Adex vs. Aromasin
I know this is a topic that has probably been discussed to death but after scrolling through several pages of posts I haven't seen a very clear cut comparison.
This is my understanding so far from everything I've read, which means I'm not stating it as facts and if anyone wants to correct me PLEASE do so.
Half life
-Aromasin 8-12 hours in men, best dosed once or twice daily because it spikes
-Adex 48+ hours, best dosed EOD or E3D
Comparable dosage and Cost
-1mg Adex is comparable to 25mg Aromasin and generally costs $1 per
-25mg Aromasin is comparable to 1mg Adex and generally costs $2.50-3.00 per
On cycle
-Both are effective on cycle
PCT
-Adex mitigates the effectiveness of Nolva and can cause a rebound while Aromasin does not
-Aromasin may be overkill but it's suicidal so it will not cause a rebound
IGF:
-Adex does not affect IGF
-Aromasin increases IGF
Side effects:
-Adex is harsher on lipids
-Aromasin may reduce estrogen too low
Solubility:
-Both are fat soluble and must be taken with fats to be properly absorbed
Summary:
-Adex is less expensive, harsher on lipids, but is more convenient as it is dosed less often and is better used on cycle rather than in PCT.
-Aromasin is more expensive, improves IGF, should be dosed twice daily (8-12 hrs apart) and it is a viable option for both on cycle as well as PCT
Assuming that this information is accurate (and like I said in the beginning I'm asking for feedback and corrections) overall Aromasin seems superior to Adex as long as it's dosed properly and estrogen isn't lowered beyond ideal levels. If this is true, then why use Adex over Aromasin ever? Is just because some people react better, or don't respond to one or the other, or are there specific situations where Adex is superior to Aromasin? Is Adex widely used primarily due to it costing significantly less than Aromasin?
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Here are my comments on what you wrote.
Your fairly close, read this link you might find it interesting as it will also tell you peak plasma levels.
http://www.eroids.com/forum/steroids-qa/anabolic-steroids/relevant-half-...
Although there is no definitive answer, based on my experience with myself and countless others my estimation would be somewhere. .5mg Adex = 25mg Aromasin
Not true and there are countless studies to back this up. This is the old school of thought.
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11487258
Define overkill. It's effective if dosed properly.
Although the statement in general is true the increase is so marginal it's not even worth talking about.
Any AI if not dosed properly may reduce your estrogen to low.
Not true both compounds can be taken with food or without food and although the peak plasma times will change depending on how it's taking it will not affect absorption overall.
My recommendation is to always go with Adex if it does not have adverse effects on one's lipids. The reason being it's a lot easier to dose and it is way cheaper.
Hope you find this helpful.
It was, thank you!
You welcome if you have any other questions just ask.
RustyhookerAs you stated, the level of estro control is a determining factor. Blood test during cycle is only proven way to map your bloods.
Some guys have very lil estro conversion. And May need no ai. Others have serious estro problems even on lightest cycle. Only blood test will answer the question as you posed.
So you're saying people only need minimal estro control Adex is fine, but for people who are more sensitive should go with Aromasin?
Did you find any points in my post that are inaccurate? Thanks for the reply.