Synthol

Synthol is a type of steroid that is a relatively new compound and since its release, has been a tool of the bodybuilders arsenal. Invented by German bodybuilder/inventor Chris Clark, this compound was met with massive controversy following its release.

Synthol is an injectable spot-enhancing agent that can increase the size of selected muscles very rapidly when injected. This increase in size is purely artificial and the size increase is not matched by gains in strength or endurance, a completely cosmetic agent.

The way in which synthol works is actually quite novel and unique. There is no active drug in Synthol, only an oily solution that is difficult for your  body to metabolise. A simple blend of C8-C12 fatty acids (medium chain triglycerides), lidocaine (a local anaesthetic used to ease painful injections) and benzyl alcohol (preservative) was the ingredients that finally found their way into public knowledge.

The original synthol omitted the ingredients for fear of duplication and cloning by other companies. This was until Dan Duchaine had a vial analysed and the secret behind the intriguing compound was out, leading to copies and duplicated produced all over the place.

This agent is a valuable tool in the bodybuilders arsenal, up there with anabolic steroids and protein. Synthol has the ability to increase muscle size by up to 1-2 inches and is generally administered prior to competition where the added size will increase chances of a podium finish.

Side effects are always likely to exist in chemical agents used for performance enhancing purposes. Long term use has not been fully evaluated but scar tissue and abscess in the short term can be likely and such frequent injection schedules can be painful.