ANDROSTANOLONE
ANDROSTANOLONE
Substance: androstanolone
Trade Names:
Andractim 2.5% gel Besins-Iscovesco FR; Piette B
Apeton 5 mg, 25 mg tab.; Fujisawa. Japan
Apeton Depot 2%, 5% inj. solution,- Fujisawa. Japan
Gelovit 2.5% gel Berenguer Infall ES
Androstanolone is identical to the body's own dihydrotestosterone which, as we know, is formed by the peripheral
conversion of testosterone. Some therefore call Androstanolone a synthetic d1hydrotestosterone. This
steroid has a predominantly androgenic effect and, due to its structure, cannot be converted into estrogen. For
a fast buildup of power and muscle mass Androstanolone is of little value. It used to be the athlete's favorite
competition steroid since it helped to obtain a harder muscle through a lower fat content by increasing the
androgen level without aro-matizing. Numerous athletes used Androstanolone during work-outs for dopingtested
championships since the substance remains in the body for only a short time and the
testosterone/epitestosterone value is not influenced. Another positive characteristic is that the injectable
version is not liver-toxic. Today, however, Androstanolone is rarely used by athletes. One reason for this is
that almost all European and American compounds are no longer commercially available. The other reason is
that most athletes use the still readily available Masteron which has similar effects. Neither the original nor a
fake of Androstanolone is available on the black market.