Halotestin Profile
Halotestin is chemically known as Fluoxymesterone. It as an anabolic steroid and also has the androgenic properties in it. Medically it is used for the treatment of Hypogonadism and delay in puberty in males and in females it is used for breast neoplasms treatment. Bodybuilders, power lifters and athletes also use it for performance enhancement. It is an oral steroid and athletes, power lifters and bodybuilders use it when they are more in need of gaining strength rather than to develop their muscle mass. Major reason for using it is that it contains lower body fat contents. Its usage is far more in power lifters and athletes as compared to body builders. It provides the user with an added bit of aggression which is indeed very helpful for players. It has got no estrogenic activity associated with it and therefore chances of water retention and other side effects associated with estrogen are very low. It is a steroid which is derived from testosterone and also inhibits aromatization.
Halotestin has a great effect on the body physique. People with low body fat percentage will feel the difference once they start using this medicine. Reason for that is it increases hematocrit, hemoglobin level and red blood cells in the body. Red blood cells not only better the stamina but also give recovery from the tiring effects of exercise to the body. Its effect is also shown on the strength and fat loss by regulation of oxidation process of fatty acids in the liver. It also results in reduction of fats in the body. It does not have any effect on T3 hormone as most of the steroids do have some effect on T3 hormone. Normal dosage for Halotestin is considered to vary between 20 to 40 mg per day as this is the amount which do not creates water retention in the body. However, the power lifters may take the dosage of about 40 mg plus per day. The daily dosage is divided into two parts, morning and evening. It is also advised to take plenty of fluids with the dosage. As these tablets ate 17-Alpha Alky-lated so there is no harm in taking them during the meal. When one starts using Halotestin and takes at least 10 mg tablet, then after 5 days its effect is detected in the urine. But this is one drug which is banned by most sporting organizations and the International Olympic Committee (IOC). In fact the IOC has developed a special test to detect the usage of Halotestin even when you have stopped using Halotestin two months ago, this test will still show that you used it.
There are some side effects also associated with the usage of this Halotestin. It is not associated with increasing the body weight but it is only used for enhancing performance, that’s why mostly it is used at the end stages of preparation for any competition to get good shape to muscles without gaining additional weight. Like any other steroids which cause Gynocomastia and retention of water, Halotestin do not cause any of them. In females it can be a cause of virilization in which the voice gets heavy, facial growth on the body; especially on the face increases and irregularities in Menstrual cycles can also occur. In males, its long term usage can lead to painful penile erections and may cause infertility as well. It can also cause serious damage to liver resulting in Jaundice. Severe acne, hair loss and disturbance of electrolyte balance are also observed due to over usage. But if administered properly it gives desired results with minimum of side effects.
