Danabol is the trade name for methandienone, the most popular oral steroid. The production is carried out by SC Balkan Pharmaceuticals SRL, popularly known as “Balkan Pharma”. The drug is produced in Moldova, where this steroid is still legal and allowed for free sale. It is worth noting that in the Soviet Union, “methane” was sold in pharmacies, which explains its high popularity among experienced athletes. Today, this drug takes its place in the training of weightlifters, powerlifters and bodybuilders. Its advantages are low price and significant anabolic effect.
Description and brief history of appearance
The drug is an anabolic steroid and is taken orally. Produced in Moldova by the manufacturer Balkan Pharmaceuticals.
Muscle mass increases against the background of stimulation of protein and amino acid synthesis, fat burning effect, and enhanced anabolism. The athlete becomes resilient, his body recovers faster after intense training.
Back in 1956, this drug was called Dianabol, it consisted of methandrostenolone. In 1960, the drug was used by athletes who participated in athletics.
John Ziegler suggested using it in big sports. The drug retained its leading place in bodybuilding until the end of the 70s of the last century.
Since 1972, the production of Dianabol has been stopped, but other brands of this anabolic have appeared that are produced in our time. Previously, the drug was produced in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union. It was used by athletes in athletics and weightlifting.
Strict anti-doping rules prohibit the use of methandienone in professional sports today.
Danabol authentication check
Nowadays, many counterfeit drugs have appeared. The company understands its responsibility to the consumer and therefore wages a fierce fight against counterfeit products. Protecting yourself from scammers means buying an anabolic drug at the pharmacy. The drug is not in short supply and therefore you need to carefully check what you buy. I personally checked all the time if I purchased a steroid from strangers. To do this, you need the following components: Sulfur acid. Ammonium vanadate.
Place five milliliters of acid in a transparent vessel and add powder or crushed tablets. By color you will determine the authenticity of the product. Danabol should be bright red. Now I buy directly from the factory so there is no need to check. Although each product package has a manufacturer's code. You can type it into the Internet and check the authenticity of the production. Professional bodybuilders do not speak badly of Danabol. The original drug works according to all established standards. The experience of athletes allows you to gain less weight per course, but with the right combination with other substances, it allows you to avoid the rebound phenomenon and the gained weight does not go away when you stop taking the drug. Danabol has been used in bodybuilding for a long time. This is an affordable, time-tested steroid that, when used correctly, does not show toxicity to the liver. Athletes are confident in its effectiveness, know the exact dosages, and are completely satisfied with the results of the courses.
How it affects the body
The product is popular among bodybuilders and athletes because it has the following advantages:
- Rapid gain of muscle mass when combining an anabolic steroid with other steroids. Thanks to the androgenic, anabolic effect, the athlete will gain from 10 to 15 kg of muscle.
- Protein synthesis is stimulated, since “methane” interacts with globulin, with the help of which sex hormones bind to different cell receptors.
- Appetite will increase, so myofibers will quickly grow, and the desired muscle relief will be formed.
- Strength will increase. When taking steroids for 1.5 months, working weights in basic exercises will increase by 50 or 90%.
- Glycogen is quickly restored after hard training.
- The level of cortisol in the blood will decrease. The anti-catabolic effect will preserve myofibers from destruction under stress.
- The process of protein breakdown will stop.
- Bones will be strengthened and joint pain will be eliminated, since fluid is retained in the joints. Phosphorus, nitrogen, sulfur, sodium are retained in the body, and calcium is deposited in the bones.
- Athletic performance will improve.
- The athlete will have increased self-esteem and improved mood as dopamine levels increase.
Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
When medicinal components penetrate into the cell nucleus, the cellular genetic apparatus is activated. The production of RNA, DNA, and structural protein compounds increases, and the enzyme chains responsible for tissue respiration are activated and enhance it. Metabolic processes intensify, in which the energy generated during the oxidation of nutritional compounds is accumulated in cellular mitochondria (oxidative phosphorylation), which leads to the synthesis of ATP, high-energy molecules.
The hematopoietic effect is associated with increased erythropoietin synthesis. Low androgen activity contributes to the manifestation of secondary male sexual characteristics.
Pharmacodynamics is characterized by rapid and complete absorption in the digestive organs. The amount of the drug component reaching the site of its action is low. In the blood, binding to globulins reaches 90%. The biological transformation of the drug occurs in the liver, inactive metabolites are formed, and the drug components are excreted through the kidneys. The duration of exposure is 14 hours.
Benefits and harms
The effectiveness of the anabolic drug in beginners or experienced athletes will manifest itself quickly. After 7 days, the athlete’s vitality will increase, the muscles will become more voluminous, and strength parameters and weight will increase. The person will feel invigorated, he will not be burdened with everyday activities, and the quality of life will improve.
If the dosage of the steroid is not observed, the man will be temporarily infertile, his testicles will atrophy, and female sexual characteristics will appear. Such manifestations are observed with long-term use of an anabolic steroid and a greatly increased single dosage. When using Danabol, the body “believes” that the volume of steroids has been increased, so testosterone synthesis is suspended.
Use of Danabol
Taking the drug before competitions is not so frequent. It is mainly used in combination with trenbolone, boldenone, stanozolol in preparation for performances. The use of anabolic steroids for gaining muscle mass is common. Danabol tends to disintegrate within four hours. It is taken thirty minutes after eating several times a day. This use of the steroid concentrates the active substance in the circulatory system. The substance is used for malnutrition of bone tissue. Extreme degree of exhaustion of the body. In pediatric practice, when growth hormone is below acceptable levels. Lack of appetite.
Indications and contraindications
Never take any medication without consulting a healthcare practitioner in person.
What benefits does this steroid give to athletes?
Steroid anabolic is indicated for:
- Diffuse toxic goiter.
- Cachexia of various origins.
- Disturbed protein metabolism.
- Surgical intervention, after surgery.
- Past infections, after radiation therapy.
- Muscular dystrophy.
- Kidney and adrenal insufficiency.
- Injuries, burns.
- Osteoporotic, osteomyelitis changes.
- Inflammation of the liver.
- Bronchial asthma.
- Anemia of various origins.
- Tuberculosis therapy.
The steroid is contraindicated for:
- Cardiac ischemia.
- Prostate cancer.
- Breast cancer in a woman with high calcium levels in the blood.
- Atherosclerosis and other vascular pathologies.
- Pathologies of the kidneys and liver.
- Acute, chronic prostatitis.
- Individual intolerance to the components of the product.
- Under 21 years of age.
It is prohibited to use steroids during pregnancy and breastfeeding. When drinking alcohol, the liver will experience double overload. Anabolic steroids and alcohol overstrain hepatocytes and retain fat in the body. A rollback effect will occur, estrogen will be synthesized instead of testosterone hormone, and gynecomastia will occur. The risk of side effects will increase after a course of anabolic steroids.
Instructions for use of Danabol
Danabol has the ability to enhance protein synthesis, and the androgenic effect is minimally expressed. It has a tablet form and is taken before meals. The course lasts for two months. Contraindicated in cases of: prostate cancer; acute liver failure; pregnancy; during lactation. Must be stored in a light-proof place.
Possible side effects
If you use this steroid excessively, you will experience unwanted side effects.
The glandular and adipose tissue of the mammary glands hypertrophies (gynecomastia). The manifestation of such a side effect indicates the transformation of part of the anabolic into estrogen. To prevent this effect, you need to be treated with Nolvadex and Clomid.
The toxic effect on the liver is associated with the methyl group at the α-17 position, due to which the drug is not destroyed in the liver. To prevent this effect, hepatoprotective agents are used after steroid use, PCT. The best option for unloading the liver is a combination of methane in tablets with an injectable steroid, for example, Nandrolone is used.
Fluid retention will manifest itself in the form of enlarged muscles. When the course of taking the steroid is completed, the liquid will drain and the weight will decrease. This rollback phenomenon is reduced by antiestrogens and competent post-cycle therapy.
The woman will experience masculinization. This anabolic steroid is not suitable for women. They will exhibit secondary sexual characteristics characteristic of men:
- Body hair will increase.
- The layer of fatty tissue will decrease.
- Muscle tissue will grow.
- The voice will become rough.
If you abuse the steroid, the clitoris will enlarge, the volume of the mammary glands will decrease, the monthly cycle will be disrupted, the level of calcium in the blood will increase, and other endocrine dysfunctions will occur.
Other side effects are characterized by:
- Arterial hypertension. It will be eliminated with antiandrogens and antihypertensive drugs.
- Increased libido during the course, decreased libido after the course.
- Pimples.
- Hair loss.
- Myocardial hypertrophy.
- Testicular atrophy.
- Edema.
- Dyspepsia.
- Impaired liver function.
- Atherosclerosis.
- Painful sensations in the bones.
- Tendency to hemorrhages.
Overdose
No cases of overdose have been identified. It is forbidden to take the product for more than 10 weeks. In case of an overdose of the drug, side effects will occur.
Liquid (injection) “methane”
Liquid methandrostenolone (synonyms: Averbol, Reforvit B, Methastenon, Methanoliq, Metabol-25, and now available Pharmabol 100 from Pharmacom Labs, Methanabol from British Dragon, Methandienone from Radjay and Dianoged from Golden Dragon) is available in the form of a suspension or oil solution. The compound also has an alkyl radical at position 17, but according to Dan Duchaine, Dave Palumbo and other famous athletes, due to the lack of a first-pass effect, it may have higher bioavailability and have less toxic effects on the liver, although this is not confirmed.
Liquid methandrostenolone can be used internally and has a disgusting taste.[3]
How to take it correctly
How to take this steroid, when to take it, before or after meals? First, be sure to consult with a sports doctor. The instructions for use indicate that Danabol DS is recommended to be taken for 6 weeks. Methandienone (the active substance) breaks down in 3 or 4 hours. Therefore, you need to take the product 30 minutes after eating.
Directions for use and dosage
During the first 7 days, the athlete should take 20 mg of the medication every day. Starting next week, take 3 tablets daily, which is 30 mg. Experienced bodybuilders can increase the dose to 50 mg; the person’s body weight should be at least 100 kg. For those who are professionally involved in sports, it is permissible to take 100 mg per day, which requires the supervision of a trainer or sports doctor.
Dosage regimens
The initial course for beginners with Donobol solo is 5 weeks. In a month you will gain 6 or 7 kg of muscle mass. Donabol + Proviron are often combined, the advantages of which are that the likelihood of weight loss after completing the course decreases, muscle tissue acquires relief and elasticity. This effect will last for a long time. Proviron is taken one tablet at a time throughout the course, starting from weeks 2 to 4.
It is forbidden to take Denabol for more than 10 weeks, otherwise the body will get used to this drug, the muscle response to the active component will not manifest itself, liver dysfunction will occur, and muscle mass will not increase.
Experienced bodybuilders recommend the combination of Danabol and Stanozolol to beginners. Such an initial course will allow beginners to gain 6-10 kg of muscle mass, they will not accumulate excess fat, and water will not be retained in the body.
For the first week, Danabol with Stanozolol is taken 20 mg per day. From weeks 2 to 5, both drugs are taken at 30 mg.
There is another scheme - Danabol + Stanozolol + Tamoxifen. It has its pros and cons. Its disadvantages are that it overloads the liver, but athletes are satisfied with the resulting effect. These medications are taken for 25 days, then a course of rehabilitation therapy is required.
- From days 1 to 25, first take Danabol, 4 tablets per day every 4 hours.
- From days 26 to 50, Stanozolol is taken 4 tablets per day every 4 hours.
- From days 51 to 53, post-cycle therapy with Tamoxifen is carried out, one tablet in the morning and one tablet at night.
- From days 54 to 87, take Tamoxifen 1 tablet in the morning.
A popular combination is using Danabol Balkan and Deca. Anabolic steroids are taken for 6 weeks. Danabol is taken 4 tablets (40 mg) every day and Deca is taken once for 7 days in a volume of 250 ml. From the 6th week Stanozolol 40 mg is used. To reduce the synthesis of the prolactin hormone, which affects the sexual sphere, it is necessary to drink 0.25 mg of Cabergoline every fourth day after a two-week course.
"Methane" can be combined with Sustanon, Anadrol, Turinabol.
Diet
Special dietary nutrition tones the body and supplies it with energy. It is recommended to eat high-calorie foods that contain a lot of protein. The use of food additives, creatine, and essential amino acids is acceptable.
Post cycle therapy
When the course of taking anabolic steroids is completed, post-cycle therapy is carried out after 2 or 3 days. Tamoxifen is used from 10 to 20 mg per day or Clomid from 25 to 50 mg per day for 3-4 weeks. In the last week, the dose should be reduced slightly, then completely stop taking the drug. During such therapy, the use of testosterone boosters, zinc, and omega-3 unsaturated fatty acids is indicated.
Such therapy is necessary in order to restore your own testosterone synthesis; sports nutrition is also used.
Recommendations for novice athletes on taking steroid drugs
According to reviews from many athletes, Danabol has established itself as an effective drug that helps increase net muscle mass, which, if taken strictly following the rules, does not cause side effects or addiction. It is recommended to strictly adhere to the dosage specified by the manufacturer and not to increase the amount of the drug at your own discretion.
During the course, you should adhere to a protein diet and minimize the intake of foods rich in carbohydrates. To avoid losing muscle weight, after stopping taking steroid medications, you should discuss with your trainer or doctor the possibility of taking medications such as Nolvadex or Clomid, which also help drain accumulated fluid.
Feedback from hosts
Yuri, 24 years old.
I conducted classes with a trainer, he recommended taking a course of Danabol to increase muscle mass and endurance. At first I hesitated, but then I decided. I tried a small dose, the trainer constantly monitored me. I am satisfied with the effect obtained, since my body has simply transformed, which was not observed before after training.
Artem, 23 years old.
A real bomb! The course was carried out with one "Methane" 20 mg per day for 6 weeks with pauses for 2 months. If you look at my photo, you won't recognize me! After each course I gained 10 kg and lost 3 kg. In total, I gained 14 or 15 kg. Worked on a reduced schedule. Every 2 days I did 2 exercises and posted the video on YouTube. Working weights increased by 25-40 kg.
special instructions
Before using the drug, you should consult a specialist and carefully study the instructions for use. It is forbidden to take the medicine yourself.
If you have coronary heart disease, taking Danabol is prohibited.
The medicine should not be taken during pregnancy and lactation.
Use in children
For children, the drug is prescribed for delayed physical development. Up to 2 years it is recommended to take 0.04 mg per kg of weight, from 2 to 6 years – 0.05 mg/kg, from 6 to 14 years – 1 mg/kg in 1-2 doses. The course of treatment is about 4 weeks. To clarify the exact dosage and duration of treatment, you should consult your doctor.
The anabolic drug is not recommended for use in case of impaired renal function.
What doctors and studies say
Nikolay, sports doctor.
Danabol (Vonabol, Vanabol) is an effective steroid. I prescribe it in rare cases so as not to harm the patient. Everyone wants to get results quickly, but this requires a careful approach. If I prescribe a steroid, the athlete must be strictly under my control and not overdo the dose.
Svetlana, endocrinologist.
This is a strong steroid, I use it for pathologies of the thyroid gland. I thoroughly study the patient’s medical history and test results.
Analogs
Danabol substitutes are different, this steroid can be replaced:
- Alphaball.
- Methanoplex.
- Metomax.
- Anabolom.
- Dianogedom.
- Pronabolom.
- Dianabolosom.
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Anabol or Danabol: which is better?
The active component of both anabolic steroids is methandienone, so they have the same effect, but Anabol is more expensive. The daily dose of Anabol should not exceed 30 mg, the product is produced in Thailand. Anabol, like Danabol, is used in combination with other steroids.
