Although nandrolone decanoate is still contained in many generic
compounds, almost every athlete connects this substance with Deca
Durabolin. Organon introduced Deca Durabolin during the early 1 960s
as an injectable steroid available in various strengths. Most common
are 50 mg/ml and 100 mg/ml. Deca Durabolin is the most widespread
and most commonly used injectable steroid.
Deca large popularity can be attributed to its numerous possible
applications and, for its mostly positive results. Its main
characteristic is clearly defined on the package insert by Organon
GmbH Company: "The distinct anabolic effect of nandrolone decanoate
is mirrored in the positive nitrogen balance." Nitrogen, in bonded
form. is part of protein. Deca Durabolin causes the muscle cell to
store more nitrogen than it releases so that a positive nitrogen
balance is achieved. A positive nitrogen balance is synonymous with
muscle growth since the muscle cell, in this phase, assimilates
(accumulates) a larger amount of protein than usual. The same
manufacturer, however, points out on the package insert that a
positive nitrogen balance and the protein building effect that
accompany it will occur only if enough calories and proteins are
supplied. One should know this since, otherwise, satisfying results
with Deca Durabolin cannot be obtained. The highly anabolic effect
of Deca Durabolin is linked to a moderately androgenic component, so
that a good gain in muscle mass and strength is obtained. At the
same time, most athletes notice considerable water retention which,
no doubt, is not as distinct as that with injectable testosterones
but which in high doses can also cause a smooth and watery
appearance. Since Deca Durabolin also stores more water in the
connective tissues, it can temporarily ease or even cure existing
pain in joints. This is especially good for those athletes who
complain about pain in the shoulder, elbow, and knee; they can often
enjoy pain-free workouts during treatment while using Deca Durabolin.
Another reason for this is that it blocks the cortisone receptors.
thus allowing less cortisone to reach the muscle cells and the
connective tissue cells. Athletes use Deca, depending on their
needs, for muscle buildup and in preparation for a competition.
Deca Durabolin is suitable, even above average, to develop muscle
mass since it promotes the protein synthesis and simultaneously
leads to water retention. The optimal dose for this purpose lies
between 200 and 600 mg/week. Scientific research has shown that best
results can be obtained by the intake of 2 mg/pound body weight.
Those who take a dose of less than 200 mg/week will usually feel
only a very light anabolic effect which, however, increases with a
higher dosage. The anabolic and consequent buildup effect of Deca
Durabolin, up to a certain degree, depends on the dosage. In the
range of approx. 200 to 600 mg/week, the anabolic effect increases
almost proportionately to the dosage increase. If more than 600
mg/week are administered, the relationship of the positive to the
negative effects shifts in favor of the latter. In addition, at a
dosage level above 600 mg/week, the anabolic effect no longer
increases proportionately to the dosage increase, so that 1000
mg/week do not guarantee significantly better results than 600
mg/week. Most male athletes experience good results by taking 400
mg/week. Steroid novices usually need only 200 mg/week. Deca
Durabolin works very well for muscle buildup when combined with
Dianabol (D-bol) and Testoviron Depot. The famous Dianabol (D-bol)/Deca
stack results in a a fast and strong gain in muscle mass. Most
athletes usually take 15-40 mg Dianabol (D-bol)/day and 200-400 mg
Deca/week. Even faster results can be achieved with 400 mg Deca/week
and 500 mg Sustanon/week. Athletes report an enormous gain in
strength and muscle mass when taking 400 mg Deca/week, 500 mg
Sustanon/week, and 30 mg Dianabol (D-bol)/day. Deca is a good basic
steroid which, for muscle buildup, can be combined with many other
steroids.
Although Deca is not an optimal steroid when preparing for a
competition, many athletes also achieve good results during this
phase. Since Deca Durabolin is a long-term anabolic, there is risk
that with a higher dosage, the competing athlete will retain too
much water. A conversion into estrogen, that means an aromatizing
process, is possible with Deca-Durabolin but usually occurs only at
a dose of 400 mg/week. During competitions with doping tests Deca
must not be taken since the metabolites in the body can be proven in
a urine analysis up to 18 months later. Those who do not fear
testing can use Deca as a high-anabolic basic compound in a dosage
of 400 mg/week. The androgens contained in 400 mg/week also help to
accelerate the body regeneration. The risk of potential water
retention and aromatizing to estrogen can be successfully prevented
by combining the use of Proviron with Nolvadex. A preparatory stack
often observed in competing athletes includes 400 mg/week
Deca-Durabolin, 50 mg/day Winstrol, 228 mg/week Parabolan, and 25
mg/day Anavar.
Although the side effects with Deca Durabolin are relatively low
with dosages of 400 mg/week, androgenic-caused side effects can
occur. Most problems manifest themselves in high blood pressure and
a prolonged time for blood clotting, which can cause frequent nasal
bleeding and prolonged bleeding of cuts, as well as increased
production of the sebaceous gland and occasional acne. Some athletes
also report headaches and sexual over-stimulation. When very high
dosages are taken over a prolonged period, spermatogencsis can be
inhibited in men, i.e the testes produce less testosterone. The
reason is that Deca Durabolin, like almost all steroids, inhibits
the release of gonadotropin from the hypophysis.
Women with a dosage of up to 100 mg/week usually experience no major
problems with Deca Durabolin. At higher dosages androgenic-caused
virilization symptoms can occur, including deep voice
(irreversible), increased growth of body hair, acne, increased
libido, and possibly clitorishypertrophy. Since most female athletes
get on well with Deca Durabolin a dose of Deca 50 mg+/week is
usually combined with Anavar 10 mg+/day. Both compounds, when taken
in a low dosage, are only slightly androgenic so that masculinizing
side effects only rarely occur. Deca, through its increased protein
synthesis, also leads to a net muscle gain and Anavar, based on the
increased phosphocreatine synthesis, leads to a measurable strength
gain with very low water retention. Other variations of
administration used by female athletes are Deca Durabolin and
Winstrol tablets, as well as Deca Durabolin and Primobolan
S-tablets. Since Deca Durabolin has no negative effects on the liver
it can even be used by persons with liver diseases. Exams have shown
that a combined application of Dianabol / Deca Durabolin increases
the liver values which, however, return to normal upon
discontinuance of the 17-alpha alkylated Dianabol and continued
administration of Deca Durabolin. Even a treatment period with Deca
Durabolin over several years could not reveal a damage to the liver.
For this reason Deca Durabolin combines well with Andriol (240-280
mg/day) since Andriol is not broken down through the liver and thus
the liver function is not influenced either. Older and more cautious
steroid users, in particular, like this combination.
A great disadvantage of Deca Durabolin is its high price. In the
U.S. a 50 nag ampule costs approx. $10 - 12. In a catalog of a large
American pharmaceutical company the 50 mg ampules are offered at
$11.79. A 200 mg/ml ampule costs $19.49. Since the weekly dose is
around 200-400 mg/week, treatment can become very expensive. On the
black market, one can especially find the Dutch and Greek Deca
Durabolin in strengths of 200 mg/2 ml ampules, they usually cost
around $30 per ampule. Those who have access to the generic Greek 50
mg products such as Anaboline, Ziremilon, or Extraboline, receive a
product of equally good quality at a slightly lower price. We doubt
whether the Russian Retabolin and the Hungarian Retabolil are of
good quality. At least from the standpoint of their price these
products are very interesting. Because of its great popularity and
the high demand that goes along with it, there are many fakes of
Deca Durabolin. Some of the most popular include the brown 10
m/injection vial "Nandrolone Decanoate" by International
Pharmaceuticals and the 30 ml and 50 ml brown glass vials supposedly
by the manufacturer "National Products CA-U.S." Also, Deca fakes are
mostly sold in brown and white 2ml glass ampules with supposedly 100
mg/ml. In Europe, original Deca Durabolin is never sold in a glass
ampule or vial with more than 2ml injection solution. The ampules
and vials by Organon Company all come with an adhesive label or
sticker and no simple stamp imprint which, as on most fakes, is
directly placed on the glass. If somebody offers you individual
ampules without its appertaining packaging you should be very
skeptical about the compound (and salesperson). The drug "Nandrolone
Decanoate" by International Pharmaceuticals comes with an adhesive
label on the 10 ml vial is individually packaged, but it is still a
fake. There are also several fakes of the Dutch Deca Durabolin "100"
by Organon Company. It is relatively easy to recognize the original
since it comes in a prick-through ampule with a red cap. The Greek
Deca Durabolin is bought by dealers on Crete in large quantities
with little difficulty, since Crete receives a certain yearly
allotment from the Greek mainland. Its subsidy by the government
allows for a low price. The Mexican Deca unfortunately is
manufactured only in a 50 mg version which means quite voluminous
injections for its user. Since it is not as simple to imitate the
Redi-ject versions one can assume that he or she is dealing with an
original Deca compound if it originated in Mexico. There are always
two Redi-ject injections in one original package. The ampules by
Organon are of brown glass, with an aluminum cap and a white label
with blue and black print. The probability of receiving an original
Mexican Deca is very low.
