Q: “Instead of doing cycles that suppress my system for weeks on end, I’m considering using oral steroids on some days but not others. One reasons is, I don’t want my bodyweight fluctuating by 20-30 lb at a time. That would raise questions. Shouldn’t total gains per year depend on the total amount of steroids […]
Anabolic Steroid Articles
Our steroid articles provided detailed, practical information on how anabolic steroids are used to build muscle size, strength and otherwise improve physical performance. They cover topics such as the history of steroids, steroids in baseball, the medical uses of steroids including testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), the side effects of steroids and how to manage steroid side effects.
Optimal Cortisol Levels for Maximum Muscle Gains
Q: “I know that for joint health we need cortisol levels to be in the normal range, but with all the evidence of glucocorticoids like cortisol being catabolic, wouldn’t low normal be the best place to be?” A: At least where androgen levels are midnormal or better, no results have ever indicated to me that […]
Can Blocking Cortisol Lead to Steroid-Like Muscle Gains?
Q: “The body is always both building up and tearing down. Except for some ads and articles, everyone seems to focus on the anabolism part but not on cortisol’s role in catabolism. Can I get some steroid-like gains from blocking cortisol?” A: No. For some time now, excellent pharmaceutical anti-aromatases have been available, particularly letrozole […]
When Does a Steroid Cycle Really End?
Q: “For anabolic steroid cycle planning, when should I consider a cycle to have ended? At the end of the last week that I used steroids, or when the steroids have cleared?” A: Any system can be used if the thinking is consistent, but I prefer figuring cycle length according to how long anabolic steroid […]
The Strategic Use of Four Kinds of Testosterone – Cypionate, Enanthate, Propionate, Suspension
Q: “I’ve gotten my hands on four kinds of testosterone: cypionate, enanthate, propionate, and suspension. Can I tailor their use to my advantage or does it not make much difference?” A: The principal practical difference between these is duration of action. There’s also some difference in the amount of actual testosterone contained per milligram of […]
Recommended Recovery Time Between Anabolic Steroid Cycles
Q: “How much recovery time should I allow between steroid cycles?” A: The first factor is that recovery of the HPTA (hypothalamus, pituitary, and testicular axis) from one cycle should always occur fully before starting the next. Where an anabolic steroid cycle is very short, such as only 2 weeks, steroid cycle recovery can be […]
Trenbolone Side Effects: Night Sweats and Reduced Cardio Capacity
Q: “My trenbolone cycle has greatly reduced by cardio capacity, and the night sweats are extreme. Even my dog won’t sleep with me, let alone my girlfriend. Yet two friends are doing the exact same cycle as me with no issues at all. Is this always going to happen to me with trenbolone? Even with […]
An Explanation of “Tren Cough” from Trenbolone Acetate
Q: “I used trenbolone acetate previously with great success, but now am getting terrible tren cough from it on many of my injections. It usually only lasts perhaps 30 seconds, but is severe enough to have me wondering if I’ll live. I know I will, but it doesn’t feel like it. What is happening, and […]
How to Protect the Liver During Anabolic Steroid Use
Q: “What can I do with my anabolic steroid cycle planning to help protect my liver?” A: First, liver harm from anabolic steroids comes principally or entirely from alkylated anabolic steroids. Where the steroids are non-alkylated and estradiol levels remain normal, there’s almost never harm to the liver from steroid use. (A handful of apparent […]
Best Blood Tests for Evaluating Liver Function During Anabolic Steroid Use
Q: “What blood test values are the most useful for evaluating liver function during anabolic steroid cycles?” A: While AST and ALT often get the most attention, three other values are much more useful for evaluating liver function in anabolic steroid cycles. GGT is present in liver cells and is released into the blood when […]