Compound of the Month - Equipoise (boldenone undecylenate) by scorpio
Equipoise belongs to a number of steroids, along with Deca-Durabolin and Winstrol that provide slow gains, however remain in high demand. Equipoise is a veterinary steroid that was developed for use in horses as boldenone undecylenate. Boldenone is a commonly abused drug amoung racehorses, greyhounds, and yes humans.

Boldenone is know under the chemical name 17b-Hydroxyandrosta-1,4-dien-3-one and is very similar structure wise to testosterone, however it contains an added double bond at the 1-carbon. This double bond is the reason that Equipoise has a more anabolic and less androgenic character than testosterone.

Oddly enough it is very similar chemically to another popular steroid, Dianabol. Dianabol or methandrostenolone also has the same double bond at the 1-position. However the two compounds give notably different effects mostly due to the chemical modification needed for delivery (methylation for oral Dianabol and esterification for the injectable Equipoise)

Equipoise has an added 11-carbon long fatty acid ester, which gives it a very slow release. Equipoise is known as a highly anabolic yet moderately androgenic steroid. One could expect a slow balanced increase in mass, strength, and density. There are few side effects with this compound and it is generally well tolerated. Side effects include acne, increase in hunger, the possibility of hair loss among the common side effects given with anabolics. However the side effects should be milder than a testosterone.

Aromatase, the enzyme that converts androgens into estrogen, is present in this compound. However it is to a lesser degree than can be expected with testosterone. At high doses the risk for estrogenic sides increase.

Boldenone also has a pronounced effect on the hematocrit, which is increasing the number of red blood cells that carry oxygen to the muscles. Boldenone’s slow releasing ester also leaves it remaining in the body for weeks after use. Something to consider if facing a drug test, for whatever reason.

Equipoise
EQUIPOISE
Also known as EQ.
Substance: boldenone undecylenate
Trade Names:
Boldebal-H 50 mg/ml; Ilium Troy Lab. Australia
Equipoise (o.c.) 25 mg, 50 mg/ml; Squibb Canada, Mexico, U.S.
Equipoise 25 mg, 50 mg/ml; Solvay Vet. Canada, Mexico, U.S.
Ganabol 25 mg, 50 mg/ml; Laboratorios VM. Columbia, Panama, Guatemala, El S
Pace 25 mg/ml; Jurox Labs Australia
Sybolin 25 mg/ml; Manufacturer unknown, Australia
Boldeno'n 200 mg/ml; Ttokkyo Labs
Vebonol 25 mg/ml; Ciba-Geigy G, CH, Australia

Today, the substance boldenone undecylenate can only be found in steroids for veterinary medicine. The American Equipoise is for horses; the Columbian Ganabol is used for cattle; and the German Vebonol for dogs. Athletes do not care, which shows the enormous popularity and far-reaching application of these steroid compounds. Boldenone undecylenate is also very effective in humans and offers the athlete interesting characteristics which other steroids simply do not have.

Equipoise has a relatively high anabolic effect which is usually connected with a moderately distinct androgenic component. For this reason, Equipoise is not the steroid that will cause enormous gains in strength and muscle mass in the shortest time. Equipoise has a very favorable effect on the organism's nitrogen balance so that the main effect consists of a distinctly increased protein synthesis in the muscle cell. The resulting gain in body weight consists of a solid quality increase of the muscles which occurs slowly and evenly. The high quality is caused by low water retention of the substance. An additional advantage is that Equipoise aromatizes only slightly, thus making it an effective drug to use when preparing for competitions. Athletes who are dieting combine Equipoise with Winstrol Depot and report a dramatic increase in muscle hardness. Together with a sufficiently high supply of calories and protein this combination offers its users a large increase in strength and a rapid gain in qual-ity muscles. Many will notice that Equipoise stimulates the appe-tite. The advantages achieved can usually be well-maintained over several weeks after use of the compound is discontinued. Equipoise also stimulates the erythropoiesis which is manifested by improved development and the formation of red blood cells. Bodybuilders thus experience an improved pump effect during workout and an im-proved vascularity

For most male athletes the weekly dosage is usually 150-300 mg. Often since only the 25 mg version can be found, frequent or very voluminous injections are necessary For most athletes 50 mg (corresponding to a 2 ml injection) taken every second day is sufficient. Advanced and ambitious bodybuilders usually take higher doses (50 mg daily) and achieve dramatic results. Women also usually respond well to Equipoise and with 5 0-100 mg/week they gain good muscles with a low water retention. A dosage in this range is usually well tolerated. Higher dosages can cause virilization symptoms such as deep voice, increased production of the sebaccous gland and acne, increased libido and in some cases increased hair growth on the face and legs. Men have few problems with Equipoise. Since water and salt retentions are low, the blood pressure usually does not increase. Acne, gynecomastia, and increased aggressiveness occur only in rare instances. The feared "steroid fever," which can occur when using veterinary steroids, is rare with Equipoise since the product by Squibb is highly sterile and pure. Those who experience flu-like symptoms when they begin taking the compound should reduce the dosage for a short time. The price on the black market for a 10 ml vial is usu-ally around $90. The 50 ml vial is usually around $250.

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