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Best alternative to DHB?

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So, I finally found the ideal cycle for myself: Test C, DHB, and T-Bol... or so I thought.

I got DHB from one supplier and things were good. Next cycle, that supplier was sold out, so I tried another... and I got the most debilitating PIP imaginable. The product was clearly working as intended, but the PIP got so bad that I could barely walk, let alone train legs or play sports. I tried warming the vial for a few weeks and it may have helped a little, but it wasn't enough.

Since I can't always guarantee availability from specific suppliers, I'm looking for an alternative to DHB. I've run primo before, but availability is challenging and it crashed my estrogen very badly.

Anybody got an idea what I can try in lieu of DHB that would yield similar results?

Thanks!

Bill1976's picture

Mix it with EQ

Roundeye's picture

Thanks for the feedback on heating; I had been heating the vial in a heating pad.

Unfortunately, the compound that cause the issue was a test E / DHB blend, so I couldn't mix it with test... but I can try another supplier that doesn't use a blend. It was just the only DHB I could find in stock at the time I ordered.

TrainElite's picture

Ask the sources up front what their DHB is brewed with, what solvents/oils are being used. If it's ethyl oleate or guaicol or even high BB(benzyl benzoate) then steer clear as alot of guys are not going to tolerate these well or at all even. If they are a decent source they should have no problem letting you know what is in the vial. I suppose you could try thinning out 50/50 what you have with sterile oil. But if it's a reaction to the harsh solvents that probably won't fully fix the issue.

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Jockstrap's picture

Blending it with main choices in cycle? What you doing and what's on hand?

Petecastiglione's picture

Hit it up good with a candle warmer. Primo and eq will lower e2 so keep the dose lower if needed, don’t listen to anyone that says certain compounds need a certain dosage to work. Not true at all. It depends. I’d do a low dose primo or eq with mast

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Roundeye's picture

Yeah, I'll admit I fell for the hype that primo only shines at 600mg or above, so I was running it 1:1 with my test.

Doesn't masteron also lower E2 or am I confusing it with something else?

CLAPPER's picture

Yah I wouldn’t give up on the DHB yet if I was OP. Daily heated injections should minimize pip, and diluting is always an option.

EQ and mast can give you a similar look if the DHB is still causing issues.

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Pandateston's picture

Best alternative to DHB?

Bro…honestly? I’d say a well-balanced combo of Primo + Mast can get you pretty close if you know how to tailor it to your goal. You won’t get that exact same “DHB density,” but you can absolutely recreate the dry, hard, cosmetic look … and usually with a bit more control over sides. It also gives you more flexibility instead of being locked into one compound.

I’ve run primo before, but availability is challenging and it crashed my estrogen very badly.

That usually comes down to modulation and ratios. Primo is mild on paper, but it will lower E2 depending on dose and how much test you’re pairing it with.

You’ve gotta adjust the test base, possibly lower the Primo dose, or even increase aromatization slightly to keep estrogen in range. It’s less about the compound being “bad” and more about dialing in the protocol around it.

Hormones are all about balance … once you learn how to steer them instead of just adding more gear, things get way smoother.

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Petecastiglione's picture

Agreed with everything ^

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