What Are The Side Effects of Boldenone

Any drug can have side effects and steroids are no different. Side effects of equipoise can come in various forms and are usually more prevalent for people who run continued length cycles or use more substantial doses.

Side effects from steroids can affect the cardiovascular system, estrogenic and androgenic.

When using anabolic/androgenic steroids, it is essential to understand the risks associated with the use and also how to minimise the chances of them occurring.

It is important to note that not everyone will experience side effects from steroids. It is essential to know and understand the risk associated with them, though.

We can break down the side effects of Sustanon into the following subjects;

  • Estrogenic side effects
  • Androgenic side effects
  • Cardiovascular side effects
  • Hepatotoxicity
  • Natural testosterone shutdown

Androgenic Side Effects Of Boldenone

Boldenone has a low androgenic rating and is primarily classed as an anabolic steroid. Many people still report side effects which are more common in stronger androgenic steroids.

Side effects include breakouts of acne especially around the back and shoulders, oily skin and an increase in hair growth on the body and face.

Users who may normally suffer from male pattern baldness or an increase in prostate-related side effects usually have no issues.

Estrogenic Side Effects

Boldenone is aromatized in the body, however at a much lower rate than testosterone. As such people would refer to it as a mildly estrogenic compound. As boldenone is often run alongside other compounds this can cause more estrogenic side effects than if it was run alone.

Added water weight, holding more body fat and gynecomastia are all unwanted side effects.

Anti-estrogens such as Arimidex or Anastrozole work by reducing or stopping the conversion of testosterone to estrogen via the aromatase enzyme.

 

Cardiovascular Side Effects

Added water weight in short spaces of time and can result in added strain on the heart and organs.

Boldenone can affect cholesterol levels by reducing HDL or ‘good cholesterol’ and increasing LDL ‘bad cholesterol’. This shift, over time, can result in the hardening of the artery walls and higher levels of fat in the bloodstream leading to strokes, or heart attacks if left unchecked and untreated.

The increase in muscle mass and weight can also lead to higher blood pressure which can again, affect the heart and kidneys.

Running boldenone can also affect your blood ‘thickness’, by increasing your red blood cell count.

It is highly recommended for anyone thinking about running a cycle, or who has already run one to get blood tests done at least every three months. This not only allows you to know what is going in regards to your health but also make any necessary adjustments before starting.

Does Boldenone affect the liver?

Boldenone, much like testosterone, is metabolised by the liver. Running a cycle in moderate doses doesn’t really have too much of an impact on liver lipid levels.

It is important to note, though, high dose cycles or prolonged cycles could push liver markers beyond normal levels.

Natural Testosterone Shutdown 

Using any form of steroid will lead to the suppression of your natural test production. This often returns after the cycle has stopped. In rare cases or when users have been on cycle for prolonged periods, people can be shut down permanently or suffer from low testosterone levels for many years.

PCT ancillaries such as HCG can help keep the testes stimulated and producing natural testosterone. It is usually taken as a part of a PCT (post cycle therapy).

 

FAQs on Boldenone Undecylenate

What is Boldenone used for in bodybuilding?

Boldenone is quite a versatile steroid. It can be used in bulking and cutting cycles and often adds a more synergistic effect to a cycle.

It can increase hunger, increase RBC and build quality lean muscle. It stacks great with testosterone.

How often should you inject equipoise?

Most users will inject equipoise twice per week. The half-life will keep a consistent hormone release into the bloodstream while increasing levels to optimum for muscle building.

Is boldenone good for cutting?

It is great for cutting. It does not have much in the way of thermogenic properties but the increase in RBC and its ability to build lean mass make it a great cutting steroid.

Conclusion

Although equipoise is primarily a veterinary steroid it has certainly gained its place amongst the best performance enhancers on the market.

It works fantastic when stacked with other steroids. Running equipoise alongside Sustanon, for example, could help amplify the effects of running either compound alone. Boldenone is far from being a rapid muscle builder, gains are more steady yet they are leaner than what one could gain with say, deca.

For this reason and more, it has always been favoured as a cutting drug or pre-summer cycle drug for regular gym-goers.

It is important to monitor your RBC levels when using boldenone.