Finaplix (Trenbolone Acetate)

Finaplix is a brand name for the anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) trenbolone acetate, which is primarily used in veterinary medicine to promote muscle growth and improve feed efficiency in cattle. While it has not been approved for human use, it is widely used illegally by athletes and bodybuilders for performance enhancement.

Different Names

Trenbolone acetate is also known by other brand names, such as Finajet and Parabolan (which contains a longer-acting ester, trenbolone hexahydrobenzylcarbonate). In the black market, it is often referred to simply as "Tren."

Benefits and Pros

• Powerful Anabolic Effects: Trenbolone is known for its potent anabolic effects, which lead to significant and rapid increases in muscle mass and strength.

• Improved Feed Efficiency: This is its original purpose in livestock. For users, this translates to making better use of the nutrients consumed, leading to more efficient muscle growth.

• Fat Loss: Trenbolone has a strong lipolytic (fat-burning) effect, which helps in reducing body fat while building muscle.

• Increased Red Blood Cell Count: It can boost red blood cell production, leading to enhanced oxygenation of the blood and improved muscular endurance and recovery.

• Inhibition of Glucocorticoids: Trenbolone helps to inhibit glucocorticoids like cortisol, which are hormones that promote muscle tissue breakdown and fat gain.

Side Effects and Cons

Trenbolone is considered one of the most potent and harsh anabolic steroids, with a wide range of potential side effects, many of which are severe.

• Androgenic Side Effects: These are common and can include severe acne, oily skin, hair loss (androgenic alopecia), and increased body hair growth.

• Cardiovascular Issues: Trenbolone can negatively impact cholesterol levels by increasing "bad" LDL cholesterol and decreasing "good" HDL cholesterol. It can also cause fluid retention and high blood pressure, increasing the risk of heart attack and heart failure.

• Psychological and Neurological Effects: Many users report extreme mood disturbances, including increased aggression (often termed "tren rage"), anxiety, depression, and paranoia. It has also been linked to insomnia, night sweats, and a condition known as "tren cough" after injection.

• Hormonal Disruption: Trenbolone use can cause a significant suppression of natural testosterone production, leading to hypogonadism, decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, and infertility.

• Other Severe Effects: Long-term use can lead to severe liver and kidney damage. It may also increase the risk of prostate and male breast cancer.

Dosage and Frequency

There is no medically approved dosage for human use. Dosages used by bodybuilders are based on anecdotal evidence and are typically much higher than what would be considered safe. For Trenbolone Acetate, due to its short half-life, users often inject it frequently, sometimes daily or every other day, to maintain stable blood levels. Typical dosages for performance enhancement can range from 50 mg to 100 mg per injection.

Half-Life and Detection Time

• Half-life: The elimination half-life of trenbolone acetate is approximately 2-3 days. This is why frequent injections are necessary.

• Detection Time: The detection time for trenbolone and its metabolites in urine can vary widely depending on the specific drug testing method used. Some sources suggest a detection window of a few days, while others indicate that certain metabolites can be detected for weeks or even months (up to 5-6 months) after the last dose.

Sterogenic, Progestogenic, and Prolactin Effects

• Estrogenic: Trenbolone is not a substrate for the aromatase enzyme, meaning it does not convert into estrogen. This is a key reason for its popularity, as it eliminates the risk of water retention and gynecomastia directly caused by high estrogen levels.

• Progestogenic: Trenbolone has potent progestogenic activity, meaning it acts as an agonist of the progesterone receptor. This can lead to side effects similar to those caused by estrogen, such as gynecomastia. The combination of its progestogenic and androgenic activity is also believed to contribute to the severe psychological side effects.

• Prolactin: Trenbolone can cause an increase in prolactin levels. High prolactin levels, especially when combined with high progestin activity and low estrogen, can lead to lactation (the production of milk from the nipples) and erectile dysfunction.

Anabolic Androgenic Ratio

The anabolic-androgenic ratio is a measure used to compare a steroid's anabolic (muscle-building) effects to its androgenic (masculinizing) effects. The ratio for testosterone is set at 100:100 for comparison.

• Trenbolone (specifically 17beta-trenbolone, the active form) is often cited as having an anabolic-androgenic ratio of 500:500 or 500:500. This is based on early studies and is not always accurate, with other scientific reviews reporting a 300:300 ratio. Regardless, its anabolic and androgenic potencies are considered to be significantly greater than that of testosterone. This means it is an exceptionally powerful muscle builder, but also carries an extremely high risk of severe androgenic side effects.