Q: MMA fighter Chael Sonnen failed two anti-doping tests which revealed that he used exogenous testosterone. At his recent hearing, his defense was that he was on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). My question is, how would TRT effect the T/E ratio? Does exogenous testosterone also shutdown epitestosterone production creating a scenario where someone can have a high ratio […]
Should Trenbolone Be Stacked with Testosterone?
Q: How do you feel about using trenbolone by itself? Many people say this is a bad idea. But what is the rationale for stacking trenbolone with testosterone? How would you suggest combining trenbolone and testosterone or trenbolone with other anabolic steroids? A: There’s more than one approach. One approach is to use an amount […]
Why Do You Discourage the Use of Deca Durabolin?
Q: Why you generally discourage the use of Deca Durabolin? It has long been considered one of the safer steroids. For example, Bill Phillips rated it as the best anabolic steroid ever in his Anabolic Reference Guide. A: Deca does nothing anabolically that other anabolic steroids can’t do, and its use is observed to have […]
Which Steroids Are Least Likely to Cause Acne?
Q: “What steroid stack or combination is best to minimize acne? Trenbolone/dianabol? Deca/dianabol? Is Anadrol or Dianabol least likely to cause acne? Finally, why don’t pro bodybuilders have acne problems?” A: I’m pretty strongly convinced that estrogen or SERMs are a bigger culprit for acne than is androgen level. Of course, the double whammy of […]
What is “Free Testosterone”?
Q: What is free testosterone and does Proviron increase free test levels? A: Well, let’s leave out the Proviron part as Proviron does not increase free testosterone. The “free concentration” of a drug is that amount which is dissolved in a given volume of the aqueous (water) part of the blood. Not complexed with other […]
What is the Purpose of Frontloading in a Steroid Cycle?
Q: I’ve heard some talk about front loading injectables. What exactly is frontloading and what is the purpose? For instance I am going to use a test only cycle, would it be appropiate to run 1.2 g for two weeks if I planned on using 600mg for 14 weeks? A: Frontloading really doesn’t, or at […]
Are SARMs Effective for Post Cycle Therapy?
Q: Are SARMS effective for post cycle therapy (PCT)? I’ve read about studies showing that SARMs are only suppressive at dosages greater than 50mg per day. So wouldn’t SARMS be ideal for PCT since they didn’t interfere with testosterone production? A: It needs to be kept in mind that there are situations where low dose […]
Which Steroids Should Be Stacked for Fat Loss?
Q: My targets are to lose some fat and add some muscle mass. I know by reading many threads that for the first cycle testosterone is a must so I am going to use it. My question is,with what other steroid or medication can I stack the Test in order to help me lose some […]
How Safe is a Testosterone Plus Deca Durabolin Stack?
Question: Would a 10-week steroid cycle of 600 mg of Testosterone Enanthate and 200mgs of Nandrolone Decanoate weekly be relatively safe with regard to blood lipids? These two studies suggest to me that it would be safe: testosterone study and nandrolone decanoate study. Answer: Not based on those studies, but practical experience, cycling on and […]
Can Letrozole Replace Nolvadex for PCT?
Question: Can letrozole be used to replace Nolvadex (tamoxifen) during post cycle therapy (PCT)? If so, since it appears to be a bit stronger, how much should be run during PCT? Answer: The purpose of letrozole is to control estrogen levels, with the typical goal being the low end of normal. Tamoxifen (Nolvadex) and clomiphene […]