What Is Boldenone: The Steroid Profile
And why is Boldenone considered to be the most versatile steroid?
Steroid Profile
Boldenone is an oil-based injectable veterinary steroid with an undecylenate ester attached to it. It is a synthetic variation of testosterone, the first ever created. Initially it was used by race horse trainers for its performance boosting effects and also to aide recovery. Although Boldenone is a veterinary steroid, its performance-enhancing effects on humans is phenomenal, and it eventually found favor with bodybuilders some 20-25 years after its invention. 8x Mr Olympia Lee Haney famously made it a staple of his contest preparation cycle.
When looking at the molecular composition of this substance, it could easily be described as a “mellow” variant of testosterone, albeit with a few unique traits of its own. This is due to the fact that it is based on the testosterone “blueprint” – where the changes come in, they are firstly at the carbon one and two position of the hormone whereas a double bond has been attached (as illustrated here.)
What this double bond serves to do is significantly reduce both the androgenic and estrogenic nature respectively of the original testosterone hormone. This is of enormous benefit in regards to the risk of adverse issues taking place as the user’s risk will be relatively low to say the least (you can see an extensive list of possible side effects relating to an excessive androgen / estrogen count here.)
Boldenone’s anabolic/androgenic ratio of 100:50 puts it on a par with testosterone as far as anabolic strength while remaining only half as androgenic. Therefore, it aromatizes at approx. 50% the rate of testosterone, which makes it seem like a fairly estrogenic compound. However, this isn’t the case and estrogenic side effects are usually not pronounced (unless large doses of 200-400mg are used). This is possibly because one of Boldenone’s metabolites is actually an anti-aromatase inhibitor (1,4 dienedone).
Reduction of Androgenic Activity
The above-mentioned reduction of androgenic activity actually means that this substance provides a stable platform for female integration as well as male; it is certainly amongst the more “powerful” items out there in this capacity for a woman and carries a respectable risk of androgenic issues arising, but they can be readily (and fairly easily) controlled. The same cannot be said for “base” testosterone.
On balance though, it’s worth noting that this decrease in the likelihood of adverse issues doesn’t make for 100% “smooth” sailing. You should also consider that androgens and estrogens are vital for CNS (Central Nervous System) functionality, specifically in relation to sexual function / reproductive organ function (primarily in the case of androgens for men as can be observed here.)
Undecylenate Ester
The undecylenate ester greatly extends the activity and half-life of the drug. So although it will take weeks to clear out of your system, it also allows for a much less frequent dosing schedule. You can inject Boldenone every 5-10 days without problem. Being an esterified steroid, the release rate from the site of injection is prolonged. Boldenone undecylenate is designed to provide a peak release of Boldenone within a few days after injection and sustain hormone release for approximately 3-4 weeks.
Not known for a quick mass building effect, Boldenone provides a slow, linear upsurge in strength and muscle tissue gain. Its positive effects become the most apparent when it is used in a 8-week or longer cycles. The muscle that the user gains won’t be the smooth, bloated mass commonly associated with testosterone but very solid and defined instead. Since water retention is not an issue with Boldenone, the mass gained on-cycle will be easily retained.
One characteristic of Boldenone that is especially beneficial to athletes is its stimulating effect on the kidneys to produce erythropoietin (EPO). EPO is a protein hormone secreted by the kidneys. After being released into the blood stream it binds with receptors in the bone marrow and stimulates the production of red blood cells. This allows more oxygen to be carried to the cells in your body, leading to increased endurance and improved performance during cardiovascular and aerobic exercises.
Boldenone is also known for strengthening the user’s tendons/ligaments and assisting in the tissue recovery process, after each workout, thus reducing the chances of injury and allowing a faster recovery time. It is also known for increasing the appetite and for stimulating erythropoiesis. All in all, Boldenone is a very versatile and safe anabolic steroid, and combines synergistically with a number of other steroids for greater effect.
