A blend of five testosterone esters testosterone acetate, testosterone propionate, testosterone phenylpropionate, testosterone cypionate and testosterone decanoate. These esters make Sustanon one of the longest-lasting steroid compounds available today. It is an ideal compound for putting on size and increasing muscle strength.
Sustanon is also relatively mild on the estrogenic side effects such as gynocomastia and water-retention. Doses of 350 mgs to 1000 mgs per week are recommended to keep a balanced testosterone level, although Sustanon will stay active in the body for up to a whole month.At higher doses, estrogenic effects can be severe and anti-estrogens like Nolvadex or Proviron are recommended. Taking Sustanon will also reduce the body’s natural production of testosterone so a post-cycle therapy of HCG or Clomid is also desirable.Sustanon 350 is an oil-based injectable testosterone blend, developed by UPA. It typically contains four different testosterone esters: An intelligently “engineered” testosterone, Sustanon is designed to provide a fast yet extended release of testosterone. The propionate and phenylpropionate esters in this product are quickly utilized, releasing into circulation within the first four days. The remaining esters are much slower to release, staying active in the body for about two and three weeks (respectively).As with all testosterone products, Sustanon is a strong anabolic with pronounced androgenic activity. It is mainly used as a bulking drug, providing good gains in strength and muscle mass. Although it does convert to estrogen, as is the nature of testosterone, this injectable is noted as being slightly more tolerable than cypionate or enanthate. Such observations are only issues of timing however. With Sustanon, blood levels of testosterone are building more slowly, so side effects do not set in as fast. For equal blood hormone levels however, testosterone will break down equally without regard to ester. Also correlating with estrogen, water retention would be noticeable with Sustanon, unless steps were taken to minimize estrogen.Many individuals like to use a combination of Nolvadex & Proviron, while others use an anti-aromatase like Arimidex, Femara, or Aromasin, to help control estrogen related side effects.
Being a strong androgen, we can expect the typical side effects. This includes oily skin, acne body/facial hair growth and premature balding. The addition of Proscar/Propecia should be able to minimize such side effects, as it will limit the conversion of testosterone to DHT (dihydrotestosterone) . Sustanon will also suppress natural testosterone production rather quickly. The use of HCG and/or Clomid/Nolvadex are necessary at the conclusion of a cycle in order to avoid a hormonal crash. Remember though, Sustanon will remain active in the body for up to a month after your last injection was given. Beginning you post cycle drug therapy immediately after the steroid has been discontinued will not be very effective. Instead, HCG or Clomid/Nolvadex should be delayed three weeks, until you are near the point where blood androgen levels have dropped significantly.
Although Sustanon remains active in the body for approximately three weeks, injections are taken at least every 10 days. An effective dosage ranges from 355 (1ml) a week, to 1000mg (3ml) weekly. Some athletes do use more extreme dosages of this steroid, but this is really not a recommended practice. When the dosage rises above 750-1000mg per week, increased side effects will no doubt be outweighing additional benefits. Basically you will receive a poor return on your investment, which with Sustanon can be substantial. Instead of taking unnecessarily large amounts, athletes interested in rapid size and strength will usually opt to addition another compound. For this purpose we find that Sustanon stacks extremely well with the potent orals Anadrol and Dianabol. On the other hand, Sustanon may work better with trenbolone or Winstrol if the athlete were seeking to maintain a harder, more defined look to his physique.
UPA Sustanon 350 is probably the most sought-after injectable testosterone. I must however emphasize that this is not due to an unusual potency of this testosterone combination however (remember esters only effect the release of testosterone), but simply because a “stack” of four different esters is a very good selling point. In many instances you will get a lot more for your money with enanthate, so don’t let the fancy stack fool you. Sustanon is however still very abundant on the U.S. black market, and doesn’t stay long on dealer’s shelves. In fact, the high demand for this steroid has stirred new interest in its manufacture, particularly by veterinary companies in Mexico.
Sustanon 350 has great benefits for both bulking and cutting goals. This is no surprise when we consider the powerful anabolic effects which are vital for both gaining muscle and for losing fat without the loss of muscle tissue. This gives Sustanon a place in both a bulking cycle and as part of a cutting cycle alongside other fat burning compounds.
Bulking BenefitsWhile not the most anabolic steroid out there with some others having a much higher anabolic rating, Sustanon can still be used in a steroid cycle where gaining strength and mass is the goal. When using Sustanon as the main bulking agent you can still expect to see quality gains and without the gaining of fat thanks to the way testosterone enhances the metabolic system to more efficiently burn fat.
Cutting BenefitsUsing a form of testosterone during a cutting cycle is a popular strategy for anyone aiming to trim down and get ripped with the use of powerful fat loss steroids and one of the most important reasons is because of how Sustanon helps retain lean muscle tissue while you’re shredding fat.
Effect on Cycle
After injecting Sustanon 350, total plasma testosterone levels will start to increase, and you will reach the peak level of total testosterone at anywhere between the 24-to-48-hour mark after the injection. The main benefits of Sustanon are:
Boosts Protein Synthesis Boosts protein synthesis resulting in a faster protein building process in the cells and as the building blocks of muscle, this means muscle repairs and grows faster.
Boosts Nitrogen Retention Nitrogen retention is boosted by Sustanon. The muscle tissue contains a large amount of nitrogen and some of this is lost during intensive exercise. By retaining as much nitrogen in the muscle tissue as possible, the body can remain in amore anabolic state for muscle growth while minimizing or removing the risk of muscle loss.
Nitrogen is also a critical component of amino acids which are what build protein. When more nitrogen is inputted or retained in the body compared the amount of nitrogen lost, the total available protein also increases.
