Reference
Substance reference
200 substances — pharmacology, peptides and supplements. For each one: what it gives, possible side effects and how to notice them early, how to lower the risks, and which check-ups and blood tests to do. No doses, no sales.
Injectable steroids 12
1-TestosteroneDHB, Dihydroboldenone, DHB cypionateMuscle growthStrengthBoldenoneBoldenone undecylenate, Equipoise, EQMuscle growthStrengthClostebolClostebol acetate, 4-chlorotestosterone, TrofoderminMuscle growthRecoveryDrostanoloneDrostanolone propionate, Drostanolone enanthate, DromostanoloneHard, dry lookKeeping muscle in a deficitFormebolone (Esiclene)Hubernol, Formyldienolone, FormebolonaMuscle growthKeeping muscle in a deficitMetenoloneMethenolone, Methenolone enanthate, Methenolone acetateKeeping muscle in a deficitMuscle growthNandroloneNandrolone decanoate, Nandrolone phenylpropionate, DecaMuscle growthStrengthOxaboloneOxabolone cipionate, Oxabolone cypionate, 4-hydroxy-19-nortestosteroneMuscle growthRecoveryStenboloneStenbolone acetate, Anatrofin, Stenbolone acetate AnatrofinKeeping muscle in a deficitMuscle growthTestosteroneTestosterone enanthate, Testosterone cypionate, Testosterone propionateMuscle growthStrengthTrenboloneTrenbolone acetate, Trenbolone enanthate, Trenbolone hexahydrobenzylcarbonateMuscle growthStrengthTrestoloneMENT, Trestolone acetate, 7α-methyl-19-nortestosteroneMuscle growthStrength
Oral steroids 22
ChlorodehydromethyltestosteroneOral Turinabol, Turinabol, TbolStrengthMuscle growthDesoxymethyltestosterone (DMT, Madol, Pheraplex)Desoxy-methyltestosterone, P-PlexMuscle growthStrengthEpistane (methylepitiostanol, Havoc)Epistane methylepithiostanol Havoc, Methylepithiostanol, 17α-methylepithiostanolMuscle growthStrengthFluoxymesteroneHalotestin, Androxy, UltandrenStrengthHard, dry lookMestanoloneMethylandrostanolone, Methyl-DHT, 17α-methyl-DHTStrengthHard, dry lookMesteroloneProviron, Provironum, Pro-VironWell-being & libidoHard, dry lookMethandienoneMetandienone, Methandrostenolone, DianabolMuscle growthStrengthMethandriolMethylandrostenediol, 17α-methylandrostenediol, Methandriol dipropionateMuscle growthStrengthMethasteroneSuperdrol, MethyldrostanoloneMuscle growthStrengthMethyl-1-testosterone (M1T)17α-methyl-1-testosterone, Methyl-1-dihydrotestosterone, MethyldihydroboldenoneMuscle growthStrengthMethylclostebol (4-chloro-17α-methyltestosterone)4-chloromethyltestosterone, ChloromethyltestosteroneMuscle growthStrengthMethyldienolone17α-methyldienoloneMuscle growthStrengthMethyltestosteroneAndroid, Testred, MethitestStrengthMuscle growthMetriboloneMethyltrienolone, R1881, R-1881StrengthMuscle growthNorbolethoneNorboletoneMuscle growthStrengthNorethandroloneNilevar, Norethandrolone Nilevar, 17α-ethyl-19-nortestosteroneMuscle growthStrengthOxandroloneAnavar, Oxandrin, LonavarKeeping muscle in a deficitStrengthOxymesteroneOranabol, Theranabol, 4-hydroxy-17α-methyltestosteroneStrengthMuscle growthOxymetholoneAnadrol, Anadrol-50, AnapolonMuscle growthStrengthProstanozolDesmethylstanozolol, Demethylstanozolol, 17-desmethylstanozololMuscle growthStrengthStanozololWinstrol, Winstrol Depot, WinnyHard, dry lookStrengthTetrahydrogestrinoneTHG, The ClearMuscle growthStrength
Prohormones & rare androgens 11
1-Andro (1-androsterone) and related prohormones1-DHEA, 1-Epiandrosterone, 1-EpiandroMuscle growthStrength19-Nor prohormones (19-norandrostenedione, 19-norandrostenediol)19-Nor-4-androstenedione, 19-Nor-4-androstenediol, 19-Nor-5-androstenediolMuscle growthStrength4-Hydroxytestosterone (4-OHT)4-Hydroxy testosterone, 4-OH-testosterone, 4-OH-TMuscle growthStrengthAdrenosterone (11-oxo, 11-ketoandrostenedione)11-Oxoandrostenedione, Androst-4-ene-3,11,17-trione, Adrenosterone 11-ketoandrostenedione 11-oxoFat lossAndrostanolone (dihydrotestosterone, DHT)5α-Dihydrotestosterone, Andractim, DHT gelMuscle growthStrengthAndrostenediol (4- and 5-androstenediol)4-Androstenediol, 4-AD, Androst-4-ene-3β,17β-diolMuscle growthAndrostenedione (andro)4-Androstenedione, Androst-4-ene-3,17-dione, Androstenedione 4-androstenedioneMuscle growthBoldione (1,4-androstadienedione)Androsta-1,4-diene-3,17-dione, 1,4-Androstadiene-3,17-dione, 1,4-ADDMuscle growthEpiandrosterone (Epi-Andro)Isoandrosterone, trans-Androsterone, 3β-hydroxy-5α-androstan-17-oneMuscle growthGestrinoneR-2323, R2323, EthylnorgestrienoneMuscle growthFat lossPrasterone (DHEA)Dehydroepiandrosterone, Prasterone DHEA dehydroepiandrosterone, IntrarosaWell-being & libido
SARMs & research compounds 11
ACP-105 (non-steroidal SARM)ACP105Muscle growthStrengthAICAR (acadesine)AICA riboside, GP-1-110EnduranceFat lossAndarine (S4)S-4, GTx-007Keeping muscle in a deficitFat lossCardarine (GW501516)GW-501516, GW1516, GW-1516Extreme riskEnduranceFat lossGW0742 (PPAR-delta agonist)GW-0742, GW610742EnduranceFat lossLigandrol (LGD-4033)LGD4033, VK5211Muscle growthStrengthOstarine (enobosarm, MK-2866)MK2866, GTx-024, S-22Keeping muscle in a deficitMuscle growthS-23S23Muscle growthStrengthStenabolic (SR9009)SR-9009EnduranceFat lossTestolone (RAD-140)RAD140, Vosilasarm, EP0062Muscle growthStrengthYK-11YK11, MyostineMuscle growthStrength
Growth hormone & secretagogues 15
CJC-1295 with DACCJC-1295 DAC, DAC:GRFFat lossRecoveryDES(1-3) IGF-1IGF-1 DES(1–3), IGF-1 DES, DES IGF-1Extreme riskMuscle growthRecoveryGHRP-2 (pralmorelin)GHRP2, KP-102, GHRP Kaken 100Higher appetiteFat lossGHRP-6GHRP6, SKF-110679, SK&F 110679Higher appetiteRecoveryHexarelin (examorelin)Growth hormoneRecoveryIbutamoren (MK-677)MK-0677, MK677, Ibutamoren mesylateHigher appetiteMuscle growthIGF-1 LR3Long R3 IGF-1, LR3 IGF-1, LR3-IGF-IExtreme riskMuscle growthRecoveryIpamorelinIpamorelin acetate, NNC 26-0161Fat lossRecoveryMecasermin (recombinant IGF-1, Increlex)rhIGF-1, rhIGF-I, Recombinant human IGF-1Extreme riskMuscle growthEnduranceMechano growth factor (MGF, PEG-MGF)Pegylated mechano growth factor, IGF-1Ec, IGF-1Ec peptideMuscle growthRecoveryModified GRF (1-29)Mod GRF 1-29, ModGRF, Mod GRFFat lossRecoveryOther GH-releasing peptides (GHRP-1, GHRP-4, GHRP-5, alexamorelin)GHRP1, GHRP4, GHRP5RecoverySermorelinSermorelin acetate, Geref, GRF 1-29Fat lossRecoverySomatropin (growth hormone, HGH)rhGH, Human growth hormone, SomatotropinFat lossMuscle growthTesamorelinTH9507, Egrifta, Egrifta SVFat lossMuscle growth
Peptides 16
ACE-031 (ramatercept, ActRIIB-Fc)ACE031Muscle growthAOD-9604 (HGH fragment 176-191)AOD9604, HGH Frag 176-191, Frag 176-191Fat lossBPC-157BPC157, Body Protection Compound-157, PL 14736Injury & joint healingBremelanotidePT-141, PT141, VyleesiWell-being & libidoDSIP (delta sleep-inducing peptide, emideltide)DeltaranSleepEpitalon (epithalon)Epithalone, Epitalone, AEDGSleepRecoveryFollistatin (FST-344 / FST-315)Follistatin 344, Follistatin 315, FS344Muscle growthGHK-Cu (copper peptide)Copper tripeptide-1, GHK copperInjury & joint healingKisspeptin-10KP-10, Metastin 45-54Restoring natural productionKPV (Lys-Pro-Val tripeptide)KPV peptide, KPV acetate, Lysyl-prolyl-valineInjury & joint healingMelanotan IIMelanotan 2, MT-II, MT2TanningWell-being & libidoMOTS-cMOTSc, Mitochondrial ORF of the 12S rRNA type-cEnduranceFat lossSelank (TP-7)Selank acetate, Thr-Lys-Pro-Arg-Pro-Gly-Pro, TKPRPGPEnergy & focusSemaxSemax acetate, ACTH(4-7)PGP, ACTH 4-10 analogueEnergy & focusTB-500 (thymosin beta-4 fragment)TB500, Thymosin β4, Tβ4Injury & joint healingThymosin alpha-1 (thymalfasin)Thymosin α1, Tα1, Ta1Recovery
EPO & blood boosters 3
Insulin, GLP-1 & metabolic drugs 7
Cagrilintide (investigational amylin analogue)AM833, AM-833, CagriSemaFat lossLower appetiteInsulin (rapid- and short-acting)Humalog, NovoRapid, NovologExtreme riskMuscle growthRecoveryLiraglutideSaxenda, Victoza, NN2211Fat lossLower appetiteMetforminGlucophage, Glucophage XR, SioforSide-effect controlFat lossRetatrutide (investigational triple agonist)LY3437943, Triple G, GGGFat lossLower appetiteSemaglutideOzempic, Wegovy, RybelsusFat lossLower appetiteTirzepatideMounjaro, ZepboundFat lossLower appetite
Fat burners, stimulants & thyroid 10
2,4-DinitrophenolDNP, 2,4-DNPExtreme riskFat loss7-Keto-DHEA (7-oxo-DHEA)7-Oxo-dehydroepiandrosterone, 7-Keto-dehydroepiandrosterone, 3-Acetyl-7-oxo-DHEAFat lossClenbuterolClenbuterol HCl, Spiropent, VentipulminFat lossKeeping muscle in a deficitEphedrineEphedra, Ma huang, ECAFat lossEnergy & focusLevothyroxineT4, L-thyroxine, SynthroidFat lossLiothyronineT3, Cytomel, Liothyronine sodiumFat lossModafinilProvigil, Modalert, ModiodalEnergy & focusEnduranceSalbutamolAlbuterol, Ventolin, ProAirStrengthMuscle growthSynephrinep-Synephrine, Bitter orange, Citrus aurantiumFat lossYohimbineYohimbe, Yohimbine HCl, RauwolscineFat lossWell-being & libido
Diuretics 3
Corticosteroids & ACTH 6
BetamethasoneDiprospan, Diprophos, CelestoneRecoveryDexamethasoneDecadron, Hemady, FortecortinEnduranceHigher appetiteMethylprednisoloneMedrol, Solu-Medrol, Depo-MedrolEndurancePrednisolone (incl. prednisone)Deltasone, Rayos, CortancylEnduranceTetracosactide (synthetic ACTH, Synacthen)Tetracosactrin, Cosyntropin, ACTH 1-24TriamcinoloneTriamcinolone acetonide, Kenalog, KenacortRecovery
Hormone control & recovery 18
AnastrozoleArimidex, AdexSide-effect controlArimistane (androsta-3,5-diene-7,17-dione)Hormone controlSide-effect controlBromocriptineParlodel, Cycloset, Bromocriptine mesylateSide-effect controlCabergolineDostinex, CabaserSide-effect controlClomipheneClomid, Clomifene, Clomiphene citrateRestoring natural productionDutasterideAvodart, Jalyn, DuodartSide-effect controlOrgan & health-marker supportEnclomipheneEnclomifene, Enclomiphene citrate, AndroxalRestoring natural productionExemestaneAromasin, AromasineSide-effect controlFinasteridePropecia, ProscarSide-effect controlOrgan & health-marker supportFollicle-stimulating hormone (follitropins, menotropins)FSH, rFSH, Follitropin alfaRestoring natural productionFormestane (4-hydroxyandrostenedione)CGP-32349, Lentaron, 4-OHASide-effect controlGonadorelin (GnRH)Gonadorelin acetate, Gonadorelin hydrochloride, LHRHRestoring natural productionHuman chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)Pregnyl, Novarel, OvitrelleRestoring natural productionLetrozoleFemaraSide-effect controlRaloxifeneEvistaSide-effect controlTamoxifenNolvadex, NolvaSide-effect controlRestoring natural productionToremifeneFareston, Toremifene citrate, AcapodeneSide-effect controlRestoring natural productionTriptorelinTriptorelin acetate, Triptorelin pamoate, Triptorelin embonateRestoring natural production
Health support (prescription) 22
ACE inhibitors (ramipril, perindopril, lisinopril)Altace, Tritace, CoversylSide-effect controlOrgan & health-marker supportAdapaleneDifferin, Klenzit, EpiduoSide-effect controlAmlodipineNorvasc, Istin, Amlodipine besylateSide-effect controlOrgan & health-marker supportAspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)Aspirin Cardio, ASA, CardiomagnylOrgan & health-marker supportAtorvastatinLipitor, Sortis, LiprimarOrgan & health-marker supportSide-effect controlAzelaic acidSkinoren, Finacea, AzelexSide-effect controlBenzoyl peroxideBPO, Baziron AC, BenzacSide-effect controlBisoprololConcor, Zebeta, CardicorSide-effect controlOrgan & health-marker supportCarvedilolCoreg, Coreg CR, DilatrendSide-effect controlOrgan & health-marker supportEzetimibeZetia, EzetrolSide-effect controlOrgan & health-marker supportIsotretinoinRoaccutane, Accutane, AbsoricaSide-effect controlKetotifenZaditen, ZaditorLosartan / valsartan (angiotensin receptor blockers)Cozaar, Lozap, LoristaSide-effect controlOrgan & health-marker supportMinoxidil (topical)Rogaine, Regaine, LonitenSide-effect controlNebivololBystolic, NebiletSide-effect controlOrgan & health-marker supportPancreatin + dimeticone (Pankreoflat)Pancreoflat, Pancreatin + dimethiconeSide-effect controlPravastatin / pitavastatin (low-interaction statins)Pravachol, Lipostat, LivaloOrgan & health-marker supportSide-effect controlRosuvastatinCrestorOrgan & health-marker supportSide-effect controlSildenafilViagra, Revatio, KamagraSide-effect controlTadalafilCialis, Adcirca, TadalisSide-effect controlTelmisartanMicardis, Pritor, KinzalSide-effect controlOrgan & health-marker supportUrsodeoxycholic acid (UDCA)Ursodiol, Ursofalk, UrsosanOrgan & health-marker support
Supplements 44
Ademetionine (SAMe)SAM-e, S-adenosylmethionine, S-adenosyl-L-methionineOrgan & health-marker supportAlpha-lipoic acidALA, Thioctic acid, R-ALAOrgan & health-marker supportAshwagandha (Withania somnifera)Indian ginseng, Winter cherry, KSM-66SleepWell-being & libidoBerberineBerberine HCl, Dihydroberberine, Nature's OzempicOrgan & health-marker supportBeta-alanineCarnoSynEnduranceBetaine (TMG)Betaine anhydrous, TrimethylglycineStrengthCaffeineCaffeine anhydrous, Pre-workout, GuaranaEnergy & focusEnduranceCalciumCalcium carbonate, Calcium citrate, Calcium gluconateOrgan & health-marker supportCitrus bergamotBergamot extract, BPFOrgan & health-marker supportCoenzyme Q10CoQ10, Ubiquinone, UbiquinolSide-effect controlCreatine monohydrateCreatine HCl, Creapure, Kre-AlkalynStrengthMuscle growthD-aspartic acid (DAA)D-aspartate, Sodium D-aspartate, D-AADietary nitrate (beetroot juice)Dietary nitrates, Beet juice, BRJEnduranceElectrolyte mix (sodium, potassium, magnesium)Electrolytes, Electrolyte drink, Hydration saltsEnduranceSide-effect controlEssential amino acids (EAA, incl. BCAA)Branched-chain amino acids, LeucineMuscle growthRecoveryEssential phospholipids (Essentiale)Essentiale Forte, Essentiale Forte N, EPLOrgan & health-marker supportFadogia agrestisBlack aphrodisiacFolate (folic acid, vitamin B9)Folacin, L-methylfolate, MethylfolateOrgan & health-marker supportGlutathioneL-glutathione, Reduced glutathione, GSHOrgan & health-marker supportGlycineSupplementsSleepHMB (beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate)β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate, Hydroxymethylbutyrate, HMB-CaRecoveryStrengthIronFe, Iron ferritin, Ferrous sulfateEnduranceL-arginineL-arginine HCl, Arginine hydrochloride, AAKGEnduranceL-carnitine L-tartrateLCLT, L-carnitine tartrate, LevocarnitineRecoveryFat lossL-citrulline / citrulline malateSupplementsEnduranceRecoveryL-glutamineGlutamine peptide, Alanyl-glutamine, EndariRecoveryL-theanineSuntheanineEnergy & focusSleepMagnesiumMg, Magnesium glycinate, Magnesium bisglycinateSide-effect controlSleepMelatoninCircadin, MelaxenSleepMilk thistle (silymarin)Silybin, Silibinin, LegalonOrgan & health-marker supportN-acetylcysteine (NAC)N-acetyl cysteine, Fluimucil, ACCOrgan & health-marker supportOmega-3 (fish oil, EPA/DHA)Krill oil, Omacor, LovazaOrgan & health-marker supportPsyllium husk fiberIspaghula, Plantago ovata, MetamucilOrgan & health-marker supportSodium bicarbonateBaking soda, Bicarbonate of soda, NaHCO3EnduranceTaurineSupplementsSide-effect controlTongkat ali (Eurycoma longifolia)Longjack, Long Jack, Pasak bumiWell-being & libidoTribulus terrestrisPuncture vine, TribestanWell-being & libidoTUDCA (tauroursodeoxycholic acid)Tudcabil, TauroliteOrgan & health-marker supportVitamin B12 (cobalamin)Cyanocobalamin, Hydroxocobalamin, MethylcobalaminOrgan & health-marker supportVitamin C (ascorbic acid)Ascorbate, Sodium ascorbate, Calcium ascorbateOrgan & health-marker supportVitamin D3 (± K2)Cholecalciferol, Vitamin K2, MK-7Organ & health-marker supportVitamin E (tocopherol)Alpha-tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Mixed tocopherolsWhey proteinWhey isolate, Whey concentrate, Whey hydrolysateMuscle growthKeeping muscle in a deficitZincZn, Zinc picolinate, Zinc gluconateSide-effect control
Prevention measures 11
Everyday steps the substance pages point to when they show how to lower the risks. They may lower the chance of some side effects; none removes a risk completely.
Avoiding alcohol and other liver stressors
Cutting out alcohol and other liver stressors — high-dose paracetamol and some herbal fat-burner extracts — while using compounds.
Dermatologist mole checks
A full-skin exam with dermatoscopy, plus checking your own moles for changes in size, shape or color.
Fluid & electrolyte management
Drinking to thirst and replacing salts lost in sweat — helps prevent dehydration and salt depletion and supports the kidneys and body-temperature control.
Glucose monitoring
Checking blood sugar with a glucometer or continuous monitor (CGM), keeping fast carbs at hand and never being alone when lows are possible.
Heart screening: ECG and echocardiogram
An ECG and a heart ultrasound (echocardiogram) reveal rhythm problems, wall thickening and weak pumping before symptoms appear.
Home blood-pressure monitoring
Regular readings at home with a validated upper-arm cuff, logged in a diary — they catch rises that clinic visits miss.
Regular blood tests
Lab tests before, during and after any compound use — the only way to see silent changes in blood, liver, lipids, hormones and kidneys.
Regular cardio training
Regular aerobic exercise such as brisk walking, cycling or rowing — a free way to support the heart, blood pressure, lipids and blood sugar.
Sleep hygiene
Regular sleep times, a dark, cool and quiet bedroom, and no caffeine or stimulants late in the day.
Therapeutic phlebotomy prescribed by a doctor
Blood removal a doctor decides on and carries out to lower high hematocrit. Not blood donation: blood services in many countries do not accept people who have injected non-prescribed drugs, steroids included.
Working with a doctor
Regular follow-up with a sports-medicine physician or endocrinologist who knows what you use, orders tests and treats problems early.