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Deca Durabolin-nandrolone decanoate
Deca Durabolin-nandrolone decanoate 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 1 960'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 mirrorred 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.
A great disadvantage of Deca Durabolin is its high price. In the
U.S. a 50 nag ampule costs approx. $10 - 12. In a catalog of a
large American pharamaceutical company the 50 mg ampules are
offered at $11.79. A 200 mg/ml ampule costs $19.49. Since the
weekly dose is around 200-400 mg/week, treatment can become very
expensive. On the black market, one can especially Find the
Dutch and Greek Deca Durabolin in strengths of 200 mg/2 ml
ampules, they usually cost around $30 per ampule. Those who have
access to the generic Greek 50 mg products such as Anaboline,
Ziremilon, or Extraboline, receive a product of equally good
quality at a slightly lower price. We doubt whether the Russian
Retabolin and the Hungarian Retabolil are of good quality. At
least from the standpoint of their price these products are very
interesting. Because of its great popularity and the high demand
that goes along with it, there are many fakes of Deca Durabolin.
Some of the most popular include the brown 10 m/injection vial
"Nandrolone Decanoate" by International Pharmaceuticals and the
30 ml and 50 ml brown glass vials supposedly by the manufacturer
"National Products CA-U.S." Also, Deca fakes are mostly sold in
brown and white 2ml glass ampules with supposedly 100 mg/ml. In
Europe, original Deca Durabolin is never sold in a glass ampule
or vial with more than 2ml injection solution. The ampules and
vials by Organon Company all come with an adhesive label or
sticker and no simple stamp imprint which, as on most fakes, is
directly placed on the glass. If somebody offers you individual
ampules without its appertaining packaging you should be very
skeptical about the compound (and salesperson). The drug
"Nandrolone Decanoate" by International Pharmaceuticals comes
with an adhesive label on the 10 ml vial is individually
packaged, but it is still a fake. There are also several fakes
of the Dutch Deca Durabolin "100" by Organon Company. It is
relatively easy to recognize the original since it comes in a
prickthrough ampule with a red cap. The Greek Deca Durabolin is
bought by dealers on Crete in large quantities with little
difficulty, since Crete receives a certain yearly allotment from
the Greek mainland. Its subsidy by the government allows for a
low price. The Mexican Deca unfortunately is manufactured only
in a 50 mg version which means quite voluminous injections for
its user. Since it is not as simple to imitate the Redi-ject
versions one can assume that he or she is dealing with an
original Deca compound if it originated in Mexico. There are
always two Redi-ject injections in one original package. The
ampules by Organon are of brown glass, with an aluminum cap and
a white label with blue and black print. The probability of
receiving an original Mexican Deca is very low.
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