What Is Testosterone Cypionate?
Testosterone cypionate, also known as simply "test cyp," is an injectable steroid often used in bodybuilding to gain muscle mass and to lose fat.
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Identification
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A white or creamy white crystalline powder, testosterone cypionate is odorless and soluble in alcohol, chloroform, dioxane, ether and vegetable oil.
Fact
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Testosterone cypionate is merely normal testosterone that has gone through a process that binds the cypionate ester to the testosterone molecule.
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Features
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Because of its attached cypionate ester, testosterone cypionate has a delayed release feature, keeping it active for 15 to16 days.
Benefits
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Testosterone cypionate delivers all of the other benefits of regular testosterone, including increased muscle growth, faster recovery from muscle fatigue and increased fat loss.
Side Effects
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Possible side effects of testosterone cypionate include breast tissue growth in men, reduced fat breakdown, testicular shrinkage, increased blood pressure and water retention.
Misconceptions
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In bodybuilding circles, testosterone cypionate is believed to provide more powerful results than testosterone enanthate. However, both steroids have the same release pattern and are identical in performance.
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