Description
Nandrolone is a very powerful anabolic that does not convert to estrogen to a high degree as do many anabolic steroidal hormones but some conversion does exist. As Nandrolone Decanoate is a Nandrolone attached to the Decanoate ester it is a very slow acting steroid but long lasting in effects.
This particular steroidal compound carries with it a very long half-life of approximately 15 days. Because Nandrolone Decanoate is such a long ester based steroid the active hormone will not bring forth noticeable action for approximately 4 weeks after initial administration, however, because it is a long ester based hormonal compound its effects will stretch far past discontinuation of use.
Clinical Dosage
For those particularly concerned with less activity in the scalp, skin, and prostate Nandrolone Decanoate is a good alternative in androgen therapy.
Its effectiveness at the androgen receptor of muscle tissue is better and binds better than testosterone. Yet, it gives only about half the muscle-building results per milligram. This is a due to it being less effective or entirely ineffective in non-AR-mediated mechanisms for muscle growth.
It also appears less effective in activity on nerve cells, specifically on the nerve cells responsible for erectile function Use of Nandrolone Decanoate as the sole AAS often results in complete inability to perform sexually. These problems can be solved by combining it with a drug that supplies the missing activity: e.g. testosterone
Recreational Usage
It is an oil based injectable steroid that produces very few side effects.
Nandrolone Decanoate is also easy on the liver and promotes good size and strength gains while reducing body fat. Nandrolone Decanoate only aromatizes (converts to estrogen) in extreme dosages. It is highly anabolic but only moderately androgenic. Nandrolone Decanoate does shut down natural testosterone production, but it is not extreme. Gains will minimally dissipate, if at all, after the cycling period if workouts are kept intense
Nandrolone Decanoate is generally considered by athletes and sports medicine physicians to be the safest and most effective injectable anabolic steroid. Those who supplement with Nandrolone Decanoate will find their muscle holds a far greater amount of nitrogen than without; as we understand being in a state of positive nitrogen retention is highly anabolic. This state of being can lead to vast although slow increases in muscle tissue and while that can lead to mass, coupled with increased collagen synthesis we experience a nice build up in strength as well.
Of equal importance if not even greater is the effect Nandrolone has on the production of IGF 1, a very powerful anabolic hormone in its own right belonging to the peptide class. While these potent anabolic qualities are very apt towards building mass and increasing strength they prove due to their action to readily promote a greater metabolic rate; this simply means we are able to build a larger, yet leaner and more powerful physique; as you can see Nandrolone is one amazing hormone.
Nandrolone Decanoate is mildly androgenic and is becoming increasingly popular with women bodybuilders. Although side effects similar to those of other steroids have been reported, the effects are relatively uncommon when compared to other forms of steroids. Nandrolone does not effect the immune system, unlike testosterone! It will not damage connective tissue, i.e. elbows, knees (Big problem amongst heavy steroid users). It does not aromatize easily and gives the body a lean hard look.
Dosage
Therapeutic Dosage:
Men : 100-200 mg per week along with testosterone
Women : 50-100 mg per week
Recreational Dosage:
Men: 500-1000 mg per week along with Testosterone
Women : 200mg per week
Side Effects
All steroidal hormones carry with them possible negative side-effects, as do all medications, steroidal and non-steroidal alike Nandrolone Decanoate makes no exception.
By far the most prominent side-effect is testosterone suppression; while all anabolic steroids will suppress natural testosterone production to one degree or another Nandrolone.
Decanoate will do so in a far more pronounced manner. One dosing of this Nandrolone will result in complete testosterone suppression, even a very low dose will have this effect. For this reason it is very important to supplement with testosterone when we supplement with Nandrolone Decanoate; failure to do so will result in leaving the body completely testosterone deficient.
Most will find a 2:1 ratio of Testosterone:Nandrolone to be sufficient but for some the need for testosterone to be slightly higher than this will prove to be a reality.
Further, because Nandrolone Decanoate is a progestin by-which it will raise progesterone levels in the body, coupled with even a slight aromatase effect this can lead to Gynecomastia and excess water retention.
