By adding a methyl group to Epitiostanol chemists have made it a different compound and therefore it is not covered under current laws. This group of now legal steroids have long lasting and strong anti-estrogen effects and are considered to be weak androgens.

Because of the anti-estrogen effects of epistane you can expect very dry gains with little to no water retention. Because it is a weak androgen you should experience little to no side effects such as gyno and hair loss. Epistane does not suppress the gonads and you shouldn’t see much if any shrinkage. It has also been shown to maintain high LH levels and some users report that it is even effective in reducing existing gyno.

Because of the above mentioned properties I would consider using epistane as a cutting agent to maintain strength and lean mass while dieting. However, that does not mean it wouldn’t make a good bulking compound. The benefit here would be that any gains would be lean gains and users reports gains of 5-10 pounds in a month of using epistane. Because it is so dry most of the gains are kept once the cycle is ended.

Most users are dosing epistane from 10-60 mgs a day for a maximum of 6 weeks. You should no continue using this legal steroid for longer than 6 weeks. Remember, epistane is methylated so both dosage and time on cycle should be adhered to. A beginners dosing schedule might look like this:

Week 1: 10 mgs for the first 3 days then increasing the dose to 20 mgs.

Week 2: 20 mgs

Week 3: 30 mgs

Week 4: 40 mgs- This week is optional and depends on how your body reacts.

Even though the side effects associated with epistane are small I would still consider using support supplements while on cycle and running a complete and proper post cycle therapy at the conclusion of your cycle.

Based on user feedback I think that the legal steroid epistane can be a great tool to help athletes add lean mass and/or maintain strength and mass when cutting. It may be quite beneficial as part of a stack with another, non-methylated legal steroid such as 1,4 AD or Mega TRN. Since epistane is already methylated itself I would avoid other methylated designer legal steroids such as Superdrol and Halodrol and their clones.

1. Inject synthetic testosterone and anabolic steroids
2. Take legal pro-hormones or designer steroids
3. Take natural testosterone boosters

The first option is dangerous, expensive and illegal. While it may be the most effective of the three solutions I would not recommend it. Especially if you have been lifting less than 2 years or are under the age of 21. Really, anabolic steroids do have their place, but they are only for advanced bodybuilders.

The second solution works well for some, but I also want to caution you about these designer steroids that have become so popular of late. These “supplements” such as Superdrol, Phera-plex, and Mega-TRN (and all rip-offs of these compounds) are not as safe as the supplement companies would have you believe. They all effect the bodies natural production of hormones, just like illegal anabolic steroids and they are typically toxic to the liver. In some cases very toxic. Anyone who is considering using these supplements should be sure to do their homework and find out what is necessary to protect your body while on them. And just like anabolic steroids a solid post cycle therapy including an anti-estrogen such as nolvadex should be undertaken.

That brings us to the third solution which is my favorite. Again you should do your research. And that’s why your here right? So, what are the options for natural testosterone enhancement? I’ve put together information on 9 of the most popular natural supplements to boost testosterone. Some work and some don’t. Take a look at what I’ve found and make an informed decision.

1. ZMA
2. Tribulis Terrestris
3. Fenugreek
4. Activate by Designer Supplements
5. 6-OXO
6. Avena Sativa
7. Tongkat Ali
8. Yohimbe
9. NHA Stacks