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Methandrostenolone (Dbol)

Oral steroid

Dbol · D-bol · Methandrostenolone

The classic cycle "kickstart". Fast gains but with water retention. Ideal for the first 4-6 weeks of a cycle while the long esters kick in. Do not run alone.

Half-life

4,5 heures

Detection

6 semaines

Anabolic ratio

210

Androgenic ratio

60

OralAromatizesHepatotoxicPCT required

Dosages

Beginner20–30 mg/j
Intermediate30–50 mg/j
Advanced50–70 mg/j
FemaleNot recommended

Frequency : 3× / day (every 4-5h)

Effects

  • Fast lean mass
  • Explosive strength
  • Recovery
  • Sense of well-being
  • Muscle glycogen

Side effects

  • Heavy water retention
  • Acne
  • Fast-onset gyno
  • Hepatotoxicity
  • Blood pressure

Support supplements

TUDCA ++NACAI (Arimidex or Aromasin)Omega-3

Synergies & stacks

Testosterone (kickstart)Nandrolone

Avoid

  • Extended use > 6 weeks
  • Stacking with another oral
  • Running without an AI

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Sources

Studies and scientific publications this guide relies on.

  1. Kicman AT (2008). Pharmacology of anabolic steroids. British Journal of Pharmacology. doi: 10.1038/bjp.2008.165

    Revue de pharmacologie : méthandiénone (Dianabol) est un dérivé testostérone 17α-alkylé (résistant au métabolisme hépatique de premier passage) avec une double liaison 1-2 et un groupe 17α-méthyl, ratio anabolique/androgénique 210/60, demi-vie orale ~4-5 heures, aromatisable et hépatotoxique.

  2. Smit DL, Grefhorst A, Buijs MM, et al. (2022). Prospective study on blood pressure, lipid metabolism and erythrocytosis during and after androgen abuse. Andrologia. doi: 10.1111/and.14372

    Étude HAARLEM prospective (100 utilisateurs amateurs) : effondrement marqué du HDL et élévation du LDL sous oraux 17α-alkylés (Dianabol en tête), élévation tensionnelle et hématocrite — récupération partielle à 12 mois post-arrêt.

  3. Niedfeldt MW (2018). Anabolic Steroid Effect on the Liver. Current Sports Medicine Reports. doi: 10.1249/JSR.0000000000000467

    Revue clinique : sous Dianabol oral, élévation des transaminases (ALAT > 3× LSN chez la majorité), cholestase intrahépatique possible, péliose hépatique et adénomes aux usages prolongés — hépatotoxicité documentée comme l'une des plus marquées parmi les oraux α-alkylés.

  4. Hartgens F, Kuipers H (2004). Effects of androgenic-anabolic steroids in athletes. Sports Medicine. doi: 10.2165/00007256-200434080-00003

    Revue systématique : Dianabol 20-30 mg/j × 6 sem produit un gain de masse de ~3,3 kg dont une part importante hydrosodée (œstradiol via aromatisation), avec dégradation lipidique sévère et élévation des transaminases dans la majorité des cohortes.

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