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Halotestin: Benefits, side effects, and use.
Released in 1957 by Upjohn, Halotestin is one of the most powerful and fast acting anabolic steroids today. This compound contains an active steroidal hormone known as (Fluoxymesterone) that comes in oral form.
Its properties comprise of anabolic and androgenic activity that is stronger than the steroid hormone testosterone. Commonly referred to as Halo, this substance contains an enormous amount of anabolic and androgenic rating 1,900 and 850 respectively.
Testosterone, which is a powerful hormone, carries a rating of 100 in both elements. This alone shows you how extraordinarily potent Halotestin is. Nonetheless, Halotestin’s androgenic function does not go well with its structural nature.
The androgenic properties do not display any traits at all, despite the fact that it is a testosterone derivative. It works more as an anabolic. This enables to increase strength rapidly, build a hard physique and maintain energy levels which is essential during a cutting cycle. These features make it a favorite amongst bodybuilders.
Why is Halotestin popular amongst bodybuilder?
Halotestin is commonly used in competitive bodybuilding circles. Most bodybuilders love it because it promotes strong conditioning traits like hardness and aggressiveness that they require during their last few days towards competition. Here are other reasons that make it popular amongst bodybuilders.
Benefits of Halotestin:
- Bodybuilders highly desire the increased level of strength and hardness. It helps the athletes push harder and even become stronger.
- The aggressiveness helps bodybuilders get through their brutal and competitive bodybuilding diet. Towards the end of training, most bodybuilders suffer from dehydration and low levels of energy. Therefore, they have a tough time pushing through their training.
- It provides bodybuilders with a harder and more defined physique. However, it is important to note that it cannot turn a physic that has a lot of fat into a ripped one instantly. The hardening effect is quite visible in a physically toned body. Most importantly, it does not promote mass building.
- It increases strength significantly and faster compared to other anabolic steroids.
- It helps the athletes gain strength quickly without gaining water weight.
Just like other anabolic steroids, Halotestin is not entirely user-friendly. In fact, its side effects are no joking matter, especially because they are more pronounced compared to those of other similar anabolic steroids. This reason makes it a very uncommonly used anabolic steroid.
Some people feel that its side effects outweigh its benefits by far. The side effects have been broken down according to the compounds that make up its structure. They include;
1. – Androgenic side effects
For men: Due to its high androgenic levels that are up to 20 times more compared to testosterone hormone androgenic, using Halotestin increases your chances of suffering hair loss, body hair growth, and acne. However, most of these side effects majorly depend on a person’s genetics. What it does is to speed up the
process.
For women: in women, the androgenic side effects of Halotestin lead to extreme levels of virilization. Some of the common symptoms include; deepening of the voice, clitoral enlargement and excessive body hair growth.
2.- Cardiovascular side effects
Cardiovascular side effects are highly dependent on dosing. The longer you expose your body to this compound, the more your body tends to become prone to left ventricle hypertrophy, triglyceride, and high blood pressure. Some of these side effects are also dependent on genetics.
People with high blood pressure are advised against using this steroid. If you are healthy, its use should be short-lived, with about 2-4 weeks maximum.
3.- Testosterone side effects
The side effects include a painful, prolonged erection that can last up to 4 hours, and decreased sperm production leading to lower male fertility.
4.- Hepatotoxic side effects
Since Halotestin is a C17-aa anabolic steroid, its side effects include liver damage. This compound is one of the most hepatotoxic steroids on the market. This automatically increases the liver enzyme values, leaving your liver stressed. Some of the symptoms that you should look out for include persistent abdominal pain, tiredness, yellow eyes or skin, nausea or dark urine.
5.- Aggression
Many bodybuilders who have taken Halotestin claim that it causes you to be very aggressive, one comment on a popular bodybuilding forum said the following:
As much as Halotestin is beneficial in helping you increase your strength and hardness, it is important that you follow the right dosage. Abusing the compound can lead to adverse health issues. It is also advisable that, if you have not used it before, you consult with your health professional first before consuming.
Stacking
While there are some crazy F***s that will attempt to stack Halotestin there is really no need. You can expect an increase of strength and muscle hardness using this steroid on its own. However, there are some who have stacked it with Winstrol, Anavar and Nolvadex, however, these are extremes.
Conclusion
Halotestiin is powerful but its anabolic strengths also come with some harsh side effects, from my own personal opinion there are better steroids that offer similar results without the health consequences you will suffer from Halotestin.
References:
Forum discussing Halotestin Dangers and Liver Problems
