Testosterone Suspension and Testosterone Base

Testosterone Suspension and Testosterone Base

by John Connor

Testosterone is the undisputed king of steroids mainly because it is safe, elicits rapid mass and strength gains while maintaining libido, a sense of well being and energy. It’s not uncommon for a first time user to gain 15-20lbs of LBM in a standard Testosterone cycle. Pure Testosterone comes in a water based aqueous form (Suspension) and also in a solvent/oil based form (Test Base).

Suspensions have tiny particles that are visible with the naked eye. If left on the shelf for a few days many times the particles will sink to the bottom leaving the clear solvents and water on the top. Depending on the manufacturer, particle sizes vary meaning some Suspension preparations can clog a 22 gauge needle. Ultra micronized Suspension can pass through a 25 gauge needle making injections more comfortable. Shake the suspension preparation vigorously before injecting.

Testosterone suspension is the most potent form of testosterone because it does not possess an ester. Esters are calculated into the steroid weight therefore esterfied steroids are not a true mg for mg of free hormone. 100mg of suspension is 100mg of free hormone! Enanthate in a solution is only 72mg of free hormone per 100mg. You can see that Suspension is the true king steroid. However because there is no ester many users will inject suspension everyday or even multiple times per day. This is usually reason enough for most people to reject using suspension but it gets worse. Usually suspension is quite painful as well. Combine every day injections with significant pain and most users simply pass on trying suspension at all. Some new science now demonstrates that everyday and even every other day injections are not necessary with Testosterone Suspension.

What is the real half life of Testosterone Suspension?

There is no classic half life of aqueous Testosterone Suspension due to the nature of the various suspension particle sizes and the non existence of an ester. In other words we don’t see the same types of decay rates with blood androgen levels in non esterfied preparations that are seen in esterfied preparations. However in March of 2011 there was a pharmacokinetics study done in horses that reported a median terminal half-life of 39 hours with aqueous Testosterone Suspension.(1) The disposition of testosterone from this formulation was characterized by an initial, rapid absorption phase followed by a much more variable secondary absorption phase. There were at least two plasma testosterone concentration peaks. The first peak is almost immediate and the second peak is a whopping 7 days later on average according to the chart in the full study. The study indicates that the initial peak is from the Testosterone formulation solution and the following peak(s) from the solid material in the suspension.

Basically the solution almost immediately hits the blood stream when injected and then a few days later the solid particles are slowly absorbed by the body causing other peaks in testosterone blood androgen levels.

So how often should you administer Suspension?

Based on this science, injecting Suspension every other day or even every three days will maintain high blood androgen levels. The king of steroids has had a time release delay built into it all along and we have the data to prove it. 100mg every other day would be a good starting dose for newer male users. More advanced male users could easily double that dose for very rapid and pronounced LBM gains. Suspension is moderately estrogenic and that effect will be dose dependant. The more you administer the more likely aromatase activity will occur. I would use Nolvadex to lower estrogenic side effects or an aromatase inhibitor.

Sample 8 week Suspension cycle

Monday 150mg Suspension/20mg Nolvadex
Tuesday 20mg Nolvadex
Wednesday 150mg Suspension/20mg Nolvadex
Thursday 20mg Nolvadex
Friday 150mg Suspension/20mg Nolvadex
Saturday 20mg Nolvadex
Sunday 20mg Nolvadex

Nolvadex is used to keep lipids positively influenced for those concerned with cardiovascular health. I have opted for an injection schedule of only three times per week to allow for comfort and because a more frequent schedule is not needed.

This cycle should produce rapid increases in strength and mass. I would use this cycle during a bulking phase. A more adventuresome user could stack a strong oral like Dianabol or Anadrol with the above cycle at 50mg daily producing an amazing and rapid increase in size and strength if nutrition, training and recovery are dialed in.

Testosterone Base~Oil/Solvent Based

Testosterone Base is 100% pure testosterone similar to aqueous Testosterone Suspension however Test Base is technically a solution not a suspension. Test Base contains no visible Testosterone crystals because they are in an oil and solvent solution NOT water. There are no crystals to slowly absorb into the injection site. Therefore when you inject Test Base there is a very rapid increase in blood Testosterone levels that falls off faster than standard aqueous Testosterone suspension. Test Base packs a big instant wallop when injected and is arguably the fastest Testosterone product available today. Another advantage of Test Base is you may use very small gauge needles to inject it. There are no crystals in Test Base to clog the needle so administering with an insulin syringe is an option. Test Base is ideal pre training or for power lifting or strength sports. I recommend Test Base to be administered two hours pre-training to provide increased aggression and power

Reference:

An interlaboratory study of the pharmacokinetics of testosterone following intramuscular administration to Thoroughbred horses.

About the Author:

John Connor is a researcher in the field of performance enhancing drugs and nutrition related to the bodybuilding lifestyle. Connor writes frequently about the real life application of these compounds in an advisory and educational role. Connor is also an advocate of the decriminalization of male hormone use in adults. John Connor does not advocate readers engage in any illegal activity; always consult a medical doctor before using any medication.

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Raise Testosterone Levels Naturally

There are many ways to raise your testosterone levels naturally, some of which we will discuss in this article. There are also supplements available called testosterone boosters, which claim to be able to raise your testosterone levels. In the last year or so, we have seen an explosion in the amount of these testosterone boosters that supplement companies market, most of which fall well short of their claims to make any changes to your physique. In fact, testosterone boosters were mentioned in our article on supplements to avoid, because of their lack of ability to change anything, including your body’s natural testosterone production. Instead of wasting your money on these useless and expensive supplements, we have listed 5 ways to naturally increase your body’s testosterone production.

Studies show that by using compound exercises in your workouts, instead of isolation exercises, you can raise testosterone levels naturally and effectively. So by using squats or deadlifts instead of the sitting quad extension machine on your next leg day, you will be developing your physique in more than just one way. And, if you’re just limiting yourself to cardiovascular exercise, then choose to jump rope or swim, instead of the stationary bicycle, because those too are compound exercises and will have similar benefits as compound lifts.

If you read our article on bodybuilding vitamins, then you know that zinc helps your body increase testosterone production. Instead of buying zinc tablets or other supplements containing zinc, just pick up a juicy stake or beef the next time you make a trip to the grocery store. Red meat is filled with zinc, and it is also heavy on the protein, which goes to show just how beneficial adding a little extra red meat to your diet is.

Believe it or not, taking a cold shower when you wake up in the morning is also another way to raise testosterone levels naturally. Studies by scientists have shown a link between the two, and while the reasoning is out of the scope for this article, we are inclined to agree, seeing as how many other benefits are associated with taking cold showers. So next morning, before stepping into a steamy shower, turn the temperature all the way down, you may not like it at first, but the benefits are numerous and well worth it. And who knows, you may end up liking it.

While this should already be part of your routine if you are trying to put on muscle, sleeping can also help you raise testosterone levels. Be sure to get around 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep every single night. If you’re having a hard time staying asleep, try taking 3 grams of melatonin 30 minutes before bed, and you should have no trouble staying asleep all night. Melatonin has its drawbacks though, you may wake up feeling very drowsy, and becoming dependent on any sort of drug for a good night’s rest is never a good thing.

Studies have also proven a link between feeling full and your testosterone levels. It seems that if you eat regularly throughout the day, your testosterone production will be elevated. This explains why many people report a much lower libido when cutting vs. bulking. Calorie-heavy foods with lots of monosaturated fats should help you feel full throughout the day, as well as foods like peanut butter and olive oil.

Following this set of guidelines, will go a long way to maximizing your body’s testosterone production. But keep in mind, the methods described here to raise testosterone levels naturally, are nowhere near as effective as actual hormone replacement therapy (HRT), which is sometimes needed for people with very low levels of testosterone.

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