Sustanon is a very popular steroid which is highly appreciated by
its users since it offers several advantages when compared to other
testosteron compounds. Sustanon is a mixture of four different
testosterones which, based on the well-timed composition, have a
synergetic effect. This special feature has two positive
characteristics for the athlete. First, based on the special
combination effect of the compounds, Sustanon, milligram for
milligram, has a better effect than Testosterone enanthate,
cypionate, and propionate alone. Second, the effect of the four
testosterones is time-released so that Sustanon goes rapidly into
the system and remains effective in the body for several weeks. Due
to the propionate also included in the steroid, Sustanon is
effective after one day and, based on the mixed in decanoates,
remains active for 3-4 weeks. Sustanon has a distinct androgenic
effect which is coupled with a strong anabolic effect. Therefore it
is well suited to build up strength and mass. A rapid increase in
body strength and an even increase in body weight occur. Athletes
who use Sustanon report a solid muscle growth since it results in
less water retention and also aromatizes less than either
testosterone enanthate or cypionate. Indeed many bodybuilders who
use testosterone and fight against distinct water retention and an
elevated estrogen level prefer Sustanon over other long-acting depot
testosterones.
It is further noticed that Sustanon is also effective when
relatively low doses are given to well advanced athletes. It is
interesting to note that when Sustanon is given to athletes who have
already used this compound in the same or lower doses, it leads to
similar good results as during the previous intake. Sustanon is
usually injected at least once a week., which can be stretched up to
10 days. The dosage in bodybuilding and powerlifting ranges from 250
mg every 14 days up to 1000 mg or more per day. Since such high
dosages are not recommended and fortunately are also not taken in
most cases the rule is 250-1000 mg/week. A dosage of 500 mg/week is
completely sufficient for most, and can often be reduced to 250
mg/week by combining with an oral steroid. Sustanon is well
tolerated as a basic steroid during treatment which stimulates the
regeneration, gives the athlete a sufficient "kick" for intense
training units, and next to the already mentioned advantage rapid
strength increase and solid muscle gain distinguishes itself also by
its compatibility. In order to gain mass fast Sustanon is often
combined with Deca Durabolin, Dianabol (D-bol) or Anadrol while
athletes who are more into quality prefer combining it with
Parabolan, Winstrol, Anavar or Primobolan Depot.
Although Sustanon does not aromatize excessively when taken in a
reasonable dosage many people, in addition, also take an
anti-estrogen such as Nolvadex and/or Proviron to prevent possible
estrogen-linked side effects. Since Sustanon suppresses the
endogenous testosterone production the intake of HCG and Clomid must
be considered after six weeks or at the end of treatment. It is
recommended that women not take depot testosterones since the
androgen level would strongly increase and virilizalion syniploins
could result. Despite this, it is not uncommon for female competing
athletes in the higher weight classes to take testosterone since it
helps in remaining "competitive." Women who use "Testo" or who would
like to try it should limit its use to either only testosterone
propionate or inject a maximum of 250 mg Sustanon every 10-14 days
over a period of no longer than six weeks. At this point we would
like to emphasize once more that steroid novices should stay away
from all testosterone compounds since, at this time, they simply do
not need them.
The side effects of Sustanon are similar to those of Testosterone
enanthate (see also Testosterone enanthate) only that they are
usually less frequent and less severe. Depending on the
predisposition and dosage, the user can experience the usual
androgenic-liked side effects such as acne, aggressiveness, sexual
over-stimulation, oily skin, accelerated hair loss, and reduced
production of the body own hormones. Water retention and
gynecomastia are usually within limits with the "Sustas" or are not
as massive as with enanthate and cypionate. Liver damage is unlikely
with Sustanon however, in very high dosages, elevated liver values
can occur which, after discontinuing use of the compound, usually go
back to normal.
Sustanon is well distributed on the black market and readily
available. Unfortunately a large number of these compounds are more
or less good fakes. When someone offers you ampules which do not
have a paper label but a simple, usually red, imprint, these are
certainly fakes. Mostly these are Polish Omnadren from which the
original label was removed and replaced by a Sustanon imprint
Original Sustanon which almost exclusively is manufactured by
Organon Company always has a paper label. It is more difficult to
find the less frequently available original "Susta." On the black
market mostly the Russian or Indian Sustanon 250 are available
however, large quantities of this original Sustanon 250 are smuggled
to Europe and the U.S. The Russian Sustanon 250 comes in a plastic
film; printed in blue ink on the back are the name of the compound,
the manufacturer, and the included substances. This imprint is
either stamped on aluminum foil or on white paper. Five ampules are
combined in one strip whereas each ampule is packaged individually.
Original Sustanon 250 usually costs $16-19 per ampule on the black
market and is certainly worth the price. In the meantime there are
also several fakes of the Russian version which, however, can be
easily identified by the rounded corners of the label. The originals
always have a label With sharp corners.
