Q & A WITH...Dr. Deca

Dr. Daniel Decanatti (aka Dr. Deca) is the world’s leading authority on anabolics and their uses, both in the medical field and, more controversially, for sports/physical enhancement. We here at The Anabolic Alamanac were fortunate enough to track him down and get him to answer some questions that had been sent in by readers…

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DNP

Q:A question about DNP... Can you tell me if I can run DNP after a test cyp cycle or during? How about Clen? I wasn’t sure about the interactions of either with DNP because of heat production.

A:First off, I’ll say it again: I just don’t understand why any of you use DNP. Just diet and be consistent, fer Chrissakes! ‘Nuff said. As for your question... It is okay to run DNP with Test Cyp. It actually is a popular stack. It off sets the sides of Test and gets you lean, fast. But that could be said of DNP with anything, really. I wouldn’t advise DNP with Clen for the exact reason you noted - too much heat! You can run your DNP after your Clen cycle, just not during. You do need to respect the DNP if you feel you must use it. It’s a wicked, dangerous drug. It is also pretty catabolic, and the damage you do to your muscles from DNP use isn’t something Test Cyp can save you from. You could be in for some vicious bloat though, running Test Cyp and DNP together. Also, keep in mind the climate you’re in and what time of year it is. It’s insane to run DNP in the summer or anything over 50 degrees, to be honest. Save it for January or February.

CLEN DOSING

Q:I was wondering if I should break up my doses of Clen throughout the day? I started off with 40mcgs, then in two day increments, went to 60mcgs and 80mcgs and just broke the 100 mcgs mark. Should I do 50-50 doses in two, or break them up into every 3-4 hour doses?

A:Boy, you will be jumping out of your skin by doing 100mcgs that soon, or ever. Don’t go much higher, or higher at all, over that. I do want to point out that that is a big jump, rapidly. In any case, back to your question... I do recommend that you break up your doses into two throughout the day. Make the first one early, such as 6am. Make the second one no later than 2pm or so, because you won’t sleep otherwise. Racing heart and headaches can be eased in this way, and it can make the experience much more pleasant. Sleep can still be a problem, however, because it has a half-life of 36 hours. Now, that’s not to say it stays active and “speedy” for 36 hours. You do have to consider multiple doses also because for some, Clen, ephedrine and other stimulants can cause stroke or heart attack - particularly if you are already hovering in high blood pressure because of AAS use. So, 1. Increase doses gradually (more than you have been) 2. Find the times that cut into sleep the least 3. Split doses whenever you can into at least two per day. Don’t forget to take time off and cycle it.

CYP or ENANTHATE?

Q:Which Testosterone is better... Cypionate or Enanthate?

A:A lot of people would tell you that they prefer Cypionate because it’s a bit longer acting. Remember, longer acting drugs are less harsh on the system than shorter acting ones. But despite this, they are chemically very similar and many would tell you that there isn’t a huge difference between them, other than personal preference. You do need to run both Cyp and Enanthate, at different times, in different cycles, enough times to know which you prefer. That’s how it is with most AAS - you only know by experience, because no matter what your buddy tells you, or the side effects or gains he experiences, you’re invariably going to experience more or less because your body chemistry is not the same.

PLOGEL

Q:What the heck is Plogel? No one at my gym seemed to know and it’s something I have heard people in newsgroups refer to. I just don’t want to ask online because those boards can be brutal, and I don’t want to look like a total newbie...

A:I can understand your reticence to appear wet behind the ears, but let’s face it the boards are for learning. You have to start somewhere. Only jackasses make fun of people trying to learn. They are out there, no doubt. But for every “Are you a moron?” reponse, there are 10 other guys on the boards who’ll say, “No problem bro, we’re glad you asked... here’s the deal”. Plogel is a carrying agent of sorts. It’s a pluronic lecithin, whose technical name is pluronic lecithin organogel. It’s a transdermal carrier that some compound pharmacists use to deliver various drugs such as anti-inflammatories, narcotics, and hormones through the skin when other avenues of administration have been exhausted or are not viable. If you’ve heard of Androgel, I believe it’s used in that product. It’s a totally innocuous substance in and of itself until something is added to it. It then enables a portalway across the blood barrier. It is non-irritating and it absorbs very rapidly. The key is to use it with drugs with less molecular weight than 400. Ascertaining that is another matter. It works by crossing the three skin barriers, epidermis, dermis and subdermal tissue. It permeates the stratum corneum and increases the bioavailability of the drug in question. A lot of people use Plogel with Fina.

GLUCOPHAGE

Q:A friend suggested I take insulin along with IGF-1 and I don’t know a thing about either one. Another buddy of mine suggested that I get my hands on some Glucophage. So is that insulin or IGF-1? Where do I get it?

A:Glucophage is a brand name of metformin hydrochloride, not a type of insulin. A lot of people in the bodybuilding community confuse that fact. Okay, so here’s the deal: When your body releases insulin, over time, your insulin receptors actually become less responsive. If it goes further than that, it becomes Diabetes Type II. Metformin refreshes those receptors, making them more sensitive to the insulin that your own body releases, or that you inject. It’s a great product for this fact, and if you take it just after a large meal, your muscles will become extremely full. A lot of guys use it before going on stage for this reason. Doses are 500mg after a normal meal, 100mg after a carb loading meal and 1500mg after a big meal, like you’ve just downed a large pizza. You can actually administer Glucophage after any substantial carb meal, but if you take in less than 100g of carbs, you really don’t want to take even 500mg of metformin, because you’ll go into hypoglycemia or hypo shock. There is a long-acting version of Glucophage that you take before bed too. So, in summation, Glucophage is an “anti-hyperglycemic” drug that is a great tool for bodybuilders and can be safe provided you take in enough carbs when you dose accordingly.

TEST LAB RESULTS

Q:I just got my blood work done to test my liver enzymes and such, and they just called me and said everything was fine. But what is “Fine”? Don’t I have a right to see them and go over them with my doctor? Getting the high sign is great, but it was pretty vague, too.

A:You do, and it’s fairly unprofessional to be that vague when it’s an entire blood assay that’s been performed (which we’re assuming was done). Call your doctor back and set up a “follow up” appointment for his office only. Specify that it is to discuss results in-depth, as a follow up to a paid visit, and that you do not expect to have to pay for the doctor’s explanation since it was a part of earlier services already compensated. If you don’t specify this ahead of time, those sneaky office managers and receptionists always find a way to charge you at the time or bill you later. If you don’t have insurance, this can be deadly. If they won’t grant you face to face time with Mr. Wonderful, MD, then ask for him to return your phone call to discuss your levels and compare it to whatever baseline you have had established when you weren’t taking AAS. By the way, it merits mentioning that having a “baseline reading” of your blood work as a non-AAS using human is very, very important. It’s what they will compare to every time as your established normal chemistry. Perhaps in 20 years, they will not use it, but it’s important to renew your baseline “normal” chemistry every 10 years or so. Going off ‘roids to do that is important.

APPETITE
SUPRESSANT

Q:What’s the best appetite suppressant on the market? I’m starting a cutting cycle and I struggle with food so much, it’s frustrating. Dieting is not something I look forward to doing. Can you give me a great lead on an effective suppressant?

A:There are a ton of commercial ones out there, but in my opinion, ephedrine is definitely the strongest and best one. Now we all know about the ban, and then the lift of the ban for a particular amount, so it is available. Ma huang and caffeine are equally effective in combination too. There are also some other bodybuilding specific products that you will not find on the shelves of your local Wal-Mart. One of those is StimX, Sesamin is another and Lipo-6. These last two are less stimulant based and more formula based for fat burning. All in all though, what you’re looking to do is burn fat, so we suggest you use an appetite suppressant and a metabolic stimulator. So any of these in combination with ephedrine should work well for you. You could also take prescription Meridia, which is given to obese people so that they can quell their appetite. Make sure you are also eating a high protein, lower carb and higher fat diet because this, in and of itself, kills the appetite once you’re on it. Eat at least 6-8 small meals daily, which can alternate food meals with protein shake meals. You can help yourself with “how” you diet and the parameters you set for yourself (such as diet type, how often you eat, etc...) in addition to taking drugs. You need to learn to help yourself in all areas for the maximum chance at success.