At a glance

Muscle growth
Strength gains
Fat loss / recomp
Endurance (RBC)
Cardiovascular / blood-pressure risk
Testosterone suppression
Mood / neuropsychiatric risk
Liver strain
Polycythaemia / raised haematocrit· class-derived
Androgenic skin / hair effects· class-derived
Progestagenic / prolactin effects· class-derived
Sexual dysfunction· class-derived
BenefitSide effectHealth risk· more & brighter bars = stronger

Effects

  • Lean Muscle Growth: Dramatically accelerates protein synthesis and nitrogen retention, producing rapid gains in lean, dry muscle mass even during calorie deficits [4][5].
  • Strength: Strong androgen receptor activation amplifies gene expression for contractile protein production, translating to substantial strength increases [4].
  • Fat Loss / Recomp: Suppresses cortisol and enhances nutrient partitioning, enabling simultaneous muscle gain and fat loss — one of few steroids effective for true recomposition [4].
  • Red Blood Cell / Endurance: Stimulates erythropoiesis, increasing red blood cell count and oxygen delivery to working muscles [5].
  • Appetite Stimulation: Secondary effect of increased ammonium ion uptake by muscles may stimulate appetite and reduce catabolism during a cycle [6].
Classification

Anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) — Schedule III (US DEA)

Active half-life

~7–10 days (enanthate ester)

Route

Intramuscular injection only

Anabolic / Androgenic rating

~500 / ~500 (vs. testosterone 100/100)

Detection time

Urine: up to 5–6 months; metabolites long-lasting