Prelude

In 2009 Applied Nutriceuticals released a heavily marketed and hyped-up designer steroid, simply named ‘The One’  or by it’s nomenclature (17-a-methyl-etioallocholan-17b-ol-3-hydroxyimine) initially thought to be a new ‘wonder’ steroid as it was marketed to be ended up being a DHT derivative.  As opposed to selling ‘The One’ individually Applied Nutriceuticals pushed their 2nd Gear + ‘The One’ stack with 2nd Gear playing the part of PCT product featuring an AI (6-Bromodioine), Test Booster (Indole 3-Carbinol) and Milk Thistle.  While there was extensive marketing and drive behind this product by Applied Nutriceuticals, ‘The One’ was voluntarily discontinued the same year it was released due to FDA activities around the time against other compounds/companies.

However nearly a month after it was discontinued ‘The One’ was cloned by Competitive Edge Labs and released under the name “D-Plex”.  Competitive Edge Lab’s D-Plex has an identical nomenclature to ‘The One’ (17-a-methyl-etioallocholan-17b-ol-3-hydroxyimine) however each pill contains 2.5mg more active ingredient, D-Plex is a ‘one-run’ compound for Competitive Edge Labs therefore supply is limited.

Maintaining Health

Little research on humans has been done on this compound therefore it’s longer term affects are unknown, however D-Plex/The One is a methylated compound therefore liver precaution should be taken, as with any pro-hormones/designer-steroids there’s always some risk of side effects, thus properly planning for common side effects will help reduce the risk of any occurrences.  Luckily many herbal based supplements have been scientifically shown to produce desirable results when it comes to Blood Pressure, Liver Function and Lipid profiles. Over the years several companies have begun creating “all-in-one” products designed specifically for prohormone and designer steroid cycles, these products have been a staple in thousands of users cycles with excellent results including blood work to backup their effectiveness.  Therefore ANYONE running a cycle of D-Plex/The One should use one of the following products throughout the entire Cycle.

1. Anabolic Innovations – Life Support (Capsules)
2. Anabolic Innovations – Cycle Support (Powder)
3. Competitive Edge Labs – Cycle Assist (Capsules)

All three are, for the most part, identical products the biggest difference is the form and cost, whether you prefer to take pills or powder. A general rule of thumb is to pre-load either one (Life Support or Cycle Support) two weeks prior to beginning your cycle and all the way through until the end (including PCT!), so buy accordingly so that you have enough on hand, we recommend following the recommended dosages on the bottle. These products will assist your body with maintaining healthy blood pressure, liver function and lipid profile.

Dosing

D-Plex/The One is relatively easy to dose for an effective cycle 3-4 (75mg – 100mg) capsules per day is the standard dosing protcol, some experienced users have experimented with 125mg daily, however the added benefit was negligible and the risk of side effects can sharply increase at above normal dosages for any compound as well as the added costs of running the compound.  If you’re stacking D-Plex/The One with a non-methylated (other than Tren) compound the dosing of 3-4 capsules (75-mg – 100mg) can be maintained, in some cases users stack D-Plex/The One with another methylated compound, if you’re considering this, we suggest you seek dosing and cycle support help at a site such as ProHormoneForum.com.

Cycles are typically 4-6 weeks in length with 5 weeks being most common, 6 week cycles should only be considered by those with past pro-hormone/designer steroid experience.

The precise half-life of D-Plex/The One isn’t confirmed however it’s been reported to be 8-10 hours, therefore it’s best to split your dosages into two dosing times morning and afternoon, separate each dose by 7-8 hours therefore if you take your first dose at 9 AM your next should be 4:30 PM (7.5 hours apart).  It’s fairly beneficial to schedule your dosing so that one dose can be taken about an hour before your workout.

Common Side Effects

Side effects with D-Plex/The One aren’t terribly common, however as always with any designer steroid or pro-hormone side effects can occur and in most cases they’re simply a controllable inconvenience. The following are a listing of some possible side effects with D-Plex/The One.  Since D-Plex/The One is a DHT derivative it’s androgenic in nature therefore water retention and new GYNO cases on cycle is unlikely.  The One/D-Plex is known to be quite anti-estrogenic thus it’s recommended to supplement throughout the duration of the cycle with a quality joint support product or at the minimum fish oil.

• Hair Thinning / Increased Risk Of Male Pattern Baldness
• Anxiety / Stimulated Feeling
• Aggression
• Slightly increased Blood Pressure
• Dry Joints / Discomfort
• Increased Acne.
• Possible Prostate Enlargement

Typical Results

D-Plex/The One isn’t known as being a great gainer designer steroid/pro-hormone, it’s biggest benefit is aggression, focus and performance in the gym which includes enhancing recovery, better efficiency and more intensive workouts, because of the lack of gains on this compound is cause for concern many stack it with other compounds.

With that said, gains in the 2-6lb range have been often reported and are considered the common gain range, most users also report a very slight decrease in body fat.

Stacking

Due to the lack of results from D-Plex/The One many stack it with other compounds due to it’s better in-gym performance, D-Plex/The One is in some cases also stacked with other Methylated compounds, if interested in stacking with a Methylated steroid please do ask questions on a site such as prohormoneforum.com since there’s so many variables involved we can’t make recommendations.  Below is a short list of several compounds D-Plex/The One is commonly stacked with.

1. Methylated Compounds (Ask prohormoneforum.com)
2. Non-Methylated Compounds (BOLD, 11-OXO, Tren, 3-AD, Furazadrol, etc)

Post Cycle Therapy

Giving your body time to adjust is incredibly important and thus post cycle therapy is incredibly important when taking a hormonal compound such as D-Plex and ‘The One’. Once you stop taking a designer steroid or pro-hormone your body goes through a change of hormones and puts stress on your endocrine system, with a properly planned PCT (Post Cycle Therapy) we assist our body with easing back into normal function. Failure to follow a properly planned PCT can result in undesirable side effects such as.

• Gynecomastia (or Man Boobs)
• Anxiety/Depression
• Weight ‘fat’ Gain / Muscle Loss
• Body Aches/Pains
• Impotent / Sexual Side Effects

As you can see, these are side affects we definitely want to avoid at all costs, so let’s start discussing a proper D-Plex/’The One’ PCT (Post Cycle Therapy).

Post Cycle General: You should begin your PCT regiment immediately after your pro-hormmone or designer steroid cycle, it should begin the day after your last dosage of D-Plex/The One.  PCT regiments are typically 4-6 weeks depending on the type of compound being used, user and type of PCT. As noted in the previous section under “Maintaining Health”, you should continue to use Life Support or Cycle Support throughout your entire cycle, INCLUDING your PCT regiment. During PCT we effectively want to achieve the following…

• Boost Natural Testosterone Production.
• Regulate Estrogen.
• Restore HPTA function.
• Reducing SHBG.
• Control Cortisol Effects.

Over The Counter: An OTC (Over The Counter) post cycle therapy regiment is simply that, a PCT that consists with strictly over the counter products that can be bought at major supplement outlets such as BodyBuilding.com or stores such as Vitaminshoppe or GNC.  With D-Plex/The One it’s generally recommend taking the tried and true way and going with a SERM/research chemical, however some have successfully ran an over the counter PCT with success.  Below are the two products we’re using in our example over the counter PCT.

1. Purus Labs – ReCycle. An ALL purpose PCT product that will help boost testosterone production, help balance hormones and assist with estrogen regulation.
2. SNS Inhibit-E. An affordable effective estrogen inhibitor.

When using an over the counter D-Plex/The One PCT, it’s recommended to run a 6-week PCT regiment, follow the recommended doses on the bottle, Your final week of Inhibit-E should be tapered such as 3/2/2/2/2/1/1 (Pills Daily), assuming you were using the products above, here is how you would schedule your PCT.

Week 1-2 ReCycle | Week 2-4 ReCycle, Inhibit-E. | Week 4-6 Inhibit-E

Research Drugs: The MOST effective PCT regiment is one that includes a SERM perscription/research drug, however some users prefer not to go this route, as they are “experimental” drugs and can have their own side effects. As such with a compound such as D-Plex/The One a research drug really isn’t needed except for users running dosages at or above 600mg. To obtain a SERM you’ll need a prescription or sometime to research on Google regarding research drugs, as they can be purchased legally if being used for research purposes.

1. Nolvadex (Tamoxifen Citrate). Comes in Liquid or Pill form.

Below is an example PCT when using a research drug (such as Nolvadex aka Tamoxifen Citrate, as we are in this case).

Week 1-2 Nolvadex 20mg | Week 2-4 Nolvadex 10mg

Example Cycle

This is an example cycle from start to finish to give you an idea how it should look, assumes you’re going with a prescription drug for PCT. From start to finish our properly designed cycle will take approximately 14 weeks total, this cycle assumes you’re running D-Plex/The One for 5 weeks at 100mg per day (4 capsules).

• Week 1-2: Pre-load Cycle Support or Life Support @ Bottle Recommended dosages.
• Week 3:  Cycle/Life Support | D-Plex/’The One’ 75mg
• Week 4-8: Cycle/Life Support | D-Plex/’The One’ 100mg
• Week 8-10: Cycle/Life Support | ReCycle
• Week 10-12: Cycle/Life Support | ReCycle | Inhibit-E
• Week 12-14: Cycle/Life Support | Inhibit-E

Drug Testing

Those being tested for elevated testosterone levels and or lowered estrogen levels will produce a positive test result while on D-Plex/The One, it’s also important to note that if using a research/perscription drug for your PCT regiment, this will also cause a positive test result in many cases.

Supplements

It’s recommended that users supplement with a quality Multi-Vitamin and Fish Oil throughout the ENTIRE cycle. You should stop taking any other supplements on Cycle as well such as Creatine, NO, Test Boosters and so on, these should be saved for PCT in order to preserve strength and gains. It’s heavily recommended that during PCT, you add Creatine and a Cell Volumizer type of prodct. Supplementing with Protein is highly recommended on cycle

Interactions

Users who are on anti-depressant or anti-anxiety medication may experienced increased anxiety/depression while on cycle and during PCT. Users should avoid using stimulants on cycle as blood pressure may elevate too high and possibly cause nose bleeds or even in some rare cases fainting. In general, avoid starting any new medications while on cycle or just before, if you’re concerned about a possible interaction consult your doctor. Users should also eat a clean diet on cycle and limit their alcohol intake significantly (best option would be to discontinue usage).

Disclaimer

We are not doctors, therefore before starting any supplement or training regiment you should consult with your doctor. The information being provided is simply personal opinion.