Turinabol: properties, effectiveness, and dosages

Author: Timko Ilya - master of the whole project and fitness trainer.
2014-03-09

Important! We do not advocate for the use of steroids and other potent substances. All information is provided so that those who still decide to take them can do so with minimal health risks.

Turinabol (colloquially known as "turik") is sometimes referred to as the younger brother of methandienone because it is similar in structure and impact on the body. The only difference from methandienone is the additional chlorine atom at the 4-position. However, there are some significant differences in effectiveness.

Turinabol was developed in Germany in the 1960s. Initially, it was used only in athletics, both among men and women. The results were very promising, with good gains in strength and speed observed without any side effects. Over time, Turinabol became widely used by athletes in strength sports as well.

Properties and Features

1. Just like oxandrolone, Turinabol does not aromatize (does not convert into estrogens). This has both positive and negative aspects. The advantage is that with this property, there is no need for post-cycle therapy (PCT), as elevated levels of estrogens are not observed in the body. This means that side effects such as gynecomastia, acne, etc., are completely absent. The downside is that muscle mass and overall body weight gain occur much slower. The lack of aromatization always negatively impacts mass growth.

2. You won't experience water retention. This means that all the weight gained on Turinabol will be muscle. Compared to methandienone, the weight gain on Turinabol occurs at approximately half the speed. However, there is a high likelihood that all the weight gained will remain after the cycle. In other words, you slowly but surely gain dry muscle. How slowly? On average, about 3 kg per month.

3. If methandienone suppresses natural testosterone production by 60% - 70%, and oxandrolone does not suppress it at all, then Turinabol suppresses it by about 20% - 30%. This is not excessively significant. Practical experience shows that natural testosterone levels recover within about a week after completing the cycle.

4. The half-life of Turinabol is 16 hours. Therefore, it is advisable to take it 1 to 2 times a day, preferably 2 times, to keep the hormone levels stable.

5. People who have taken it often report a strong increase in libido. This is understandable since your natural testosterone production does not change significantly, and additionally, there is an increase due to the steroid. This effect is noted in both genders. I observed the same effect with the use of oxandrolone (for the same reasons). Plus, the desire was constantly present. ))

6. Like all oral medications, Turinabol is toxic to the liver. The toxicity level is similar to that of methandienone. Generally, people who do not experience liver problems do not have issues while taking Turinabol either.

Area of Application

From the properties and characteristics of this anabolic steroid, it logically follows the area of its application.

1. Turinabol is well-suited for weightlifters and powerlifters. That is, in situations where you need an increase in strength without a significant increase in mass. Additionally, Turinabol is quickly eliminated from the body (approximately within 7 days). Therefore, it is very convenient to use when preparing for competitions.

2. Due to its minimal side effects and minor suppression of natural testosterone production, this preparation is well-suited for those trying anabolic steroids for the first time. It is also suitable for young athletes. After all, the more one interferes with the hormonal system during adolescence, the greater the complications one may face in the future. Turinabol, due to its safety, ranks second after oxandrolone in this regard.

3. More experienced users in pharmacology utilize Turinabol as a "bridge" between main steroid cycles to give the body a break.

4. In women's sports, it is considered a relatively harmless preparation. If high dosages are not reached, it does not lead to virilization or other negative effects typically seen in women. For example, a dosage of 20 mg per day is considered normal for women in athletics.

5. The absence of water retention makes Turinabol quite suitable for cutting, for example, in combination with stanozolol.

Dosages and Methods of Use

As mentioned above, it is advisable to take Turinabol twice a day (morning and evening). For adult men, this is usually 30 – 50 mg per day. For adolescents and women, the dosage is 20 mg. There is a rationale for increasing the Turinabol intake to 100 mg, beyond which specialists do not recommend going.

Typically, periods of 1 – 2 months are used. Since muscle mass increases quite slowly, I see no reason to take it for less than 3 weeks. Taking it for more than 2 months is undesirable to avoid overloading the liver.

Turinabol, like most steroids, can be used solo. If you are taking only it, there is no need for post-cycle therapy (given that your liver is in good condition), as natural testosterone production recovers within 7 days after completing the cycle.

When gaining mass, this preparation is often used with testosterone, nandrolone, or another injectable product that quickly increases mass and fills the muscles with water. This combination is used to achieve higher-quality muscle.

During cutting, Turinabol can be used with stanozolol (preferably injectable) to place lesser strain on the liver. Naturally, in any combination, the dosage of Turinabol should be somewhat lower than when used solo.

Specific Preparations

I have read somewhere that there is also injectable Turinabol. However, either it is not available in Russia or it is extremely rare. Therefore, we will only consider tablet forms.

In general, this preparation is about twice as expensive as methandienone, and 100 tablets of 10 mg will cost you around 1500 – 2000 rubles. Therefore, usually, those looking for “cheap and effective” will choose methandienone. However, it’s important to remember that the loss of mass (rollback) after completing a cycle of Turinabol is much less than that of methandienone (and sometimes can be completely absent).

Below, I would like to list three companies whose products are quite commonly found in Russia. Moreover, all these companies have established a good reputation, and their prices are approximately the same.

• “Turinabol-zhengzhou” from the Chinese company “Zhengzhou Pharmaceuticals.”
• “Turanabol” from the Balkan company “Balkan Pharmaceuticals.”
• “Turinaver” from the Moldovan company “Vermodje.”

By the way, a small downside of Turinabol is that it is easy to counterfeit, and ordinary methandienone is often substituted for it, reducing the production cost by half. If you experience water retention from "turik," know that it’s likely methandienone.

Conclusion

Overall, what can I say? This preparation is good. It will be appreciated by those who do not chase quick results and care about their health. Not long ago, it was difficult to obtain in Russia, and it wasn’t as widely available as it is now. But recently, it has been gaining popularity quickly, especially among weightlifters and powerlifters.

If you want to try Turinabol solo, start by taking 2 tablets twice a day for 1 – 1.5 months. I think you can gain about 4 kg of muscle, which is quite significant. Considering that almost all of it will remain after the cycle, just make sure to have a girlfriend during the cycle. Otherwise, your hand might get sore. ))

To beginners and adolescents, I want to say that before buying anabolic steroids, read the article: Why beginners and adolescents should not take anabolic steroids. Personally, I have a rather negative opinion about the use of anabolic steroids by such individuals.