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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 PROPIONATE
Testosterone Propionate is the shortest estered testosterone
currently available. Due to its short ester, this particular version of
testosterone clears the body relatively quickly, which makes it a common
favorite among drug-tested athletes. It promotes less water retention than
longer estered versions of Testosterone.
"Test Prop" (often just called "Prop") is partially converted to both estrogen
as well as Dihydrotestosterone. Often this is the cause of many estrogenic
related side effects such as Gynecomastia, water retention, hair loss and
prostate enlargement. Also, as with most steroids, injected testosterone
propionate will inhibit your natural testosterone levels; however, the advantage
with the propionate version is that it will clear your system more quickly than
others, allowing you to begin recovery more rapidly.
Prop is usually seen in cutting cycles and often stacked with other quick acting
injectables such as Trenbolone and Masteron.
Testosterone Propionate is the most expensive testosterone to use, due to the
injection frequency. It is highly available.
Testosterone Propionate Description:
Testosterone is the primary male sex hormone. It is the responsible for producing mainly male-specific sexual traits. When synthesized, it is usually attached to an ester to delay its release into the body. Testosterone Propionate is the shortest commonly ester attached to the Testosterone hormone. This means it takes your body the least amount of time to rid itself of the ester and release the parent hormone into the body. Due to its short active life, testosterone propionate typically needs to be injected every other day at a minimum. Anecdotally, testosterone propionate causes the least side effects and the least bloating; these side effects usually subside very quickly when use is ceased.
User Notes:
Testosterone Propionate is actually my favorite form of injectable
testosterone. Anecdotally, this is because in myself as well as other users, this short acting ester would seem to produce far less water retention and a quicker onset of gains. The only down side to this particular form of testosterone is that it must be injected frequently, with many users (myself included) preferring to inject it every day or every other day at a dose of around 100 mg.
One of the most interesting things I found with my personal research on this compound is that when I was using it at a 100 mgs Every-Other-Day, my testosterone levels were still at the high end of normal. This would seem to indicate that drug tested athletes could probably use this same dose and still pass a doping test.
Buy Testosterone Propionate
Of all testosterones available on the market today, Testosterone Propionate is the most expensive. This is both because it is in high demand (due to it´s ability to avoid bloating the user as other testosterone´s tend to do) and because the actual chemical is expensive compared to other tests. Expect to pay roughly $40-60 for a 10-20ml bottle dosed at 100mgs/ml, when buying from a reputable Underground Lab, expect to pay double (or more than) that amount if you are buying Human grade ampules or bottles from a major pharmaceutical company.
Testosterone Propionate Information
4-androstene-3-one, 17beta-ol
Testosterone base + Propionate ester
Molecular Weight (base): 288.429
Molecular Weight (ester): 74.0792
Formula (base): C19 H28 O2
Formula (ester): C3H6O2
Melting Point (base): 155
Melting Point (ester): 21C
Manufacturer: Various
Effective Dose (Men): 350-2000mg+ week.
Effective Dose (Women): 50-100mgs/week
Active life: 2-3 days
Detection Time: 2-3 weeks
Anabolic/Androgenic ratio:100/100.
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