usually not used with Permastril because it does not aromatise at any dosage. The hepatotoxicity of this drug is very minimal, as it’s gonadotropic suppression. This steroid exhibits high anabolic and lower androgenic properties than testosterone. Although we have outlined its use as being mainly for pre-contest bodybuilders, it is also used on cycles where the athlete wishes to avoid water retention and aromatisation. In this case athletes have reported fair strength increases and denser looking muscle. Of course athletes do not experience the type of rapid strength increases they would with testosterone because this is a function of water retention more than anything else. Reportedly Permastril is a popular drug with endurance athletes as well. It is quick in and out of the system. Injections average one ampule, every four or five, days. This drug has been hard to detect on any steroid test. The present availability of Permastril is slow, but reportedly improving due to high demand. It costs $15 per ampule, and is most available on the East Coast.

Pesomax: 100 mg per cc 1 cc/ampule

This drug is an injectable form of dihydrotestosterone. It is very popular with European athletes, but is seldom available in the U.S. Bodybuilders like Pesomax for contest preparation. It reportedly promotes muscle growth and lipolysis. Its effectiveness holds good even on low calorie diets. Pesomax is not a steroid for gaining substantial strength of weight. Two of the bodybuilders interviewed claimed that it is used in a stack with Protropin (GH). Pesomax will not aromatise under any conditions and is not toxic to the liver. The bodybuilders who are using this drug are obtaining it from European sources or from Canada it seems. Pesomax has gained popularity in drug tested events because it has escaped detection thus far. Dosages seen were 100 mg every other day.

Phenformin:

Known Name Brands: Debeone, Fenformin,

Description: Phenformin - "Debeone - 25 mg. tablets","Debeone 'DT' -50 mg. capsules. Debeone is just a brand name for phenformin which is another oral hypoglycemic drug. Phenformin was made to be used to control mild to severe adult onset diabetes . This drug was no longer made accessable to the public after 1977 since it was associated with the development of lactic acidosis. This drug is will increase the body's ability to transport glucose into the muscle cells much better by increasing insulin sensitivity. This substance will also inhibit the body's formation of sugar by the liver whereby lowering insulin secretion in the body. This substance is very similar to Glucophage (see page) that is also an oral hypoglycemic except that phenformin is considered the harsher of the two compounds. Phenformin is considered to be from 5 - 10 times stronger than Glucophage at what it does for the body on a mg. per mg. comparison. Glucophage has signifigantly less side effects than phenformin has as well. The chance for an overdose causing hypoglycemia with the use of Glucophage is dose related whereas you almost have to take a lethal dose. Phenformin will increase insulin sensitivity in the body as well.

As far as bodybuilders are concerned, this product is used as an oral form of insulin. It will cause greater glycogen supercompensation during carb-ups as well as lowering blood glucose for those that are using the BodyOpus or Atkins diet to induce ketosis more easily. This drug is commonly taken as well to increase pumps and vascularity. Common side effects of Phenformin are a metallic taste in the mouth, nausea, and vomiting. This drug is also associated with the development of lactic acidosis, which has a mortality rate of 50 - 75 % of the people who contract this disease. I would recommend staying away from this one since Glucophage is available and the side effects don't include diseases with a tendency twords death. That is just me though.

Effective Dose: At the very most, you would take 150 mgs. taken in three divided doses with water before meals

Street Price: Unknown

Stacking Info: This compound is commonly taken with Creatine in order to help shuttle the creatine into the muscles more effectively since this product increases insulin sensitivity.

Primobolan:

This is a high anabolic low anadrogenic(almost none)steroid. Methenolone is a popular steroid for females and competitors because of it´s low anadrogen properties. Primobolan is often stacked with other steroids ex. Primobolan+Deca+Sustenon in a bulk cycle and Primobolan+Winstrol+Testosterone undecanate in a cutting cycle.

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Dose is 2-6 tabs a day(usually comes in 50mg tabs and 100mg/cc amps)or 200-300mg/week

Primobolan Acetate: (methenolone acetate) 20 mg/cc amps

This is a derivative of dihydrotestosterone, which is very popular with bodybuilders. The drug is very low androgenic compound and it is not toxic to the liver. Primobolan will not aromatise, and it is one of very few steroids, which have proven to be effective on a low calorie diet. This is why so many pre-contest bodybuilders use it, including the best in the business. While using Primobolan, a lifter can shed fat and retain muscle better than with any other steroid. It will not result in massive weight or strength gains, but some like to use it on muscle building cycles, especially women. In fact a great number of women do use this drug, and for them it is one of very few steroids they should ever experiment with. Users report fair but high quality muscle gains with Primobolan. Side effects seldom result from its use, even in high dosages. The Acetate version of this drug is the most popular. Users say it has the most "kick" of all the Primobolans. Even though this product is an oil based injectable, it is very fast in and out of the system. Therefore shots are taken every other day, at an average dosage of 20 mg per shot half that for women. This drug’s major drawback is that the shots can be extremely painful for a lot of people. It seems there are a great number of people who are allergic to acetates. Once found abundantly on the U.S. black market, Primobolan Acetate is now very hard to find. It costs around $12 per ampule.

Primobolan Buccal: 50 mg/tab 30 tab/bottle

This is the most powerful form of oral Primobolan. It is made to dissolve between the gum and cheek. A great deal more of the drug gets into the blood this way as opposed to orals. It has the same effects as other Primobolans and is very safe to use. This has become a very popular drug with pre-contest competitors for several reasons. It is the most widely available form of Primobolan on the black market. It also gets out of the system fast for those who are headed towards a drug test. Finally it is a way around the painful Acetate injections for many. This drug is available in the 5 mg form over the counter in Mexico. Although it is not the most convenient dosage, nowadays folks are taking what they can get. Thus you will see a great deal of your fellow lifters in Texas popping 10 of these little tabs a day. At an over the counter price of $5.30 U.S. funds, it is not all that expensive. The 50 mg tabs go for about $45 for 30 tabs on the market.

Primobolan Depot:

Primobolan Depot is an injectable steroid produced by Schering and sold in various parts of the world. It contains the steroid metenolone enanthate, which is a long acting anabolic with extremely low androgenic properties. The anabolic properties of this steroid also are mild. Primobolan is most commonly used during cutting cycles although some users do stack it with stronger drugs like testosterone and Dianabol for mass cycles. This drug is most commonly injected on a weekly basis and dosages range widely. At 100-200 mg weekly Primobolan should not interfere with natural testosterone levels and should not produce noticeable side effects. In Europe it is not uncommon for Primobolan to be used at such doses for long term therapy. Among athletes, steroid novices will respond to weekly doses of 200 mg but regular users often inject much higher doses looking for a stronger anabolic effect. Primobolan Depot comes in 1ml glass ampules containing 100mg of the drug in Europe and 50mg throughout areas of South America. In the U.S. the 50mg ampules from Mexico and 100mg ampules from Spain most commonly show up.

Primobolan Depot: (methenolone depot)100 mg/cc, or 50 mg/cc 1 cc ampules

This drug is available from Schering labs in Mexico in the 50 mg strength and from Germany in the 100 mg dose. This version is very similar to the Acetate in that it is effective on limited calorie diets and is good for pre-contest use by bodybuilders. The difference between the two is that the depot lasts much longer in the system. For this reason, shots are only necessary every seven days. The Depot is effective for some on a muscle bulking cycle and even though it does not usually result in large gains, it is favored because it is so safe. It will not aromatise, it is not toxic, and it is low in androgens. Most common dosage is 200 mg per week for men, half that for women. It is more widely available on the black market than the Acetate. Prices are in the $15 per amp range for German or Mexican, even though the later is half as strong. It costs $3.53 per 50 mg over the counter in Mexico.

Primobolan Depot:

Description: 50 mgs. / cc. 1 cc. ampules. This is one of the safest steroids in use today. Users usually don't report huge gains but the great thing about Primobolan either Depot (Injectable) or the tablets is that the gains attained from it are basically permanent ones. It won't aromatize, it's not toxic, and it has low androgenic properties.

Effective Dose: 200 mgs. / week

Street Price: $30 per ampule

Stacking Info: Used on bulking cycles with Sostenon 250 and Deca-Durabolin. On cutting cycle used with Winstrol and Androil.

Primobolan Depot: (methenolone depot)

100 mg/cc, or 50 mg/cc 1 cc ampules. This drug is available from Schering labs in Mexico in the 50 mg strength and from Germany in the 100 mg dose. This version is very similar to the Acetate in that it is effective on limited calorie diets and is good for pre-contest use by bodybuilders. The difference between the two is that the depot lasts much longer in the system. For this reason, shots are only necessary every 7 days. The Depot is effective for some on a bulking cyde and even though it does not usually result in large gains, it is favored because it is so safe. It will not aromatize, it is not toxic, and it is low in androgens. Optimal dosage is 200 mg per week for men, half that for women.

Primobolan: (Depot)

Is a regestered trade make of Schering A/G avaiable in 50 mg/cc from Mexico and 100 mg/cc from Europe. Primo is the "Cleanest and Gentles" anabolic steroid, will not aromatize, non-toxic, low in androgens. Primo may be taken by both Men and Women. Dosages for men are 100-300 mg/week, Women 1/2 dosage. Primo is the only steroid that works well on a low calorie diet. Effective for bulking, but tends to harden and add muscle tone more that build big muscles. Primo great when added to a cycle (stacked) with other steroids, it tends to lessen water retention and harshness when stacked with more heavy duty testosterone injectables, like Omnadren/sustanon 250, Cypoinate/propionate, ect. Primo is an analog immune-stimulating steroid used be people with Aids and other with depressed immune systems to build up the immune system and other with depressed immune systems to build up the immune system and add lean muscle mass. Primo is not legally allowed by the FDA in the United States,but it is one of the finest steroids in the world today.

Primoteston Depot 250: (propionate, enanthate) 250 mg/cc 1 cc/ampule

This drug is a powerful testosterone combination bade by Schering. It is a high androgenic and anabolic steroid. It will aromatise and it can suppress the body’s own hormone pattern. It is becoming quite popular with athletes in the U.S. because it is cheap and effective. Users report substantial size and strength increases while using Primmoteston, it is very similar to Sustanon, another popular testosterone stack. The drug is available over the counter in Mexico at a price of less than $2. It is being sold for about $10 per ampule on the black market. Of course it is more available in Texas and California right now, but demand will pull it into other areas of the country before too long. Average dosages are about 250 mg per week.

Primoteston Depot 250:

Description: 250 mgs. / ampules. This steroid is easily found in Mexico in the little glass ampules and it contains 250 mg. / ml of testosterone propionate/testosterone enathate. It is also very inexpensive down south only costing you $2.50 - $4.00 per ampule there.

Effective Dose: 1 - 2 ampules / week

Street Price: $15 - 20 per ampule

Stacking Info: Used with Anavar / Primobolan for cutting cycle

Proviron:

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.

Proviron: (mesterolone) 25 mg/tab 50 tab/bottle

This is an oral androgenic steroid which is commonly used as an estrogen antagonist. Once the drug is in the blood, it competes with estrogen receptor sites, in some cases this results in an end to aromatising effects of other steroids. Proviron itself will not aromatise and it is moderately toxic to the liver. Some women take the drug to enhance their androgen levels, giving them much harder looking muscles. Usually they stack Proviron with the other drugs they might be using. Male bodybuilders also use it in a pre-contest stack to attain a harder look. Average dosages are two to four tablets a day for men, half that for women. It is rarely seen on the market, and costs about $40 for 50 tabs.

Proviron:

Description: Proviron comes in a box with 10 - 25mg tablets in a blister pack. Proviron is a synthetic androgenic steroid and oral antiestrogen used by bodybuilders. A lot of bodybuilders take this substance for two main reasons. They use it to restore sexual disfunctions caused by steroid cycling. It will help get rid of the lack of sexual desire that most bodybuilders experience during a long steroid cycle. It also will help with the decreased sperm count and quality that steroids exhibit on the body. It does not however increase testosterone production in the body. It is also used as an anti-estrogen as well. Proviron provides a dual blocking scheme in that it prevents the aromitization of steroids as well as competes with estrogen to block the receptors as well. The bad thing about Proviron is that it does not help in maintaining strength and muscle gains after a steroid cycle whereas HCG, Clomid, and Teslac do. This reason alone keeps some people from using this drug. It does however block gyno and the increased water retention that steroids give the user. It does allow increased muscle hardness since the estrogen levels will be low which is of great benefit for a precontest bodybuilder. As far as side effects are concerned, Provirons main one is that it gives males a continuous hard-on (bummer for their girlfriends) at higher doses.

Effective Dose: 50 -100 mgs. per day by taking one to two 25 mg tablets in the morning and one to two 25 mg tablets in the evening.

Street Price: It normally sells for between $1-2 per tablet on the street.

Stacking Info: This drug is commonly taken with Teslac, HCG, or Clomid. It is a popular precontest drug to increase muscle hardness. When taken along with Nolvadex, it almost completely blocks the effects of estrogen.

Proviron:

Masterolone is a anadrogenic steroid with almost no anabolic action. It is used as a anti estrogen and gives the body a hard dense look.

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Dose 1-2 tabs a day(comes in 25mg tabs)

Proviron:

Proviron is a regestrated trade mark of Scherling A/G Germany & Schering Mexicanna...Proviron/mesterolone Oral 25 mg Tablets are a multi-purpose Androgenic steroid with anabolic properties designed to be given to men in the early and medopausal stages of life. This steroid is most unique in the world because it is a non-17 Alpha Oral Androgen replacement for males. Provides health, added sex drive, the feeling of well being, vigor and sone qualties of youth. It may be taken over long periods of time. It does not aromatize...in fakt bodybuilders take this in place of Novadex because Provirion is an Estrogen Antaginist. It is completly Syngerstic with all other steroids. Though as the best steroids goes not arroved by FDA but Schering world wide sales don´t seem to suffer. Proviron is sold in 37 Countries world wide. Sense it unique formula does not shut down the male own hormone production as with the highly androgenic T-Cyponiate and spermogenis is added to not subtracted from...Proviron could medically help 20 to 30 million males who experience male-medopause.

Quinolone:

This was another of the original DDR compounds. It was seen in 30 cc vials and was supposed to be a great pre-contest drug. As with the other DDR’s, it was a mix of domestic steroids that were not worth $300. Another firm started making a new version of Quinolone, but as with all these basement drugs, it should be avoided for certain.

Ralgrow:

Description: This is another cattle implant that athletes have been experimenting with. Ralgrow comes in a wheel cartridge that contains 24 pellets per cartridge. Each pellet contains 72 mgs of Zeranol. These pellets are intended to be implanted in cattle. Ralgrow has been effective in promoting weight gains in cattle and appears to be nearly as effective and more acceptable than the use of steroids in those animals. Even though Ralgrow promotes weight gain in cattle it does not work in humans. There are some reports that this product is only effective in animals with the gastric structure of cattle. This would not include humans as we only have one stomach. Some think that the weight gain in the cattle comes simply in the form of visceral mass gain. Athletes are trying to gain muscle mass not visceral mass.

Simply said, don't waste your money on this compound. You will sorely be disappointed with the results. For those of you that think you know more that I do though, you can follow the Finaplix directions for either an injected compound or use DMSO to transdermally receive the Zeranol. Don't say I did not tell you it won't work though.

Effective Dose: Who cares, it does not work.

Street Price: Who would want to buy it anyway.

Stacking Info: You can let me know.

Revalor:

Known Name Brands: Revalor-S

Description: Revalor is another of the cattle implants that continues to gain popularity with bodybuilders since steroids are becoming harder and harder to get for some people. Each Revalor pellet contains 20 mg. of trenbolone acetate apiece and 20 mgs. of estrodiol. This is the same as Finaplix except the compound contains the added estrdiol. Original Finaplix production was stopped about a decade ago and they created this product since they decided the extra estradiol helped the cattle gain weight better. Revalor contains the famed trenbolone acetate steroid which is very strong and androgenic as well as being highly anabolic as well. It will give you a very fast and powerful strength gain without a lot of added bodyweight since trenbolone acetate does not cause water retention in the body. Trenbolone acetate helps to accelerate fat burning which made it a popular product with competitive bodybuilders because it helps to add to muscle hardness and density. It is also very popular with powerlifters that have to stay within a certain weight class. Revalor has many side effects as well besides the fact that it is not the most sterile since it is a vet drug. Trenbolone acetate is a very kidney toxic steroid. Revalor does contain estradiol which will cause gyno easily if this product is used as is. You need to follow the directions on the Synovex page to get the estradiol separated from the steroid that you are going to use. Revalor-S cartridges contain 70 pellets apiece. You can't eat the cartridges either. They must be administered one of two ways:

One way is to use DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide) to make the steroid transdermal meaning that it will now pass through the skin. There are a variety of forms that DMSO is available but the gel version works the best and is the easiest to use. What you want to do is grind up about 2 pellets worth of the crystals into as fine of a powder as you can and then mix it with one teaspoonful of DMSO and one of water and apply to the skin every 2 days as that is the effective time span for trenbolone acetate. This will give you about a 40 mg. dose of trenbolone acetate. You can then rub this compound into your skin and wrap the area with a piece of saran wrap to help get the compound to absorb into the skin easier since it will heat it between the saran wrap and your body to aid in absorption.

Effective Dose: Doses are in the range of 30mg - 60mgs every 2 days.

Street Price: Prices run about $60-80 per cartridge.

Stacking Info: In precontest, this drug is commonly used with Winstrol or Stromba to give great hardness and quality to muscle if you are already low fat. For a mass phase, this steroid is commonly stacked with either testosterone, Dianabol, or Anadrol 50 with kickass results being reported.

Slow K: (potassium chloride) 600 mg/tab 100/bottle

Slow release tablets. This drug is indicated for the treatment of potassium depletion. This could be caused by disease or in the case of some bodybuilders it is caused by the use of strong diuretics. This is a strong prescription potassium drug. Many body builders use it several days before and the day of a bodybuilding contest. Very often bodybuilders use strong diuretics to get ripped up. The users of these drugs cause the body to lose a great deal of sodium and potassium. With the loss of potassium, which helps keep water balance in the muscles, the muscles usually are left very flat looking. Not only that but they can tie up into severe cramps when flexed. The use of diuretics can cause the loss of up to 3000 mg of potassium per day. This will wipe out reserves quickly and cause the cramping. In an attempt to keep this from occurring, many use Slow K. It can keep the muscles looking full and prevent painful cramping that makes posing impossible. Unfortunately this drug can be very dangerous. If the athlete gets too much of it, it can cause cardiac arrest. This is because potassium is responsible for maintaining heart functions as well. The most popular way of using Slow K has been to take one tablet every eight hours, for a total of three, daily, if the bodybuilder is suffering cramping. If not, they usually use one tablet per day just to keep the muscles from getting too flat. Slow K is used only when the athlete is taking a diuretic like Lasix, and only for three or four days; the three preceding and day of a show in most cases. Other side effects may occur like vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea. Also it can cause bleeding ulcers in the gastrointestinal tract. This happens with prolonged use though. Dosages should be individualised by a doctor because of the side effects. It has been available on the market, but most often athletes get this drug from their doctor. It usually costs about $1 per tablet.

Spectriol: (methandriol dipropionate, durabolin) 1 cc/amp

This drug is a new veterinarian steroid. The few athletes who have used this drug were pleased with what they saw; quality gains in strength and size. They said it worked like injectable Dianabol. It will not aromatise much and it is not very toxic to the liver. It should gain in popularity, but for now there are only a select few who have access to it.

Sten:

Sten is an low dose testosterone blend produced in Mexico. Each 2ml ampule of Sten contains 25 mg testosterone propionate, 75mg testosterone cypionate along with 20mg DHEA. Holding the DHEA irrelevant at the moment, this steroid basically contains 50mg of testosterone per ml. With testosterone, 200-400mg per week is most common, so when used by athlete's, 3 or 4 ampules of Sten are usually injected per week in divided doses to break up the injection volume. Still, this adds up to 6 or 8 ml per week which is quite a bit when compared to other products like Sustanon. For this reason, Sten is generally used only when other testosterones are unavailable. In Mexico, 2 ampules are packaged in a box along with a 3ml syringe (odd) and sells for about $5. Here in the U.S., one ampule of Sten is often priced as high as $10. As of yet, Sten should probably be considered a safe buy.

Sten: (100mg testosterone, 20mg dihydrotestosterone)

This is a Mexican steroid which is becoming fairly popular. Each ampule contains 2cc of the oil based drug. The ampules are clear glass with red print. The item costs about $2 an ampule down in Mexico where it has been gound in Laredo and Tijuana. On the market, it sells for about $12 an ampule. Sten is another testosterone blend. It yields good gains in strength and weight, but also water retention and aromatization. The optimal dosage is around 1 to 3 ampules a week.

Sten:

Description: 120 mgs. / ampule. 100 mgs. being testosterone and 20 mgs. being DHEA. Sten is an androgenic drug that is good for strength and size. It is made up of two drugs; the first is testosterone suspended in oil, the second is DHEA. This is just a weaker version of Sostenon 250. The side effects associated with it are a little worse because of the high amount of DHT in it. It is picking up in popularity since it is easy to attain in Mexico.

Effective Dose: 3 - 4 ampules per week

Street Price: $15 / ampule

Stacking Info: Could be used in a bulking cycle but you have to take more shots of the stuff since it is only available in lower mgs. doses.

Stromba: (stanozolol) 5 mg/tab 100/bottle

This drug was originally produced in Europe. The version available today is a market product made in a real lab. This is a steroid that is a counterfeit, but it is the real drug according to at least one report. In fact in the course of surveying numerous steroid users, Stromba was rated as one of the best oral steroids for gaining muscle size and weight. Users reported dramatic weight gains after taking the drug for as little as three weeks. Most of the athletes knew it was a counterfeit, but none suffered any suspicious adverse reactions while taking it, Stanozolol is a high anabolic, low androgenic product. It usually does not aromatise, but it can be toxic to the liver in high dosages. Women often get good results with stanozolol, but it can turn out to be too much for some, who suffer virilising effects from it at even the lowest dosages. An average dose of Stromba is 20 mg to 40 mg daily for men, 5 mg to 10 mg for women. It costs about $45 for 100 tabs, and is still easily attained on the black market.

Sustanon: 30mg testosterone propionate, 60mg testosterone phenylpropionate, 60mg testosterone isocaproate, 100mg testosterone decanoate,

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.

Sustanon: (propionate, phenylpropionate, isocaproate, decanoate) 250 mg/cc, 1cc/ampule

Also, under the name, Dura-Testin and Sostenon. This drug is a blend of four testosterone components that have been found to react very positively together. This drug is fast acting and has a long life in the blood. It is becoming very popular lately in the U.S where it is still rather new to the market. Sustanon has been sold in Europe for many years and has been the most popular testosterone used by European athletes for a long time. It has shown to be very effective with many things going for it. To start with it is more effective at lower dosages.

For most users of domestics like Cypionate and Enanthate, the drugs tend to require increased dosage each time they are used to provide the user with good results. Eventually many find themselves using 1200 mg per week or more to get results. Sustanon’s primary advantage is that it has been effective in continued use or return use at a reasonable dosage. A dose of 250 mg per week or 500 mg every 10 days is about all one needs of the Sustanon to get good results. Because of the blend of testosterones in Sustanon it seems to be recognised by the steroid receptors for longer periods of time than the previously mentioned domestics, Because a person can use less sustanon and still get results, he will see less side effects. Users report less aromatisation, less water retention, less liver stress, and less endocrine system disturbances, but still they have quality gains from the Sustanon. We did say LESS, not NO side effects. Users report the usual irretability and aggressiveness with Sustanon. The most popular way to use sustanon is on a weight gaining cycle in a stack with an oral anabolic like Anaavar or Winstrol. Sustanon lasts up to four weeks in the system while still remaining active, so shots can be taken as little as every two weeks. Sustanon is available in a redi-ject syringe from Mexico under the name Sostenon, or from Europe in 1-cc ampules under the names Dura-Testin or Sustanon. The ampules cost about $10 per vial. This steroid can be found quite easily on the black market.

Sostanon 250:

Brand Names: Durandron, Sostenon 250, Sustanon, Sustanon 250, Deposterona,

Description: Each sostanon 250 preload contains the following:

Testosterone propionate 30 mg, Testosterone phenylpropionate 60 mg, Testosterone isocaproate 60 mg, Testosterone decanoate 100 mg,

250 mgs. / 1 cc. vials or preloads. Sostanon 250 is one of the most popular steroids and for good reason. It is precisely set up to give you results for up to a month after injection because each of the testosterones that make up sostanon 250 stay active in the body for differing time periods. It gives you almost instant results that you can feel since it will hit you about 3 hours after your first injection. The reason for this is the fast acting properties of the testosterone propionate that is in it. The testosterone phenylpropionate and testosterone isocaproate will typically stay active for about 2-3 weeks each and the testosterone decanoate stays active in the body for up to a month. This combination is what gives sostanon 250 its quick onset which continues to hit you for about 4 weeks after the last injection. This drug also degrades and tapers nicely for the same reasons. Some people will argue that sostanon is good because since it is made up of multiple types of testosterone, that it "will hit multiple androgen receptors." This could not be further from the truth. You only have one type of androgen receptor. All steroids hit the same androgen receptor regardless of what you are taking.

Sostanon 250 is highly anabolic as well as highly androgenic. This makes it a favorite of those trying to bulk up. It is a steroid that gives you what you are looking for; that 20-25 lbs during a 6 week cycle for most steroid novices. You gain mass rapidly and get a nice kick in stength as well while taking this drug. There is almost a synergistic action to sostanon 250, meaning that the combination of the various testosterones in it work better together than the sum of their parts. In this example, 1+1+1+1=5!

Another nice aspect of sostanon 250 is that it aromatizes less and gives you less water retention than other testosterones. This tranlates to a lower risk of gyno and will tend to not give you as much of a "puffy look" as say testosterone cypionate or enanthate would. For these reasons alone, you can see why sostanon 250 would be preferred to other steroids. It is also fairly easy to obtain on the black market and a cinch to buy in Mexico as just about every pharmacy stocks the bodybuilders friend, Sostanon 250!

Side Effects: The side effects tend to resemble other types of testosterones but it tends to not be as harsh. The typical side effects can include the following: nausea, leukopenia, symptoms resembling a peptic ulcer, acne, edema (water retention), excitation or increased aggressiveness (commonly referred to as roid rage), sleeplessness, chills, vomiting, diarrhea, hypertension, prolonged blood clotting time, increase in libido. Females had reported: menstrul irregularities, post-menopausal bleeding, swelling of the breasts, hoarseness or deepening of the voice, enlargement of the clitoris, and water retention. Men had reported: cases of impotence, chronic priapism, epididymitis, inhibition of testicular function, oligospermia, and bladder irritability. Some people that take sostanon 250 have reported "flu like" symptoms as well. These symptoms include a higher than normal fever, stomach aches, being tired, etc. These side effects tend to go away after a few days and should not deter you from your goals of gaining muscle mass!

Effective Dose: 250 - 1000 mg / weekly. Sostanon is designed to be a time released steroid though and could theoretically be taken as little as once a month since it stays active in your body for that time period, but for bodybuilding purposes, this is not practical. More commonly, bodybuilders will take between 500 - 750 mg per week for the desired effects. I have heard, and I am saying heard of people taking obscene amounts of sostanon though. I am talking about 3000 mg a week for some of these people. This is of course both stupid and wasteful, but I thought I would fill you in on the extremes.

Street Price: $16 - 20 / preload. Can be purchased in Mexico for around $6-7 American Dollars each.

Stacking Info: Very powerful drug which stacks with other steroids very well in a bulking cycle. Sostanon 250 is commonly taken along with anadrol 50, dianabol, deca durabolin if they are looking to "mass up". You can take with parabolan, winstol, or primobolan if you are looking for more quality muscle gains that would also tend to stay with you longer. It is not typically taken precontest as there is still some water retention associated with taking this drug.

Sustenon: (Sostenon)

This is a blend of four different steroids:

Testosterone propionate: 30mg stays active for 3-4 days

Testosterone Phenylpropionate: 60mg -"- 1-3 weeks

Testosterone Isocaporate: 60mg -"- 1-3 weeks

Testosterone decanotate: 100mg -"- 2-4 weeks

This is a self tapering steroid blend which gives good gains. Will give good results when used in a decrease the days cycle.

Size:**** Strengh:**** Side effects:**** Dose: 1-4cc per week

Sustanon-250: (Also Durateston)

30mg testosterone propionate, 60mg testosterone phenylpropionate, 60mg testosterone isocaproate, 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.

Synovex-H:

Description: This product comes in a rotary cartridge that contains 10 pellets per cartridge with 5 cartridges in a box. Each pellet is 3" in length and contains 200 mgs. of testosterone propionate as well as 20 mgs. of estradiol benzoate. The estradiol is added to the product to increase size in cattle. Synovex-H is a drug intended for veterinarian use in cattle to increase weight gain and feed efficiency. The use of cattle implants has skyrocketed in recent months since steroids are becoming harder and harder for people to be able to find in different parts of the country. The unfortunate side to using this for athletic gains is that it contains estradiol which will cause big time gyno if it is left in the product and used as is. You can read further about the effects of testosterone propionate on it's page. I don't want to be redundant here. As far as side effects go, if you don't seperate the estradiol from the pellets you are going to be screwed with gyno, you don't want to have. These are not the most sanitary things either. Keep in mind that these were made for animals and there is not near the precautions taken when making these as there is with medicine. The other side effects are the same as with testosterone propionate.

There is a way to remove the estradiol from the implant by doing to following:

After separating the testosterone propionate from the solution, you have two choices for using this compound. One way is to use DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide) to make the steroid transdermal meaning that it will now pass through the skin. There are a variety of forms that DMSO is available but the gel version works the best and is the easiest to use. What you want to do is grind up the crystals to as fine of a powder as you can and then mix it with one teaspoonful of DMSO and one of water and apply to the skin every 2-3 days as that is the effective time span for testosterone propionate. You can then rub this compound into your skin and wrap the area with a piece of saran wrap to help get the compound to absorb into the skin easier since it will heat it between the saran wrap and your body to aid in absorption.

Effective Dose: 50 - 100 mgs. every other day.

Street Price: $50-60 per cartridge

Stacking Info: This compound is commonly stacked with Winstrol Depot, Metandiabol or Reforvit-B, or Parabolan

Synovex:

Synovex is a veterinary implant preparation used in cattle, which contains 200mg testosterone propionate and 20 Estradiol Benzoate per 8 pellet implant. Athletes have become attracted to this product out of sheer desperation for anabolics. Here in the U.S., cattle implants as such are not controlled substances, so Synovex is often easy to purchase from Agricultural or Veterinary supply stores. An athlete will grind up these pellets and either rub them on the skin mixed with DMSO for transdermal delivery or mix up his own injection. One should remember that the practice of preparing this for injection would obviously not be very sterile and could be potentially dangerous. The added estrogen in the product is also not very welcome among athletes and can cause many unwanted side effects including severe gynocomastia. In addition to the U.S. version made by Syntex, Synovex is also available in other countries but is rarely smuggled in due to low demand.

Synthol: ("Pump n pose")

Description: Synthol is an intermuscular fatty acid that bodybuilders are now using to give increased size in small muscle groups. Gains of 1 inch in muscles like the calves, biceps, and shoulders are not unheard of. It is actually a synthetic oil that is injected right in to the muscles you want to enhance in size. The way that this product works is that it becomes encapsulated between the fasicles (bundles of muscle fibers). Upon repeated injections, a huge bolus of the oil accumulates, adding volume to the injected muscle. About 30% of the amount injected will be broken down by your enzyme system and is metabolized like a normal fat because of its unique chemical structure. It will not be stored as bodyfat but will be burned very fast as fuel. The remainder of about 70% of the substance will be encapsulated between your muscle fibers and is broken down very slowly over the course of 3 to 5 years. Dan Duchaine recently analyzed a sample of Synthol and found it contained mostly C8 fatty acids, some C10, and about 3% C12 (the C and the number relate to what length the fat is - short, medium, or long). The mixture also contained 7.5% lidocaine (a painkiller) and 7.5% benzyl alcohol. There is currently some debate on whether you can take regular MCT oil as a substitute for "the real Synthol" which costs between $300-400 per bottle.

Because of the structure of Synthol and the fast encapsulation your enzyme system, your body has a real hard time spotting the substance and breaking it down. Supposedly if you use this product correctly you won't come down with any kind of infection or any really bad side effects. To get no detrimental effects you have to be careful about the amounts you inject the first couple of times you use the stuff, otherwise you could experience an accumulation of lymphatic fluids in your arms for a couple of days. Working out while taking Synthol is quite another story. Synthol makes it real hard at first to train because sometimes after just one set of any upper body exercise, your guns will feel pumped like after a hundred sets of any arm exercise. I have not tried this nor Esiclene, but this product is supposedly more painful than esiclene with all of the swelling that you will experience from using this compound. Esiclene was an itallian steroid that was used a lot in the '80's for causing site swelling in order to also bring up laggin bodyparts. Supposedly, not too many people can stand the pain when using Synthol for enlarging the calves, it's just so nasty.

As far as side effects are concerned, that is still up in the air. The makers of the substance say that there are really no side effects but injecting any significant amount of fatty-acid material intramuscularly can be extremely dangerous. When you jab a syringe into a muscle without any knowledge or regard to nerve distribution, you may hit a nerve and possibly cause permanent paralysis of groups of muscle fibers within that area. And besides the increased possibility of developing abscesses, there is also the possibility you might inject the fat into a vein or artery and cause serious tissue damage downstream. If this stuff is accidentally injected into a vein or artery, it could be transported into the lungs, possibly causing a "pulmonary embolism" or perhaps even into the brain, causing a "cardioembolic stroke." It's also known that injecting fatty acids into the system can lead to a condition where blood clots can develop, resulting in coronaries and strokes."

The bottom line is that you need to weigh the risks to benefits ratio for yourself and decide if it is worth it for you to get some instant gains. In my opinion, this would be an excellent precontest drug but for the average bodybuilder that will never compete it really is not worth the pain or cost to use. I have not used this compound and probably never will. It is just another of those things that competitive bodybuilders use to give them an edge over the competition.

Effective Dose: Start with 1ML, deep into the muscle with a 1/4 inch needle. Be sure to use sterile technique at all times. Continue at this rate for ten days. Then increase to 2ML a day for ten days. Now 3ML a day until the muscle gain stops.

Now return to 1ML a day for 30 days. Now 1ML twice a week for four weeks. Now 1ML once a week for four weeks.

The gains are now said to be permanent but I am a little leery of this...... Arms will be a good 2 inches up after three weeks and hold. After a four month break a further gain can be made by repeating the cycle.

ALWAYS DRAW BACK BEFORE DELIVERY, IF THE SYRINGE FILLS WITH BLOOD ABORT THE ATTEMPT. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD BE SEVERE. IF IT BLEEDS AFTER THE INJECTION DO NOT BE ALARMED AS THIS MEANS YOU HAVE PASSED THROUGH A VEIN, BUT NEVER DELIVER INTO ONE.

From what I have observed, the gain is not permanent but looks excellent. You have to keep the shots up once a week into each bodypart to keep the look

Teslac: (testolactone) 250 mg/tab

This drug is similar in configuration to androgenic steroids but it does not exhibit any androgenic effects. Teslac is an estrogen antagonist indicated for use in women with breast cancer. Steroid users take the drug to prevent the effects of high estrogen caused by aromatising steroids. It has been found to be quite effective for many. Some prefer it to Nolvadex for preventing gynecomastia and water retention. Unfortunately it is rarely seen on the black market. It is available by prescription for some. Effective dosages are from 500mg to 1000mg per day. No side effects have been reported with dosages at this level or even higher.

Teslax: (Testosterone Propionate 20mg, Testosterone Enanthate 55mg)

Thiis is a Spanish testostenone blend. It is used by a number of European ahletes to promote size and strength gains. Average dosages were around 200-300mg weekly.

Testosterone retard teramex: (Ciclo hexame Propyonate)

This is a French steroid which comes in 25mg, 100mg and 200mg per milliliter strengths. This products exhibits similar characteristics to other testosterones in terms of size and strength gains. European bodybuilders claim to get good results using this product in dose of 200-300mg per week.

Testo La:

This is a veterinarian version of Testosterone Cypionate available in 100mg/ml 10ml vials. See Testosterone Cypionate for more information.

Testesterone esters:

Testosterone is dissolved in water and various esters which determines its life span in the body. Generally, Testosterone Suspension last one day in the body, Testosterone Propionate last 3-5 days. Testosterone Cypionate last 1-3 weeks and Testosterone Enanthate last from 2-4 weeks.

Size:**** Strengh:**** Side effects:****

Dose: Testosterone Suspension 1cc every other day, Propionate 100-200mg every 3 days, Cyponate 200-600mg/week, Enanthate 200-600mg every 10-14 days.

Testoprim-D:

Testoprim-D is an injectable testosterone mix available in Mexico. Each ampule contains 50mg of testosterone propionate and 200mg testosterone enanthate, dissolved in 1ml oil. They are packaged individually in white and red boxes bearing black print, although when found inside the U.S. are generally sold loose. This product is not very common, which is why one may mistakenly believe it to be fake. This is in fact a legitimate product and fakes of it have not yet been seen.

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 Steris 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 Cypionate: 200mg/cc 10cc/vail

This is an oil based injectable form of testosterone. It is high in androgens and very highly anabolic. Cypionate aromatizes easily, like other testosterones do, making water retention a problem for many users. It is only moderately toxic to the liver but can cause a marked disturbance in the body's endogenous production of testosterone. Athletes claim that this drug produces dramatic size and strength increases. It can be stacked with a number of different steroids and yield even greater results. Cypionate is the most popular testosterone used by athletes and is still produced domestically under the brand name Depo-Testosterone and under numerous manufacturers labels with the generic name. Effective dosages for men are in the range of 1-3 ccs per week.

Testosterone Cypionate:

Description: 200 mgs. / cc. 10 cc vials. This is highly anabolic and androgenic and aromatizes easily like Anadrol. Users of this drug usually have big strength and size gains. It is moderately toxic to the liver. At higher doses all of the bad side effects are shown such as water retention, baldness, acne, aggressive behavior, etc. Active in your body for about 7 days at a time.

Effective Dose: 200 - 600 mgs. / week

Street Price: $150 - 200 / 10 cc. vial (200 mgs. / cc.)

Stacking Info: Regularly stacked with just about everything

Testosterone Cypionate:

This is an oil based injectable in 200 mg/cc dosage. "Cyp," as it`s called comes in 10 ml/vial. This is highly anabolic and androgenic and aromatizes easily like Anadrol. Users of this drug usually have big strength and size gains. It is moderately toxic to the liver. At high doses (over 400 mg per week), all of the bad side effects are exhibited including baldness, acne, aggressive behavior, etc. This drug common used.

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 dosag

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 Propionate: 100mg/cc 10cc or 30cc vial.

This is a fast acting oil based testosterone. It is very similar to cypionate except it is only effective in the system for about 5 days; therefore, shots are required twice a week. Propionate can be effective for size and strength gains like other testosterones and it has been associated with the usual testosterone side effects like: gynecomastia, water retention and aggression. Testosterone propionate is having somewhat of a comeback recently as it is one of the few drugs that are still manufactured in the United States. Average dosages are in the range of 200-400mg per week.

Testosterone Propionate: (Testoviron)

Description: 100 mgs. / cc. 10 cc. vials or 30 cc. vials. This is highly anabolic and androgenic and aromatizes easily like Anadrol. Users of this drug usually have big strength and size gains. It is moderately toxic to the liver. At higher doses all of the bad side effects are shown such as water retention, baldness, acne, aggressive behavior, etc. Active in your body for about 5 days at a time. Causes painful injection site.

Effective Dose: 250 - 500 mgs. / week

Street Price: $50 / 10 cc. vial

Stacking Info: Same as testosterone cypionate

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 our picture of fake enanthate, and as of yet has a good reputation among those who have used it.

Testosterone Suspension: 100mg/ml 10cc or 30cc vial

This drug in injectable testosterone suspended in a water solvent. This product is one of the oldest androgens available; it was originally developed some 40 years ago. this drug has been used by athletes for decades and still has quite a following who like the fast action of the drug. Since it is in a water base, it gets in the blood in a matter of hours and has a life of around a day. This requires that the compound be administered frequently. The worst thing about this is that shots are often painful which can lead to a very uncomfortable cycle. Still, hundreds of athletes sacrifice comfort to reap its rewards which often include dramatic gains in size and strength. I know for a fact that hundreds of powerlifting records have been obtained with the help of testosterone suspension. many championship physiques were aided by the long term use of this drug as well. Unfortunately, this drug is very hard on the system. It is high in androgens, aromatizes easily and it is hard on the liver. The prolonged use of testosterone suspension will severely suppress the natural pituitary hormone axis, resulting in serious atrophy of the testicles and infertility. Although these symptoms are reversible, many athletes find them unacceptable. Due to the large percentage of exogenous testosterone that is converted to DHT in the system, acne and male pattern baldness can result. As with other testosterones, users often find that the rapid gains increased aggression is another common side effect associated with the use for some users that it is grounds for avoiding this item altogether. Another very noticeable effect from this drug is that it can dramatically increase the sex drive when it is used in the short term, but, as with other testosterones, the long term use can lead to impotence and sexual dysfunction. It is still very popular for powerlifters to use testosterone suspension every day for the last couple weeks before a contest. This has reportedly yielded some unbelievable last minute strength increases. A few bodybuilders find that this fast-acting androgen helps harden them up proir to a bodybuilding competition. Some even take the drug the morning of a contest and claim it makes their muscles look harder and fuller. I consider this product to be in the same class as Anadrol - It yields dramatic gains in size and strength yet it has so many potential side effects that it does not fall into an aceptable range in terms of risk-to-benefit. (Just because I see it as an unacceptable risk, does not mean that athletes are going to stop using it.)

Average dosages of testosterone suspension have been in the range of 100mg every other day.

Testosterone Teramex: (Testosterone DC 1 Heptylate)

This is a French testosterone which is used by some European bodybuilders. It comes in 50mg, 100mg, or 250mg/ml strengths. The latter is the most popular amongst bodybuilders who claim to get fantastic results off of a single 250mg injection a week.

Tribolin 75: (Nandrolone Decanoate, Methandriol Dipropionate)

75mg/ml 10 and 20ml vials. This is a very interesting new veterinarian steroid from Australia. This looks like it would be a very good steroid for athletes. The Methandriol Dipropionate makes your reseptosites more prone to take up any Anabolic steroid, so you can take less with the same results.

Tribolin: (Nandrolone Phenylpropionate)

This is a veterinanrian version of Durabolan available in 10ml vails 50mg/ml.

Thiomucase:

This drug is not a steroid. It 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. Bodybuilders have been using the drug for spot reduction of problem fatty areas. It is available in a liquid form, which is injected in small amounts right into the problem area with a small needle. Also a cream is made that can 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. These are taken several times a day for about two weeks before a contest. Most feel that the orals are not effective. Finally there is a suppository form of this medication. They are inserted twice 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, or not at all. Thiomucase has been found to work best in those who are holding extra water in the 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 leaner. Several years ago this drug could be obtained very easily on the market, nowadays it is very hard to find.

Trisoralen: (trioxsalen) 5mg/tab 20 or 100 tab/bottle

This is a prescription drug which bodybuilders often use to enhance tanning. A deep dark tan is a precious commodity to a bodybuilder. It will make muscles look bigger and harder while giving the illusion of less body fat. Trisoralen is used for the treatment of vitiligo, which is a condition where skin pigmentation fades. This is usually what the drug is prescribed for, but doctors do prescribe it to especially pale patients who might be headed for a tropical vacation. The drug increases tolerance to solar exposure and enhances pigmentation. Trisoralen seems to act on melanin, which is what is responsible for a person’s natural skin pigmentation. The drug works only if it is taken prior to sun exposure. Recommended use of the drug for accelerating tanning is outlined. The drug should not be taken for more than 14 days at a total dosage of 28 tablets. This means two tablets, 10 mg, taken two to four hours before measured periods of exposure to sun or ultraviolet radiation everyday for 14 days in a row. Trisoralen dosage should not be increased nor taken for longer than 14 days. At least 4 weeks should be taken between dosages. It does not prevent burning, it just promotes tanning. No toxicity has been reported. Nearly all bodybuilders that have used Trisoralen felt it worked to some degree. Fair skinned users seemed to get the most out of the drug. It is rarely seen on the market anymore, but many doctors will prescribe 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.

Winstrol: (stanozolol) 50 mg/cc or 2mg/tab

This is a very popular anabolic steroid, which is a derivative of dihydrotestosterone. Winstrol is a relatively low androgenic steroid which will not aromatise. It is moderately toxic to the liver. Very few users report any water retention or any other side effects while using Winstrol. It is a popular drug for cutting in a stack with Primobolan or Parabolan. When stacked with Testosterone it can be very effective for a size and strength gain. Women use the drug quite often, but it can cause virilising effects for some women even at low dosages. Most of the muscle gains made while taking the Winstrol are retained after the drug is discontinued. The injectable veterinarian form is better than the oral. Many feel that the injectable must be administered at least twice a week: some take shots every day for better effects. Dosages range from 3 to 5 cc’s per week for men, 1 to 2 cc’s in women. Oral dosage is in the area of 16 to 30 mg per day for men, 4 to 8 mg for women. Winstrol is not too hard to find on the black marked.

Winstrol: (Winstol V,Winstol Depot)

Description: Comes in two varieties (Injectable: 50 mgs. / cc.)(Oral: 2 mgs. / 100 tab bottles). Winstrol has low androgenic effects but is toxic to the liver in the oral form. The injectable form must be injected on a daily basis. Not many side effects are associated with Winstrol, and it produces mild gains. It also helps with stamina. This steroid is only available in America in the tablet form but you could trot down to Mexico and get the vet version called Winstrol V.

Effective Dose: (Injectable: 50 mgs. / ml every day)(Orals: 6 mgs. / day)

Street Price: (Injectable: $300/30 cc vial)(Orals: $35/100 tab bottle)

Stacking Info: Since this is a cutting drug, it is most commonly stacked with some kind of testosterone such as Sustenon 250 or Cypionate.

Winstrol: (Winstol V,Winstol Depot)

Stanozolol is primarily used as a cutting up drug by males and females. It's promotes protein anabolism and it's low on androgen. The injectable form of Winstrol (Winstrol V in the US & Winstrol Depot in Europe) is considered by athletes to be much safer than the oral form.Tabs are 2mg and the injectable form 50mg/cc, has to be taken 2-3 times a week.

Size:* Strengh:** Side effects:** Dose is 100-300mg/week(winstol V,D), 40-50mg/day(oral)

Winstrol:

This drug comes in tablet form (2 mg) or a water-based injectable form (50 mg/cc).Winstrol has low androgenic effects but is toxic to the liver in the oral form. The injectable form must be injected on a daily basis. Not many side-effects are associated with Winstrol, and it produces mild gains. It also helps with stamnia. Ben Johnson used Winstrol-V (Stanazolol) the injectable vetrinary form.