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DECA-DURABOLIN BASICS:
Deca-Durabolin is a brand name of
Organon Company, the manufacturer of the drug containing the substance
nandrolone decanoate. Although nandrolone decanoate is still contained in
many generic compounds, almost every athlete connects this substance with Deca-Durabolin. Most common are the administrations of 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.
HOW TO
USE
DECA-DURABOLIN: 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 case 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 with Deca-Durabolin.
Athletes use Deca-Durabolin, depending on their needs, for muscle buildup
and in preparation for a competition.
DECA-DURABOLIN
DOSAGE:
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. 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 and Testosterone.
The famous Dianabol/Deca-Durabolin stack results in a fast and strong gain
in muscle mass. Most athletes usually take 15-40 mg Dianabol/day
and 200-400 mg Deca-Durabolin/week. Even faster results can be achieved
with 400 mg Deca-Durabolin/week and 500 mg Sustanon/week.
Athletes report an enormous gain in strength and muscle mass when taking
400 mg Deca-Durabolin/week, 500 mg Sustanon/week,
and 30 mg Dianabol/day. Deca-Durabolin is a
good basic steroid which, for muscle buildup, can be combined with many
other steroids.
A conversion into estrogen, that means an aromatizing process, is possible
with
Deca-Durabolin
but occurs at a lower rate than ex: testosterone. During competitions with
doping tests Deca-Durabolin must not be taken since the metabolites in the
body can be proven in a urine analysis up to 18 months later. The risk of
potential water retention and aromatizing to estrogen can be successfully
prevented by combining the use of Proviron with
Nolvadex.
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, spermatogenesis 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
gonadotropins 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 clitorihypertrophy.
Women who experience disturbance even at a weekly dose of only 50 mg/week
of Deca-Durabolin, are often better off taking the earlier mentioned and
faster acting Durabolin. Unlike the long acting Deca-Durabolin, when
Durabolin is administered once or twice weekly in a dosage of 50 mg, no
concentration of undesired amounts of androgens occur. Since most female
athletes get on well with Deca-Durabolin a dose of Deca-Durabolin 50 mg
+/week is usually combined with Oxandrolone 10 mg +/day. Both compounds,
when taken in a low dosage, are only slightly androgenic so that
masculinizing side effects only rarely occur. Deca-Durabolin, through its
increased protein synthesis, also leads to a net muscle gain and
Oxandrolone, 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.
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