Steroids and drugs for drying the body (The best courses for drying)

• November 12, 2018
• Sports nutrition
• Tatyana Andreeva

The process of getting rid of excess subcutaneous fat in a professional sports environment is called body drying. If you don't take the matter seriously, you can lose muscle mass instead of fat cells. Therefore, it is very important to choose the right cutting course that will help minimize muscle loss, but at the same time burn fat deposits to the maximum. It is also very important to understand that in addition to medications, it is necessary to adjust the diet and maintain a special regimen. In this article, we will take a closer look at the steroids that are most often used for drying the body in professional and amateur bodybuilding.

"Stanozolol"

This is perhaps the most popular steroid for cutting the body among beginners in bodybuilding. Its reputation is largely due to its rather low cost and the absence of negative manifestations both during the drying course itself and after it.

The advantage of Stanozolol is that it perfectly removes excess fluid from the body, making the muscles more prominent. At the same time, the drug increases anabolic processes and reduces muscle loss during a low-carbohydrate diet.

Beginners use the steroid alone, and professional athletes combine Stanozolol with other drugs, thus achieving the best effect.

Dosages of Stanozolol for drying the body are different and depend on experience and goals: the starting dosage starts from 40 milligrams per day and reaches 100 milligrams. The duration of drying courses can range from six to twelve weeks.

It is important to know that Stanozolol greatly dries out the joints, so when using this steroid you should be careful when working with heavy weights during exercise. Using the drug in a solo course carries the risk of injury.

Course “Deca + Sustanon”

The combination of Deca + Sustanon is considered one of the most powerful in sports circles. Deca is an injectable drug with a high anabolic effect, Sustanon is an injectable form of the main male hormone testosterone with high androgenic activity. Both products interact well with each other and neutralize each other’s negative effects. Deca + Sustanon steroids promote rapid increases in muscle mass, endurance and strength. One of the important advantages of this cycle is its relative safety: the drugs in its composition do not damage the liver, do not disrupt hormonal balance, and metabolism is quickly restored after the cycle is completed. It should be added that the “ Deca + Sustanon ” course is not recommended for athletes without experience in sports pharmacology, as well as for persons under 21 years of age. Recommended period of use is 4-8 weeks.

Drug dosages:

1. Deca - 200-400 mg once a week (Monday). 2. Sustanon - 250-750 mg once a week (Thursday).

After completing the cycle, you should take a break from taking AAS for at least three months.

Rehabilitation therapy (RCT) after completion of the course is necessary. Taking antiestrogens will allow you to consolidate the results obtained, the rollback syndrome after completing the injections will be minimal, and the load on the hormonal system will be insignificant. Following a diet, daily routine, training, taking special sports nutrition and vitamin supplements, and a healthy lifestyle will allow athletes to get brilliant results after using the “ Deca + Sustanon ” course.

"Testosterone propionate"

No competent drying of the body can do without this drug. According to experts, it is “Propionate” that should form the basis of any course aimed at burning subcutaneous fat. Also, professionals recommend using it, and not Testosterone Enanthate, when cutting. This is due to the fact that the latter drug has a strong aromatization, which will interfere with effective fat burning.

The strong androgenic and anabolic effect of Testosterone Propionate helps not only to maintain the gained muscles during drying, but also to gain a few extra kilograms of dry mass during the cycle. And the versatility of the drug allows you to effectively combine the steroid with other drugs.

“Propionate” is given in the course every other day, in a dosage of 50 mg for beginners to 100 mg for professionals. The duration of the courses may also vary. The shortest is six weeks. If the duration of use is more than eight weeks, it is recommended to additionally inject Gonadotropin to restore body functions.

Course “Deca + Sustanon + Methane”.

The “Deca + Sustanon + Methane” course is one of the most powerful effective courses, which has been a leader among representatives of various sports for many years. The cycle is designed to increase muscle volume, strength, endurance, and speed. In two months, adherents of this course managed to gain up to 12 kg of quality mass. The recommended period for using the combination is 2 months + 1 week (methane solo) + 3 weeks PCT (Clomid).

Drug dosages:

1. Deca - 200 mg once a week. 2. Sustanon - 250 mg once a week. 3. Methane - 30 mg daily (10 mg three times a day).

• From the first to the eighth week - Deca (200 mg, once a week) + Sustanon (250 mg, once a week) + methane (30 mg daily - 10 mg three times a day).
• Ninth week - methane solo (30 mg daily - 10 mg three times a day).
• Tenth week - PCT (Clomid - 50 mg - in the morning, daily).
• Eleventh-twelfth week - PCT (Clomid - 50 mg in the morning, every other day).

All the indicated dosages of drugs are recommended, they are suitable for most bodybuilders. When drawing up a course on your own, you must remember that the rate of sustanon should not exceed 250-1000 mg per week, the rate of deca should not exceed 200-800 mg per week, the rate of methane should not exceed 20-40 mg per day. A personal trainer or sports doctor will help you create a course taking into account your individual characteristics. Seek help from specialists.

"Turinabol"

Based on reviews of Turinabol, we can say that it is the leader of this review. The steroid is very popular in bodybuilding. Athletes use it to gain high-quality lean muscles, as well as during drying.

It does not retain fluid in the muscles, does not cause side effects associated with aromatization, and does not aromatize. The use of Turinabol during drying allows you to preserve both muscles and strength indicators. And with the right diet, you can gain several kilograms of muscle.

The dosage of the steroid when used solo, both for a cutting course and for muscle gain, is practically the same - 40-50 milligrams is enough to obtain the desired effect.

The duration of use is from six to eight weeks. During post-course therapy, Clomid or Tamoxifen is used. The first drug is more expensive, but it is less toxic, which will ensure good health during recovery.

Why is there a need for hormonal (hormone replacement) therapy?

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Hormones are biologically active substances secreted by cells located on the surface of the endocrine glands. Hormones themselves are not active until they meet target cells. The interaction of substances occurs due to blood flow.

Hormones interact with each other, their concentrations are interrelated, so problems in the production of some hormones lead to disruptions in the production of others. Thus, with diseases of the pituitary gland, there is a failure in the production of stimulating hormones, resulting in insufficient production of sex hormones. The entire hormonal system is in homeostasis, a state of self-regulation to maintain hormonal balance.

With age, for various reasons, some hormones begin to be released beyond normal limits, which leads to a significant deterioration in well-being and a decrease in quality of life. Both low and high levels of hormones are dangerous for men.

For men, the situation is aggravated by the fact that 60-65% of them are smokers, while 20% started smoking in adolescence. 19-26% of the population abuses alcohol. Smoking and alcohol have a direct effect on hormonal levels because they inhibit the functioning of the pituitary gland, which produces vital hormones.

Based on the fact that men are more prone to drinking alcohol and smoking tobacco, age-related hormonal disorders occur earlier in them and are more severe than in women. The first symptoms of androgen deficiency (lack of male sex hormones) are observed already at the age of 35 and even earlier, and already at the age of 40, against the background of hormonal imbalance, chronic diseases develop (atherosclerosis, arterial hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus).

The only way to normalize the balance of hormones is hormone replacement therapy, carried out strictly under the supervision of an endocrinologist. Self-medication poses a deadly threat because excess androgens lead to the development of malignant prostate tumors. Hormone therapy is prescribed solely on the basis of blood tests for hormones in accordance with the patient’s well-being.

At first, the patient is regularly observed by an endocrinologist and undergoes tests. Only if the prescribed medications have a positive effect - normalization of hormonal levels and improvement of well-being - will the doctor prescribe medications that the man can take for a long time.

The effectiveness of hormone therapy depends on the patient's age. The sooner a man seeks help, the more effective the treatment will be. A 60-year-old man with obvious androgynous changes will have a much longer and harder recovery than a 42-year-old patient who experienced the first signs of hormone deficiency.

Timely prescribed hormone therapy improves the quality and length of life, preventing the most common dangers of androgen deficiency - myocardial infarction, stroke, coronary heart disease, angina pectoris, tachycardia, diabetes mellitus, prostate tumors.

"Masteron"

The drug is considered a safe and effective replacement for injection Stanozolol in any course of muscle building and body drying. Masteron is a powerful androgen and aromatase inhibitor. A steroid that does not retain fluid and does not cause estrogen negative effects. On the contrary, the drug is a diuretic and removes water from the muscles, making them prominent and stiff.

The product has a fat burning effect. That is why, in combination with a diet, the Masteron drying course is considered particularly effective. It allows you to reduce fat mass by 5-7% when used solo. The dosage in this case is 100 mg every other day.

Contraindications

Any steroids should be used only after consulting a doctor. The drugs should not be taken if there are the following contraindications:

• pregnancy;
• lactation;
• minor age;
• kidney and liver diseases;
• heart problems;
• individual intolerance to one of the components of the drug;
• allergic reactions to steroids.

"Clenbuterol"

This weight loss drug is used in medicine to treat bronchial asthma. Recently, Clenbuterol has found wide use in fitness and bodybuilding. The fact is that this drug has the ability to burn fat cells. That is why the drug is often used by athletes for weight loss. Clenbuterol courses for cutting often include ketotifen and thyroxine. This speeds up the fat burning process.

This product is not related to anabolic steroids. The drug belongs to the group of adrenergic agonists, which affect the body by activating the sympathetic system.

The course of "Clenbuterol" for drying should last no more than 1.5 months. With longer use, the effect of the drug decreases. In order to avoid this, you should use Ketotifen. It prevents a decrease in effectiveness and makes it easier to endure the first days of the course, when negative effects appear. The daily dosage of Ketotifen is 1 or 2 micrograms.

Start using Clenbuterol with small dosages, increasing the dose by 20 mcg every day until the optimal dosage is determined. It is not necessary to reach the maximum dose. You can stop at 80 mcg. In this case, you should focus on your own feelings.

Steroid profile

Oxandrolone has the following steroid profile characteristics:

• 400% anabolic and only 25% androgenic effects from testosterone;
• zero aromatization - conversion to estrogens;
• weak, and in some cases moderate, effect on the liver;
• duration of exposure up to half a day (12 hours);
• detection time after cancellation up to 45 days (1.5 months);
• Available in tablet form.

Anavar is one of the best and safest steroids for women. This is due to the minimal risk of possible negative reactions.

Libido restoration

Regular sex life is an excellent prevention of prostate cancer, but at the same time it is difficult with androgen deficiency.

The fluid secreted by the prostate is naturally released during sexual intercourse. When you refuse sexual activity, fluid stagnates in the ducts, causing hypoxia. This enhances proliferation - the growth of cells through their division. With prolonged abstinence, the risk of prostate development increases several times.

In women, libido is based on an emotional component, while in men it has a physiological basis. Without normal testosterone levels, it is impossible to bring male libido back to normal. However, taking synthetic drugs on your own is very dangerous; this must be done under the supervision of an endocrinologist, who will select the dosage based on the patient’s health and hormonal background.

To do this, the patient takes a testosterone test; based on the results, the dose will be calculated and the drug will be selected.

Prevention of prostate cancer with hormones

Prevention of prostate cancer is of great importance, because malignant neoplasms of the prostate gland are the 5th leading cause of death in men under 70 years of age. Cancer develops very slowly and is detected only when metastases spread to other organs - liver, kidneys, lungs.

Hormone replacement therapy is an important part of preventive work in the fight against prostate cancer, since androgens, or more precisely, androstenediones, are responsible for the functionality of this organ. These sex hormones are converted into estrogens (estradiol) in the prostate gland. Under unfavorable conditions (excess fat, smoking, alcohol), an imbalance of testosterone and estrogen occurs, leading to changes in cells.

One way to recognize a predisposition to prostate cancer is the PSA test. The technique detects antigen in the prostate epithelium. Through the fluid produced by the prostate gland, the antigen enters the blood serum. The norm is considered to be 4 ng/ml. Borderline indicators indicate hyperplasia - uncontrolled proliferation of adenoma cells.

Hormone replacement therapy requires regular examination of the prostate gland through the rectum.

"Glutamic acid"

This product is a non-essential amino acid, an integral part of muscle fiber proteins. The medication improves brain activity, which allows the athlete to concentrate on the training process. This acid strengthens the immune system, which is also important for athletes on a course of anabolic steroid substances. It normalizes the processes of utilization of lactic acid and the regeneration of the bodybuilder’s muscles during rest. Because of this, it is actively used as an additional means for drying. A quarter of the amino acids that make up protein molecules can be synthesized from glutamic acid.

How to determine when hormone therapy is needed

40 years is a landmark age for both men and women. Although in representatives of the stronger sex the first signs of aging (internal) may appear much earlier, it all depends on the sexual constitution and lifestyle.

Signs of noticeable hormonal imbalance in a man:

• obesity of the abdominal type (the stomach grows with relative thinness of the legs, arms and torso) with a decrease in the percentage of muscle mass;
• depressive state (dissatisfaction with life, irritability, feeling of missed happiness, insolvency, unfulfillment in life for no apparent reason);
• decreased libido, decreased sexual appetite, reluctance to have sexual intercourse;
• loss of strength, desire to sleep and do nothing;
• erectile disfunction;
• high blood sugar;
• high cholesterol;
• swelling of the mammary glands.

Menu for the day

Below is an example of a basic daily menu for a man in the 80+ weight category:

8-00 – one hundred grams of boiled chicken, one hundred grams of buckwheat or rice porridge;

10-00 – four hundred grams of four percent or completely low-fat cottage cheese;

12-00 – three hundred grams of green apples, chopped into pieces;

14-00 – one hundred grams of boiled chicken, one hundred grams of buckwheat or rice porridge;

16-00 – four hundred grams of low-fat cottage cheese;

18-00 – one hundred and fifty grams of boiled chicken, three hundred grams of fresh or stewed vegetables;

20-00 – three hundred grams of protein omelet (do not use proteins in the diet);

22-00 – protein shake or four hundred grams of low-fat cottage cheese;

24-00 – three hundred grams of cottage cheese;

2-00 – sleep.

The menu is provided for a day free from training, since on a training day sports activities can only be done two hours after eating.

Treatment of cardiovascular pathologies caused by excess “bad” cholesterol

Androgen deficiency is often accompanied by high cholesterol, which poses a health threat. In women, blood vessels are protected by the hormone estrogen, so they fall into the risk group after 50 years, and men much earlier - already at 35.

In Russia, 60% of cardiovascular disorders are caused by the “attack” of very low density lipoproteins. They settle on the walls of blood vessels, forming a plaque. It clogs the vessels, narrowing their lumen and impairing the blood supply to the organs. Even more dangerous is the tearing of the plaque by the bloodstream. The result will be stroke and death.

On the other hand, the lack of very high density lipoprotein also negatively affects hormonal levels. 50% of sex hormones consist of cholesterol, which is also responsible for maintaining the cell membrane. Smoking, alcohol, lack of physical activity, stress at work - all this contributes to an increase in “bad” cholesterol.

The upper limit of “bad” cholesterol should not be higher than 3.5 mmol/l. Diabetes mellitus also contributes to a change in proportions in favor of “bad” lipoproteins. The only non-drug way to reduce cholesterol is to review your diet and give up bad habits. Even without changing your usual menu, but by replacing frying with boiling, you can reduce cholesterol levels by 20%.

If the patient cannot cope with the problem on his own, and he has a high risk of heart attack or stroke, the doctor prescribes cholesterol-lowering drugs. Self-medication in this case is prohibited, otherwise the hormonal imbalance may worsen.

"Riboxin"

This medication is a precursor to adenosine triphosphoric acid, a universal source of energy in cells. The medication has a combined effect on the body of people involved in bodybuilding:

• burns fat;
• increases endurance;
• strengthens the immune system;
• stimulates the recovery process in muscle cells;
• promotes the production of the hormone insulin and stabilization of glucose absorption;
• stimulates metabolic processes, especially with regard to energy metabolism.

The medicine "Riboxin" can replace ATP. This medication is most effective when taken simultaneously with Potassium Orotate. It should be drunk for 3 months, 0.2 g 4 times a day.

Basics of cutting and fat burning

Firstly, this requires a proper diet. The amount of calories taken in from food should be less than the amount consumed by the body. Without a properly designed diet, no sports program will work for fat burning purposes. However, you cannot limit yourself to one diet, otherwise the athlete will simply lose weight due to muscle mass, remaining with approximately the same amount of fat. In order to reduce fat mass and preserve muscle mass as much as possible, several conditions must be met:

1. The amount of calories consumed is reduced due to carbohydrates, while the amount of protein will have to be increased.
2. Introducing some aerobic exercise into the training cycle, which will allow you to switch nutrition from muscle to fat.
3. A clear workout for cutting.
4. Using fat burners.

Let's look at the most effective drugs for cutting in bodybuilding.

Hydroxycut Hardcore Elite

Thermogenic, the action of which is aimed at the powerful destruction of fat deposits while preserving muscle mass.

The main qualities of this drug are:

• an increase in temperature in a safe range to accelerate metabolism and increased breakdown of adipose tissue;
• increase in energy reserves, increased concentration.

Due to the presence of anhydrous caffeine, the thermogenic effect of the drug is complemented by an energy charge. The result is effective drying, increased workout intensity and increased motivation.