Equipoise is a structurally altered form of testosterone with a very slight modification involving an added double bond at carbon positions one and two. This double bond significantly reduces the hormone's androgenic activity. The second change is an attached undecylenate ester, which is responsible for the release of the hormone once injected. The undecylenate ester is a long-acting ester; peak release occurs approximately 3 to 4 days after administration, with a slow, continuous release of the hormone for up to 20 days.
Effects of Equipoise
The most common use of Equipoise is for performance enhancement. Boldenone's anabolic activity is identical to testosterone, but its androgenic activity is twice as low, so the steroid has virtually no androgenic side effects. Thanks to these characteristics, the steroid can improve performance (speed, strength, endurance, etc.) without increasing mass. Furthermore, recovery should also be improved.
Some bodybuilders use Boldenone to gain muscle mass in combination with other steroids. However, some reported excellent results, while others were dissatisfied with this steroid in a mass-gaining cycle and prefer to use other steroids such as Deca Durabolin, Anadrol, Dianabol, and Sustanon. Equipoise can also be used alone in mass-gaining cycles for novice steroid users. It can provide excellent results without side effects, in most cases.
Boldenone can be used in a cutting cycle. The steroid protects lean muscle mass during a calorie deficit. Therefore, it can burn fat and maintain muscle. Equipoise doesn't produce significant aromatase, however, estrogenic side effects, including water retention, are possible. This particular side effect cannot be tolerated during a cutting cycle. Therefore, some bodybuilders who have experienced water retention use boldenone only during the first half of the cycle.
Boldenone Equipoise (Boldenone Undecylenate) Side Effects: Boldenone is a relatively safe anabolic androgenic steroid. It can be used by men and even women at low doses. Side effects from Boldenone use are possible, but for most healthy people, they are insignificant or manageable. Equipoise side effects can be divided into four groups:
Boldenone Estrogenic Side Effects: This steroid has almost the same estrogenic side effects as testosterone. It balances aromatase into estrogen, although not so strongly for most people that the estrogen level can cause gynecomastia or severe water retention. To lower estrogen levels, you can use aromatase inhibitors (AIs) like Anastrozole or estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) like Clomid.
Androgenic Side Effects of Equipoise: This steroid can produce androgenic side effects such as hair loss, acne, deepening of the voice, and hair growth all over the body. However, the androgenic activity of this steroid is twice as low as that of testosterone, and therefore the possibility of these side effects is very rare and usually related to genetic predisposition. As with all other steroids, androgenic side effects can be combated with 5-alpha reductase inhibitors such as finasteride.
Boldenone Cardiovascular Side Effects: The steroid has a negative impact on cholesterol levels, although its impact is less than that of any other oral steroid. Therefore, it shouldn't be extremely harmful for healthy men. If you're using Anastrozole to lower your estrogen levels, you should probably pay attention to your cholesterol levels during the cycle. If your cholesterol levels are poor before the cycle, you should probably improve them before the cycle by adopting a healthy lifestyle and a cholesterol-friendly diet.
Testosterone side effects will definitely appear with Equipoise use. Natural testosterone production will be suppressed both during and after the cycle. During the cycle, you can remain in a low testosterone state and still benefit from the steroid, or simply add testosterone in small doses. Once the cycle is over, you should regain your natural testosterone level as soon as possible. To regain your testosterone level faster, you should use Clomid or Tamoxifen.
