Equipoise - Boldabol
boldenone undecylenate
Equipoise is the popularly referenced brand name for the veterinary
injectable steroid boldenone undecylenate. Specifically it is a derivative
of testosterone, which exhibits strong anabolic and moderately androgenic
properties. The undecylenate ester greatly extends the activity of the
drug (the undecylenate ester is only one carbon atom longer than decanoate),
so that clinically injections would need to be repeated every three or
four weeks. In veterinary medicine Equipoise is most commonly used on
horses, exhibiting a pronounced effect on lean bodyweight, appetite and
general disposition of the animal. This compound is also said to shows
a marked ability for increasing red blood cell production, although there
should be no confusion that this is an effect characteristic of newly
all anabolic/androgenic steroids. The favorable properties of this drug
are greatly appreciated by athletes, Equipoise being a very popular injectable
in recent years. It is considered by many to be a stronger, slightly
more androgenic Deca-Durabolin. It is generally cheaper, and could replace
Deca in most cycles without greatly changing the end result.
Not a rapid mass builder, instead Equipoise will be looked at to provide
a slow but steady gain of strength and quality muscle mass. The most
positive effects of this drug are seen when it is used for longer cycles,
usually lasting more than 8-10 weeks in duration. The muscle gained should
not be the smooth bulk seen with androgens, but very defined and solid.
Since water bloat is not contributing greatly to the diameter of the
muscle, much of the size gained on a cycle of Equipoise can be retained
after the drug has been discontinued. It is interesting to note that
structurally Equipoise and the classic bulking drug Dianabol are almost
identical. In the case of Equipoise the compound uses a l7beta ester
(undecylenate), while Dianabol is 17 alpha alkylated. Aside from this
the molecules are the same. Of course they act quite differently in the
body, which goes to show the 17-methylation effects more than just the
oral efficacy of a steroid.
Side effects:
Equipoise is not liver toxic, it will rarely retent water, cause acne
problems, or increase blood pressure.
Aromatization is low (about half less than testosterone), DHT conversion
is low, and it will moderatly decrease HTPA function.
Effective dosage:
Men 400-600 mg/week.
Women 50-150 mg/week.
