wouldn't M1,4-AD/M1,4-ADD convert to methandrostenolone (dianabol)? Seeing as it is 17a-methylated, and carbon bonds do not come and go nearly as easily as protons and oxygen.
You are correct both M1,4-AD and M1,4-ADD will convert to methylboldenone aka methandrostenolone aka Dinabol.
I might be about to tell you something you already know. If so please excuss the dissertation.
The difference is the rate at which the conversion occurs in the body for M1,4-ADD and M14-AD. This conversion and the difference between the bioavailability of the two compounds are moderated by the diol or dione configuration of each compound respectively.
What's the difference between a diol and a dione? How does it affect bioavailability? A diol is a hydroxyl double bond and a dione is a ketone double bond. This is only important because each is converted in the body by a different enzymatic process. The difference in enzymatic pathways affects bioavailability (conversion rates) in the blood stream. In short, the diol conversion occurs more efficiently than the dione conversion.
Now, what about conversion rates? Well, the diol configuration converts at a rate of 10%-12%, some say at 15% but I am skeptical of the higher number. The dione version converts at a rate considerably lower around 5%.
That is why most users of the diol version report good results at 70-100 mg. Most users of the dione version report good results between 300 and 600 mg.
I will not mention specific products by name but there are some that contain M1,4-AD (dione version of methylboldenone) and the recommend dosages and effective reported dosages are much higher than those products that contain the diol versions M1,4-ADD. For my money, I recommend the diol version b/c you can use less mgs and get the same effect. Less mgs of a methylated compound is always safer IMO and should be the easy choice given that both compounds can produce an equal effect.
With that said, everyone should try both compounds and formulate their own opinions. Don’t just take my word for it.
Dr_C