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With METHYL-1D, you get a chemical cousin to Testosterone. METHYL 1-D converts into TEST and supports estrogen blocking effects which address bloat and man boobs along with a 5aR inhibitor, so you can keep your hair. METHYL-1D promotes gains in muscle mass.

You will feel Methyl-1D because it supports results that you can count on time and time again. Studies suggest that supplementing with the ingredients in METHYL 1-D promotes improvements within two week in strength, mass and body fat ratio. Potential benefits of Methyl 1-D are:

• Supports Gains in Strength and Size
• Optimized Testosterone Levels
• Promotes Muscle Mass
• Encourages Fat Loss
• Metabolic and Thermogenic Support
• Supports Conversion of Glucose to Energy rather than Fat.
• With optimal dosing, you'll get the benefit of all the ingredients in METHYL 1-D.

SUS 500 Replacement

So, I went to the GET (Genetic Edge Technologies) web-site to find out a little more about the company. I mean they re the ones that made SUS 500 and everyone liked the results that they got off of that! So I wanted to see if they had anything new and improved coming out and to learn a little more about the company. Well there personal web-site wasn’t of much help. I could since that the pro-hormone banned really hurt them. From the looks of it they have two muscle building products on the market, Deka 750 and Arimadex.

Deka 750 is very similar to Hard Fx by AX and Animal Test by Universal. The main ingredient is D-Aspartic acid, which has a lot of science behind it but little hype in the forums for right now. And the Arimadex as many of you already know, is a high quality PCT and/or natural test booster.

Personally I don’t think many of you would be very content with the Deka 750, if you’re looking to get results like SUS 500. Deka 750 is more along the lines for males that are over the age of 30 and are looking to naturally boost testosterone levels. If you are looking to put on serious size and muscle, take a look at Bolasterol. Though some might have heard of this, many of you need to try it. The reason why many people liked the SUS 500 was because it put on size with little water retention, this is what Bolasterol can offer you!

Bolasterol is a unique blend of, Superdrol, di-Methylzine, Max LMG- all products are used for putting on lean hard muscle mass. With this product you will quickly notice your shirts are getting tighter and your muscles getting harder.

If you’re looking to find a replacement for SUS 500, do some research and find that Bolasterol is your next cycle.

USPLabs Prime is LEGIT!!!

Many times men you take pro-hormones or different forms of testosterone boosters are looking to put on size. Kind of a ‘no duh’ type of remark I know, but what many men don’t realize is that when taking these products too early you can shut down your testosterone production and have problems later on. Sure the gratification of throwing up 400lbs on bench is great, but not being able to get your wiener up when your 40 is going to suck! So how do you find the product that will put on size and strength and allow you not to have problems as you get older. One product to look into is Prime by USPLabs.

I know many of you are thinking that Prime is just Tribulus, but you need to realize that prime is not the tribulus that you by off of the shelf in a health food store. Tribulus Aquaticus contains active components called glycoside. These glycosides are believed to exert their anabolic effects through non androgen receptor-mediated mechanisms, perhaps by processing anti-glucorticoids activity. Studies have shown hat these glycosides allow retention of nitrogen and either a decline in the catabolic process related to skeletal muscle or an improvement in protein synthesis; the end result of which is increase muscle mass. People who take this product notice:

• Muslce Gains
• Re-Composition
• Strength Gains
• Rapid Recovery
• 24 hour fullness/hardness
• Endurance

By the end of your cycle you should have put on some serious, REAL muscle mass. It will be thick and dense, not simply water weight. Some subjects had even noted their asthetics have changed and they now have a V-taper that they've never had before. You will have more muscle (thick and dense) with a more athletic build. Don’t miss your opportunity on getting results that you desire without the long term negative side-effects.

What is Pro-Anabol by ALRI?

When getting off a cycle of Pro-Hormones your body isn't able to process the protein like it once did. To keep you body anabolic you need to help keep your nitrogen retention high and your protein synthesis in high gear. Many people have turned to ecdysterone for this reason. Everyone has heard of ecdysterone and ecdysteroids and knows that they do have “some” benefits, however, they are found, even at high doses, to be relatively mild. Notably, they have a pure pro-anabolic effect with no androgenic side effects, but again due to issues of absorption and bioavailability- as well as transcriptional factors (information given by a compound at the receptors) they have not panned out in the real world use of athletes and bodybuilders. Actually it is the cholesterol side chain of ecdysteroids that inhibits the possibility for any degree of notable androgen receptor (AR) stimulation and obviously as well potentially higher potency and transcriptional activity. For a steroidal structure to properly engage the AR-receptor there must be a hydroxyl group at the 17 position of the compound. Let’s see if I can explain that a little better.

An AR-receptor is like a lock in that it takes the right key to actuate its mechanism. So if the wrong key or compound is inserted into the lock or receptor then it is not going to open the door you want it to. In the case of ecdysteroids, the area of the key that needs to be re-structured so it works in the receptor is at carbon-17 by way of adding a hydroxyl group.

ALR Industries brings you with their patent status MDHR the very first highly bioavailable and truly potent derivative of a naturally occurring plant based ecdysteroid. The base compound is called Dihydrorubrosterone, a naturally occurring ecdysteroid that is notably absent of the cholesterol group at position-17, but has a hydroxyl group at the all important 17-position. Furthermore, we have added a17-position methyl ether to increase both the bioavailability and overall potency. And a real plus is no liver stress like that realized from use of some of the older pro-hormone products. The result is a highly pro-anabolic compound with excellent oral bioavailability.

The revolution of the ecdysteroid has arrived with MDHR and you won’t find this type of ecdysteroid anywhere else as it is a patent status exclusive to ALR Industries.

Our next heavy hitter is a very potent and very deliberately produced proprietary extraction from the well known Maca plant, also known as Lepidium Meyenii, we have called Macabol. We are not going into great detail on what we have done here to maintain our proprietary intellectual property and unique advantage, but to put it mildly we tweaked out some highly potent pro-anabolic, energizing, and lipolytic properties from this herbal wonder. Libido and recovery are also shown to be markedly enhanced in almost all users. We really do not have to say much as you’ll feel it- no doubt!

Whether used alone or in combination with other ALR Industries products, Pro-Anabol will help both men and women reach their goals without par. The revolution continues with the Evolution of sports supplements that is ALR Industries!

Regulate your Hormones/ Jungle Warfare Extreme

ALR Industries is always looking for the next best thing, and they have put a new spin on an older product. Jungle Warfare is back and better than ever! With ALR's crazy science formula's we will take a look at the ingredients in Jungle Warfare. Jungle Warfare is used as a natural way to boost testosterone levels, and or with a PCT.

One of the ingredients is, Basella alba. Though the herb has been used in folk medicine for centuries and sold as a supplement for more than a few decades there really has not been much valid human research on the herb itself. So naturally there has not been much research on the active compounds it provides- when harvested from the right places and during the right time of the year.

In one study “Bull testes from the slaughter house were a cheap source of pure Leydig cells. In culture, these cells produced testosterone for 5–6 days, which can be stimulated by human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG). Basella alba extracts significantly enhanced testosterone production in bull and rat Leydig cells in a concentration-dependent manner. Hibiscus macranthus showed no androgenic effect but was shown to inhibit testosterone production at higher concentrations.” When the most active fraction found in Basella Albra Rubra extracts was tested alone there was a 2 fold increase in testosterone production (200%).

In another rat study Mature male albino Wistar rats (180-220 g) were given by gastric intubation Hibiscus macranthus Hochst A ex Rich (Malvaceae) and Basella alba L. (Basellaceae) aqueous extract from both fresh and dry leaves, at a dose equivalent to 0.720 or 0.108 g of plant, respectively per kg body weight. Results showed that the extract from fresh leaves significantly increased the body weight of rats by 17% from day 7 as compared to controls. The serum level of testosterone was significantly increased on the 15th day by 80% in rats given both types of extracts compared to the controls. Testis of treated rats showed high testosterone production in vitro (136% and 62%, respectively for treated and control after 15 days. So we know it’s the fresh leaf extracts that is far more effective by over 2-fold. Now, imagine if your extraction method allowed for fractionation mentioned in the above study in favor of the actual compound that triggers the dramatic increase in natural testosterone. (Of course we isolated the actual “most active fraction” in our extractions. We are researchers and scientist, not kitchen sink formulators). But this does not mean that oral bio-availability is optimal due to just a unique and specific extraction method.

Divanil 95%, (-)-3,4-divanillyltetrahydrofuran A.K.A. DVTHF: are all synonyms for a specific lignand extracted or concentrated from nettle root (stinging nettle) that inhibits the actions of a protein called SHBG. The compound works very well for its intended purpose but it oral bio-availability sucks as well as does its plasma half-life. We fixed that but more on that later.

So how does (-)-3,4-divanillyltetrahydrofuran do its thing? For the most part your circulating testosterone is bound to a plasma protein called Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) which renders it inactive. As a rule SHBG normally binds over 90% of your total testosterone so that it can’t do it muscle and male signal thing by way of merger with androgen receptors (ARs). (-)-3,4-divanillyltetrahydrofuran is a lignand found in stinging nettle, which binds to SHBG allowing your testosterone to be freed so that it binds to Androgen Receptors for muscle recovery, performance and growth. This lignand shows very high binding affinity for SHBG about equal to that of DHT. Although free (active) testosterone is significantly elevated and maintained at the appropriate time-release dose, so is total testosterone. Naturally estrogen and estradiol are lowered! End result is a significant and functional increase in both total and free testosterone.

Nettle Root (Urtica dioica) Concentrate: So why would we add this if we already have the most active SHBG binding lignand (-)-3,4-divanillyltetrahydrofuran? Simple, we like the affects of a lignand metabolite called enterofuran as well as a few others that have several studies supporting the belief both inhibit DHT binding to prostate tissue thus hinder the effects of BPH. Keep in mind DHT is a powerful natural androgen and it drives everything from sex to focus to energy and of course, muscular augmentation plus performance support. Additionally, enterofuran too inhibits SHBG binding to testosterone thus supports an increase in free active testosterone.

Resveratrol: So now we have established a significant and results providing level of both total and free testosterone, it may be a good idea to increase it more while inhibiting estradiol activity and elevation as well. Resveratrol is a well known estrogen receptor antagonist meaning it’s like your little brother when you try to put some game on your date: It blocks any action from occurring. However, Resveratrol is also a powerful aromatase inhibitor (AI) thus not only perfect for blocking the estrogen receptors from various estrogens, it also inhibits aromatase enzymes. This means that the aromatase enzymes capacity to convert that manly testosterone into girlie estrogens is inhibited significantly. This mean you are harder and realize additional increased natural testosterone production by acting upon the pituitary gland. When this occurs the pituitary releases a hormone called letinizing hormone (LH) which in turn tells the testes leydig cells “More Testosterone”! One of the problems with Resveratrol is the same as many herbal related compound: Too short of a half-life. In this case Resveratrol possesses a half-life of about 14 minutes, which sucks if you are expecting a physiological benefit. Unfortunately Resveratrol has poor oral bio-availability. Yes, we corrected the problem and will explain later.

Bitter Melon Extract: Bitter melon is also known as Momordica charantia. Many interesting physiological qualities have been attributed to different parts of the plant from from hyperglycemic and insulingenic to androgenic properties which appear to be similar to a SARM in action and another study shows a significant increase in natural testosterone resulted. The latter has only been validated in rats at this time though we certainly are looking forward to doing human studies since it has been in use as a food, folk medicine for centuries and as a supplement for about 60 years. We have included Bitter melon in Jungle Warfare Extreme for both its positive affects upon glucose clearing (more cellular glycogen for more ATP, better pumps and increased protein synthesis) and its SARM-like affect. Talk about formulary synergy!

Conjugated Coleonol Extract: This originates as a 95% extract from Forskolin. Then we conjugate the fractionated extract utilizing our IR/EXR ME Time-release Maximal Oral-Bioavailable process resulting in a complex several times more effective than forskolin itself. Our major interest is in the significant up-regulation in cAMP production realized from this unique compound and process. Increased cAMP results in greater receptor sensitivity so that all of this maximized natural androgen levels we have created has a far more dramatic effect upon body composition you will see in the mirror and feel in the gym, track, ring, court or field you achieve you goals on. Higher levels of cAMP increase fat expenditure, lean mass augmentation, recovery, focus and of course noted strength.

As you can see there is a definite positive physiological altering synergy at work here between the Action/Reaction Factors each of these compounds and their fractions provide for us and from the formulary as a whole. We have carefully researched, structured, tested and utilized a Patent Pending IR/EXR ME Time-release Maximal Oral-Bioavailable Pro-hypertrophic Proprietary Matrix. This is a process that allows for an immediate release up front with a sustained time-release of neutrceuticals that allows for nearly a 9 hour half life. Second our matrix allows for extreme oral bioavailability you can feel and see in real results not just hype. There is no knock-off that compares nor are there any new discoveries for other companies to claim as theirs on our labels.

How should I take Pro-Hormones

Many in the supplement industry, Arnold among them, argued that the proliferation of powerful products such as M1T would eventually result in negative publicity to attach itself to the supplement industry as a whole and considered it madness that such products had been introduced on to the supplement market. These doomsayers were proven right and eventually the US congress passed into law the Anabolic Steroid Control Act of 2004 which effectively classed all the prohormones then on the market as illegal drugs on a par with anabolic steroids. By early 2005 they had been removed from the market in the United States.

Since the removal of the first generation of prohormones in 2005, various supplement companies have worked hard on creating products which can provide a sizeable anabolic effect while complying with the requirements of the 2004 law. One of the most important considerations was to ensure that not only did they manufacture a product that was effective and legal, but also safe, as the wave of methylated prohormones released in the wake of M1T were certainly of doubtful safety given their widely noted negative effects on a range of body tissues, most notably liver values.

As a result of the innovations in the industry since 2005, we now have a number of products on the market which have been around for some time and in favor with bodybuilders and athletes alike.

So here we come to the part where readers ask 'which is the best prohormone to take and when?' It is not possible, nor advisable, to offer specific advice on such a subject. People need to consider their own objectives and risk factors before taking any prohormone. Generally speaking, all we can say is that it is advisable to start with a mild steroid first and keep doses low, typically for 3-4 weeks. For a novice this will still lead to excellent gains. It is critical in our opinion, that an estrogen blocking product should be held ready at the start of a prohormone cycle. Users unworried about estrogen can take it for 3-4 weeks after the end of their cycle. Those concerned about estrogen, should employ it both during and after. In this respect, Havoc and Epistane make good choices as they negate the need for an anti-estrogen during the cycle, due to the fact they are inherently anti-estrogenic. Still, even with them, an estrogen blocker should be applied after all cycles with prohormones.

Assuming a good clean diet is eaten, normally the only advice we would recommend is to increase protein intake to at least 2g of protein per pound of bodyweight. So for a 200lb individual, 400g of protein a day. Given the fact prohormones are all oral in nature, we recommend increasing water intake also and employing the use of a liver protectant such as silymarin and N-acetyl cysteine, along with fish oil dosed at 6g a day. Those who are particularly anal may want to consider taking their prohormones with grapefruit juice. In theory, this will help increase their gains via inhibition of enzymes that break down drugs leading to enhanced absorption.

Prohormones are powerful compounds with the ability to impart significant gains in muscle and strength mass. We hope this article has provided some useful information for you to help understand their benefits, applications and how to structure their use within your overall training and dietary plan.

Where did all the Prohormones go?

Since the removal of the first generation of prohormones in 2005, various supplement companies have worked hard on creating products which can provide a sizeable anabolic effect while complying with the requirements of the 2004 law. One of the most important considerations was to ensure that not only did they manufacture a product that was effective and legal, but also safe, as the wave of methylated prohormones released in the wake of M1T were certainly of doubtful safety given their widely noted negative effects on a range of body tissues, most notably liver values.

As a result of the innovations in the industry since 2005, we now have a number of products on the market which have been around for some time and in favour with bodybuilders and athletes alike. To make things easy we will refer to the compounds by their brand names:

The One – (17a-methyl-etioallocholan-17b-ol-3-hydroxyimine)

The One was developed by Applied Nutriceuticals and is a prohormone of Dihydrotestosterone.

Effects – Being a prohormone to DHT, The One can be expected to be notably androgenic, resulting in dry, muscle gains with an absence of water retention and solid gains in strength.

Side Effects – Being that it converts into DHT, The One can be expected to be tough on the hairline as DHT is the hormone most responsible for hair loss. As it does not convert to estrogen or progesterone, side effects related to those should not be an issue. Liver toxicity would remain a concern though and it would be a good idea to take this product with something to support health liver function.

1,4 AD Bold 200 – (1, 4 Androstadiene-3, 17- Dione 200mg)

Made by I Force Nutrition, 1,4 Bold 200 is a precursor to the compound Boldenone (Equipoise) which has a very long history of use in bodybuilding circles and is highly regarded for its ability to increase muscle mass with minimal side effects.

Effects - Bold 200 has the advantage of being non-methylated making it a first choice along with Furazadrol, or Finavol for newcomers to the prohormone field who are typically concerned about liver toxicity. Users typically can expect to notice improved muscle gains which will come steadily and less dramatically than other compounds, as well as an improved appetite and increase in vascularity.

Side Effects – There is a comparatively low risk of both androgenic or estrogenic side effects and being non-methylated makes it an ideal choice for those concerned with liver health. It also makes it ideal for use in a stack with stronger, non-methylated prohormones such as dymethazine.

Finavol – ( Estra-4,9-diene-3,17-dione)

Sold by a number of different brands, including Competitive Edge Labs (X-Tren), and Chaparral Labs (Trenavol) Finavol is APS Nutrition’s version of this compound. This product has Dienolone as a target hormone and is non-methylated, making it safer on the liver and an excellent choice as part of a prohormone stack.

Effects – Finavol is well suited to athletes looking for muscle gains with an increase in vascularity and strength that are compared as qualitatively similar to the compound Trenbolone. It is a noted lean mass builder.

Side Effects – Tren products can negatively impact upon libido in some people.

Furazadrol – [5a-androstano(2,3-c) furazan-17b-tetrahydropyranol ether - 50mg]

Furazadrol was developed by Axis Labs as an alternative to methylated prohormones such as Havoc or Dymethazine. As a non-methylated compound it will appeal on the grounds of being very safe and is often used by beginners new to prohormones either alone or in a stack with Bold 200.

Effects – Furazadrol has a high anabolic to androgenic ration meaning muscle gains with low risk of androgenic side effects. It does not convert to estrogen meaning gains will be lean in nature, with an absence of water retention.

Side Effects – Although the risk of side effects is low, it is usually required to be dosed in dosages of 200-400mg a day making it quite expensive. Given its otherwise favorable profile it makes an excellent choice for someone looking to stack with another prohormone.

Cynostane – (2-cyano-17a-methyl-17b-hydroxy-androst-3-one - 10mg)

Cynostane is a brand new prohormone which features an alteration of the superdrol compound, with a cyano bond instead of the 2a-methyl superdrol bond.

Effects – Cynostane, developed by Anabolic Innovations, is an extremely anabolic compound with remarkably low androgenic action, making it qualitatively similar to the likes of Oxandrolone or Methenolone (Primobolan). It is non-aromatizing meaning it will not produce estrogen mediated side effects and its high degree of anabolic action makes it a favorable choice for athletes concerned with losing bodyfat while maintaining, or increasing, muscle mass. From feedback to date, Cynostane has very potent recomposition effects making it ideal for athletes and when dieting. If using to bulk up, calories would need to be increased considerably.

Side Effects - Bloodwork conducted by users shows that Cynostane has a more favorable effect on blood lipids, and liver values than superdrol itself. Although feedback to date is limited, the combination of low androgenic action, lack of aromatization to estrogen, and low level of general health effects, makes cynostane an intriguing newcomer to the prohormone world.

Protodrol

Protodrol was introduced by I Force Nutrition, designed to be a less toxic compound than some of the older prohormones on the market. Daily dosage is 50-75mg a day.

Effects – Protodrol is considered to be a potent mass builder, with a low incidence of side effects being very favorable on both liver and lipid profiles. As it does not convert to estrogen, Protodrol will impart muscle and strength gains with an absence of water retention. As such it is a very versatile compound which can be used for both bulking, recompositioning and dieting.

Side Effects – Protodrol was designed specifically to provide a bulking compound with a low risk of side effects so the only side effects you could expect to have would be those associated with all prohormone products.

Are Pro-Hormones Safe?

Are Pro-hormones safe? Each pro-hormone has different levels of toxicities. These toxicities are based on liver damage and blood toxins. A rundown of the actions of individual prohormone products follows so this section shall only cover actions attributable to all classes of prohormone products. This in itself could be an article in its own right so here is the shortened version.

Prohormones exert their effects through several different pathways, but the ones that are most important to people considering using them are their actions via their effects on the body's androgenic, estrogenic and progestogenic receptors. It is through these receptors that prohormone effects are largely mediated, with other pathways of secondary importance.

Prohormones, just like anabolic steroids, are androgen agonists meaning they work via their effect on the androgen receptor. A strong androgen receptor agonist will mean effects related to the male hormone testosterone will be particularly prominent – these include increased aggression, sex drive, alpha male type characteristics in general, as well as heightened risk of side effects related to high androgen levels such as an increased susceptibility to hair loss and acne, although these side effects are very much individual in nature and will depend on the person taking them. They tend to only be an issue for those already susceptible to these conditions.

Linked to these androgenic effects is the propensity for prohormones to induce sizeable increases in muscle strength, large muscle gains, and a hardening effect on the muscles, such that muscles feel denser and more solid. Prohormones that do not convert to estrogen such as Epistane or RPN's Havoc tend to exhibit these types of muscle gains with no water retention.

Away from their effects on androgren receptors, prohormones can also cause effects via estrogen and progesterone receptors. These effects tend to be quite similar in nature – prohormones that convert to estrogen and progesterone have the baility to cause large increases in mass and strength although much of the mass is of a poor quality visually and such gains often disappear rapidly being associated with water retention more than anything else. Estrogenic side effects are feared by most bodybuilders and include increased water weight, increased susceptibility to fat gain in the presence of high estrogen and worst of all, from a cosmetic standpoint at least, the dreaded gynecomastia.

It should be stated that while there are some products which are almost exclusively androgenic in nature with little to no risk of estrogenic/progestogenic side effects (such as Epistane or Havoc), the reverse is not true, in that compounds with high affinity for estrogen and progesterone receptors will still have an impact on the androgen receptor. You will often hear of prohormones being called androgenic or estrogenic or even both, but it should be stated this is often based on their primary method of action and that all will have an androgenic effect at some level, as they all primarily work via their effect on the androgen receptor.

Separate from their effects via androgen, estrogen, and progesterone receptors, prohormones will also differ in their impact on other body systems. Typically, strong androgens are useful for promoting strength gains via the central nervous system (CNS) stimulation, independent of their anabolic or muscle building effects. A strong androgen would often be something similar in nature to Dihydrotestosterone. Furthermore, prohormones will promote enhanced red blood cell production which is why users of prohormones usually experience great pumps and vascularity. Generally speaking, liver toxicity is a concern only for methylated, oral compounds, which is most prohormones nowadays but even then, as the list below shows, they can differ by a wide degree in magnitude of effect.

What Pro Hormones are Available?

Since the removal of the first generation of prohormones in 2005, various supplement companies have worked hard on creating products which can provide a sizeable anabolic effect while complying with the requirements of the 2004 law. One of the most important considerations was to ensure that not only did they manufacture a product that was effective and legal, but also safe, as the wave of methylated prohormones released in the wake of M1T were certainly of doubtful safety given their widely noted negative effects on a range of body tissues, most notably liver values.

As a result of the innovations in the industry since 2005, we now have a number of products on the market which have been around for some time and in favour with bodybuilders and athletes alike. To make things easy we will refer to the compounds by their brand names:

Halodrol- 50 (4-chloro-17a-methyl-1,4-diene-3,17 diol)

Halodrol-50 was introduced to the bodybuilding world by Gaspari Nutrition and is a prosteroid of Turinabol, the banned East German designer steroid. This means it converts to Turinabol once ingested. Although Halodrol is no longer available, there are generic equivalents today such as Competitive Edge Labs H-Drol or EST Hemadrol. The typical dose for products such as H-Drol is 50mg a day, which equates to one tablet daily.

Effects: Solid gains in muscle and strength, often taken while dieting to aid preservation of muscle mass.

Side effects: Considered stressful on the liver and can raise blood pressure somewhat in users.

Havoc/Epistane (2a-3a-epithio-17a-methyl-5a-androstan-17b-ol)

RPN's product Havoc and IBE's Epistane were introduced at practically the same time and considered interchangeable by many. However, it should be noted that even when two products are identical, users can experience different effects depending on the quality of the isomer, manufacturing process and so on.

With Havoc and Epistane they are listed very slightly different 2a,3a-epithio-17a-methyl-5a-androstan-17b-ol 2 (Havoc), and 2, 3a-epithio-17a-methyletioallo cholan-17b-ol (Epistane). Dosages are usually in the 20-50mg range.

Effects: Good for promoting solid, lean muscle gains with a concomitant reduction in estrogen leading to a drier physique, and significant strength gains. This will contribute to the vascularity users typically report. Havoc and Epistane are also sometimes used purely to combat gynecomastia as they act in the body as an anti-estrogen, so that endogenous testosterone levels are less suppressed by this compound than other prohormones.

Side effects: Less hepatoxic and damaging to lipid levels than other orals but the usual androgenic side effects associated with prohormones remain a possibility.

Pheraplex (17a-methyl-etioallocholan-2-ene-17b-ol)

Pheraplex was a brand name of the supplement company Anabolic Xtreme (AX). This product is also sold by Competitive Edge Labs as P-Plex as well as Phera-Vol by EST. Typically dosed at 20-30mg a day.

Effects: Gains with this product tend to be of a 'wet' nature, in other words, you will see some weight gain due to water retention. Given this, P-Plex is often used to gain mass quickly for users.

Side effects: It is a risk for anyone with gynecomastia based on user feedback (making the use of an estrogen blocker such as Reversitol or Novedex XT mandatory), and is considered to be both hepatoxic and damaging to lipid levels.

Methoxy-TST (17b-methoxytrienosterone)

This product was brought to the market by Bioscience Technologies and is usually dosed at 6-12mg to see results.

Effects: Not a strong bulking product unless doses are pushed high despite its androgenic profile. In this respect it is not dissimilar to AAS such as Masteron and Proviron which are not efficient for bulking.

Side effects: Androgenic side effects such as hair loss are reported quite frequently by users if this product, and many users report a damaging effect on libido.

Ergomax LMG (17-methyl-delta-2-etioallocholane & 17-methyl-delta-3-etioallocholane)

Introduced by ALRI, this is another 'wet' prohormone dosed at 20-40mg usually.

Effects: This compound is quite similar to Pheraplex so is useful for someone wanting to gain mass quickly even if the visual appearance of this will not be the best.

Side effects: Can cause gynecomastia making use of an estrogen blocker a wise option, and has a detrimental effect on liver and lipid values, meaning cycles should be kept short.

M-1,4ADD (17a-methyl-1,4-androstadiene-3,17diol)

M-1,4ADD has recently been reintroduced by Competitive Edge Labs among others and is from the old school of prohormones – a classic wet bulker which converts after ingestion into Methandrostenolone, better known as Dianabol.

Effects: This is a good choice for rapid mass and strength gains but the gains will tend to cause smoothness due to the water retention it causes.

Side effects: This compound can promote both androgenic and estrogenic side effects so anyone with a predisposition to hair loss or gynecomastia should probably avoid this. If taking this, an estrogen blocker such as Reversitol or Inhibit-E is a smart move.

11-Oxo (andrenosterone, 11-oxo-androstenedione)

11-Oxo was introduced by Ergopharm, whose owner Patrick Arnold first brought prohormones to the bodybuilding world. 11-Oxo is well regarded for its ability to lower cortisol levels. It is dosed at between 300-600mg a day with 450mg typical.

Effects: Used mainly as a recomposition agent and to promote fat loss, 11-OXO is also a good choice for individuals looking to stack one prohormone with another.

Side effects: Although it can cause the same side effects as other prohormones, it is considered very mild in this regard so a good choice for people looking to diet with minimal side effects.

Propadrol (12-ethyl-3-methoxy-gona-diene / 6-17 dihydroxyetiocholove-3-ol proponate)

This was developed by EST Nutrition and is usually dosed at 90mg a day.

Effects: Noted to be good for reducing body fat and for promoting rapid strength and muscle gains.

Side effects: Relatively mild with this compound, although those who worry about gyno or androgenic side effects should exercise caution. Tends to be expensive!

Methoxy-TRN (17b-Methoxy-Trienbolone)

ALRI introduced this compound and it is dosed at 3-6mg by most users.

Effects: Reviews are mixed on this product but those who do like it often claim very good muscle and strength gains allied to a reduction in body fat.

Side effects: Being both quite androgenic and estrogenic it should be used with caution and remedies to combat hair loss and gyno (Reversitol) are worth considering.

Max LMG (13-ethyl-3methoxygona-2, 5(10)-dien-17-one)

Yet another product by ALRI. This one is usually dosed at around 100mg a day.

Effects: Max LMG can cause rapid gains in bulk of a wet nature due to its progestogenic nature. Great for those needing fast weight gain and unconcerned about looking smooth or fat.

Side effects: One to avoid for anyone worried about a quality looking physique, gynecomastia, or hair loss. This is also very expensive! Reversitol is definitelty a smart move to combat estrogenic effects if using Max LMG.

3-AD (2-androstenol acetate)

Anabolic Xtreme formulated this product and brought it on to the bodybuilding market. Usually dosed at around 4-6 capsules a day, 3-ADcontains various other nutrients, but the active prohormone is 2-androstenol acetate.

Effects: Effective overall mass gainer. Gains are a little wet, but not too bad for those worried about estrogen.

Side effects: It is not the worst, but estrogenic and androgenic side effects remain a possibility.

Superdrol (Methasteron)

Superdrol was introduced by Designer Supplements, the old name for Driven Sports, and earned a reputation as a very powerful product. Although it is no longer made by Driven Sports, Competitive Edge Labs currently produce a clone called M-Drol.

Effects: Good lean mass gainer with effective repartitioning effects.

Side Effects: Notably hepatoxic, and androgenic. Can aggravate hairloss if prone to male pattern baldness. Highly recommended to stack this product with a product from our Liver Support category to help support healthy liver function.

Dymethazine - (2,17-dimethyl-5-androstan-17-ol-3,3'-azine)

Dymethazine, also known as Dimethazine, is a DHT derived compound with an interesting chemical structure. It is essentially a double bonded Superdrol, with an Azine bridge. A relatively recent introduction to the prohormone world by I Force Nutrition, Dymethazine is a product that has attracted a great deal of interest given its unique chemical structure.

Effects: Users of this compound are reporting results that are qualitatively similar to dry, non-aromatizing products such as Epistane. Dymethazine users have typically reported big muscle and strength gains. Based on feedback to date Dymethazine looks to be the strongest product available on the market today.

Side Effects: Although not having any estrogenic action, Dymethazine use poses the same issue of liver toxicity and androgenic effects as other prohormones.