Nandrolone Anabolic Steroid Profile
Monday, November 28, 2005
Nandrolone is a 19-nortestosterone derivate steroid that is more anabolic then androgenic. It does not easily convert into estrogen nor does it have many of the common steroid side effects like hair-loss and acne. The biggest side-effect a user will encounter with Nandrolone is erectile dysfunction which is commonly called “deca-dick”; there is also usually an accompanying loss of sexual desire associated with the usage of this drug. However, these side effects really seem dosage dependant and are not as evident in weekly dosages under 500-mgs. Nandrolone seems to help athletes with joint problems; certainly, the water-retention caused by this drug would “cushion” the region.
It is said that nandrolone was the drug that caused bodybuilders to start the practive of stacking. Whether this is true or not I don’t know. However, nandrolone is one of the most potent additions possible to any cycle. On its own, nandrolone can provide solid muscle gains but it is really when used in conjunction with other drugs that nandrolone shines. For bulking purposes, nandrolone combines well with testosterone and an oral steroid like Oxymetholone (anadrol). Nandrolone does cause water retention, which makes it less then perfect for contest preparation. Another important consideration is that nandrolone metabolites are detectable in the body for much longer then most other steroids; bodybuilders or athletes that are drug tested would be advised to stay away from nandrolone. If water retention is a major cosmetic concern, 25mcgs of cytomel (t3 thyroid hormone) will help reduce this “puffiness” or “smoothness”.
While I think a beginner could benefit from using Nandrolone on its own at dosages as low as 300mg per week, even a neophyte steroid user should add testosterone to the stack. It is one of my fundamental beliefs that no cycle should be without testosterone at a minimum dose of 500mg per week. Look, a dosage of 100-150 mg per week is roughly testosterone replacement therapy-what can you take away from that? Low dosages of testosterone will only serve to shutdown your natural production without providing much in the way of gains in the gym.
The biggest problem with nandrolone is cost and availability. Nandrolone is one of the most counterfeited steroids in the world and the real stuff is expensive. Furthermore, the nandrolone that you could afford (Egyptian and Greek for instance) are going to come, usually, in 50mg per ml ampoules. That means even someone taking 300mgs per week is going to be taking 6ccs of nandrolone per week. That greatly increases the injection volume, which is not good in my opinion. Mexican nandrolone comes in 200mg per ml vials (10mls per vial) but quality is questionable; most people consider the product under-dosed.
Designing a cycle with Nandrolone is not complex. I would say to use as much as you can afford up to 600mgs per week. Really, beyond that, a higher dosage seems counter-productive because you are really just increasing your side effects without much gain. I would not go too much below 200mg per week. As I mentioned in a previous article, nandrolone can be used by women as well although I don’t feel comfortable really recommending a dosage level. Some women tolerate nandrolone very well, and can use significant amounts with little or no side effects. I’ve seen other women suffer from clitoral hypertrophy and deepening of the voice on doses as low as 50 mg/week.
It is said that nandrolone was the drug that caused bodybuilders to start the practive of stacking. Whether this is true or not I don’t know. However, nandrolone is one of the most potent additions possible to any cycle. On its own, nandrolone can provide solid muscle gains but it is really when used in conjunction with other drugs that nandrolone shines. For bulking purposes, nandrolone combines well with testosterone and an oral steroid like Oxymetholone (anadrol). Nandrolone does cause water retention, which makes it less then perfect for contest preparation. Another important consideration is that nandrolone metabolites are detectable in the body for much longer then most other steroids; bodybuilders or athletes that are drug tested would be advised to stay away from nandrolone. If water retention is a major cosmetic concern, 25mcgs of cytomel (t3 thyroid hormone) will help reduce this “puffiness” or “smoothness”.
While I think a beginner could benefit from using Nandrolone on its own at dosages as low as 300mg per week, even a neophyte steroid user should add testosterone to the stack. It is one of my fundamental beliefs that no cycle should be without testosterone at a minimum dose of 500mg per week. Look, a dosage of 100-150 mg per week is roughly testosterone replacement therapy-what can you take away from that? Low dosages of testosterone will only serve to shutdown your natural production without providing much in the way of gains in the gym.
The biggest problem with nandrolone is cost and availability. Nandrolone is one of the most counterfeited steroids in the world and the real stuff is expensive. Furthermore, the nandrolone that you could afford (Egyptian and Greek for instance) are going to come, usually, in 50mg per ml ampoules. That means even someone taking 300mgs per week is going to be taking 6ccs of nandrolone per week. That greatly increases the injection volume, which is not good in my opinion. Mexican nandrolone comes in 200mg per ml vials (10mls per vial) but quality is questionable; most people consider the product under-dosed.
Designing a cycle with Nandrolone is not complex. I would say to use as much as you can afford up to 600mgs per week. Really, beyond that, a higher dosage seems counter-productive because you are really just increasing your side effects without much gain. I would not go too much below 200mg per week. As I mentioned in a previous article, nandrolone can be used by women as well although I don’t feel comfortable really recommending a dosage level. Some women tolerate nandrolone very well, and can use significant amounts with little or no side effects. I’ve seen other women suffer from clitoral hypertrophy and deepening of the voice on doses as low as 50 mg/week.