Categorized
as a Schedule III drug under the Anabolic Steroid Control Act of 1990, Dianabol
(also known as Dbol, Methandrostenolone, and Methandienone) is commonly
prescribed by medical practitioners across the world for providing relief to
patients diagnosed with osteoporosis and health complications requiring
improved protein synthesis. It may also be prescribed for treating health
conditions like chronic adrenocortical insufficiency, thyrotoxicosis,
interstitial-pituitary insufficiency, diabetic angiopathies (retinopathy and
nephropathy), steroidal diabetes, and pituitary dwarfism.
This
performance enhancing drug is also used by athletes and bodybuilders as part of
a bulking cycle to gain lean muscle mass and add strength.
The
chemical name of Dianabol is [17a-methyl-17b-hydroxy-1,4-androstadien-3-one]
and its molecular formula is C20H28O2. It has
an anabolic-androgenic ratio of 90-210:40-60 and can be detected over a period
of six weeks. It has the molecular weight of 300.44 g/mol at the base.
Dianabol
promotes well being by facilitating positive nitrogen balance and has a
profound effect on protein metabolism. Dianabol use is associated with
glycogenolysis, nitrogen storage, protein synthesis, muscle mass, muscle
function, and body strength gains and this steroid has a normalizing effect on
all functions of the body to promote physical and mental state and improving
sleep patterns.
The
recommended dose of Dianabol for men is 25-50 mg per day when taken orally and
50-150 mg per week when taken in an injectable form. The anabolic compound is
generally stacked with testosterone enanthate, Nandrolone, Anadrol, Proviron,
testosterone propionate, Trenbolone acetate, and testosterone cypionate. This
anabolic steroid is not advised to girls and women, especially those who may
get pregnant while using the steroid or who are already pregnant or lactating. Dianabol
is also not advised to those diagnosed with health problems such as testicular
atrophy, testicular cancer, prostate cancer, breast cancer, liver damage,
kidney damage, stroke, high blood pressure, and respiratory problems.
