Nandrolone (Deca-Durabolin®) is a synthetic (made in a lab) version of the hormone testosterone. It’s also known as nandrolone decanoate and 19-nortestosterone. Nandrolone is a type of anabolic androgenic steroid. Healthcare providers prescribe nandrolone to treat some forms of anemia. It can also help build tissue in people with weakened or damaged tissue.
As with many other anabolic steroids, nandrolone is commonly misused. Some bodybuilders and teens use nandrolone to “bulk up,” or gain muscle mass. Some athletes use nandrolone to try and boost their performance. But this is dangerous.
Prescription nandrolone provides health benefits, but its use comes with risks of serious side effects. You should only take nandrolone under the close supervision of a healthcare provider.
How does nandrolone work?
Providers give nandrolone as an injection (shot) into a muscle. Once in your body, it behaves a lot like testosterone. Testosterone is a sex hormone called an androgen. Testosterone also has “anabolic” properties. This is why nandrolone is called an “anabolic androgenic” steroid. The language offers clues about how nandrolone works. Decacycle: Anabolism is the process of building muscles, bones or other body structures. Testosterone promotes tissue growth and expands muscle mass.
Androgenic: Testosterone is an androgen. It’s most known for stimulating the development of sex characteristics in males.
