Methyltestosterone

Methyltestosterone is one of the oldest testosterone compounds we have available, and while nearly every last pharmaceutical company makes it, this is not a commonly used testosterone in the traditional sense in the modern age. Extremely fast acting, where most testosterone compounds are found in an injectable nature Methyltestosterone is orally administered, and it will be this oral nature that has caused it to lose some of its popularity. That may sound strange; after all, the idea of swallowing a pill is far more appealing than injecting a needle, but it will all make sense as we go along.

An anabolic steroid used in both therapeutic and performance circles, when it comes to performance enhancement its use is a little unique compared to most other anabolic steroids; especially when compared to other testosterone compounds. For performance enhancing athletes, Methyltestosterone will never be used as a base testosterone; in-fact, its purpose of use will be very specific. Then we have therapeutic treatment, and as with all testosterone compounds it can be used to treat a testosterone deficiency, but unlike most testosterone compounds it is sometimes used to fight breast cancer. On its surface, this probably doesn't make sense; after all, testosterone compounds can convert to estrogen and estrogen is the primary enemy in-regards to breast cancer. Even so, there is a use, and with that in mind we want to take a look at Methyltestosterone. We want to look at its nature, its benefits, and of course, the side-effects of use and in doing so provide you with all the information you need to know.

Methyltestosterone 101:

Methyltestosterone is an orally administered testosterone compound that carries the same nature as all testosterone compounds. As such, this is an anabolic steroid that carries an anabolic and androgenic rating of 100 in both categories. Like all testosterone compounds, Methyltestosterone also carries a strong aromatizing nature; aromatization refers to the conversion of testosterone into estrogen. A highly versatile anabolic steroid, beyond its oral administration the one thing that distinguishes Methyltestosterone from its injectable counterparts is that Methyltestosterone is C17-alpha alkylated (C17-aa). This is a tr methyltestosterone,Steroids,testosterone ait held by most oral anabolic steroids, but one most injectable steroids do not carry with a few exceptions. As is the case, like all C17-aa steroids Methyltestosterone carries a hepatotoxic nature, and in this case, it is one that is quite strong. One of the most liver toxic steroids on the market, this makes use necessarily short lived, and it further means extreme caution must be exercised; more on this in the side-effects section below.

A fast acting testosterone compound, Methyltestosterone carries an active half-life of approximately seven hours, and on this basis must be administered on a daily basis. Of course, the good news is as a fast acting compound the testosterone benefits will be displayed rapidly; however, they will also be extremely short lived. As for the benefits, we'll go into specifics shortly, but first we want to focus on the traits that lead to such benefits. Testosterone is an essential hormone produced by all human beings; so essential it affects our sexual, physical and even our mental well-being to a degree. As is the case, when our levels fall below an optimal level we inevitably suffer, and there are numerous ways in-which this suffering can be displayed. Most all who suffer from low testosterone levels will find their libido to be suppressed quite substantially, and many men begin to suffer from erectile dysfunction. Beyond the sexual effects, muscle tissue and strength loss will eventually occur, and body-fat gain is quite common; in-fact, with low levels all of these factors can be extremely difficult to even impossible to reverse. As a hormone that is essential to our body's recovery and rejuvenation, low testosterone will see our energy levels fall, lethargy often sets in and many find the risk of depression increases extremely. Of course, many often find their clarity of thought is diminished; they have a difficult time concentrating on simple tasks and of course, due to all these factors irritability often sets in; that shouldn't be too shocking; after all, if you suffered from such symptoms you'd be fairly irritable too. At any rate, as a testosterone compound, Methyltestosterone can combat such symptoms; it's as simple as that.

Beyond the basic essential functions of the testosterone hormone, when we increase our levels beyond what can naturally be obtained, we see five specific areas greatly enhanced; five specific traits. This is a hormone that has the ability to dramatically enhance protein synthesis and nitrogen retention in the muscles; two intrinsic traits to encouraging enhanced anabolic activity. Further, increased testosterone levels will increase your red blood cell count, and as red blood cells carry oxygen to and through the blood this leads to greater blood oxygenation. Then we have glucocorticoid hormones or stress hormones, and these nasty hormones destroy muscle tissue and promote fat-gain; definitely the opposite effects any human being would desire. Fortunately, testosterone can regulate such hormones, and with increased testosterone levels we inhibit glucocorticoid production and release. Then we have a trait that's often ignored and gets nowhere near the attention it deserves; the increase in Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1) production. IGF-1 is a naturally produced peptide hormone, a protein based hormone, and it is extremely anabolic and carries with it enormous traits that surround recovery and rejuvenation. A hormone that affects almost every cell in the human body, based on its traits it's not too hard to see how beneficial it can be.

The Benefits of Methyltestosterone:

The benefits of Methyltestosterone are probably easy to see from the traits discussed above; after all, the traits are extremely telling. When it comes to low testosterone, your levels are low, you provide your body with the testosterone it needs and the problem is solved. While effective, when it comes to therapeutic treatment, how does this affect breast cancer in a positive way as eluded to above? When women fall prey to breast cancer, if the cancer spreads to other parts of the body, in some cases, Methyltestosterone will be applied. The reason for such therapy is simple; this is a hormone that carries tremendous healing and rejuvenation properties, and that's exactly what a cancer patient needs; however, there's a catch. As an aromatizing steroid, if a testosterone to estrogen conversion is allowed this can prove to be extremely problematic to a breast cancer patient; after all, breast cancer thrives on estrogen. For this reason, if Methyltestosterone is applied, it must be in conjunction with an Aromatase Inhibitor (AI); we will also find these AI's to be very useful in many other ways in the side-effects section.

Then we have performance enhancement, and unlike other testosterone compounds the benefits of Methyltestosterone in a performance sense are a little different. In most cases, when we think of testosterone, we think of an anabolic steroid that is well-suited for gains in mass and strength; further, we think of a fantastic steroid for tissue preservation and recovery. Then we have Methyltestosterone and in-order to receive true mass and strength benefits comparable to injectable testosterone compounds, you're going to need a large dose, and due to its extreme hepatotoxicity this cannot be advised. When it comes to this form of testosterone, its best use is as a pre-workout supplement; say an hour or so before you train. This will give you nice testosterone boost and allow you push harder and maximize your training; many strength athletes appreciate this benefit and take hold of it right before a competition. At any rate, as you may have guessed, this means Methyltestosterone is not used as a base testosterone compound in a performance based cycle; simply an addition to provide a solid boost.

The Side-Effects of Methyltestosterone:

When it comes to the side-effects of Methyltestosterone, they will be the same as all testosterone compounds; however, unlike all other forms of testosterone as we've stated numerous times it is extremely hepatotoxic. So toxic to the liver, this will keep many away from this steroid, and we can't say we blame them. In-order to supplement with this steroid safely, as it pertains to liver toxicity it must only be used for short periods of time with moderate doses; 25mg to 50mg per day for no more than four weeks. Further, as with all C17-aa anabolic steroids, it is imperative you avoid excess alcohol consumption, but in this case, we must stress it is imperative you avoid all alcohol consumption or you will more than likely damage your liver. Further, over the counter medications should be avoided unless they are absolutely necessary; many over the counter medications carry strong hepatotoxic natures, and this is simply too much stress for the liver to handle. Last but certainly not least, your liver must be healthy if use is to be considered, and such use should never be considered unless there is a true benefit for supplementation. Failure to abide by these rules may very well result in liver damage, and as the liver is a vital organ that simply won't do.

Beyond its hepatotoxicity, the side-effects of Methyltestosterone largely surround its strong aromatizing nature; recall from above, aromatization refers to this compounds ability to cause a testosterone to estrogen conversion. As this occurs, as estrogen levels rise they can lead to three of the most common anabolic steroidal side-effects known to man; gynecomastia, high blood pressure and excess water retention. For this reason, the use of an Aromatase Inhibitor (AI) is often advised; Anastrozole (Arimidex) and Letrozole (Femara) will always be your best choices; simply choose one. By their natural mode of action, AI's inhibit the aromatase process from occurring in the first place, and just as important, they reduce the body's total estrogen levels. It shouldn't be too hard to see how this would be beneficial; after all, the problem is excess estrogen caused by the aromatizing nature of this compound, and an AI takes care of aromatase as well as estrogen. It must be noted; if your doses go beyond responsible levels, you may very well still have blood pressure issues. Further, if you overeat, you're going to hold water, and if this happens don't blame the Methyltestosterone.

Beyond aromatase, Methyltestosterone can also negatively impact your cholesterol levels, and so can the AI you'll be using. For this reason, a responsible dose of both becomes highly important, but even more important is your diet. It should go without saying, you should not supplement if you have preexisting cholesterol issues, and if you're healthy you should continue to live in a way that promotes the continuation of such healthy levels; in-fact, give it a little more attention. Beyond cholesterol, the next concern is dihydrotestosterone (DHT); testosterone can convert to DHT. As Methyltestosterone is simply testosterone, if a large enough conversion is allowed it can lead to DHT related side-effects; most notably hair-loss and prostate enlargement. In either case, it will take a large conversion for this to happen making responsible use once again truly imperative. More specifically, when it comes to hair-loss, it must be noted; you are only at risk if you are genetically predisposed to male-pattern baldness; you were going to lose your hair anyway, but the Methyltestosterone may speed it up. As for prostate enlargement, if your prostate is healthy and you supplement responsibly you should be fine; however, if problems arise for any reason, you will find the use of the 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor Finasteride to be invaluable. Finasteride has repeatedly been shown to dramatically improve prostate enlargement; in some cases, completely.

Then there are the final side-effects of Methyltestosterone, and they are 100% codependent on one another and 100% guaranteed in all men who supplement. When we administer exogenous testosterone and this signals to the body that it no longer needs to make its own testosterone; after all, you're giving it what it needs. As this is the case and as testosterone is manufactured in the testicles your testicles will atrophy. Even so, there is good news; once the use of all anabolic steroids has come to an end and all the exogenous steroidal hormones have cleared your system, your natural testosterone production will begin again, and your testicles will regain their normal fullness. It must be noted; testosterone recovery is assuming you did not suffer from a low testosterone condition prior to Methyltestosterone use and that you did not damage your HPTA with damaging and improper supplementation practices; responsible use is a must.