Deca-Durabolin®
Substance: Nandrolone Decanoate
Delivery: 1 amp 100 mg
Manufacturer: Pakistan, Organon
Although
nandrolone decanoate is still contained in many generic compounds, almost
every athlete connects this substance with Deca Durabolin. Organon introduced
Deca Durabolin during the early 1960's as an injectable steroid available
in various strengths. Most common are 50 mg/ml and 100 mg/ml. Deca Durabolin
is the most widespread and most commonly used injectable steroid.
Deca's
large popularity can be attributed to its numerous possible applications
and, for its mostly positive results. It's main characteristic is clearly
defined on the package insert by Organon GmbH Company: "The distinct
anabolic effect of nandrolone decanoate is mirrored in the positive
nitrogen balance." Nitrogen, in bonded form. is part of protein. Deca
Durabolin causes the muscle cell to store more nitrogen than it releases
so that a positive nitrogen balance is achieved. A positive nitrogen
balance is synonymous with muscle growth since the muscle cell, in this
phase, assimilates (accumulates) a larger amount of protein than usual.
The same manufacturer, however, points out on the package insert that
a positive nitrogen balance and the protein building effect that accompany
it will occur only if enough calories and proteins are supplied. One
should know this since, otherwise, satisfying results with Deca Durabolin
cannot be obtained.
The
highly anabolic effect of Deca Durabolin is linked to a moderately androgenic
component, so that a good gain in muscle mass and strength is obtained.
At the same time, most athletes notice considerable water retention
which, no doubt, is not as distinct as that with injectable testosterones
but which in high doses can also cause a smooth and watery appearance.
Since
Deca Durabolin also stores more water in the connective tissues, it
can temporarily ease or even cure existing pain in joints. This is especially
good for those athletes who complain about pain in the shoulder, elbow,
and knee; they can often enjoy pain-free workouts during treatment while
using Deca Durabolin. Another reason for this is that it blocks the
cortisone receptors. thus allowing less cortisone to reach the muscle
cells and the connective tissue cells. Athletes use Deca, depending
on their needs, for muscle buildup and in preparation for a competition.
Deca
Durabolin is suitable, even above average, to develop muscle mass since
it promotes the protein synthesis and simultaneously leads to water
retention. The optimal dose for this purpose lies between 200 and 600
mg/week. Scientific research has shown that best results can be obtained
by the intake of 2 mg/pound body weight. Those who take a dose of less
than 200 mg/week will usually feel only a very light anabolic effect
which, however, increases with a higher dosage.
The
anabolic and consequent buildup effect of Deca Durabolin, up to a certain
degree, depends on the dosage. In the range of approx. 200 to 600 mg/week,
the anabolic effect increases almost proportionately to the dosage increase.
If more than 600 mg/week are administered, the relationship of the positive
to the negative effects shifts in favor of the latter. In addition,
at a dosage level above 600 mg/week, the anabolic effect no longer increases
proportionately to the dosage increase, so that 1000 mg/week do not
guarantee significantly better results than 600 mg/week. Most male athletes
experience good results by taking 400 mg/week. Steroid novices usually
need only 200 mg/week.
Deca
Durabolin works very well for muscle buildup when combined with Dianabol
(D-bol) and Testoviron Depot. The famous Dianabol (D-bol)/Deca stack
results in a a fast and strong gain in muscle mass. Most athletes usually
take 15-40 mg Dianabol (D-bol)/day and 200-400 mg Deca/week. Even faster
results can be achieved with 400 mg Deca/week and 500 mg Sustanon/week.
Athletes report an enormous gain in strength and muscle mass when taking
400 mg Deca/week, 500 mg Sustanon/week, and 30 mg Dianabol (D-bol)/day.
Deca is a good basic steroid which, for muscle buildup, can be combined
with many other steroids.
Although
Deca is not an optimal steroid when preparing for a competition, many
athletes also achieve good results during this phase. Since Deca Durabolin
is a long-term anabolic, there is risk that with a higher dosage, the
competing athlete will retain too much water. A conversion into estrogen,
that means an aromatizing process, is possible with Deca-Durabolin but
usually occurs only at a dose of 400 mg/week. During competitions with
doping tests Deca must not be taken since the metabolites in the body
can be proven in a urine analysis up to 18 months later.
Those
who do not fear testing can use Deca as a high-anabolic basic compound
in a dosage of 400 mg/week. The androgens contained in 400 mg/week also
help to accelerate the body's regeneration. The risk of potential water
retention and aromatizing to estrogen can be successfully prevented
by combining the use of Proviron with Nolvadex. A preparatory stack
often observed in competing athletes includes 400 mg/week Deca-Durabolin,
50 mg/day Winstrol, 228 mg/week Parabolan, and 25 mg/day Anavar.
Although
the side effects with Deca Durabolin are relatively low with dosages
of 400 mg/week, androgenic-caused side effects can occur. Most problems
manifest themselves in high blood pressure and a prolonged time for
blood clotting, which can cause frequent nasal bleeding and prolonged
bleeding of cuts, as well as increased production of the sebaceous gland
and occasional acne. Some athletes also report headaches and sexual
overstimulation.
When
very high dosages are taken over a prolonged period, spermatogencsis
can be inhibited in men, i.e the testes produce less testosterone. The
reason is that Deca Durabolin, like almost all steroids, inhibits the
release of gonadotropin from the hypophysis.
Women
with a dosage of up to 100 mg/week usually experience no major problems
with Deca Durabolin. At higher dosages androgenic-caused virilization
symptoms can occur, including deep voice (irreversible), increased growth
of body hair, acne, increased libido, and possibly clitorishypertrophy.
Since most female athletes get on well with Deca Durabolin a dose of
Deca 50 mg+/week is usually combined with Anavar 10 mg+/day. Both compounds,
when taken in a low dosage, are only slightly androgenic so that masculinizing
side effects only rarely occur. Deca, through its increased protein
synthesis, also leads to a net muscle gain and Anavar, based on the
increased phosphocreatine synthesis, leads to a measurable strength
gain with very low water retention.
Other
variations of administration used by female athletes are Deca Durabolin
and Winstrol tablets, as well as Deca Durabolin and Primobolan S-tablets.
Since Deca Durabolin has no negative effects on the liver it can even
be used by persons with liver diseases. Exams have shown that a combined
application of Dianabol / Deca Durabolin increases the liver values
which, however, return to normal upon discontinuance of the 17-alpha
alkylated Dianabol and continued administration of Deca Durabolin. Even
a treatment period with Deca Durabolin over several years could not
reveal a damage to the liver. For this reason Deca Durabolin combines
well with Andriol (240-280 mg/day) since Andriol is not broken down
through the liver and thus the liver function is not influenced either.
Older and more cautious steroid users, in particular, like this combination.
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