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SUSTANON - Testosterone blend

Substance: Testosterone propionate 30 mg, Testosterone phenylpropionate 60mg, Testosterone isocaporate 60 mg, Testosterone decanoate 100 mg

Sustanon is a very popular steroid which is highly appreciated by its users since it offers several advantages when compared to other testosteron compounds. Sustanon is a mixture of four different testosterones which, based on the well-timed composition, have a synergetic effect. This special feature has two positive characteristics for the athlete. First, based on the special combination effect of the compounds, Sustanon, milligram for milligram, has a better effect than Testosterone enanthate, cypionate, and propionate alone. Second, the effect of the four testosterones is time-released so that Sustanon goes rapidly into the sytem and remains effective in the body for several weeks. Due to the propionate also included in the steroid, Sustanon is effective after one day and, based on the mixed in decanoates, remains active for 3-4 weeks. Sustanon has a distinct androgenic effect which is coupled with a strong anabolic effect. Therefore it is well suited to build up strength and mass. A rapid increase in body strength and an even increase in body weight occur. Athletes who use Sustanon report a solid muscle growth since it results in less water retention and also aromatizes less than either testosterone enanthate or cypionate. Indeed many bodybuilders who use testosterone and fight against distinct water retention and an elevated estrogen level prefer Sustanon over other long-acting depot testosterones.


It is further noticed that Sustanon is also effective when relatively low doses are given to well advanced athletes. It is interesting to note that when Sustanon is given to athletes who have already used this compound in the same or lower doses, it leads to similar good results as during the previous intake. Sustanon is usually injected at least once a week., which can be stretched up to 10 days. The dosage in bodybuilding and powerlifting ranges from 250 mg every 14 days up to 1000 mg or more per day. Since such high dosages are not recommended and fortunately are also not taken in most cases the rule is 250-1000 mg/week. A dosage of 500 mg/week is completely sufficient for most, and can often be reduced to 250 mg/week by combining with an oral steroid. Sustanon is well tolerated as a basic steroid during treatment which stimulates the regeneration, gives the athlete a sufficient "kick" for intense training units, and next to the already mentioned advantage rapid strength increase and solid muscle gain distinguishes itself also by its compatibility. In order to gain mass fast Sustanon is often combined with Deca Durabolin, Dianabol (D-bol) or Anadrol while athletes who are more into quality prefer combining it with Parabolan, Winstrol,Anavar or Primobolan Depot.


Although Sustanon does not aromatize excessively when taken in a reasonable dosage many people, in addition, also take an antiestrogen such as Nolvadex and/or Proviron to prevent possible estrogen-linked side effects. Since Sustanon suppresses the endogenous testosterone production the intake of HCG and Clomid must be considered after six weeks or at the end of treatment. It is recommended that women not take depot testosterones since the androgen level would strongly increase and virilizalion syniploins could result. Despile this, it is not uncommon for female competing athletes in the higher weight classes to take testosterone since it helps in remaining "competitive." Women who use "Testo" or who would like to try it should limit its use to either only testosterone propionate or inject a maximum of 250 mg Sustanon every 10-14 days over a period of no longer than six weeks. At this point we would like to emphasize once more that steroid novices should stay away from all testosterone compounds since, at this time, they simply do not need them.


The side effects of Sustanon are similar to those of Testosterone enanthate (see also Testosterone enanthate) only that they are usually less frequent and less severe. Depending on the predisposition and dosage, the user can experience the usual androgenic-liked side effects such as acne, aggressiveness, sexual overstimulation, oily skin, accelerated hair loss, and reduced production of the body's own hormones. Water retention and gynecomastia are usually within limits with the "Sustas" or are not as massive as with enanthate and cypionate. Liver damage is unlikely with Sustanon however, in very high dosages, elevated liver values can occur which, after discontinuing use of the compound, usually go back to normal.

Understanding Sustanon 250

Sustanon 250 is a combination of testosterone propionate, testosterone phenylpropionate, testosterone isocaproate and testosterone decanoate. One of the most common myths about Sustanon 250 is that the combination of testosterone esters wields a pronounced, synergistic effect and thus has been highly sought after. Being that testosterone esters work in the same manner, largely by increasing protein synthesis, stimulating androgen receptors and suppressing cortisol levels, a synergistic effect between different testosterone esters is a myth with no basis. However the blend of “fast” and “slow” acting testosterones can be of benefit an athlete looking for an immediate response followed by a steady testosterone release. Testosterone propionate and testosterone phenylpropionate have been shown to produce notable testosterone elevations within hours of injection however peak blood testosterone levels plummet sharply after the second day. Testosterone isocaproate and testosterone decanoate function limitedly for approximately 3 and 4 weeks after their peak, starting the 3rd and ending the 7th day.

Milligram for milligram one would need to take at least one milliliter of Sustanon 250 every 2-3 days to compare to the long term gains of the same dosage of longer lasting testosterone esters like ICN and test. cypionate.

Keep in mind that esterification of testosterone merely slows its release into the blood stream. In other words there is no difference in the level of aromitization (estrogen conversion) or quality mass and strength gain between the many different testosterone esters. The characteristics of some common esters are as follows:

Testosterone Propionate:
Very fast acting, peak levels of this ester can be noted in the first 24 hours. However blood testosterone levels can diminish by 2/3 on the third day after injection. There is also a bit of discomfort associated with testosterone propionate; this is due to an allergic reaction to the propionate ester.

Sustanon 250:
Quick acting but unless taken every 2 or 3 days the testosterone propionate and testosterone phenylpropionate cannot be considered into the gross testosterone dosage as the fast acting esters will have severely diminished by the third and fourth day.

Testosterone Enanthate:
Peak levels of this ester are almost identical to testosterone cypionate. Identical to the point that any difference noticed between the two would be purely psychological.

Testosterone Cypionate:
Peak levels of blood testosterone are not noted until approximately the 3rd day and begin to decline rapidly by the 5th day. Testosterone cypionate can remain active, to a degree, for as long as 4 weeks.

There are many other esterfied forms of testosterone currently available on the black market most of which are long lasting esters.

Side effects:
The side effects associated with esterfied forms of testosterone are the same with all testosterone compounds because (as previously stated) a specific esterification dictates the speed that the testosterone will be released into the blood stream but the active compound is testosterone in each case.

Doses: 500 mg - 1000 mg a week
Side effects: Medium
Strength & Mass gains: Good
Stack: Good for mass in combination with Deca, EQ, Fina, A-bombs...
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