DHB

Injectable Anabolic Steroid | Lean Mass Alternative to Primobolan

Dihydroboldenone (DHB), also known as 1-testosterone, is the 5-alpha reduced metabolite of boldenone. While boldenone itself is converted to DHB in the body via 5-alpha reductase, standalone DHB is used as an injectable anabolic steroid in its own right, most commonly as the cypionate ester. DHB occupies an unusual niche in the anabolic steroid landscape: it possesses a high anabolic rating (approximately 200, double that of testosterone) with a moderate androgenic rating (approximately 100, equal to testosterone), producing lean, dry gains with no estrogenic activity. These properties have led to frequent comparisons with Primobolan (methenolone), as both compounds promote quality lean tissue gains without water retention or estrogen-related side effects. However, DHB is generally considered more potent milligram-for-milligram than Primobolan and is significantly cheaper, making it an attractive alternative for users seeking similar aesthetic results at lower cost. The compound has never been approved by the FDA for any medical indication, and all available DHB products are manufactured by underground laboratories. DHB's most notable drawback is severe post-injection pain (PIP), which is widely reported even at moderate concentrations and can be debilitating enough to limit practical use. This PIP is attributed to the compound's high melting point and crystalline nature, which causes it to precipitate out of solution in muscle tissue after injection, triggering a localized inflammatory response.