What is Dianabol?
Dianabol (Methandrostenolone, Dbol) is probably the best-known oral anabolic - developed in the 1960s and the classic "kickstart" for building cycles ever since. It works fast and strong: marked mass and strength gains within a few weeks, but with a lot of water retention and, as a 17a-alkylated substance, liver-loading.
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How it works
Methandrostenolone activates the androgen receptor and strongly raises protein synthesis and glycogen storage - hence the fast "full" look. It aromatizes to estrogen, which explains the marked water retention. Estrogen management (AI) is a topic at higher doses.
Use and dosing
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What the research shows
Methandrostenolone is one of the longest-used anabolics. AAS research (Hartgens & Kuipers 2004; Kicman 2008) documents the fast strength and mass gains of oral 17a-alkylated steroids as well as their liver and lipid effects.
Side effects
- Liver: 17a-alkylated, ALT/AST rise - limit cycle, liver support.
- Estrogen: aromatizes strongly - water retention, gyno risk, AI needed.
- Blood pressure: rises markedly from water retention.
- Lipids: HDL drops markedly.
- HPTA suppression - PCT topic.
Storage
Store dry and cool, protected from light. Out of reach of children.