Everything useful about Metanabol (Dianabol) How to cycle it?

Methandienone is commonly known as Metanabol (EU) or Dianabol (USA). It is one of the most frequently used AAS by athletes, no longer used for medical purposes.

This agent strongly activates and binds to the androgen receptor, firmly increasing muscle protein synthesis and glycogenolysis. Metanabol causes the famous "water and glycogen-based bulk effect" that gradually decreases after the cycle (that's why during the cycle, you may literally grow from day to day). Still, once used simultaneously with a well-composed diet, and training, Dianabol will help to efficiently build stable lean muscle mass and strength that won't decreased after the cycle significantly. Furthermore, once you control your estrogen level, it will also serve as a perfect cutting compound.

Metanabol has high anabolic activity with relatively low androgenic activity. However, it still will induce typical androgenic and estrogenic effects: virilization (women/children), acne, oily skin, increased body and facial hair growth, etc. For that reason, it's not recommended for women.
How to recognize the first symptoms of high estrogen? Read more.

Dianabol is a substrate of aromatase and is metabolized into estrogen. This is why during a cycle, your estrogen level will rise (at a rate similar to testosterone at approx. 150mg dose/3-4 days - depending on the dose and genetic predispositions).

This agent is always metabolized by the liver (even if it's in injectable form) and contains 17alfa-alkylated group. Therefore, it's essential to support your liver functions throughout the entire cycle.

Metanabol will reduce testosterone levels and block HPTA. Therefore, it shouldn't be used solo. Also, take a note that if your testosterone level during the Dianabol solo cycle has risen, you have methyltestosterone in pills or testosterone in oil, and your chemist has deceived you. It is harder to figure it out during a testosterone-based cycle. You can buy roidtests to verify your tablets. Experienced users can recognize its legitimacy by a characteristic increase in dopamine levels.

Half-life: 3-5 hours

DOSING

Since metanabol is a toxic substance for the liver and may also negatively affect the stomach (and the rest of the digestive system), the best way to use it is cycling following the 1 month on - 1 month off method (2-3 times, or if your liver tests are completely fine after 2-3 cycles, then you may cycle it longer). It can also be assumed that you may use it as long as your blood work is fine and you don't have digestive problems (e.g., reduced appetite).

So how to use Metanabol to obtain the best effects? There are two most popular ways to us it:

Oral version:

- 10mg every 4-5 hours x 3-4 times per day (old method and the most invasive. Also relatively ineffectual because it will quickly lead to tremendous water retention. That's why adjusting appropriate AI or SERM doses will be necessary.

- 20-40mg before every training session (which seems to be the most optimal way to use it). Used this way, metanabol will significantly increase strength during a training session, raise dopamine levels, accelerate recovery, and serve as a perfect pre-workout. This method will also make it possible to use Dianabol for a more extended period without continual problems for the liver (the liver doesn't need to utilize it for almost the whole day if taken every 4-5 hours), and help to build lean muscle mass without unnecessary "temporary bulk up effect").

Injectable version (best one, as it won't negatively affect stomach (however, remember that it will still affect the liver):

How to protect the stomach and liver before, during, and after the cycle?

There is no doubt that Dianabol may negatively affect the functioning of the stomach and liver I recommend NAC (n-acetylcysteine) 2-2.5g/day along with a supplement based on lecithin, e.g., essentiale forte 3-4 pills per day + a complex probiotic bought by pharmacy.

Don't use liver defenders based on silymarin (e.g., milk thistle) during your cycle It is proved that silymarin can reduce the bioavailability of oral steroids by almost 50%.

How to protect against estrogenic side effects?

Same as during testosterone cycle - using aromatase inhibitors (e,g. symex, aromasin, (I don't recommend using letrozole, as it is very easy to "kill" your estrogen using this AI), or SERM such as Nolvadex. Doses should be chosen based on blood tests, as it is a very individual case how much estrogen level will be increased. Usually, it is enough to take 12.5mg - 25mg of exemestane (symex) more per week than during the testosterone solo cycle, or 20mg daily of Nolvadex.