Decaprime (Deca Durabolin, or Nandrolone Decanoate) 250mg/ml (50 ampoules)

This product (Nandrolone Decanoate) is sold under different names:

Deca Norma
Decaplex
Decaver
Nandrobolin
Nandrodex
Nandrolona D
Nandrolone Decanoate
Nandroxyl

Deca, also known as Deca Durabolin or nandrolone decanoate, is perhaps the second-best known injectable anabolic steroid after testosterone. It seems that almost every steroid novice and many who are experienced with steroid cycles believe that for best results they may need to include Deca. However, in fact this compound has no special anabolic properties: other injectable steroids can do everything for muscle growth that Deca can.

The unusual properties of Deca Durabolin are due to its parent steroid, nandrolone, also known as 19-nortestosterone. One of the principal positive qualities of nandrolone is that it has relatively low conversion to estrogen compared to testosterone.

In earlier years, testosterone and nandrolone were the only pharmaceutical injectables that were both widely available to bodybuilders and economical. Estrogen control did not then exist. For this reason, Deca’s low aromatizing properties were then quite useful. Deca therefore won wide popularity.

The effects of Deca Durabolin lead this to be one of the most beneficial anabolic steroids any man will ever use. This steroid carries an extremely high level of toleration, it is one of the best anabolic steroids for the promotion of lean muscle mass, and its therapeutic benefits cannot be ignored. While the effects of Deca Durabolin have been discussed in the profile page, we want to take a more direct look. We want to take an approach that let’s you know what you can expect from this steroid’s use. We will, however, not be dealing with the side effects of Deca Durabolin. For side effect information please see the related link. Here, we are only concerned with the positive effects of Deca Durabolin.

The Effects of Deca Durabolin on Mass:

The effects of Deca Durabolin can lead to tremendous promotions in lean muscle mass. However, this is not a magical hormone; you must eat to fuel such growth. In order to grow you will need to consume excess calories. If this excess intake goes too far body fat can get out of control. Most will only need a slight increase above maintenance, but the precise increase will vary from man to man. Once the proper caloric intake is found, the effects of Deca Durabolin will enhance tissue growth. This is largely accomplished by the steroid’s ability to enhance protein synthesis and IGF-1 production. The individual should also find he gains less body fat during the off-season than without the use of this steroid due to the positive effect training and enhanced hormonal levels can have.

While the effects of Deca Durabolin on mass promotion are strong, we must understand they will not occur overnight. This is not a fast acting steroid, and while it can produce significant gains it will not promote a total weight increase as great as some steroids. However, it’s important to remember weight is meaningless; while some steroids will promote remarkable weight gains, such gains are often largely water retention. The effects of Deca Durabolin can lead to water retention, but this is very easy to control. The use of anti-estrogens will go a long way, but a proper diet will also help. Many who hold more water than they should often blame the steroid, but in many cases, the problem is often their diet. If you overeat excessively, especially carbohydrates, you will hold water. This will hold true with or without anabolic steroid use. However, with an aromatizing steroid this can enhance the issue. Control your diet, control estrogen and display consistency with your training and the effects of Deca Durabolin will provide high quality growth. In fact, many will find the gains made through this steroid’s use are much easier to hold onto compared to many anabolic steroids.

The Effects of Deca Durabolin on Cutting:

The effects of Deca Durabolin during the cutting phase can be extremely beneficial. This steroid will not provide strong conditioning effects, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t have a place in a cutting cycle. Due to its traits, especially the promotion of nitrogen retention, this is an excellent steroid for the preservation of lean tissue. In order to lose body fat, we must burn more calories than we consume and this puts lean muscle tissue at risk. Regardless of how well planned your diet is, some lean tissue will be lost if an anabolic protectant is not present. In successful dieting, it can only be deemed successful if body fat is lost while simultaneously maintaining as much lean tissue as possible. The effects of Deca Durabolin will enable the individual to meet this success. This is not the only benefit the effects of Deca Durabolin will present during this phase. The therapeutic benefits of this steroid are tremendous, and that’s exactly what we want to discuss next.

The Therapeutic Effects of Deca Durabolin:

Regardless of your purpose of use, the effects of Deca Durabolin surrounding therapeutic relief are tremendous. Many anabolic steroids have the ability to promote enhanced collagen synthesis and bone mineral content, but the Nandrolone hormone tends to take it to a high level. This is why many report tremendous joint pain relief when using this steroid. Due to these factors, as well as other traits discussed, total recovery is also greatly enhanced. Lean tissue is repaired at a faster and more efficient rate. Studies have shown the effects of Deca Durabolin may also be very beneficial to the healing of ligaments and tendons as well.

When considering the therapeutic effects of Deca Durabolin, it’s important to understand we’re not referring to masking like effects. We’re not talking about masking effects provided by painkillers or related medications; we are talking about true healing and therapeutic relief. Bulking or cutting there is no athlete who will not benefit from these effects of Deca Durabolin. In fact, many athletes who are not bulking or cutting at all find low doses of this steroid to be extremely beneficial for the therapeutic relief it can provide.

The Endurance Effects of Deca Durabolin:

The effects of Deca Durabolin on endurance, particularly muscular endurance, can be more than significant. The individual will not tire out as fast; his muscles will not wear down under strenuous activity as quickly. The Nandrolone hormone is not well-known for promoting increases in strength, but the individual should be able to maintain a higher level of strength for a longer period of time due to this hormone’s use. This is in part due to the effect of Deca Durabolin on red blood cells. The Nandrolone hormone will greatly increase red blood cell count, which will provide greater blood oxygenation. With the enhancement of protein synthesis, nitrogen and IGF-1 and the reduction in glucocorticoid hormones this steroid provides, muscular endurance is enhanced all the more.

The Effects of Deca Durabolin – Adaption:

Some often assume certain steroids are only suitable for veterans, while others are only suitable for new steroid users. Some also assume that if a steroid has been used several times in numerous previous cycles it should not be used again if results are to be obtained, and if it is used again it must be used at a higher dose. When looking at the effects of Deca Durabolin we can assure you all of these supposed facts are nothing but rumors and quite simply ridiculous.

Deca Durabolin is well-suited for all levels of experience, and it will work just as well each and every time. While some may desire higher doses later on, higher doses are not necessary to obtain results. If 400mg per week provided growth, it will also provide growth the next time it is used. Further, if the steroid has been used in numerous cycles, the effects of Deca Durabolin will not wane in later cycles due to previous use. Granted, as you grow, the more you grow, the more muscle mass you possess the harder it becomes to gain more lean mass. This does not, however, mean the effects of Deca Durabolin have stopped working. When growth becomes harder to obtain, you will need to adjust your total steroid doses, and you will more than likely need more calories but this does not mean you need to change the steroids you’re using.

There are possible side effects of Deca Durabolin (Nandrolone Decanoate), and unfortunately, while possible they are often greatly misunderstood. The Nandrolone hormone is one of the more well-tolerated hormones for healthy adult men. In fact, while testosterone remains the primary beneficial hormone we can still put Nandrolone high atop the list. Not only is it extremely beneficial, when it comes to the side effects of Deca Durabolin they are very easy to avoid if use is proper. The key to avoiding the side effects of Deca Durabolin is to first understand the Nandrolone hormone. From here, we can then determine which steroidal side effects are actually possible, what’s not and what we can do about the ones that are in an effort to reduce the probability.

It is commonly said that the side effects of Deca Durabolin are extremely harsh on the libido and erectile function. Like most all anabolic steroids, Deca Durabolin is suppressive to natural testosterone production, and in this case, it is extremely suppressive. For this reason, the term “Deca Dick” has been thrown around quite commonly but often without a full understanding of what’s going on. There are countless individuals who are petrified of this steroid due to the idea of erectile dysfunction, and while it is possible it is also extremely easy to avoid. It’s also important to understand erectile dysfunction can occur with the use of almost any anabolic steroid. Once again, this leads us to the importance of understanding a hormone’s full functioning capacity, and when we do we’ll be able to avoid this and most all the side effects of Deca Durabolin.

Understanding the Side Effects of Deca Durabolin:

The possible side effects of Deca Durabolin will primarily surround its moderate estrogenic activity, its progestin nature, testosterone suppression and cardiovascular. Androgenic side effects of Deca Durabolin are possible and we will look into them as well, but they carry a very low probability.

Deca Durabolin, as with all Nandrolone hormones, is a 19-nortestosterone (19-nor) anabolic androgenic steroid. Like all 19-nor compounds it is a progestin and this can promote estrogenic activity, especially gynecomastia. Progesterone has the ability to activate the estrogenic mechanism by stimulating the mammary tissue. Then we have the hormone’s actual estrogenic activity, which while low does still exist. Nandrolone does aromatize; however, it only aromatizes at a rate of approximately 20% of testosterone. However, this can produce enough estrogenic activity to promote water retention and gynecomastia; the probability of gynecomastia is then enhanced due to the progesterone factor.

As an anabolic steroid, the side effects of Deca Durabolin will always include natural testosterone suppression. Data has shown that the Nandrolone hormone has the ability to suppress as much as 75% of all natural testosterone production with a single low dose injection. Some data has shown that suppression may be as great as 100%. It does not matter who you are, your genetics or what else you’re taking; the side effects of Deca Durabolin will include natural testosterone suppression.

Like many anabolic steroids, the side effects of Deca Durabolin can include those of a cardiovascular nature. High blood pressure is possible, but it is very unlikely so as long as water retention is controlled. Then there’s the issue of cholesterol, and Nandrolone can have a negative effect. The total affect on cholesterol should be much milder than most anabolic steroids, but it will be a little stronger than testosterone. LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) should not be statistically affected due to the Nandrolone hormone; however, a moderate to significant reduction in HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol) is very possible.

Then we’re left with the possible androgenic side effects of Deca Durabolin. The androgenic side effects of Deca Durabolin can include hair loss, acne and body hair growth. While possible, the androgenicity of this steroid is very low and most men will not have any issue for concern.

Avoiding the Side Effects of Deca Durabolin:

In order to avoid the side effects of Deca Durabolin, we must take the proper steps in order to ensure our success. To avoid the estrogenic side effects of Deca Durabolin, gynecomastia and water retention, anti-estrogen medications will normally get the job done. Aromatase Inhibitors (AI’s) such as Arimidex (Anastrozole) or Femara (Letrozole) will prove to be the most effective. AI’s will inhibit the aromatase process, thereby reducing serum estrogen levels. What does not exist cannot cause a problem. They will also greatly protect against progesterone. Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERM’s) such as Nolvadex (Tamoxifen Citrate) and Fareston (Toremifene Citrate) are also an option for some men. SERM’s will bind to the receptors preventing the estrogen hormone from binding and can be an effective means of protection. However, they will not be enough for some men, especially if sensitivity due to progesterone plays a role. They will also do very little to control water retention, and if this cannot be controlled through dosing and diet an AI will be necessary.

In order to avoid the negative effects associated with testosterone suppression, if the side effects of Deca Durabolin in this category are to be avoided, we merely need to supplement with exogenous testosterone. Due to the suppression that has occurred, your body does not have the testosterone it needs to support the hormone’s varying functions. By supplementing with exogenous testosterone, the problem is solved as the body now has all the testosterone it needs. The form of testosterone you choose is inconsequential; all that matters is that you provide your body with what it needs. It is commonly said that your testosterone dose should be at minimum double your Nandrolone dose in order to combat related issues, but this isn’t necessarily true. You can actually combat testosterone suppression with a therapeutic level dosing of testosterone even with supraphysiological doses of Nandrolone. The key to success is maintaining a total hormonal balance. If you’re not controlling estrogen, even with high doses of testosterone, you may have sexually related side effects. If you are controlling estrogen but suppressing too much estrogen, you may have sexually related side effects. In order to avoid the side effects of Deca Durabolin in this category, maintaining proper estrogen levels and testosterone levels simultaneously is the ultimate key. Use enough anti-estrogens to control the issues and supply your body with enough testosterone to meet its needs and you won’t have a problem.

In order to control the cardiovascular side effects of Deca Durabolin, the first step is controlling water retention. Water retention, especially severe water retention, is the number one cause of high blood pressure among anabolic steroid users. If water retention is controlled, baring no underlying issue, high blood pressure will not be a concern. Then we have cholesterol, and with a healthy cholesterol friendly lifestyle, baring no underlying issue, most men will not have a problem. The individual should ensure his diet is rich in omega fatty acids, low in simple sugars and saturated fats and is strongly encouraged to supplement daily with fish oil. Regular cardiovascular activity is also highly recommended and will go a long way in protecting your cholesterol. A cholesterol antioxidant supplement can also be considered.

When looking at the androgenic side effects of Deca Durabolin, we will find they are highly dependent on genetics. If you are predisposed to male pattern baldness it is possible for hair loss to occur. It was going to occur at some point no matter what you did, but the Nandrolone hormone may speed it up. Those who are sensitive to acne may also find the hormone causes breakouts, but most should not have a problem. Even those who are genetically prone to male pattern baldness will rarely have an issue with this steroid. Remember, while androgenic its androgenicity is extremely mild. In fact, those who are sensitive to androgenic effects often find Nandrolone to be one of the most well-tolerated steroids. It’s important to note – some will be tempted to combat the androgenic side effects of Deca Durabolin with a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor. The Nandrolone hormone is metabolized by the 5-alpha reductase enzyme, but in this case, this metabolism reduces the hormone to dihydronandrolone (DHN) not dihydrotestosterone (DHT) as it does with testosterone. For this reason, the use of a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor will enhance the Nandrolone hormone’s androgenicity and should be avoided.

So where are we? Well, Id be comfortable recommending Deca Durabolin for use in a bulking cycle at up to 600mgs/week for an extended duration (12-16 weeks), or up to 400mgs/week in a cutting cycle (again, for 12-16 weeks), as long as something to combat water retention is present. Whichever purpose you decide to use Deca for, you still need to include Testosterone in your cycle and have some anti-progesteronic drugs on hand (see paragraph above), just in case.

Post Cycle Therapy (PCT), though beyond the scope of this profile, needs to be commented on. Due to the highly suppressive nature of Deca Durabolin, I will speculate that testosterone in a Deca Durabolin-inclusive cycle needs to be run for at least 2 additional weeks upon cessation of Deca. We remember from the chart above that baseline testosterone levels took roughly a month to return. Hence, a nice long estered testosterone should be run about 2 weeks longer than Deca Durabolin, to prevent having a lag in time when the Deca Durabolin is not producing an anabolic effect, yet is still suppressing your natural testosterone levels. Id also suggest that a particularly aggressive PCT be run after your cycle; nolvadex, HCG, and perhaps clomid should all be utilized in an effort to restore your natural hormone levels as quickly and efficiently as possible.

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