Methandienone (also known as methandrostenolone or Dianabol) is a powerful, oral anabolic androgenic steroid commonly used for rapid muscle growth, increased strength, and enhanced performance. Wikipedia +2Product Information
- Composition: Methandienone is often formulated in 10mg tablets.
- Common Brands: Danabol, Alphabol (Alpha Pharma), Debolon (Thaiger Pharma), Vbol, and generic Dianabol tablets. IndiaMART +2
Action and Usage
- Mechanism: It increases protein synthesis, nitrogen retention, and glycogenolysis (breakdown of glycogen to glucose) to enhance muscle tissue development.
- Cycle: It is often associated with short cycles to manage potential liver stress. IndiaMART +1
Safety and Side Effects
- Liver Toxicity: It is known to be hepatotoxic (damaging to the liver).
- Estrogenic Effects: It can cause water retention, bloating, and gynecomastia (breast enlargement in men).
- Androgenic Effects: It may cause acne, hair growth, and increased sexual desire.
- Hormonal Suppression: It significantly suppresses natural testosterone production.
- Legal Status: It is a controlled substance in many countries (including the US and UK) and is prohibited in sports by the World Anti-Doping Agency