27 Superdrol Facts You MUST know for Giant Muscle Gains - Without Destroying your Liver

Superdrol is an anabolic steroid that's renowned for delivering inhumanly fast muscle and strength gains. And what's amazing is that you could once find Superdrol for sale at regular supplement stores.

Methasterone, which many bodybuilders know as Superdrol, is an oral anabolic steroid that was once marketed as a prohromone. What's amazing is that Superdrol was sold over the counter in the United States, despite being a designer steroid that delivers impossibly fast muscle gains. So can you still find Superdrol for sale? And how can you use it to add 10 pounds (or more) of lean muscle mass in one month - without destroying your liver or crushing your libido? Find out as we discuss 27 highly important facts about this steroid.

1. Methasterone has actually been around since the 1950s

Methasterone (a.k.a. methyldrostanolone) was first synthesized by the Syntex Corporation in 1956 in hopes that it could be used as an anti-tumor drug (1). But as Wikipedia explains, it was never sold commercially, and Syntex instead sold its non-17α-alkylated counterpart, drostanolone, under the name Masteron - another drug used by many bodybuilders today. So methasterone was essentially shelved for decades after being developed. However, a 1959 research journal did note that this compound is highly anabolic while "exhibiting only weak androgenic activity."

2. Superdrol was finally made Available in 2005 - And Legally!

In 2005, methasterone was introduced to the commercial market under the brand name Superdrol (a.k.a. Super Anadrol). And you might be surprised to know that you could walk into many GNC stores and find Superdrol for sale. Marketed as the Superdrol prohormone, this product enjoyed tremendous commercial success due the fact that it allowed people to legally juice. And this opportunity to buy Superdrol at regular stores enabled bodybuilders to skate by the Anabolic Steroids Control Act of 1990 and its 2004 revision.

3. Superdrol's OTC Status was short-lived

This compound started taking heat the same year it became commercially available, beginning with a 2005 Washington Post article on designer steroids. Bodybuilders' ability to buy Superdrol was further threatened when noted anti-doping scientist Don Catlin compared this product's effects to the illegal Masteron. This led to the FDA issuing a strong recommendation to ban Superdrol, which was granted by the U.S. Department of Justice in early 2006. Nevertheless, methasterone is still commonly referred to as Superdrol today due to the brand name's previous mainstream availability.

4. This Ban gave rise to Superdrol Clones

The 2006 ban certainly didn't halt the bodybuilding community's demand for methasterone. Instead, it gave rise to various generic versions that were marketed under different names. One really popular Superdrol clone was Beastdrol, while M-Drol, Monsterdrol and Maxdrol have also enjoyed success too. But by 2012, the U.S. DoJ added methasterone to the list of Schedule III substances (3), meaning simple possession can lead to jail time and a huge fine.

Despite its illegal status, methasterone is still used by many bodybuilders today to achieve ridiculous gains in lean muscle mass and strength

5. Highly Anabolic, with Fewer Androgenic Qualities

If the bodybuilding world has taught us anything, the legal status of a drug serves as little deterrent for those wanting major muscle gains. And seeing as how you can get some incredible Superdrol results, this remains one of the more sought-after oral steroids. One aspect that bodybuilders love about Superdrol is that it's very anabolic without delivering much in the way of androgenic side effects (hair loss, acne, body hair). Now, this isn't to say that methasterone doesn't have notable androgenic properties. But research from 1969 notes that methasterone has a "Q-ratio" of 20, meaning it's "400% as anabolic and 20% as androgenic."

6. Some Superdrol Reviews boast of gaining up to 10lbs of Lean Muscle in a Month

A typical Superdrol cycle is rather short at 3-5 weeks, given its toxicity to the liver (discussed later). Nevertheless, the average Superdrol results are really impressive, with some users reporting lean muscle gains of 8-10 pounds in a month-long cycle! What's more is that methasterone doesn't make bodybuilders retain much water, meaning the majority of these gains are kept. Add in the insane strength increase during workouts, and it's easy to see why this drug remains one of the more-popular oral steroids.

7. Methasterone acts Really Fast and can be used as a Kickstarter

This compound can begin delivering significant results in just the second week of use. Due to these fast-acting Superdrol results, it's commonly used as a kickstarter when stacked with long-ester injectables like testosterone enanthate/cypionate, trenbolone enanthate and Boldenone undecylenate. A common experience here is that users will add up to 10 pounds in lean muscle mass during their first 4-6 weeks, followed by more gains when the long-ester drug(s) really kick in. Below you can see a cycle discussed where Superdrol is used as a kickstarter:

//www.elitefitness.com/forum/anabolic-steroids/sust-superdrol-1st-cycle-1262413.html

8. Superdrol compares well (or better) to Dianabol

Methasterone and Dianabol are two of the most-widely used oral steroids in the bodybuilding world. So naturally, an ongoing Superdrol vs Dbol debate has occurred at many forums over which is the superior drug. The answer largely depends upon the individual and what's most important to them. But in this particular EliteFitness forum thread, the original poster is advised to take Superdrol over Dianabol when considering the fact that they're looking for dry, keepable gains.

There are some VERY important cycling and dosage tips you must know before even considering a Superdrol cycle.

9. Daily Superdrol dosage is kept pretty low

This certainly isn't like testosterone, where a beginner can get away with dosing 500mg per week. Anybody who is new to Superdrol is strongly advised to start daily dosage at 10mg. Then, by the second and third weeks, you can increase your daily Superdrol dosage to 20mg (half in morning/half in evening). Check out the following Superdrol cycle, where the beginner is strongly advised to avoid upping their dosage to 30mg in the fourth week.

//www.elitefitness.com/forum/anabolic-steroids/superdrol-cycle-please-review-advise-1310003.html

10. The Half Life is Relatively Short

Methasteron's half life is 6-8 hours, which is relatively short in comparison to most anabolic steroids. Because of this short half life, more-advanced bodybuilders take this compound 3-4 times daily (10mg doses) to make sure that Superdrol continually runs strong in their system. However, new users should start with a single 10mg dosage to see how the drug affects them first.

11. No Needles are involved

It's been mentioned several times up to this point that Superdrol is an oral anabolic steroid. And this is certainly great for those who strongly dislike pricking themselves with needles, as is the case with long-ester steroids. Because methasterone is an oral drug, it's easier for bodybuilders to divide up their daily dosages.

12. Cycle Length should be kept Short

As explained before, cycles don't run very long so users can avoid the harsh Superdrol side effects like liver toxicity. Some people only run a 3-week cycle because they don't see many Superdrol gains after this point anyways. Others will take this steroid for anywhere between 4 and 6 weeks. However, you can see in this EliteFitness thread that even going five weeks can be rough on users; one poster mentions staying on methasterone for eight weeks and strongly regretting it!

Some Superdrol users have become violently ill and suffered from extreme side effects...but there is a bright side here.

13. Superdrol Side Effects should never be taken Lightly

This isn't some compound that you take to buff up before a class reunion where you're looking to impress the girl you had a crush on 10 years ago. Superdrol side effects can be severe on the liver - especially when you're not using on-cycle support (discussed later). As a 2008 study concluded, methasteron can begin causing severe hepatotoxicity in as little as two weeks (5). There were plenty of scary liver-related stories that arose when one could find Superdrol for sale OTC. After all, lots of weekend lifters were legally taking this compound without any on-cycle supplements or post-cycle therapy.

14. One Person developed Cholestatic Jaundice and IgA Nephropathy on Superdrol

The biggest black eye on Superdrol's history involves a 23-year-old bodybuilder who became terribly ill after taking this steroid. He developed cholestatic jaundice and IgA nephropathy (6) and checked into the hospital multiple times. You can scroll down this thread and see the case study, which explains how he was vomiting, had high blood pressure, unrelenting skin itching and rectal bleeding. This case is very rare in most users, but still one that highlights the importance of proper research and supplementation before using methasterone.

15. Professional Wrestler C.W. Anderson also got Really Sick

Professional wrestler C.W. Anderson, who's most famous for his appearances in Extreme Championship Wrestling, became a posterboy for the Superdrol ban. Anderson was hospitalized in 2005 after suffering from jaundice and a cholestatic liver injury due to his Superdrol use. Wikipedia points out that he lost 40 pounds during following his sickness, which also included unrelenting itching that kept him awake most nights.

16. Superdrol does not aromatize

Obviously the above stories paint a scary picture for taking mesthasterone, however, there's a positive side to this as well. Superdrol does not aromatize (convert to estrogen), meaning water retention isn't a problem and gynecomastia has a smaller chance of occurring. The only reason why some bodybuilders get mild gyno symptoms from Superdrol is because estrogen is suppressed during the cycle, but the inhibitory effect on estrogen receptors is eliminated following a cycle. Going further, the body (namely your breast tissue) is in a delicate state afterward, meaning you need to run a good post-cycle therapy to avoid gyno symptoms.

17. Androgenic Superdrol Side Effects have a Low Chance of occurring

As discussed in Fact #5, methasterone has a high anabolic quality compared to its androgenic activity. However, this isn't to say that Superdrol results don't include any androgenic side effects such as hair loss, acne and more body hair growth. So those who are predisposed to these conditions already based on their genetics should be careful when using Superdrol. It's worth noting, though, that the androgenic Superdrol side effects won't be as bad as what you'll experience with Winstrol, another popular oral steroid.

18. Your HPTA Function can get shut down Hard

Using methasterone can affect your hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular axis (HPTA), which gauges how much natural testosterone your body needs to produce. Thanks to an infusion of hormones, Superdrol can shut down your HPTA function, making it difficult for your libido to recover following a cycle. Here's one case where a guy's sex drive was completely shut down coming off a Superdrol cycle (including letrozole), and he was advised to get blood work as well as take HCG and Clomid.

19. Superdrol can cause some Really Painful Pumps

Oral steroids have a tendency to cause painful muscle pumps and methasterone is certainly no exception. The pumps created from this drug are so painful that some bodybuilders have major difficulty even finishing a workout. That said, any time you're on a cycle involving Super drol, you need to stay hydrated (1-1.5 gallons of water daily) and take taurine, fish oil and potassium.

So Methasterone can do some bad stuff to you...how do you counteract these nasty side effects!?

20. You Definitely need On-cycle Support for your Liver

So far we've covered what is Superdrol, its muscle-building effects and how it can have some pretty serious health consequences. Speaking of the latter, nothing is more dangerous on a methasterone cycle than the potential liver problems. Milk thistle is crucial when taking the Superdrol steroid because it can detoxify your liver and help new liver cells regenerate. 1g of milk thistle every day is a good amount to help protect your liver. Some bodybuilders will also use N-Acetyl Carnitine (NAC) for extra supplementation on a Superdrol cycle.

21. Take Red Yeast Rice (along with CoQ10) to maintain Healthy Cholesterol Levels

Besides the aforementioned Superdrol side effects that were discussed before, another problem is that this drug can cause your HDL and LDL cholesterol levels to sink incredibly low. So it's definitely wise to take 1.2g of red yeast rice (RYR) daily to keep your lipid values within a normal, healthy range. Additionally, RYR is good at preventing some of the cardiovascular damage that can occur from a steroid cycle. But because RYR also reduces CoQ10 in the heart, one should take 80-100mg of CoQ10 daily as well.

22. Use Hawthorn Berry to keep Blood Pressure down

A common side effect of anabolic steroids is high blood pressure. And since Superdrol doesn't differentiate from the norm here, you should also take hawthorn berry since it's good at lowering blood pressure and also preventing your arteries from hardening.

23. A Good Superdrol PCT is Important

A big key to avoiding, or at least minimizing, the side effects that we've discussed is to run a good post-cycle therapy after using Superdrol. This is especially true with regard to restoring your HPTA function and sex drive following a cycle. Opinions vary on what's crucial for Superdrol PCT, but Clomid and/or Nolvadex, HCGenerate and Aromasin are pretty popular. Please review the cycle discussed in Fact #9 again or check out this EliteFitness topic for a better idea on what to use for PCT.

24. An Excellent Diet is Crucial Too

Supplementation and the right Superdrol dosage are of course critical to making good gains without suffering from harsh side effects. However, the importance of one's diet certainly can't be overlooked for anybody who's trying to get the maximum Superdrol gains. Methasterone is mostly used as a bulking drug, so a large amount of calories that are high in protein, complex carbs and essential fatty acids (EFAs) will help your cycle immensely. A good amount of EFAs will really help you keep your lipid values within a normal range.

Once again, methasterone is illegal in the U.S. But there are still many places where one can buy Superdrol online, and there's even a legal variation of it available in America!

25. The Superdrol Brand is gone, but the Drug is still largely available

Following the ban of Superdrol in 2006, bodybuilders could still easily purchase methasterone under different brand names. Then came the previously mentioned methasterone ban in 2012, which reduced Americans' ability to buy the drug. That said, one has to look a little harder to find where to buy Superdrol, but it's still found around the internet. The U.K. is a popular place to buy Superdrol online since various brand names of the steroid (prohormone) are still available there.

26. It's Still Illegal, and the Penalties are Steep

Given the ease of ordering methasterone from other countries, American bodybuilders still commonly buy Superdrol and use it. However, it must be reiterated that doing so is illegal in the U.S. and can result in some big penalties. Those in possession of a Schedule III drug are subject to up to 3 years in prison and/or a $250,000 fine. Granted, any penalties this extreme for a first-time offender would be rare (if nearly impossible), but it's important to know the potential penalties nonetheless.

27. A Variation of Superdrol is still Legal in the U.S.

In 2009, a close version of methasterone called Dymethazine (DMZ) was brought to the market. The small difference between Superdrol and DMZ is that the latter has two methasterone molecules (instead of one) that are bonded together by a nitrogen atom. These molecules are then divided by the body's stomach acid and this reduces the extent of liver damage that's commonly seen with Superdrol. So the big advantage of Dymethazine is that it provides close to the same amount of lean muscle gains as Superdrol, with less-harsh side effects. DMZ was sold legally for a few years before the brand was forced out of the market by the FDA. However, it's still sold legally in the U.S. under different names and used as an active ingredient in various supplements.

What are your thoughts? Here's a link to discuss 27 Superdrol Facts You MUST know for Giant Muscle Gains - Without Destroying your Liver on the EliteFitness.com forums.

Author: George Spellwin