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Deca Durabolin, commonly called Deca by athletes, is the popular trade name of the chemical compound nandrolone decanoate. Deca is an injectable steroid derived from 19-nortestosterone. Deca is classified as high anabolic and low androgenic steroid and as such it is one of the most widely used steroids since its commercial release in 1962.

Deca Durabolin is a versatile steroid; it can be an effective agent both during bulking and cutting cycles. Aside from its anabolic properties, Deca is also in great demand among athletes because it is known to relieve pain and soreness on joints and tendons. This makes Deca a top favorite among those who do intense workout because this steroid allows a shorter period for recovery. This positive effect of Deca is attributed to its ability to reduce the amount of cortisol in the body, one of the classic catabolic hormones. Although cortisol fulfills important functions, it can be a liability when bodybuilding is concerned because it ‘eats away’ hard-earned muscle mass gains.

Deca’s effective dosage for males is 200mg-600mg per week. This steroid is relatively milder when compared with other steroids, thus it can be safely used by females. Females, however, should always take conservative doses of Deca. A dosage of 50mg per week for women athletes is adequate for favorable bodybuilding results.