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Guide full androgen guide

iblameian

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Testosterone

View attachment 26665
Compounds
Testosterone Enanthate
Testosterone Cypionate
Testosterone Propionate

Typical cycle length
10 to 16 weeks

Support basics
Tadalafil
Omega-3 (fish oil)
Regular blood pressure monitoring

Primary metabolic pathway
Aromatase → estradiol
5α-reductase → DHT

Recovery difficulty
Generally straightforward
Testosterone is the foundation because it’s what the male endocrine system is designed to work with.

Structurally, it’s a C19 steroid with a 17β-hydroxyl group, which allows clean androgen-receptor binding and metabolism through pathways the body already recognises.

(Esterification doesn’t change the hormone itself; it simply slows release)

Once active, testosterone converts into estradiol and DHT, which is why it supports more than muscle and libido alone. Mood, cognition, bone health, and cardiovascular function all rely on those downstream hormones.

Mentally, this is usually the most stable class, with issues typically coming from estrogen mismanagement, poor sleep, or rising blood pressure rather than the compound itself.

View attachment 26672
Interesting study​

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DHT-Derived Androgens

View attachment 26666
Compounds
Anavar
Winstrol
Masteron

Typical cycle length
6 to 10 weeks

Support basics
Omega-3 (fish oil)
Ezetimibe
Low-dose tadalafil

Primary metabolic pathway
Non-aromatising
Hepatic metabolism (oral forms)

Recovery difficulty
Mild to moderate
DHT derivatives are already 5-alpha reduced, meaning they cannot convert into estrogen. This is what gives them their dry, tight appearance and makes them easier to manage in the short term.

Over time, HDL tends to drop, vascular protection declines, joints may feel drier, and neurosteroid production decreases.

Mentally, this often presents as increased focus paired with reduced emotional range or a more rigid mindset the longer these compounds are used.

------------------------------------​

19-Nortestosterone Derivatives

View attachment 26669
Compounds
Nandrolone
Trenbolone
Norethandrolone

Typical cycle length:
8 to 12 weeks

Support basics
High-dose melatonin
Tadalafil
Omega-3 (fish oil)

Primary metabolic pathway
Altered androgen-receptor binding
Progesterone-receptor interaction
CNS-active metabolites

Recovery difficulty
Difficult
19-nors are defined by removal of the 19th carbon methyl group, a small structural change that significantly alters receptor binding and downstream gene expression.

These compounds are highly anabolic, but they are also more disruptive across multiple systems. They interact with progesterone receptors and produce central nervous system metabolites that behave differently than testosterone or DHT.

Trenbolone intensifies this through stronger and more persistent receptor binding.

Mentally, this class is most associated with sleep disruption, anxiety, blunted reward response, and mood instability, especially as exposure length increases.

----------------------------------------​

Oral 17α-Alkylated Androgens

View attachment 26667
Compounds
Anadrol
Dianabol
Halotestin

Typical cycle length
3 to 6 weeks

Support basics
NAC
TUDCA
Omega-3 (fish oil)

Primary metabolic pathway
17α-alkylated hepatic metabolism
Bile-flow interference

Recovery difficulty
Moderate
Orals work because a methyl or ethyl group is added at the 17α position, allowing the compound to survive first-pass liver metabolism.

That same modification interferes with normal bile flow and hepatic processing. HDL drops quickly, liver enzymes rise, and cardiovascular strain builds early.

Orals act fast and feel strong, which makes them appealing, but the cost often shows up quickly in blood work.

Mentally, many users notice an initial boost followed by irritability, reduced stress tolerance, poorer sleep, and mental fatigue

Much love bhais ❤️
Hmu for any questions or 1:1 coaching

until next time
biomaxx
mirin effort
 

Mirinzygos

Reta is meta
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Posts
346
Reputation
376

Testosterone

View attachment 26665
Compounds
Testosterone Enanthate
Testosterone Cypionate
Testosterone Propionate

Typical cycle length
10 to 16 weeks

Support basics
Tadalafil
Omega-3 (fish oil)
Regular blood pressure monitoring

Primary metabolic pathway
Aromatase → estradiol
5α-reductase → DHT

Recovery difficulty
Generally straightforward
Testosterone is the foundation because it’s what the male endocrine system is designed to work with.

Structurally, it’s a C19 steroid with a 17β-hydroxyl group, which allows clean androgen-receptor binding and metabolism through pathways the body already recognises.

(Esterification doesn’t change the hormone itself; it simply slows release)

Once active, testosterone converts into estradiol and DHT, which is why it supports more than muscle and libido alone. Mood, cognition, bone health, and cardiovascular function all rely on those downstream hormones.

Mentally, this is usually the most stable class, with issues typically coming from estrogen mismanagement, poor sleep, or rising blood pressure rather than the compound itself.

View attachment 26672
Interesting study​

------------------------------------​

DHT-Derived Androgens

View attachment 26666
Compounds
Anavar
Winstrol
Masteron

Typical cycle length
6 to 10 weeks

Support basics
Omega-3 (fish oil)
Ezetimibe
Low-dose tadalafil

Primary metabolic pathway
Non-aromatising
Hepatic metabolism (oral forms)

Recovery difficulty
Mild to moderate
DHT derivatives are already 5-alpha reduced, meaning they cannot convert into estrogen. This is what gives them their dry, tight appearance and makes them easier to manage in the short term.

Over time, HDL tends to drop, vascular protection declines, joints may feel drier, and neurosteroid production decreases.

Mentally, this often presents as increased focus paired with reduced emotional range or a more rigid mindset the longer these compounds are used.

------------------------------------​

19-Nortestosterone Derivatives

View attachment 26669
Compounds
Nandrolone
Trenbolone
Norethandrolone

Typical cycle length:
8 to 12 weeks

Support basics
High-dose melatonin
Tadalafil
Omega-3 (fish oil)

Primary metabolic pathway
Altered androgen-receptor binding
Progesterone-receptor interaction
CNS-active metabolites

Recovery difficulty
Difficult
19-nors are defined by removal of the 19th carbon methyl group, a small structural change that significantly alters receptor binding and downstream gene expression.

These compounds are highly anabolic, but they are also more disruptive across multiple systems. They interact with progesterone receptors and produce central nervous system metabolites that behave differently than testosterone or DHT.

Trenbolone intensifies this through stronger and more persistent receptor binding.

Mentally, this class is most associated with sleep disruption, anxiety, blunted reward response, and mood instability, especially as exposure length increases.

----------------------------------------​

Oral 17α-Alkylated Androgens

View attachment 26667
Compounds
Anadrol
Dianabol
Halotestin

Typical cycle length
3 to 6 weeks

Support basics
NAC
TUDCA
Omega-3 (fish oil)

Primary metabolic pathway
17α-alkylated hepatic metabolism
Bile-flow interference

Recovery difficulty
Moderate
Orals work because a methyl or ethyl group is added at the 17α position, allowing the compound to survive first-pass liver metabolism.

That same modification interferes with normal bile flow and hepatic processing. HDL drops quickly, liver enzymes rise, and cardiovascular strain builds early.

Orals act fast and feel strong, which makes them appealing, but the cost often shows up quickly in blood work.

Mentally, many users notice an initial boost followed by irritability, reduced stress tolerance, poorer sleep, and mental fatigue

Much love bhais ❤️
Hmu for any questions or 1:1 coaching

until next time
biomaxx
Nice thread bro
 

birthdefect

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Posts
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Testosterone

View attachment 26665
Compounds
Testosterone Enanthate
Testosterone Cypionate
Testosterone Propionate

Typical cycle length
10 to 16 weeks

Support basics
Tadalafil
Omega-3 (fish oil)
Regular blood pressure monitoring

Primary metabolic pathway
Aromatase → estradiol
5α-reductase → DHT

Recovery difficulty
Generally straightforward
Testosterone is the foundation because it’s what the male endocrine system is designed to work with.

Structurally, it’s a C19 steroid with a 17β-hydroxyl group, which allows clean androgen-receptor binding and metabolism through pathways the body already recognises.

(Esterification doesn’t change the hormone itself; it simply slows release)

Once active, testosterone converts into estradiol and DHT, which is why it supports more than muscle and libido alone. Mood, cognition, bone health, and cardiovascular function all rely on those downstream hormones.

Mentally, this is usually the most stable class, with issues typically coming from estrogen mismanagement, poor sleep, or rising blood pressure rather than the compound itself.

View attachment 26672
Interesting study​

------------------------------------​

DHT-Derived Androgens

View attachment 26666
Compounds
Anavar
Winstrol
Masteron

Typical cycle length
6 to 10 weeks

Support basics
Omega-3 (fish oil)
Ezetimibe
Low-dose tadalafil

Primary metabolic pathway
Non-aromatising
Hepatic metabolism (oral forms)

Recovery difficulty
Mild to moderate
DHT derivatives are already 5-alpha reduced, meaning they cannot convert into estrogen. This is what gives them their dry, tight appearance and makes them easier to manage in the short term.

Over time, HDL tends to drop, vascular protection declines, joints may feel drier, and neurosteroid production decreases.

Mentally, this often presents as increased focus paired with reduced emotional range or a more rigid mindset the longer these compounds are used.

------------------------------------​

19-Nortestosterone Derivatives

View attachment 26669
Compounds
Nandrolone
Trenbolone
Norethandrolone

Typical cycle length:
8 to 12 weeks

Support basics
High-dose melatonin
Tadalafil
Omega-3 (fish oil)

Primary metabolic pathway
Altered androgen-receptor binding
Progesterone-receptor interaction
CNS-active metabolites

Recovery difficulty
Difficult
19-nors are defined by removal of the 19th carbon methyl group, a small structural change that significantly alters receptor binding and downstream gene expression.

These compounds are highly anabolic, but they are also more disruptive across multiple systems. They interact with progesterone receptors and produce central nervous system metabolites that behave differently than testosterone or DHT.

Trenbolone intensifies this through stronger and more persistent receptor binding.

Mentally, this class is most associated with sleep disruption, anxiety, blunted reward response, and mood instability, especially as exposure length increases.

----------------------------------------​

Oral 17α-Alkylated Androgens

View attachment 26667
Compounds
Anadrol
Dianabol
Halotestin

Typical cycle length
3 to 6 weeks

Support basics
NAC
TUDCA
Omega-3 (fish oil)

Primary metabolic pathway
17α-alkylated hepatic metabolism
Bile-flow interference

Recovery difficulty
Moderate
Orals work because a methyl or ethyl group is added at the 17α position, allowing the compound to survive first-pass liver metabolism.

That same modification interferes with normal bile flow and hepatic processing. HDL drops quickly, liver enzymes rise, and cardiovascular strain builds early.

Orals act fast and feel strong, which makes them appealing, but the cost often shows up quickly in blood work.

Mentally, many users notice an initial boost followed by irritability, reduced stress tolerance, poorer sleep, and mental fatigue

Much love bhais ❤️
Hmu for any questions or 1:1 coaching

until next time
biomaxx
makes my day when i see a thread formatted with centred text, was continuously ejaculating reading this
very good thread
i hope one day i can understand the why behind changing specific atoms for a certain goal
 

Mandy

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I love this! But fuck your high dose omega 3s honestly (PUFA),they will create more harm than benefit you.
 

HolyThread

Iron
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Posts
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Testosterone

View attachment 26665
Compounds
Testosterone Enanthate
Testosterone Cypionate
Testosterone Propionate

Typical cycle length
10 to 16 weeks

Support basics
Tadalafil
Omega-3 (fish oil)
Regular blood pressure monitoring

Primary metabolic pathway
Aromatase → estradiol
5α-reductase → DHT

Recovery difficulty
Generally straightforward
Testosterone is the foundation because it’s what the male endocrine system is designed to work with.

Structurally, it’s a C19 steroid with a 17β-hydroxyl group, which allows clean androgen-receptor binding and metabolism through pathways the body already recognises.

(Esterification doesn’t change the hormone itself; it simply slows release)

Once active, testosterone converts into estradiol and DHT, which is why it supports more than muscle and libido alone. Mood, cognition, bone health, and cardiovascular function all rely on those downstream hormones.

Mentally, this is usually the most stable class, with issues typically coming from estrogen mismanagement, poor sleep, or rising blood pressure rather than the compound itself.

View attachment 26672
Interesting study​

------------------------------------​

DHT-Derived Androgens

View attachment 26666
Compounds
Anavar
Winstrol
Masteron

Typical cycle length
6 to 10 weeks

Support basics
Omega-3 (fish oil)
Ezetimibe
Low-dose tadalafil

Primary metabolic pathway
Non-aromatising
Hepatic metabolism (oral forms)

Recovery difficulty
Mild to moderate
DHT derivatives are already 5-alpha reduced, meaning they cannot convert into estrogen. This is what gives them their dry, tight appearance and makes them easier to manage in the short term.

Over time, HDL tends to drop, vascular protection declines, joints may feel drier, and neurosteroid production decreases.

Mentally, this often presents as increased focus paired with reduced emotional range or a more rigid mindset the longer these compounds are used.

------------------------------------​

19-Nortestosterone Derivatives

View attachment 26669
Compounds
Nandrolone
Trenbolone
Norethandrolone

Typical cycle length:
8 to 12 weeks

Support basics
High-dose melatonin
Tadalafil
Omega-3 (fish oil)

Primary metabolic pathway
Altered androgen-receptor binding
Progesterone-receptor interaction
CNS-active metabolites

Recovery difficulty
Difficult
19-nors are defined by removal of the 19th carbon methyl group, a small structural change that significantly alters receptor binding and downstream gene expression.

These compounds are highly anabolic, but they are also more disruptive across multiple systems. They interact with progesterone receptors and produce central nervous system metabolites that behave differently than testosterone or DHT.

Trenbolone intensifies this through stronger and more persistent receptor binding.

Mentally, this class is most associated with sleep disruption, anxiety, blunted reward response, and mood instability, especially as exposure length increases.

----------------------------------------​

Oral 17α-Alkylated Androgens

View attachment 26667
Compounds
Anadrol
Dianabol
Halotestin

Typical cycle length
3 to 6 weeks

Support basics
NAC
TUDCA
Omega-3 (fish oil)

Primary metabolic pathway
17α-alkylated hepatic metabolism
Bile-flow interference

Recovery difficulty
Moderate
Orals work because a methyl or ethyl group is added at the 17α position, allowing the compound to survive first-pass liver metabolism.

That same modification interferes with normal bile flow and hepatic processing. HDL drops quickly, liver enzymes rise, and cardiovascular strain builds early.

Orals act fast and feel strong, which makes them appealing, but the cost often shows up quickly in blood work.

Mentally, many users notice an initial boost followed by irritability, reduced stress tolerance, poorer sleep, and mental fatigue

Much love bhais ❤️
Hmu for any questions or 1:1 coaching

until next time
biomaxx
Nice! Bump
 

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