Methyl-D
(methyldienolone)
Methyl-D Description:
Methyl-D, a.k.a. methyldienolone, is an oral derivative of the anabolic steroid nandrolone, which was clinically developed for the treatment of severe wasting disorders such as advanced HIV and refractory anemias. As a member of the nandrolone family, one renowned for possessing very specific high anabolic and low/weak androgenic properties, Methyl-D is very similar, in actions and side effects to its more popular relative Deca-Durabolin (Deca). As such it shares many of the family characteristics, thus much of what can be said for Deca holds true for Methyl-D as well, with the exception of its androgenic nature which more closely mimics testosterone more on this later.
Methyl-D was clinically proven to be 5x more potent than the legendary rapid mass and strength promoting anabolic steroid Dianabol, which is quite a tribute. However, because of its nandrolone qualities it returns leaner, less water retaining, higher quality Deca-like gains.
Nandrolone is a very adaptable compound that can be easily incorporated into all types of cycles, during both your bulking and cutting phases of training. When used within mass building cycles its usually stacked with Testosterone, Dianabol and/or Trenbolone. In cutting cycles its combined with short-ester injectable anabolic steroids such as Testosterone Propionate and Boldenone Acetate, and/or with DHT-derived orals like Stanozolol (Winstrol) and Oxandrolone (Anavar).
Methyl-D Form:
Methyl-D along with its present and former OTC (over-the-counter) chemical cousins like Methyl-1-Testosterone, Superdrol, 1-AD, Havoc, and numerous others falls into the grey prescription drug/OTC supplement area.
Although they all generate genuine steroidal results (actions and effects), they were never FDA approved for, or sold as a prescription medications. Methyl-D is no longer available, but was marketed in the US (by its actual name) as a sports nutrition supplement, and sold in tablets containing 1 mg of steroid per tab.
Methyl-D Indications/Purpose:
Like the rest of the nandrolone family, Methyl-D has a number of benefits for bodybuilders and athletes as it: increases levels of IGF-1 in muscle tissues; increases brain serotonergic amines levels, the chemicals that contribute to aggressive behavior which could help you to train harder thereby improving power, speed and overall results; increases the number of androgen receptors and; possesses a mild dose dependent fat reduction benefit. Additionally, nandrolones stimulate red blood cell (RBC) production which: improves endurance during exercise via better lactic acid clearing and oxygen delivery; carries more nutrients to working muscles for greater stamina; promotes better muscle glycogen restoration after exercise to speed recovery and; alleviates joint pain.
As cited above, nandrolone is considered a very adaptable compound that can be easily incorporated into all types of cycles. However, Methyl-D is an exception, compliments of its c-17 alpha methyl group addition which enhances both its anabolic properties, and unfortunately its androgenic ones as well. Actually, due to its magnified 200-300 androgenic range, Methyl-D aromatizes more like a testosterone than a nandrolone which also prevents it from being a good choice for cutting cycles. More popularly used within mass building cycles, its usually run a stand-alone or stacked with Testosterone.
Methyl-D has no precise prescribing or administration guidelines because it was never approved for human usage. However, based on clinical studies it would optimally promote anabolic and performance enhancing results at dosages of 2-10 mg/day for 6-8 weeks, which is would be enough to keep blood serum levels well above baseline with this particular drug.
Methyl-D Side Effects:
Because its a progestin (as are all nandrolones), it stimulates the progesterone receptor, as well as progesterone itself which opens the door for some unwanted side effects. As with any form of anabolic steroids, it can possibly cause side effects which fall into two primary categories, estrogenic and androgenic. Again, because Methyl-D aromatizes more like a testosterone than a nandrolone, it necessarily suffers from estrogenic side effects (those due to increases in estrogen estradiol, prolactin, progesterone or progestin) which are dose dependent, aromatization incited, and generally include increased water retention, body fat gain, and gynecomastia (which is actually due to the testosterone and estrogen ratio imbalance). Low to moderate doses of aromatase inhibitors like Arimidex and Letrozole are most often used to efficiently reduce estrogen and its accompanying side effects while on cycle, because they have less of a negative impact on your cycle gains. The more popular off cycle estrogen combatants include the synthetic estrogens Tamoxifen (Nolvadex) and Clomiphene Citrate (Clomid), two drugs that effectively block estrogens absorption because they are preferred by the estrogen receptors. Androgenic side effects, those having to do with male sexual characteristics, occur due to elevated testosterone levels which are likely to produce oily skin, acne, body/facial hair growth, and testicular atrophy (temporary reduction in the size of your testicles). Androgen drug use of any kind is also known to accelerate balding, but only in men with a genetic predisposition for hair loss. In other words, if youre losing or going to lose your hair then testosterone supplementation can speed up the process, but it is never the primary cause of hair loss.
Your liver and libido will also be affected by Methyl-D usage. Since its a c17-alpha alkylated and therefore hepatotoxic (liver toxic), which along with its extreme potency, Methyl-D warrants a high recommendation for the use of liver detoxification supplements. Additionally, because nandrolones are notorious for causing changes in sexual behavior (especially impotence and lowered libido) it is highly recommended that you stack it with testosterone.
Synthetic testosterone and several other steroids, including nandrolones will shut down natural production altogether. A mere 100 mgs per week of either of these takes about 5-6 weeks to cause this shut down, 250-500 mgs shuts you down by the second week, and it takes roughly a month to return those testosterone levels to baseline.
Methyl-D Chemical Composition
17a-Methyl-17b-Hydroxyestra-4,9,11-Trien-3-one
Molecular Weight: 284.39266 [g/mol]
Formula: C19H24O2
Manufacturer: Multiple
Effective Dose (Men): 2-10 mg/day
Effective Dose (Women): Not Recommended
Half-Life: 12 Hours Detection Time: Unknown Anabolic/Androgenic Ratio: 1000/200-300 17a-Methyl-17b-Hydroxyestra-4,9,11-Trien-3-one
Molecular Weight: 284.39266 [g/mol]
Formula: C19H24O2
Manufacturer: Multiple
Effective Dose (Men): 2-10 mg/day
Effective Dose (Women): Not Recommended
Half-Life: 12 Hours
Detection Time: Unknown
Anabolic/Androgenic Ratio: 1000/200-300
|
