Halotestin (fluoxymesterone)
Testosterone Undeconoate, 40mg (100 tabs)
Active Ingredient: Testosterone Undecanoate
Tablet Count: 100 Tablets
Half-Life: 8-12 Hours
Classification: Oral Anabolic Steroid
Dosage: 40-120 mg/day
Acne: Moderate to high
Water Retention: Low
Hepatotoxicity: High
Aromatization: Low
Testosterone Undecanoate is a highly effective anabolic steroid known for its prolonged activity and powerful effects on muscle mass and strength. Athletes and bodybuilders use it to achieve significant gains, with a notable increase in muscle size and performance. The injectable form has a long half-life, making it convenient with less frequent dosing, while the oral form, although effective, has a shorter half-life and requires more frequent dosing.
Mechanism of Action:
Testosterone undecanoate survives digestion and stomach acids due to its esterification, which makes it lipid-soluble. This property allows it to be absorbed through the lymphatic system rather than the liver, bypassing the first-pass metabolism that typically degrades oral steroids. This esterification increases the steroid’s bioavailability, ensuring that a significant portion of the active compound reaches the bloodstream and exerts its anabolic effects. For best results, it should be taken with a meal containing dietary fats to enhance absorption.
Usage and Dosage:
The recommended dosage for oral Testosterone Undecanoate is 40-120 mg per day, divided into smaller doses to maintain stable blood levels. Oral forms have a shorter half-life of approximately 33 hours, thus requiring more frequent dosing compared to the injectable form, which has a half-life of around 20 days. Taking it with dietary fats enhances absorption.
Benefits
Muscle Growth: Promotes significant increases in muscle mass and strength.
Protein Synthesis: Enhances muscle repair and growth.
Nitrogen Retention: Maintains an anabolic state crucial for muscle development.
Energy and Endurance: Improves performance due to sustained energy release.
Liver Health Oral testosterone undecanoate and methylated oral steroids differ significantly in their impact on liver health. Oral testosterone undecanoate, which is esterified and lipidsoluble, is absorbed through the lymphatic system, thereby bypassing the liver’s first-pass metabolism and resulting in less liver toxicity. In contrast, methylated oral steroids, designed to withstand liver metabolism, impose significant strain on the liver, often leading to elevated liver enzymes and potential hepatotoxicity. Regular liver function monitoring is crucial for both, but the risk of severe liver damage is notably higher with methylated steroids due to their hepatotoxic nature.