Is Hi-Tech Deca-Durabolin Right For You? Everything You Need to Know

Unlocking Gains With Hi-Tech Deca-Durabolin

Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals Deca-Durabolin hasn't been around as long as some of Hi-Tech's other 19Nor Prohormones like Decabolin and Osta-Plex, but it's quickly captured the attention of prohormone users and has become one of if not the most popular 19Nor Prohormones on the market. 

Deca-Durabolin aims to deliver experiences close to that of the real Nandrolone, a compound known as "Deca" in the injectable world. Today, we'll be discussing Hi-Tech Deca-Durabolin, how it works, its benefits, proper dosing and how to use it and stack it for maximum results. 

How Deca-Durabolin Works: Ingredients & Conversion

Hi-Tech Deca-Durabolin contains 200mg of 19-Nor DHEA an oral prohormone that converts to Nandrolone ie 19-Nortestosterone thorugh a two step enzymatic conversion.

Step 1: 19Nor DHEA converts to 19-norandrostenediol.

Step 2: It then converts to the full active hormone Nandrolone

It's important to note that due to this being an oral prohormone it must go through these enzymatic converstions and be broken down by digestion and the liver, it is a weaker version compared to the injectable compound "Deca". The injectable Nandrolone has a half life of 7-10 days where as Hi-Tech's Deca-Durabolin, the oral version, has a half life of 7-10 hours. 

Primary Benefits of Deca-Durabolin

Hi-Tech Deca-Durabolin is a popular prohormone due to it's unique properties which make it stand out among other compounds and prohormones. 

• Joint Support: One of the most unique benefits of Deca-Durabolin is that it provides joint lubricating benefits by increasing collagen 2 production. This can offer significant relief and healing properties over fish oil, glucosamine and other joint support supplements. This can be beneficial to those who train hard and lift heavy and put a lot of stress on their joints. It can also be beneficial when taking Epiandro prohormones which can dry out the joints and cause some joint discomfort. 
• Increased Muscle Fullness & Strength: 19Nor drives water and glycogen into the muscles. This provides a fullness effect that makes muscles look larger and which contributes to strength gains, alloiwng you to lift more weight and build size and muscle mass.
• Leaner Gains: The increase in water retention is concentrated within the muscle tissue, not under the skin so 19Nor prohormones will provide the effect of looking leaner while still experiencing gains in muslce mass and strength gains. This is also why 19Nors like Deca-Durabolin are often paired with 4-Andro prohormones which can cause more water retention and more of that "wet" or "puffy" look. 19Nor prohormones can help your 4-Andro containing prohromone stack to provide leaner and drier gains.
• Non-Methylated: Like all legal prohormones and all Hi-Tech Prohormones this means it is not hard on the liver. 
• No DHT Conversion: You don't need to worry about hair thinning or hair loss as 19-Nor Prohormones like Deca-Durabolin do not convert to DHT (dihydrotestosterone). This is also why it's a popular prohormone with women. 

What Reddit r/Prohormone Users Say About Deca-Durabolin?

Very easy to run even if its your first cycle, if you want to save your dick run it with a taste base and get a good pct for post cycle. You may even wanna run a natural test booster post cycle with your pct ie something like Tongkat Ali.

While many say run it with a test base you really don't need a test base unless you have bloodwork showing your a dude with female testosterone levels or something.

I've ran Deca-Durabolin 400mg numerous times ie double the dose and you don't get deca dick. It will suppress your t levels though so run it with a 4-Andro, I suggest Andriol it converts to testosterone. 

Hi-Tech recommends taking one tablet per day and hypes that as a benefit however Travis Dillard says to cut the tablet in half. While cutting the tablet in half isn't necessary it's not a terrible idea if you want less peaks and valleys in serum blood concentrations. I've run the real nandrolone and Deca-Durabolin the prohormone and I honestly prefer Deca-Durabolin. It still pulls glycogen into muscle cells and helps with joints but it doesn't mess up my skin like real injectible nandrolone. I get a little more strength from the real deal but in terms of aestetics its about the same. 

What Are Potential Side Effects of Deca-Durabolin?

While Deca-Durabolin is a legal option and tends to be less harsh and have less side effects than injectibles, it still has the potential for some side effects. Here are some potential issues as well as the impact and management of those.

• Estrogen Conversion: Deca-Durabolin can potentially convert to estrogen, landing in the middle between 1-Andro ie low conversion and 4-Andro ie higher conversion. This can lead to mild water retention or bloat.
• Aromatase Inhibitor: While most users don't need an estrogen blocker for 19Nor prohormones some users will keep an AI like Arimistane or Estrogenex on  hand but will only take it if symptoms show up ie water retention, bloating, moodiness, acne, lethargy, sore nipples, etc. Do not take an AI preventatively and start with a low dose. Take Arimistane or your AI of choice until symptoms subside.
• Prolactin: The real injectable Nandrolone can increase prolactin which causes estrogen like symptoms such as gyno, however this issue doesn't seem to occur with the prohormone version. If this does occur however you can use Vitamin B6 P5P to manage it. 
• Libido: Deca-Durabolin is generally neutral on libido. It's generally not recommended to be taken alone and is generally best to take with a test base like 4-Andro. 19Nor prohormones have gotten somewhat of a reputation for having the potential to lower libido and while not by any means common, it seems to be more common with a higher dosed 19Nor Prohormone like Deca-Durabolin than with other 19Nors like Decabolin, Trenabol, Osta-Plex and Abnormal.
• Suppression: When stacked with a test base Deca-Durabolin can be suppressive. A PCT ie Post Cycle Therapy product is required. Following yoru cycle take a PCT like Arimiplex, Anarchy Labs Hard Target, or Blackstone Labs PCT V or others you prefer. 

Hi-Tech Deca-Durabolin Dosing Recommendations

One tablet of Deca-Durabolin contains 200mg of 19Nor and the recommended cycle length is 8 weeks, though some users will run cycles for 4 weeks. 

• Beginner: Cut the tablet in half and take one half in the morning and one half in the evening. This allows you to take the recommended dosage and lower dosage while still keeping the compound in your system consistently throughout the day. 
• Experienced: While Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals recommends taking one tablet per day and not exceeding one tablet per day we do hear from a number of users who take two tablets per day, one in the morning and one in the evening.

It's highly recommended Deca-Durabolin and all other 19Nor prohormones are stacked with other prohormones as they work syntergistically together with others and where it really shines is with its joint lubricating effects which really works well when stacked with other prohormones. 

What To Stack With Deca-Durabolin?

Deca-Durabolin ideally should be stacked with a testosterone precursor or "Test Base" as users generally refer to a 4-Andro Prohormone. 

• Most Popular: Sustanon 250 + Deca-Durabolin is excellent for mass and strength increases due to water retention in the muscles along with the joint benefits. Users looking to put on even more mass and those looking to increase appetite will also add Equpoise to this stack.
• Intermediate: Andriol + Deca-Durabolin + Winstrol is a blend which combines the joint/fullness benefits of Deca-Durabolin with the wet gains of Sustanon and the dry effects of an Epiandro like Winstrol creating a balanced cycle.
• Alternative: We do have a number of customers who are on TRT treatments with their doctor and stack Deca-Durabolin along with it.

Decabolin vs. Deca-Durabolin: What's the Difference & Which is Right For You?

Decabolin has been a popular Hi-Tech Prohormone for years, a few years back Hi-Tech rolled out Deca-Durabolin and each offers users a different experience based on dosage, cost and  half life.

Feature	Decabolin	Deca-Durabolin
Dosage	75mg 19Nor DHEA	200mg 19Nor DHEA
Cost	Lower dosage and higher cost per mg	2.6x the dose at a similar price
Half Life	7-10 Days due to Decanate Ester	7-10 Days due to Decanate Ester
Target User / Goal	Beginners who want to start with a lower dosage more cautiously	Those wanting a higher dose or who only want to take 1 tablet per day
Connective Tissue	Increase elasticity of tendons and ligaments promoting mobility and flexibility.	Focused on increasing collagen 2 production for joint lubrication and healing

Beginners or those new to 19Nor prohormones should start with Decabolin, it's lower dosed and is less likely to cause any side effects or to lower libido. Users can even start with one tablet and increase dosage. If you know you want/need a higher dose of 19nor choose Deca-Durabolin. Deca-Durabolin provides a higher dose and a lower cost per mg, users also only have to take it once per day as opposed to twice per day with Decabolin. 

The Final Verdict

Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals Deca-Durabolin stands out as a powerful non-methylated 19-nor prohormone that effectively delivers on its promise of generating size and strength gains while providing the benefit of joint lubrication and enhanced recovery. 

To get the most out of your cycle always use a Test Base due to it's neutral effects on libido. Plan on running a 4 week PCT protocol following your cycle, its mandatory to restore natural hormone function and balance after an 8 week cycle.  Your PCT phase helps to bring your body back into homeostasis. While needing to use an AI isn't likely, keep an AI like Arimistane on hand but only use it if you see symptoms of water retention or bloat, do not use as a preventative measure. 

Whether you choose to take Deca-Durabolin for its high dose value or Decabolin for its precise dosing and control, focus on proper cycling, stacking and post cycle care to achieve real and sustainable gains.