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Chlorodehydromethyltestosterone

TurinabolT-bolOral Turinabol
186
Anabolic Ratio
53
Androgenic Ratio
0.7d
Half-Life

East German Olympic program compound. Modified Dianabol with a chloro group that prevents aromatization. Steady, lean gains without water retention. Less liver stress than Dianabol but still oral 17α-alkylated.

Mechanism of Action

17α-alkylated for oral bioavailability. Does NOT aromatize (4-chloro modification blocks aromatase). Moderate AR binding. Binds SHBG effectively. More gradual and 'cleaner' gains than Dianabol.

Chlorodehydromethyltestosterone molecule
Molecular structure

Typical Dosing

140 mg
low / week
280 mg
moderate / week
560 mg
high / week

⚠ Warning Flags

  • •17α-alkylated — limit to 6 weeks
  • •LDL elevation noted in studies

Effect Profile

Muscle Protein Synthesis
5Moderate
Nitrogen Retention
5Moderate
Strength Gains
5Moderate
Red Blood Cell Production
3Low
Fat Loss
3Low
Glycogen Storage
5Moderate
Recovery Speed
5Moderate
Collagen Synthesis
3Low

Side Effect Profile

Hormonal Suppression
5Moderate
Estrogenic Effects
1Minimal
Androgenic Effects
3Low
Cardiovascular Strain
5Moderate
Liver Stress
5Moderate
Insulin Resistance
2Minimal
Mood Changes
3Low
Prostate Risk
3Low

Research Studies

Hormonal doping and androgenization of athletes: a secret program of the German Democratic Republic government

Franke WW, Berendonk B. · 1997

PubMed

Declassified East German records document systematic turinabol use achieving measurable athletic performance improvement with reportedly low androgenic side effects.