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Testosterone
Chemical Name: 17ß-hydroxyandrost-4-en-3-one
Index name: Androst-4-en-17beta-ol-3-one
NOTE: Testosterone has many different esters; in
general, pure testosterone is never administered unless under laboratory
research purposes. In this particle, we discuss the following esters: Enanthate, Cypionate, Propionate, Suspension and Trensdermal Testosterone bases.
Aside from the difference in ester length, all of the versions of
testosterone will have the same properties.
Testosterone is the most potent, naturally occurring androgen that is formed in
the human body. It is responsible for characteristics specific to males and
their sexual traits. This hormone is primarily secreted in the male gonads
(testes), yet a very small amount is also secreted by the adrenal glands. The
key roles of this hormone include: promoting health and well-being through
enhanced libido, energy, immunity, increased fat loss, gaining and maintaining
lean muscle mass, preventing Osteoporosis (loss of bone density) and possible
protection against heart disease.
Every steroid begins as a form of testosterone. A slight adjustment is made to
the structure of the testosterone molecule resulting in a slight alteration of
the chemical properties of the hormone. Therefore, every available anabolic
steroid known today is a derivative of its original "father," Testosterone.
Testosterone's 100/100 (anabolic/androgenic) score is the template used to find
the anabolic/androgenic ratio of all steroids. This hormone is the best-known
potential mass builder, yet must be used with caution due its high risk of side
effects because it can be converted with in the human body to a more androgenic
form of itself, Dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT can in-turn form estrogen (the
female sex hormone). Due to its mass building properties it is recommended as
the base of any anabolic steroid cycle.
When testosterone is present, the muscle develops the ability to retain more
nitrogen. Due to this increased nitrogen retention, more protein can be stored
in the muscle, ultimately increasing its size. Not only does the size of the
muscle change, the shape, appearance and number of muscle fibers may also be
altered. Testosterone binds to the Androgen Receptors (A.R.) which thus causes
accelerated muscle gain, fat loss, muscle repair and growth, because these are
mechanisms stimulated by activation of the Androgen Receptors (either directly
or as DHT).
Testosterone and its androgenic derivates can protect your hard earned muscle
from catabolism (muscle wasting) when fat loss is desired and caloric intake is
restricted. Because of its anti-estrogenic effect an ideal fat loss environment
is created in the presence of Testosterone. Since the body is building muscle at
an accelerated rate, more ingested food is shuttled directly to the muscle
tissue (this is known as nutrient portioning) and away from fat. This is another
indirect effect of testosterone on fat loss. Testosterone also promotes glycogen
synthesis, which is activated by insulin in response to high glucose levels.
Glycogen provides fuel to the muscle; therefore endurance and strength are
increased while undergoing severe muscle breakdown during intense training and
workouts.
Testosterone can have anabolic as well as virilizing effects. Anabolic effects
include: growth of muscle tissue, increased strength, and increased bone density
and maturity. Virilizing effects include: male secondary sex characteristics as
discussed previously. Some of these effects include: maturation of the sex
organs, deepening of the voice, and growth of facial and chest hair. The
severity of these effects depends mostly on the levels and duration of
circulating free testosterone. Testosterones´ anabolic/androgenic effects are
dependant upon dosage, the higher the dose the higher the muscle building
effect. Testosterone promotes aggressive and dominant behavior. It can also be
converted to estradiol, which activates certain estrogen receptors. Caution
should be taken when using higher dosages because of the increased risk of
negative side effects
Testosterone, regardless of the ester, is highly versatile and should be
considered the base of any (male users) cycle.
TESTOSTERONE CYPIONATE
Testosterone Cypionate is simply testosterone, which is
released steadily over the course of about a week.
Testosterone "Cyp" causes more water retention than some of the shorter estered
versions of testosterone; therefore, it is seen more in bulking cycles. Doses
are typically in the 400mg-600mg range. Testosterone Cypionate is pretty widely
available and affordable
Testosterone Cypionate Description:
When this long-acting version of testosterone (Testosterone Cypionate) is injected, it becomes stored in what is known as a depot in the body, and slowly released over a short period of time. Peaking within 1-2 days after injection, the testosterone is then steadily released over the next 12 days and completely tapers out after approximately 3 weeks.
User Notes:
Testosterone Cypionate is the most commonly prescribed form of testosterone in the United States of America. In fact, it is a bit of a rare find outside of the USA, with most places in the world deferring to the very similar Testosterone Enanthate.
In truth, I’ve used both and find no difference at all between the two. Testosterone Cypionate is identical with regards to results to any long acting testosterone. In the original Underground Steroid Handbook, Dan Duchaine said that users could feel more “kick” from this form over
Testosterone Enanthate, but I honestly haven’t found that to be true personally.
The prime advantage of this product is the fact that it can be injected once per week and it gives some very good gains in strength and size. I would bet that many careers in bodybuilding and athletics were built with the long term use of this drug. I’ve used it at doses of 250-2,000 mg per week, and found that the best gains versus side effects are probably had somewhere below the 750 mg/week mark. Of course this is far below what many competitors in the upper ranks of bodybuilding use, but for the average (recreational) bodybuilder or athlete, the side effects above this dose do not constitute an acceptable trade off for the gains.
Buy Testosterone Cypionate
Testosterone is highly versatile and should be considered the "base" of
anabolic/androgenic steroid cycles because of its muscle building potential as well as for the fact that it prevents the loss of sex drive that sometime affects those who neglect to use it with other HPTA suppressive anabolics, (especially the 19-nor family). Test can be used for any bodybuilding goal whether it´s fat loss or muscle gain. An excellent drug for beginners it´s also cheap making it a top-notch choice for anyone interested in utilizing anabolics to reach their bodybuilding or athletic goals. With regards to this particular version of testosterone, you should be paying no more than $75 for a 10cc bottle of it, dosed at 200mgs/ml. Of course, as usual, prices fluctuate, but I´d recommend sticking with a reputable underground lab, rather then Organon, UpJohn, or one of the many other expensive (and often counterfeited) companies.
Testosterone Cypionate Information
17b-hydroxy-4-androsten-3-one
Testosterone base + cypionate ester
Formula: C27 H40 O3
Molecular Weight: 412.6112
Molecular Weight (base): 288.429
Molecular Weight (ester): 132.1184
Formula (base): C19 H28 O2
Formula (ester): C8 H14 O2
Melting Point (base): 155
Melting Point (ester): 98 - 104 C
Manufacturer: Various
Effective Dose (Men): 300-2000mg+ week
Effective Dose (Women): Not recommended
Active life: 15-16 days
Detection Time: 3 months
Anabolic/Androgenic ratio:100/100.
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