Now that you know a little about testosterone and its effects in general , we will go into detail with the different esters of testosterones available in the market .
In fact, there are several esters that allow each one to aim at a personal goal . With this choice of esters, you can compose your cycle with the greatest precision. An ester will affect the duration of the action of the product.
The ester allows to maintain the active principle in a shorter term or longer.
Testosterone Propionate Average dose 50 to 100 mg/day Half-life 1 to 2 days Water retention minimal Aromatization yes Action fast Positive effects - better vascularization
- increased energy
- hard, dense mass and strength gainsProbable side effects - gynecomastia
- hair loss
- acne
- testicular atrophyProtection Nolvadex + Proviron
Take 1 tab of each per day throughout the treatmentRecovery ClomiGen + NolvaGen
Prendre 1 tab de chaque par jour pendant 20 jours après le dernier jour de cycle.
Testosterone propionate has a very short duration of action : 1 or 2 days only. It will bring great gains of mass and strength , but with the advantage of a minimum water retention, which will guarantee a denser and better-quality musculature .
Due to its fast action, this ester allows a significant increase of energy in the workout as well as a better vascularization already from the first days of the cycle.
It is not uncommon for users starting a cycle with testosterone propionate and continue with testosterone enanthate, which is an ester with a more lasting effect.
Testosterone Enanthate and Testosterone Cypionate Average dose 250 to 750mg per week Half-life 2 to 3 weeks Water retention Yes Aromatization Yes Action Delayed effects Positive effects - better vascularization
- increased energy
- rapid bulking and strength gainsProbable side effects - gynecomastia
- significant water retention
- hair loss
- acne
- testicular atrophyProtection Nolvadex + Proviron
Take 1 tab of each per day throughout the treatmentRecovery Clomid
Take 1 tab per day for 20 days after the final day of your cycle.
Testosterone enanthate is one of the most commonly used forms of delayed-release testosterone.
The duration of its activity in the body is 2 to 3 weeks. Therefore, an injection of 250mg a week is sufficient to maintain a high level of testosterone in the body.
It produces a very fast gain of strength and weight, with a high level of water retention and gynecomastia, however . Your protections and your recovery will be fundamental.
The effects and properties of testosterone cypionate are identical in all respects to those of enanthate. The action of testosterone cypionate will be a bit longer than that of the enanthate ester.
The effect of the enanthate is slightly shorter, but it contains more testosterone per one gram of weight.
Testosterone Heptylate Average dose 250 to 750mg per week Half-life 2 weeks Water retention Moderate Aromatization Yes Action Fast Positive effects - better vascularization
- better recovery
- increased energy
- rapid bulking and strength gainsProbable side effects - gynecomastia
- hair loss
- acne
- testicular atrophyProtection Nolvadex + Proviron
Take 1 tab of each per day throughout the treatment.Recovery Clomid
Take 1 tab per day for 20 days after the last day of your cycle.
HCG
Take between 2500 and 5000 IU per week for 20 days after the last day of your cycle.
Testosterone heptilate provides fast and important gains as with enanthate or cypionate.
However, this ester is not widely used, since it is less recognized than the enanthate and the cypionate.
Testosterone Undecanoate (oral) Average dose 6 to 16 capsules per day (240 to 640mg/day) Half-life A few hours Water retention From 200mg/day Aromatization From 200mg/day Action Quick but ineffective below 200mg/day Positive effects - better vascularization
- better recovery
- increased energy
- dense, hard mass and strength gainsProbable side effects - gynecomastia
- hair loss
- acne
- testicular atrophyProtection Nolvadex + Proviron
Take 1 tab of each per day throughout the treatment.Recovery Clomid
Take 1 tab per day for 20 days after the last day of your cycle.
HCG
Take between 2500 and 5000 IU per week for 20 days after the last day of your cycle.
It is one of the only forms of testosterone available orally.
It has the advantage of not being hepatotoxic as it is absorbed by the lymphatic system and does not pass through the liver.
It is often combined with oxandrolone to obtain great gains in mass and strength.
Associated with Parabolan and a salt-free diet , it allows to acquire good muscle density by minimizing water retention.
Testosterone Undecanoate (injectable) Average dose 1000mg every 14 weeks Half-life VERY LONG Water retention yes Aromatization yes Action VERY LONG Positive effects - better vascularization
- better recovery
- increased energy
- hard, dense mass and strength gainsProbable side effects - gynecomastia
- hair loss
- acne
- testicular atrophyProtection Nolvadex + Proviron
Take 1 tab of each per day throughout the cycle.Recovery Clomid
Take 1 tab per day for 20 days after the last day of your cycle.
Unless this product is prescribed by a doctor, I do not recommend it in the bodybuilding world. This is due to its extremely prolonged action.
This medication is, in fact, convenient for use in a medical environment for a testosterone replacement cycle for men over 40, for example.
If you are inclined to the undecanoate, it is better to resort to the oral route rather than the injectable one.
Testosterone Isohexanoate Average dose 50 to 100 mg/day Half-life 1 week Water retention minimal Aromatization yes Action Fast Positive effects - better vascularization
- increased energy
- hard, dense mass and strength gainsProbable side effects - gynecomastia
- hair loss
- acne
- testicular atrophyProtection Nolvadex + Proviron
Take 1 tab of each per day throughout the treatment.Recovery Clomid
Take 1 tab per day for 20 days after the last day of the cycle.
HCG
Take between 2500 and 5000 IU per week for 20 days after the last day of your cycle.
This ester offers the same advantages and disadvantages as testosterone propionate. The difference is in the duration of the action.
This ester is commonly found in all testosterone mixtures .
Testosterone Phenylpropionate Average dose 250mg per week Half-life 1 to 3 weeks Water retention yes Aromatization yes Action Fast but short Positive effects - better vascularization
- better recovery
- increased energy
- mass and strength gainsProbable side effects - gynecomastia
- hair loss
- acne
- testicular atrophyProtection Nolvadex + Proviron
Take 1 tab of each per day throughout the treatment.Recovery Clomid
Take 1 tab per day for 20 days after the last day of your cycle.
HCG
Take betwee 2500 and 5000 IU per week for 20 days after the last day of your cycle.
It is an ester of short duration (4 or 5 days) with a strong androgenic effect.
These effects are similar to those of other testosterone esters.
It has the peculiarity of increasing appetite, strength, aggressiveness …
Testosterone Decanoate and Testosterone Isocaproate Average dose 50 to 100 mg/day Half-life Decanoate: 3 to 4 weeks
Isocaproate: 2 weeksWater retention minimal Aromatization yes Action Decanoate : delayed
Isocaproate: slowPositive effects - better vascularization
- increased energy
- dense, hard mass and strength gainsProbable side effects - gynecomastia
- hair loss
- acne
- testicular atrophyProtection Nolvadex + Proviron
Take 1 tab of each per day throughout the treatment.Recovery Clomid
Take 1 tab per day for 20 days after the last day of the cycle.
HCG
Take between 2500 and 5000 IU per week for 20 days after the last day of the cycle.
These two esters offer the same advantages and disadvantages as testosterone propionate. The difference is just at the level of their respective durations of the action.
The testosterone isocaproate is an ester of medium duration (approximately 2 weeks) while the testosterone decanoate is a long-lasting ester (from 3 to 4 weeks).
These 2 esters are found in all testosterone mixtures.
With this comparison of the main testosterone esters, you now have all the cards in hand to choose the esters that best fit your goals. As a good connoisseur, you can now perfectly compose your cycles before making the purchase .
I invite you now to learn more about mixtures of testosterone , which are fantastic products composed of several esters of very long duration of their action .
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