The Golden Child of Steroids Has Lost Its Glimmer

Known as the cream of the crop in the steroid market, Methandienone was introduces back in the 1960 and was all the rage among the bodybuilding set for the next twenty to thirty years.  With the drug widely available in bodybuilding circles, one would be hard pressed to find a professional bodybuilder from that era who did not give the little blue pill a try. 

It is interesting to note, however, that the popularity of the substance may have likely caused its demise.  With word of steroid abuse running rampant in the late 80’s and early 90’s and horror stories of their ill effects, the Food and Drug Administration banned the sale and use of the drug  and others like it and declared it an illegal substance. 

Known for its ability to produce immense muscle mass in an extremely short period of time, Methandienone, has been shown to increase  muscle production by up to 20 pounds over a typical two month cycle.  In addition, Methandienone increases protein amalgamation, allows users to renew glycogen stores at a faster rate and increases strength in a very brief period.  Furthermore, the drug, which works almost immediately, is a complimentary addition to injectable substances that require a longer timeframe to show effects.

While Methandienone is very effective for athletes in strength related sports such as weight lifting and bodybuilding, it is not suggested for athletes who require a large aerobic capacity.  The drug has been shown to cause a dramatic reduction in cell respiration.  Other side negative effects, which normally occur in users taking high levels of the drug (30 to 40 mg / day), include acne, male pattern baldness and extreme anger.  In addition, because of the potential for liver toxicity, failure and even cancer, it is recommended that users abide by the dosing of no more than two month cycles.

On the positive side, because the drug does not have the high androgenic component that is found in other steroids, when taken in the normal usage range it does not create the extreme hormonal side effects such as male breast development.  In addition, users do not have to be as concerned about an unwanted shutdown of normal hormone manufacture.  

While Methandienone has the distinct honor of being one of the most effective steroids ever produced,  and creates the most muscle mass in the shortest amount of time, its is important to consider its negative and sometimes irreversible side effects.  In addition, its illegal status in the United States and Canada should make people think twice before using this powerful supplement.  Furthermore, given the stringent and regular testing for performance altering substances by professional as well as amateur sports associations, an athlete found to be using this drug could risk not only criminal prosecution, but also be banned from their sport for a lifetime.

With so many safe alternatives on the market, it is strongly recommended that athletes look to other sources to help them gain the bulk the need to effectively compete in their given sports.