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
Usage History
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Quick Reference
Category
AAS
Half-Life
4-6 hours
Detection Time
6 weeks