Halodrol & Bold Cycle – Intro
Winter continues to be the most popular periods of time to bulk up and with winter starting to kick into full gear we want to really take advantage of this time to pack on as much mass as possible before we have to switch gears for the warmer weather. We wanted to put together a good stack how-to based on two of the more popular designer steroids/pro-hormones available BOLD (1,4AD) & H-DROL (Halodrol) for even better bulking results users can replace h-drol with p-mag (promagon) as they’re entirely interchangeable.

This stack is not for novices, ideally this stack would be for someone who has completed 2-3 successful cycles previously, when you’re just getting started out there’s no need to stack compounds. We are running both of these compounds at their ’sweet spots’ therefore this will be quite a potent stack for someone without proper cycle and lifting experience.

H-Drol (Halodrol)

Halodrol (now referred to as H-Drol) is a methylated designer steroid created by Gaspari Nutrition, the chemical makeup is (4-Chloro-17a-Methyl-Androst-1,4-Diene-3-17b-Diol), h-drol is methylated therefore it puts stress on our livers, h-drol shouldn’t be stacked with another methylated compound and should be ran with appropriate liver support. H-drol is quite potent and works well while cutting, recomping or bulking and is mild enough to be stacked with other non-methylated compounds (such as BOLD).

BOLD (1,4AD)

BOLD (1,4AD) is a legal anabolic steroid/pro-hormone made popular by iForce Nutrition, the chemical makeup of BOLD is (1,4-androstadiene-3b,17b-dione or androst-1,4-diene-3b,17b-dione), BOLD is non-methylated compound therefore it’s easy on the liver which makes it great for stacking with methylated steroids and has a very low occurrence of side effects. BOLD happens to also be a great bulking supplement, while also increasing appetite, but it can be a bit on the expensive side to run.

Bodily Protection

Like many compounds on the market bold and h-drol can have a negative impact on blood pressure, lipid values, cholesterol levels and will stress our bodies endocrine system, in the case of h-drol as noted it will also put additional strain on our livers. Anytime you’re stacking two designer anabolic steroids or pro-hormones the potential for side effects is elevated, however with proper supplementation and planning we can help our bodies mitigate most of the risk and or reduce the severity of side effects. Luckily for the past couple of years companies have been offering all-in-one cycle protection that are designed specifically to help prevent side effects and or in the event of side effects (such as elevated blood pressure) reduce their impact. Therefore ANYONE running a stack like this is required to supplement with one of the following products throughout the entire duration of the cycle.

1. Anabolic Innovations – Cycle Support (Powder)
2. Anabolic Innovations – Life Support (Capsules)

Either of the two are suitable choices, cost should be the deciding factor or whether you prefer capsules or powder. For this stacked cycle begin pre-loading either life support or cycle support one week before starting the cycle, make sure you run one of these products through the entire duration of your cycle including PCT so make sure you buy enough. These products will assist your body with maintaining healthy blood pressure, prostate health, liver function and lipid profile by utilizing popular herbs such as Hawthorn Berry (BP), NAC (liver), Milk Thistle (liver), Saw Palmetto (prostate) among others. Please follow the manufactures recommended dosage (as per bottle) as it’s the dosage known to work best.

What Else?

For this stack we also recommend running a proven antioxidant throughout the duration of this cycle. Run the following product throughout the duration of the cycle, for this stack 2-3 pills per day is sufficient.

• NOW Grape Seed Antioxidant – Grape Seeds have shown in many studies to provide benefits in regards to blood pressure, cholesterol levels and lipid values by limiting lipid oxidation.

Dosing & Length

We won’t get into all the dosing possibilities, because they’re so many options, but for this theoretical stack below is the dosing and length we will be using.

 

Post Cycle Therapy (PCT)

As noted this article assumes you have past anabolic steroid or pro-hormone experience therefore we won’t get into WHY you need to PCT, please read our informative bibles on h-drol and bold for that information. For this stack you will most definitely need a prescription grade PCT utilizing a SERM and Nolvadex (Tamoxifen Citrate) fits that bill and is also the most popular SERM among steroid and pro-hormone users below is how this stacks PCT is being laid out.

1. Nolvadex (Tamoxifen Citrate). Comes in Liquid or Pill form.
2. Optional (But highly-recommended): Competitive Edge Labs – P.C.T Assist

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

Week1-2 Nolvadex 20mg & P.C.T Assist (5 caps) | Week 3-4 Nolvadex 10mg & P.C.T Assist (5 caps) | Week 5 P.C.T Assist (4 caps)

Putting it together

Here is how the cycle would look on paper from start to finish, including everything.

 

Closing Arguments

This cycle should yield excellent results probably in the range of 10-20lbs of mass from start to finish, this article simply shows you how to stack these two compounds, make sure you read our bibles for both of these compounds so you can thoroughly understand all of the risks and get additional information about them.

• TunedSports.com H-Drol Bible
• TunedSports.com BOLD Bible

Supplements

It’s recommended that users supplement with a quality Multi-Vitamin and Fish Oil throughout the ENTIRE cycle, keep something on hand for your joints in the event you experience some discomfort Universal Animal Flex works wonders. 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. It’s heavily recommended that during PCT, you add Creatine and a Cell Volumizer type of product. 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. It is HEAVILY advised not to drink alcoholic drinks while on Cycle & PCT, doing so will put significant strain on the liver and can result in a major health hazard. Users should avoid using stimulants on cycle as blood pressure may elevate too high and possibly cause 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.

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.

11-OXO also known as (Adrenosterone) is a popular non-methylated designer steroid/pro-hormone originally brought to market by Ergopharm and has since been cloned by several other companies such as Black China Labs 11-test and Competitive Edge Labs 11-Sterone.  Despite the availability of clones with reduced pricing, Andrenosterone remains one of the more expensive compounds to source and thus those costs are passed onto consumers making it one of the more expensive pro-hormones/designer steroids on the legal market.

11-OXO remains a popular choice for users venturing into the world of pro-hormones for the first time, this is due to it’s low risk of side effects and in the event of present side effects, they’re typically mild.  11-OXO is also a non-methylated compound, which means it’s little harm to the liver when compared to other compounds, thus minimal liver protection throughout the cycle is required.

Maintaining Health

11-OXO (Andrenosterone) remains one of the mildest compounds on the market, side effects typically aren’t common however as with other pro-hormones/designer-steroids there’s always some risk of side effects, thus properly planning for common side effects will help reduce 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 11-OXO will need to use one of the following products throughout the entire Cycle.

Anabolic Innovations – Life Support (Capsules)

Anabolic Innovations – Cycle Support (Powder)

Both are, for the most part, identical products the biggest difference is the form, 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, so buy accordingly so that you have enough on hand.  These products will assist your body with maintaining healthy blood pressure, liver function and lipid profile.

Dosing

11-OXO is a unique compound, based on the dosages it delivers somewhat drastic differences in overall results.  At the lower end of the dosing spectrum you’ll get effective cortisol control and at the upper end of the dosing spectrum you’ll effectively shut down your natural testosterone production and the 11-oxo results will be comparable to other stronger compounds.  Below we will discuss three common dosages and appropriate cycle lengths.

There are three common dosages 300mg, 600mg or 900mg, the results can vary greatly based on the dosage and we will talk about the effects slightly later in this article.  But in general users wanting effective cortisol control and a leaning effect 300mg is the ideal dosage, users wanting more pronounced strength and mild size gains 600mg is acceptable and at 900mg users should expect muscle and size gains comparable to other more potent products such as BOLD or even h-drol.

11-OXO cycles are typically ran anywhere from 5 to 9 weeks in length, generally the higher the dosage the shorter the cycle duration, however for more advanced users running higher dosages at a full 9 weeks are possible.  11-OXO has an average half life and should have it’s dosages split, ideally with one dosage in the morning, one after lunch and one around dinner time.  on workout days taking a dosage after training is recommended, it’s also advisable to avoid taking a dosage close to bed time as it can alter sleep patterns.

Common Side Effects

Side effects with 11-OXO aren’t common, when used stand alone, 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 11-OXO.

• Decreased Libido/Sexual Function
• Patterned Acne
• Sleep Alteration (difficulty sleeping, realistic dreams, etc)
• Slightly increased Blood Pressure
• Back Pumps (Dull pain in back after/during workouts)

Typical Results

Results will vary based upon the dosage, however at ANY dosage 11-oxo will provide strong cortisol control, decrease visceral bodyfat (stomach/chest), increase vascularity and muscle hardness, so when looking at common results below at different dosages, take into consideration that the results below are in addition to those just mentioned.  Below assumes you’re running a 7 week cycle and are on a clean diet, above maintenance.  Those cutting may experience lower strength and size gains, but will be able to retain muscle while quickly losing fat.

When used at 300mg users report moderate strength gains and mild (if-any) size gains.

When used at 600mg users report increased strength and moderate size gains in the 3-5lb range.

When used at 900mg users report increased strength and noticeable size gains in the 5-10lb range.

11-OXO (Andrenosterone) works best in a cutting diet due to it’s ability to greatly enhance fat loss and help retain muscle.  It’s also a viable compound in a bulk to help control fat gain.

Stacking

This is where 11-OXO really shines, in fact 11-OXO is rarely used on it’s own, it’s commonly stacked with other compounds.  Due to it’s  non-methylated design, 11-OXO can be stacked with virtually any popular designer steroid or pro-hormone.  Most users stacking 11-OXO with other compounds are primarily doing so to control cortisol levels and reduce bodyfat, while allowing the other compound to increase strength and size gains, users stacking 11-OXO with other compounds should stick to lower dosages i.e 300mg-600mg.   Below is a short list of several compounds 11-OXO is commonly stacked with.

1. Methylated Compounds (Halodrol, H-Drol, P-mag, Superdrol, M-Drol, Epistane, Havoc, etc)
2. Non-Methylated Compounds (BOLD, Furazadrol, Tren, 3-AD, 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 11-OXO (Andrenosterone).  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 11-OXO 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 11-OXO.  PCT regiments are tpyically 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.  Since 11-OXO is a relatively non-suppressive and mild compound, an over the counter PCT is recommended for dosages in the 300-600mg range, users utilizing a dosage of 900mg should consider going with a SERM.

1. Competitive Edge Labs – PCT Assist.  An ALL purpose PCT product that will help boost testosterone production, help balance hormones and assist with estrogen regulation.
2. S.A.N – Attitude.  An affordable effective estrogen inhibitor and test booster.  (Not required for low dosages of 11-oxo i.e 300mg).
3. Driven Sports – Lean Xtreme.  One of the most popular and proven products that control the effects of Cortisol.

When using an over the counter PCT, it’s recommended to run a 6-week PCT regiment, assuming you were using the products above, here is how you would schedule your PCT.

Week 1-2 PCT Assist, Lean Xtreme.  |   Week 2-4 PCT Assist, Attitude, Lean Xtreme.  |  Week 4-6 Attitude

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 11-OXO a research drug really isn’t needed except for users running dosages at or above 900mg.  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.
2. Driven Sports – Lean Xtreme.  Helps control cortisol issues.

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, Lean Xtreme.  |  Week 2-4 Nolvadex 10mg, Lean Xtreme.

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 11-OXO (or BCL 11-Test) for 7 weeks at or around 600mg.  The Cycle would be the same for 300mg except the additional PCT product (SAN Attitude) isn’t needed, you would forgo the final two weeks of PCT.

• Week 1-2:  Pre-load Cycle Support or Life Support @ Bottle Recommended dosages.
• Week 2:  Cycle Support or Life Support | 11-OXO 600mg
• Week 3-8:  Cycle/Life Support | 11-OXO 600mg
• Week 8-10:  Cycle/Life Support | PCT Assist | Lean Xtreme
• Week 10-12:  Cycle/Life Support | PCT Assist | Lean Xtreme | Attitude
• Week 12-14:  Attitude

Drug Testing

Those being tested for elevated testosterone levels and or lowered estrogen levels will produce a positive test result while on H-Drol, 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.  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 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.

Introduction

1,4AD  (also known as BOLD) is a legal designer steroid/pro-hormone made popular by iForce Nutrition, the chemical makeup of Bold is as follows (1,4-androstadiene-3b,17b-dione or androst-1,4-diene-3b,17b-dione) as you can see Bold is not a methylated compound, therefore is easy on the liver which makes it a great beginners cycle.

BOLD is relatively expensive and hard to source therefore there are very few clones on the market and overall the cost of the compound remains one of the more expensive on the market when compared to other designer steroids/pro-hormones.  Another possible downside of BOLD is it’s relatively under dosed by most accounts, therefore to get an effective dosage requires additional product driving the cost even further.

Aside from the cost BOLD remains one of the most popular compounds on the market and is considered an excellent beginners cycle due to it’s reputation for minimal side effects and non-methylated status making it liver friendly.  BOLD also produces decent results as well as we will talk about later in this article.

Maintaining Health

As with any pro-hormone or designer steroid, there’s always risk associated with their usage, however through proper knowledge planning we can mitigate the risk to our bodies overall health.  BOLD is not methylated which makes it liver friendly, however as like many other pro-hormones and or designer steroids BOLD may increase blood pressure to some degree however vary’s on the user and other factors such as diet and genetics.  As such BOLD can also alter Lipid Levels/High Cholesterol levels as well.  There’s obviously additional side effects to worry about (see below) however for the most part they’re just an inconvenience.  So you’re probably asking how we go about protecting our bodies to mitigate these possible undesirable side effects, well 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 BOLD will need to use one of the following products throughout the entire Cycle.

Anabolic Innovations – Life Support (Capsules)

Anabolic Innovations – Cycle Support (Powder)

Both are, for the most part, identical products the biggest difference is the form, 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, so buy accordingly so that you have enough on hand.  These products will assist your body with maintaining healthy blood pressure, liver function and lipid profile.

Proper Dosages

BOLD is typically most effective when ran in the 600-800mg range, with 800mg being considered the “sweet spot”, more experienced users may experiment with dosages up until the 1000mg range, dosages above 1000mg range may add little to no benefit when weighed with the additional risk of side effects at the highest dosages.

BOLD is known to work very slowly, most BOLD users won’t begin to see results until week 4 or 5, therefore BOLD is typically ran for relatively long cycles typically 6-8 weeks in length with 8 weeks being the normal.  Some experienced users have ran cycles that exceeded 8 weeks, typically 10-12 weeks, however is not advised and could possibly cause negative side effects in some users.

BOLD dosages should be equally split with one dosage in the morning and one around dinner.  Ideally one dosage should be timed and taken 45 minutes prior to working out on training days.

Common Side Effects

BOLD just like most other pro-hormones and designer steroids have a wide array of side effects, however side effects are typically user unique, some users may experience none, while others may experience a variety of side effects.  It should be noted that BOLD is considered very mild and side effects typically aren’t very common, the following are common side effects of BOLD.

• Loss of Libido (Taking Tribulus, MACA or Horny Goat Weed help with Libido)
• Hair Thinning (Especially those prone to hair loss)
• Sore Joints (Fish Oil helps with sore joints)
• Back Pumps (Taurine helps with back pumps)
• Acne (Typically on arms/back etc)
• Increased aggression, migraines, shrunken testicles, sleep pattern alteration and various other side effects can take place, however aren’t common.

As you can see there are various *possible* side effects, including some not listed, however for the most part users have limited sides on BOLD and the ones that are most typical (Acne, Libido Loss, Back Pumps) can be mitigated as noted above.

Typical Results

BOLD is a dry compound therefore should produce excellent lean body mass increases with limited water weight or bloating.  BOLD is best used while bulking due to it’s noted ability to significantly increase appetite, however can also be used while recomping or cutting body fat.  BOLD is seldom used SOLO while cutting, therefore typical results are not being published below.

• When used in a bulking diet, users typically report gains somewhere in the 8-12lb neighbourhood on a 8 week cycle at 800mg.
• When used in a recomp diet, users typically report gains somewhere in the 5-7lb neighbourhood while simultaneously losing 0-1% bodyfat on a 8 week cycle at 800mg.

These ranges are considered normal, however some users have reported gains in upwards of 20lbs and some users may not experience many noticeable gains at all, however lack of results is typically a result of poor diet and workout regiment.

Stacking

This is where BOLD shines the most, BOLD is an excellent product to stack with other compounds, due to BOLD’s non-methylated stature it can also be safely stacked with methylated compounds.  It’s more common for BOLD to be ran as part of a “stack” then it is to run BOLD solo, it is often stacked with the following compounds, however has been stacked with many different compounds that won’t be listed here

• Halodrol (H-Drol)
• Epistane
• Furazadrol

Post Cycle Therapy

Possibly the most important item on the menu is post cycle therapy, when taking a foreign substance (BOLD) that creates testosterone your body begins to shut down it’s normal production, when you stop taking a pro-hormone or steroid compound your body needs a way to jump start it’s own natural production again, this is why we need post cycle therapy.  It’s not just as simple as that however, when coming off of a compound your body goes through a very stressful phase as your hormones are out of balance, failure to mitigate these imbalances can result in a unique set of side effects not related to the BOLD compound.  Below is just a *few* of the noted side effects of an improper post cycle therapy regiment, it should also be noted that the occurence of side effects in the post cycle stage is more common than the “on-cycle” phase, however a properly planned post cycle therapy regiment can mitigate these risks.

• Gynecomastia (or Man Boobs)
• Anxiety/Depression (Can range mild to severe)
• Body Aches/Pains (Can range mild to severe)
• Impotence and other sexual function 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 BOLD 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 BOLD.  PCT regiments are tpyically 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.  If you can afford to or have adequat health insurance, you should consider obtaining bloodwork that include your liver function values, testosterone levels (both free & overall) and cholestersol levels, sometime torwards the end of your PCT regiment to ensure proper recovery, while not a requirement its certainly recommended.  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.  The following is just an example PCT, you can intercharge other similar products if you have a preference.

1. Competitive Edge Labs – PCT Assist.  An ALL purpose PCT product that will help boost testosterone production, help balance hormones and assist with estrogen regulation.
2. ShockerNutrition – TS2.  An effective estrogen regulated/inhibitor, also includes tribulus which enhances libido and according to some, may increase testosterone.
3. Driven Sports – Lean Xtreme.  One of the most popular and proven products that control the effects of Cortisol.
4. Some users, whom can afford to, should also consider adding test booster such as SAN MyoTest or Driven Sports Activate Xtreme.

When using an over the counter PCT, it’s recommended to run a 6-week PCT regiment, assuming you were using the products above, here is how you would schedule your PCT.

Week 1-2 PCT Assist, Lean Xtreme.  |   Week 2-4 PCT Assist, TS2, Lean Xtreme, MyoTest.  |  Week 4-6 TS2, MyoTest

Research Drugs:  The MOST effective PCT regiment is one that includes a perscription/research drug, however some users prefer not to go this route, you may be asking why would someone go another route if this is the most proven and effective PCT method.  There’s various reasons but one to point out is that these drugs aren’t technically available without a perscription, these are also very powerful drugs that can also have their own side effects, notice that I say they aren’t “technically” available that’s because they can be purchased online at research drug sites, I won’t provide you with any links, if you chose to go this route googling for these sites will won’t take you long.

1. Nolvadex (Tamoxifen Citrate).  Comes in Liquid or Pill form.
2. It’s also recommended to include a test booster such as Driven Sports – Activate Xtreme or Thermolife T-Bol.  Those concerned with Cortisol can also include Lean Xtreme.

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

Week 1-4 Nolvadex 10mg, Test Booster.

Cycle Example

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.

• Week 1-2:  Pre-load Cycle Support or Life Support @ Bottle Recommended dosages.
• Week 2:  Cycle Support or Life Support | BOLD 600mg
• Week 3-10:  Cycle/Life Support | BOLD 800mg
• Week 10-14:  Cycle/Life Support | Nolvadex 10mg | Test Booster (i.e Activate Xtreme/T-Bol etc).

Drug Testing

Those being tested for elevated testosterone levels and or lowered estrogen levels will produce a positive test result while on BOLD, 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.  Bookmark our site (TunedSports.com) as we will be putting together an article on passing drug tests while on compounds and or quickly cleaning the system after cycle.  In the meantime the easiest method for passing a drug test is to purchase synthetic urine online, they come in easy to use kits at many websites and are relatively affordable.

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.  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.  It is HEAVILY advised not to drink alcoholic drinks while on Cycle & PCT, doing so will put significant strain on the liver and can result in a major health hazard, while BOLD is not liver toxic, drinking on cycle is still not recommended.  Users should avoid using stimulants on cycle as blood pressure may elevate too high and possibly cause 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.

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.

Links

Most products mentioned can be purchased online with a substantial discount at http://www.BodyBuilding.com

Introduction

Halodrol (also known as H-Drol) is a legal methylated designer steroid created by Gaspari Nutrition, however should not be confused with the current Halodrol product made by Gaspari Nutrition as the designer steroid variant was discontinued.  Despite being discontinued H-Drol is currently “cloned” by several popular supplement companies including Competitive Edge Labs whom produces perhaps the most popular variant H-Drol (4-Chloro-17a-Methyl-Androst-1,4-Diene-3-17b-Diol).

H-Drol is one of the most popular & proven compounds on the market and is considered a good beginners cycle due to it’s reputation for minimal side effects and dry gains that are relatively easy to maintain after the cycle is completed.  H-Drol is known for having a very long half life which makes the dosing protocol simple for those on a busy schedule, the half life of H-Drol can vary based on the user however it’s typically reported of having a half life in the realm of 12 hours.

Maintaining Health

As with any pro-hormone or designer steroid, there’s always risk associated with their usage, however through proper knowledge planning we can mitigate the risk to our bodies overall health.  H-Drol is methylated which can result in elevated liver function levels as like many other pro-hormones and or designer steroids H-Drol will increase blood pressure to some degree however vary’s on the user and other factors such as diet and genetics.  As such H-Drol can also alter Lipid Levels/High Cholesterol levels as well.  There’s obviously additional side effects to worry about (see below) however for the most part they’re just an inconvenience.  So you’re probably asking how we go about protecting our bodies to mitigate these possible undesirable side effects, well 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 H-Drol will need to use one of the following products throughout the entire Cycle.

Anabolic Innovations – Life Support (Capsules)

Anabolic Innovations – Cycle Support (Powder)

Both are, for the most part, identical products the biggest difference is the form, 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, so buy accordingly so that you have enough on hand.  These products will assist your body with maintaining healthy blood pressure, liver function and lipid profile.

Proper Dosages

For first time users it’s recommended to begin with 50mg and then slowly work it up to 75mg which is considered to be H-Drol’s “sweet spot”.  More experienced users with past pro-hormone or designer steroid usage can experiment with dosages to around 125mg, however the added benefit may be negligible compared to the added sides at high dosages.

Most users begin to experience the H-Drol benefits somewhere around weeks 2 or 3 of the cycle, therefore H-Drol Cycles are usually 5-6 weeks in length, users stacking H-Drol with another compound should stick to h-drol Cycles that are 5 weeks in length.  For the most part, many consider 5 weeks to be the ideal cycle length for H-Drol.  It is not advised to run H-Drol any longer than 6 weeks, even if being ran solo, this is simply for overall health as 6 weeks of a methylated compound is certainly more than enough and any longer than 6 weeks may result in possible health issues.

As noted Halodrol (H-Drol) has a very long half life, therefore it’s recommended that the largest dosage be taken in the morning, assuming that you’re taking 75mg of H-Drol, you would be best served by taking two pills in the morning (50mg) and one pill before workout/around dinner (25mg).

Common Side Effects

H-Drol just like most other pro-hormones and designer steroids have a wide array of side effects, however side effects are typically user unique, some users may experience none, while others may experience a variety of side effects.  It should be noted that H-Drol is considered relatively mild and side effects typically aren’t very common, the following are common side effects of H-Drol.

• Loss of Libido (Taking Tribulus, MACA or Horny Goat Weed help with Libido)
• Hair Thinning (Especially those prone to hair loss)
• Sore Joints (Fish Oil helps with sore joints)
• Back Pumps (Taurine helps with back pumps)
• Acne (Typically on arms/back etc)
• Increased aggression, migraines, shrunken testicles, sleep pattern alteration and various other side effects can take place, however aren’t common.

As you can see there are various *possible* side effects, including some not listed, however for the most part users have limited sides on H-Drol and the ones that are most typical (Acne, Libido Loss, Back Pumps) can be mitigated as noted above.

Typical Results

H-Drol is a dry compound therefore should produce excellent lean body mass increases without any water weight or bloating.  It’s also a great multi-purpose compound with many people using it for a wide variety of stages including cutting, bulking and recomping (gaining muscle, losing fat simultaneously), as always your diet will dictate your results.

• When used in a bulking diet, users typically report gains somewhere in the 10-15lb neighbourhood on a 5 week cycle at 75mg.
• When used in a recomp diet, users typically report gains somewhere in the 7-10lb neighbourhood while simultaneously losing 1-2% bodyfat on a 5 week cycle at 75mg.
• When used in a cutting diet, users typically report gains somewhere in the 3-5lb neighbourhood while losing 2-4% bodyfat on a 5 week cycle at 75mg.

These ranges are considered normal, however some users have reported gains in upwards of 20lbs and some users may not experience many noticeable gains at all, however lack of results is typically a result of poor diet and workout regiment.

Stacking

H-Drol can be stacked with other NON-Methylated compounds, it is critical that H-Drol not be stacked with another Methylated compound, doing so can put serious strain on your liver.  Due to H-Drol being relatively mild it makes for a solid stacker, however stacking two compounds should only be done by users with past pro-hormone or designer steroid experience.  Below is a short list of compounds that are commonly stacked with H-drol.

• BOLD (1,4AD)
• 11-OXO (Adrenosterone)
• Furazadrol

Post Cycle Therapy

Possibly the most important item on the menu is post cycle therapy, when taking a foreign substance (H-Drol) that creates testosterone your body begins to shut down it’s normal production, when you stop taking a pro-hormone or steroid compound your body needs a way to jump start it’s own natural production again, this is why we need post cycle therapy.  It’s not just as simple as that however, when coming off of a compound your body goes through a very stressful phase as your hormones are out of balance, failure to mitigate these imbalances can result in a unique set of side effects not related to the H-Drol compound.  Below is just a *few* of the noted side effects of an improper post cycle therapy regiment, it should also be noted that the occurence of side effects in the post cycle stage is more common than the “on-cycle” phase, however a properly planned post cycle therapy regiment can mitigate these risks.

• Gynecomastia (or Man Boobs)
• Anxiety/Depression (Can range mild to severe)
• Body Aches/Pains (Can range mild to severe)
• Impotence and other sexual function 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 H-Drol 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 H-Drol.  PCT regiments are tpyically 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.  If you can afford to or have adequat health insurance, you should consider obtaining bloodwork that include your liver function values, testosterone levels (both free & overall) and cholestersol levels, sometime torwards the end of your PCT regiment to ensure proper recovery, while not a requirement its certainly recommended.  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.  The following is just an example PCT, you can intercharge other similar products if you have a preference.

1. Competitive Edge Labs – PCT Assist.  An ALL purpose PCT product that will help boost testosterone production, help balance hormones and assist with estrogen regulation.
2. ShockerNutrition – TS2.  An effective estrogen regulated/inhibitor, also includes tribulus which enhances libido and according to some, may increase testosterone.
3. Driven Sports – Lean Xtreme.  One of the most popular and proven products that control the effects of Cortisol.
4. Some users, whom can afford to, should also consider adding test booster such as SAN MyoTest or Driven Sports Activate Xtreme.

When using an over the counter PCT, it’s recommended to run a 6-week PCT regiment, assuming you were using the products above, here is how you would schedule your PCT.

Week 1-2 PCT Assist, Lean Xtreme.  |   Week 2-4 PCT Assist, TS2, Lean Xtreme, MyoTest.  |  Week 4-6 TS2, MyoTest

Research Drugs:  The MOST effective PCT regiment is one that includes a perscription/research drug, however some users prefer not to go this route, you may be asking why would someone go another route if this is the most proven and effective PCT method.  There’s various reasons but one to point out is that these drugs aren’t technically available without a perscription, these are also very powerful drugs that can also have their own side effects, notice that I say they aren’t “technically” available that’s because they can be purchased online at research drug sites, I won’t provide you with any links, if you chose to go this route googling for these sites will won’t take you long.

1. Nolvadex (Tamoxifen Citrate).  Comes in Liquid or Pill form.
2. It’s also recommended to include a test booster such as Driven Sports – Activate Xtreme or Thermolife T-Bol.  Those concerned with Cortisol can also include Lean Xtreme.

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, Test Booster.  |  Week 2-4 Nolvadex 10mg, Test Booster.

Cycle Example

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 11 weeks total.

• Week 1-2:  Pre-load Cycle Support or Life Support @ Bottle Recommended dosages.
• Week 2:  Cycle Support or Life Support | H-Drol 50mg
• Week 3-7:  Cycle/Life Support | H-Drol 75mg
• Week 7-9:  Cycle/Life Support | Nolvadex 20mg | Test Booster (i.e Activate Xtreme/T-Bol etc).
• Week 9-11:  Cycle/Life Support | Nolvadex 10mg | Test Booster

Drug Testing

Those being tested for elevated testosterone levels and or lowered estrogen levels will produce a positive test result while on H-Drol, 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.  Bookmark our site (TunedSports.com) as we will be putting together an article on passing drug tests while on compounds and or quickly cleaning the system after cycle.  In the meantime the easiest method for passing a drug test is to purchase synthetic urine online, they come in easy to use kits at many websites and are relatively affordable.

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.  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.  It is HEAVILY advised not to drink alcoholic drinks while on Cycle & PCT, doing so will put significant strain on the liver and can result in a major health hazard.  Users should avoid using stimulants on cycle as blood pressure may elevate too high and possibly cause 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.

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.

Links

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