Methandrostenolone
Dianabol. Classic oral mass builder. 17-alpha alkylated.
Overview
Dianabol. Classic oral mass builder. 17-alpha alkylated.
Significant liver stress, elevates ALT/AST/GGT, worsens lipids, strong aromatization (high estradiol), water retention, suppresses HPTA
Compound Guide
Ester: None -- oral 17-alpha alkylated compound with a very short half-life.
Dosage:
- Enhancement: 20-50 mg/day for 4-6 weeks (typically used as a cycle "kickstart")
- Split dose 2-3x/day due to very short half-life
Administration:
- Oral only
- Take with meals to reduce GI distress
Key Notes:
- Classic "kickstart" compound -- provides rapid strength and mass gains while waiting for long-ester injectables to saturate
- Heavy aromatiser -- estradiol will spike significantly; have SERM (Nolvadex) on hand for gyno
- Causes significant water retention and blood pressure increase
- Substantial liver stress -- mandatory liver support (NAC + TUDCA)
- Keep usage to 4-6 weeks max
- Strength and weight gains are dramatic but partly water -- expect to lose some size after dropping it
- Always run with a testosterone base
How to read the enzyme pattern rather than panic at one number: Liver enzymes on steroids: how to read your ALT, AST and GGT.
Usage History
Pairs With
How Methandrostenolone behaves when it is run alongside other compounds.
Used to offset
Stacks the risk
Frequently Asked Questions
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Quick Reference
Category
AAS
Half-Life
4-6 hours
Detection Time
6 weeks