Dianabol or methandrostenolone is basically a muscle growth hormone. It is an anabolic steroid that was originally developed by John Ziegler and launched in the United States by Ciba in 1958. In fact Dianabol was the second anabolic steroid after testosterone which was ever produced. It is one of the most popular anabolic steroids.
The chemical formula of Dianabol is C20H28O2. It has a 17a-methyl group added with it, which helps it to pass through the liver and slow down the rate of conversion to estrogen. Thus Dianabol is one of the favorites of bodybuilders. The drug is often used by bodybuilders to make their bodies grow like anything.
Methandrostenolone is actually more active as compared to testosterone in rapid growth of muscle tissue. It also has the effect of decreasing the steroids affinity for sex hormone binding globulin. The aromatization of methandrostenolone helps in significant water retention which further helps in gaining great muscle mass and strength. This is the reason why Dianabol is used by bodybuilders only at the start of their steroid cycle. It is the best drug for people who compete in non-aerobic oriented sports. Dianabol helps to...