Nandrolone (Deca-Durabolin)
NAN-droh-lone
Category
Compound type
Phase / Status
Historically used as an approved medication in some indications. It is a controlled substance in many regions and prohibited by most anti-doping organizations.
Standard Dose
Once weekly (long ester)
Half-life
Plasma elimination
Route(s)
Intramuscular, Subcutaneous or Oral
Research Stage
Regulatory approval granted; post-market monitoring ongoing.
Overview
Deca is an anabolic steroid historically used for specific medical indications. In addition to potential benefits for muscle-related outcomes, it can alter prolactin and other hormone pathways, so side effects and monitoring are important.
Plain-language summary
Deca is an anabolic steroid historically used for specific medical indications. In addition to potential benefits for muscle-related outcomes, it can alter prolactin and other hormone pathways, so side effects and monitoring are important.
Administration Routes
- Intramuscular
- Subcutaneous
- Oral
Also known as
Mechanisms
19-nortestosterone derivative - binds androgen receptors with high affinity, also acts as progestogen. Raises prolactin via progestogenic activity. Basically turns your body into a muscle-building machine while messing with your hormones.
Detailed mechanism
19-nortestosterone derivative - binds androgen receptors with high affinity, also acts as progestogen. Raises prolactin via progestogenic activity. Binds to specific hormone receptors to regulate physiological processes including metabolism, tissue repair, and cellular function.
Safety
Side effects
- Elevated prolactin and related sexual or mood effects
- Changes in testosterone and fertility parameters
- Fluid retention and blood pressure changes in some people
- Hair loss/acne in susceptible individuals
- Potential impact on liver enzymes is possible (monitoring may be needed)
Reported benefits
- Significant lean muscle mass gains
- Joint pain relief (collagen synthesis boost)
- Lower androgenic side effects vs testosterone
- Increases red blood cell production (FDA approved for anemia)
- Well-studied with decades of medical use
- Enhanced recovery
Safety profile
Well-characterized safety profile from extensive clinical use and trials.
Clinical trials
Completed clinical trials leading to FDA or regulatory approval.
Structure
Verified structure
Nandrolone (Deca-Durabolin)
Exact 2D structure can be rendered from a PubChem-backed canonical SMILES string.
- Chemical Formula
- C28H44O3
- Molecular Weight
- 428.66 g/mol (decanoate ester)
- CAS Number
- 360-70-3
- InChIKey
- JKWKMORAXJQQSR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Stack Context
Stacks with
References
- 1View source
Effects of androgenic-anabolic steroids in athletes (Sports Medicine)
2004
- 2View source
Anabolic effects of nandrolone decanoate in patients receiving dialysis: a randomized controlled trial (JAMA)
1999
- 3View source
Pharmacology of anabolic steroids (British Journal of Sports Medicine)
2008
This profile summarizes research literature for education only. It is not medical advice, and it does not diagnose, treat, or recommend a dose. Consult a qualified professional before changing a protocol.