The best steroids in the history of bodybuilding Nandrolone Decanoate

Nandrolone is one of the best known steroids in the history of bodybuilding. Originally synthesized in 1950s, athletes quickly found there was a good use for this powerful steroid. As far back as the mid 1960's Nandrolone has been used as a great addition to a dianabol and/or testosterone cycle. Since Nandrolone works for any athlete looking to increase the amount of steroids he is using, without increasing the side effects, it has been a favorite of many old school bodybuilders. In simple terms, deca allows you to use more steroids, without having more side effects.

Interestingly, trace amounts of Nandrolone have been found in the urine of pregnant women after the 6th week; as a result, we know that it is possible for a human body to make base Nandrolone. 

Nandrolone is the base hormone, but it is better known under the trade name Deca Durabolin, which contains Nandrolone Decanoate. This popular preparation takes the nandrolone hormone and adds a decanoate ester chain. This ester chain is attached during the manufacturing process and it serves dual purposes. The main purpose is to make the hormone oil soluble, so it can be put in an amp or multi-dose vial. The second purpose of this ester chain is to slow-release the steroid by keeping deca from interacting with androgen receptors until the ester chain is cleaved off by enzymes in your body. Since Nandrolone Decanoate cannot attach to an androgen receptor until enzymes in your body have cleaved off the decanoate ester, it causes the steroid to slow-release into your system over many days. For medical use, the ester's main function is to allow the hormone to be injected only once every 3 weeks. However, bodybuilders may inject Deca Durabolin weekly or as often as every three days.

Since the mid 1960's, Deca Durabolion has become a staple in most testosterone and/or dianabol cycles, the main reason is that Deca adds a lot of strength to a cycle without increasing side effects.

When used in a testosterone and/or dianabol cycle, deca really adds weight to the cycle without much more stress on the system. Deca does not add additional side-effects when used with other steroids, but it should never be used alone. Standalone use of Nandrolone comes with its very own set of nasty side-effects, the most infamous of them all, where the affected user is unable to get or sustain an erection. This is due to the fact that without the stronger testosterone metabolites like dihydrotestosterone (DHT), the softer and much weaker metabolites from deca will flood your receptors, not leaving room for stronger androgens. Not only are deca's weaker metabolites an issue when there is an absence of stronger androngens, but nandrolone itself can, and will, attach to progesterone receptors. This causes side effects that only affect the user in the absence of supraphysiological amounts of stronger androgens.

The best way to explain Deca Durabolin is that it's basically a progesterone-like hormone that builds muscle mass, strength and, to a lesser degree, helps repair joints. It should not give you any bad side effects when used with stronger androgens that will mask and counteract possible problems from Nandrolone. If ever used by itself, the bad side-effects from Nandrolone will crush your libido, sexual desire, cause bloating and gynecomastia.

Since Deca Durabolin is formulated using Nandrolone Decanoate, one of the longest esters in existence, it is very oil soluble, the way all steroids with long esters are. This easy solubility in oils means that manufacturers have to use a lower percentage of solvents to manufacture the products; thus, making for a less irritating shot. Generally, Deca injections are done weekly by most bodybuilders.

By adding 400mg per week of Nandrolone to a testosterone cycle or a Dianabol cycle, you'll be able to increase your overall steroid dosage, without increasing the side effects. For example, a bodybuilder taking 500mg Sustanon 250 per week, who felt he needed more power in his cycle, would find himself with more side-effects if he were to just take more of the same testosterone. Since testosterone aromatizes at an increasing rate at higher doses, there would be an exponential increase in the likeliness of gynecomastia and water retention if more testosterone was added weekly. When adding Nandrolone Decanoate to the same testosterone cycle, you are increasing the total amounts of steroids your body is receiving every week. However, you are not adding anymore viable substrate for undesired enzymatic reactions from aromatase and 5-reductase. In simple terms, you use more steroids without more side effects.

The dosage for men is around 400-600mgs per week but that varies depending on goals.
Side effects when stacking Deca Durabolin are a little different. As we all know, Deca is usually stacked with test and dbol. The problem is that testosterone and Dianabol are known to cause major side effects like water retention and the growth of breasts in men (gyno). These effects stem from these steroids being converted to estrogen (from testosterone) and 17a-methylestradiol (from Dianabol) by the aromatase enzyme. Other side effects these two steroids display are major hair loss and enlarging of the prostate, mainly due to testosterone's conversion to dihydrotestosterone via its inevitable interaction with the 5-reductase enzyme. Although Nandrolone has some limited interaction width both the aromatase and 5-reductase enzymes, the metabolites resulting from these interactions do not cause the same extreme side effects as test and dbol. Therefore, Deca Durabolin is basically a synergetic steroid that work well with all other bulking steroids. Allowing you to bulk more without more side-effects.

Nandrolone Decanoate Cycle for Bodybuilders

Nandrolone Decanoate is widely regarded as the most popular steroid used among athletes and others in the last several decades. It has gained a reputation for its ability to produce large muscle gains, relieving joint pain and enhancing the immune system. Those suffering from rheumatism claim they’ve benefited from using Nandrolone Decanoate cycles. This anabolic steroid is among the most widely used throughout the world as “Deca” is known for having a low risk of negative side effects as well as a very low chance of converting to estrogen in the body. When you compare the negative side effects with those risked by using testosterone, you will find that Deca has only a 20% chance of negative side effects. It poses a low risk of liver toxicity while promoting gains in strength and size and at the same time a reduction in body fat.  Over the decades athletes have been stacking it with basically every drug and claim to have received positive results. It has apparently proven itself to be a great “foundation” drug for any type of cycle.

In order for Deca to be effective it must be used in a cycle of at least 12 weeks. It should also be taken along with testosterone due to the body’s natural levels of testosterone dropping. When a Nandrolone Decanoate cycle ends, testosterone should continue to be taken in therapeutic doses. It is recommended that Proviron and/or Nolvadex be taken. All in all it seems to be a very safe steroid. Many consider it the best steroid to use overall for men when you add up the benefits and low risk of negative side effects. One of the most interesting benefits is for those suffering from HIV. Nandrolone Decanoate is considered a safe drug to use for increasing lean body weight as well as for improving the immune system of those with HIV.

Those using a Nandrolone Decanoate cycle usually inject it once or twice a week. Men usually use a dosage of 200mg – 800mg every week or two. It perform optimally in doses of 2mg per pound of lean bodyweight a week. While taking Deca an estrogen antagonist like Nolvades or Clomid should also be used for the first few weeks. This helps to stimulate the production of testosterone, although not immediately as it may take two weeks to take effect.

If preparing for an event or show it is recommended that bodybuilders combine Deca with Winstrol in order to substantially improve definition and muscularity. Nandrolone Decanoate can also be used as part of a bulk cycle since it’s an acceptable anabolic and will provide good results. Combining Deca with Dianabol has been a classic cycle for getting excellent muscle growth. Another option is to substitute a stronger androgen with something like Testosterone or Anadrol. When you combine Nandrolone Decanoate with Winstrol in the weeks and/or months prior to an event it can greatly improve your definition and muscularity. To add even more hardness and density to your muscles, you could add Trenbolone, a strong non-aromatizing androgen. But basically by undertaking the classic steroid with Dianabol cycle you can count on having excellent growth. For even greater results you could substitute an even stronger androgen like testosterone or Anadrol.

Nandrolone Decanoate is among the most widely used and popular steroid compounds used in the last several decades. The reason for this is due to the fact that Nandrolone Decanoate cycles produces large muscle gains, helps with joint pain and also enhances the immune system. Because it does not convert to estrogen to the extent that other steroids do, it has a lower risk of negative side effects. Deca is not totally without its risks, for example it must be taken over a minimum of 12 weeks in order to produce results. Furthermore it must be used with Testosterone due to the fact that the body’s natural production will drop.

One of the most common side effects is acne and water retention. It also doesn’t act very fast to build muscle plus the muscles built are not very dramatic. Because it is slow to activate in the body and has fairly mild properties it must be taken for a longer duration. Generally speaking users will gain muscle weight in about twice the length of time it takes to get the same results from using Testosterone in equal amounts. When using Nandrolone Decanoate it should be in a cycle timed to last 8 to 12 weeks as you will get slow, even gains in muscle mass. Deca users usually inject themselves once or twice a week, although it does remain active in the body for a lot longer.

Oral anabolic steroids to maintain the health of AIDS patients

Oral anabolic steroids (no the injectable kind like nandrolone) can tax the liver and lower good cholesterol (HDL). You are planning to take dianabol, an oral anabolic not approved in the US and one known for its liver, blood pressure and lowering HDL issues. It is a 17 alpha alkylated anabolic that has been designed to slow down its destruction by the liver.

Only Nandrolone Decanoate (Deca durabolin) and Oxandrolone have been studied in HIV related unintentional weight loss. Oxandrolone is a mild oral anabolic but one that can also increase liver enzymes. Nandrolone does not have this issue (it is not a 17 alpha alkylated anabolic), but some men can have increases in hematocrit and blood viscosity (not good for the heart). All anabolic shut down your own body's testosterone production, so it is good to supplement with testosterone to ensure normal sex drive and function. Playing around with anabolic steroids without doing a lot of reading and research is foolish in my opinion. You should be monitored by a physician to follow hematocrit, PSA, blood pressure, estradiol related issues (like breast enlargement), liver enzymes, etc. Men with HIV that are going to use anabolic no matter what at least engage in some harm reduction by reading and informing themselves about these potent hormones that have helped us in the past survive by combating wasting syndrome. A good bodybuilder is a smart bodybuilder. Over eight studies have shown nandrolone to be effective for increasing lean body mass (LBM) and strength in men and women with HIV. A randomized, placebo controlled trial in 38 women conducted by the AIDS Clinical Trials Group (ACTG) reported significant increases in weight and lean body mass after 12 weeks of Nandrolone therapy (100 mg every two weeks). There were no differences between the groups in fat increases or in clinical or laboratory adverse events. Hoarseness, hirsutism, and clitoral enlargement were noted rarely in the treated group.  A recent study by Wanke reported that as many as 29 percent of people with HIV in the era of HAART are still losing weight or lean body mass, despite undetectable viral loads.

Nandrolone decanoate is especially attractive because of its benign side effects profile compared to alternative steroids. According to Vergel, unlike oral steroids such as Oxandrin and Anadrol, nandrolone does not impact liver function lab markers at the low doses used in HIV a crucial issue for many people with overtaxed livers from HAART or HCV. One of the FDA approved products to treat HIV-wasting, Megace (megestrol acetate), tends to produce its weight gain due to increases in fat rather than lean body mass -- and adding fat during AIDS wasting has not been shown to improve survival. Megace, a female sex hormone, has also been associated with side effects such as diabetes, blood clots, impotence and the development of female sex characteristics. Another agent approved to treat HIV wasting, Serostim (recombinant human growth hormone), lacks evidence of benefit beyond 12 weeks. FDA-approved appetite stimulants such as Marinol contain the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana (THC), notes Brenda Lein of Project Inform, and "thus is not a preference for many people with HIV who are in recovery." Also, it's theorized that Marinol may simply owe its ability to increase weight to a side effect of the THC high that people get the munchies and tend to eat more.

Winstrol and Equipoise are both not good on the liver since they both are 17 alpha alkylated. Nandrolone is not liver toxic, not 17 alpha alkylated and it has been studied in doses up to 600 mg a week in HIV. Most HIV positive men who need help gaining lean body mass use it at conservative dose of 200 mg Nandrolone plus 200 mg of Testosterone Cypionate every two weeks for 12-16 weeks and most stay on testosterone replacement therapy after stopping the Nandrolone so that you do not lose muscle mass and quality of life.
The FDA and most people did not seem to care even after some of us tried to stop this.You can also gain lean body mass by weight training and consuming a balanced diet. Supplements like creatine, whey protein and others have been shown to help.

Nandrolone Decanoate treatment

    Nandrolone is used for: managing anemia caused by kidney problems. Nandrolone may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.

    Nandrolone is an anabolic steroid. It works by increasing the growth of certain tissues in the body and has been shown to improve the oxygen-carrying ability of blood by increasing hemoglobin and the size of red blood cells.

Nandrolone is a modification of testosterone (carbon atom removed from the 19th position) With an Anabolic/Androgenic ratio: 125:37, meaning it is highly anabolic (muscle building) and moderately androgenic (male characteristics). Due to nandrolones chemical structure it only aromatizes (converts to estrogen) slightly, at about 20% the rate of testosterone when it interacts with the aromatase enzyme. Ergo, estrogenic effects are not a major concern with its use. Of note, however, is that nandrolone is a progestin with a binding affinity of 20% to the progesterone receptor(PgR), so side effects are still possible, though rare. The development of breast tissue in males (gynecomastia) has been reported in some steroid.com users. One of the most popular anabolic steroid used in bodybuilding cycles, nandrolone is also (medically) used to treat severe debility or disease states and refractory anemias.It promotes tissue building processes, reverses catabolism (muscle destruction) and stimulates erythropoiesis (red blood cell production). This makes it a very useful drug to treat wasting disorders such as advanced H.I.V. and also, makes it highly sought after by bodybuilders and athletes.

Nandrolone is most commonly found with a cypionate, laurate, decanoate or plenylpropionate ester. Briefly explained, the ester determines how much of the given hormone is released over a period of time. Longer esters such as decanoate peak slowly and can keep stable blood plasma levels up to ten days, shorter esters such as the phenylpropionate peak more rapidly but the half-live is shorter. Shorter esters usually release much more active hormone per mg than longer esters, and of course, allow the drugs effects to leave your system more quickly.. Surprisingly NPP (Durabolin) and ND (Deca) release almost the same amount of active nandrolone per 100mgs: 69% and 65% respectively; this does not correlate exactly though because blood levels of nandrolone are much higher (about doubled) post NPP usage compared to the same 100mg dose of ND. (see chart) NPP also has more distinct advantages over ND. One of the most common complaints about adding ND (Deca) to a cycle is the water retention that accompanies its use. Gains from NPP are reported to be "clean" with minimal water retention and fat gain. While ND is usually used in "bulking" cycles, NPP is used in "cutting" cycles although either drug can be used in either regard. Being an oil based anabolic it is injected intramuscularly (into the muscle), many users inject it ED or EOD, however NPP can administered E4D without problems.