What are carrier oils?

The oil is the largest volume component in the injected drug, so the higher the quality of the oil, the fewer potential negative effects the user receives. 

The most important aspects are the origin of the oil and its quality level. The oil must be of organic origin, as all synthetic oils have been proven to increase the level of C-reactive protein in the blood, which negatively affects your health:

C-reactive protein (CRP) is produced by the liver as part of the body's response to inflammation. Elevated CRP levels can signal inflammation or infection, potentially affecting overall well-being by causing symptoms such as fatigue, pain, and fever. Persistently high CRP levels are linked to a higher risk of diseases like heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and arthritis, indicating chronic inflammation's role in these conditions. Therefore, CRP is not only a marker for inflammation but also a predictor of potential health risks, emphasizing the importance of managing inflammation for overall health. In addition to CRP, synthetic oils can cause various allergic and immune reactions, which are often observed in patients. The oil should not be too thin or too thick. The oil is intended to ensure the uniform entry of the drug into the blood from the injection site. Too thin oil can leave the injection site faster than the active substance, leaving crystals of the active substance that can cause irritation and negative sensations in the muscle.

The carrier oil plays a major contributing factor in the efficacy, half-life, and active-life of a product. The dynamic viscosity rating of the carrier oil appears to impact the half-life and rate of release of ether into the blood.

It is also important to note that the dynamic viscosity rating of carrier oils is altered when it's combined with the active pharmaceutical Ingredients or pro-drug compounds, solvents & preservatives. Temperature changes also affect the viscosity; 

Warming the carrier oil to the body temperature of around 37 Celsius / 98.6 Fahrenheit, will improve the viscosity and allow for a smoother & easier injection compared to administering products at room temperature.

You can easily tell the difference between organic carrier oils and synthetic carrier oils from the Viscosity. Synthetic solvents are very thin and easy to inject, and they also easily dissolve steroid raw materials, which is why they are very popular in this industry. But popularity does not mean safety for use.

Sesame Oil

So! In most of Driada's products, we use highly purified hypoallergenic medical-grade sesame oil. Among all the oils that we have tested, this base has proven to be the cleanest and most suitable for our products. 

Sesame oil has a flow rate, rate of absorption, and viscosity suitable for the vast majority of products and is one of the standard base oils in medical pharmacy products, used by manufacturers such as: 

  • Bausch Health Companies Inc. / Valeant Pharmaceuticals (Canada);
  • Desma Healthcare / Laboratorio Farmaceutico SIT (Italy); 
  • Hikma Farmaceutica / West-Ward Pharmaceuticals (UK); 
  • Watson Laboratories / Allergan PLC (USA); 
  • Aburaihan (Iran); 
  • Caspian Tamin (Iran).

Grape Seed Oil (GSO)

In Testosterone Enanthate, we use grape seed oil because we have found that this product combines best with this oil. As mentioned earlier, the properties of the oil change depending on the substance dissolved in it.

MCT Oil (Medium Chain Triglycerides)

To increase fluidity and ease of use, we also add a bit of MCT oil. Medical experience shows that MCT oil in injections can provide benefits such as improved drug solubility and stability, enhanced absorption and bioavailability of medications, reduced irritation at injection sites, and a potential for a smoother injection experience, making it a preferred carrier in pharmaceutical formulations.

Solvents

Benzyl Benzoate is almost always used as the main solvent for anabolic steroids. The main task is to find its optimal concentration because a large amount of BB leads to systemic inflammation. It is not dangerous, but it causes discomfort, the so-called PIP (Post-injection pain).

On the other hand, solvents are part of the formulation, and the product is impossible without them.

There is another way - to compensate Benzyl Benzoate with synthetic solvents, sometimes very toxic, such as guaiacol. But such a product cannot be called safe at all, so we abandoned this idea.

Our technologists have invested a lot of effort to find the optimal formula for each drug that would be suitable for most people. Of course, this still cannot completely exclude PIP, because it may be due to individual intolerance to any of the components, but on our part we have done everything possible to reduce these risks to a minimum. A significant majority of our clients can confirm this.

We always try to find the optimal amount of solvent for each product and do not use solvents that are not approved in the medical industry (especially guaiacol and its analogues).

WHY STEROIDS CAN CRYSTALLIZE

However, in cold weather, a low solvent content can lead to crystallization, which is quickly corrected by simple heating. Crystallization is a natural process for anabolic steroids, especially noticeable in testosterone cypionate due to the peculiarities of its chemical structure.

But good well-being and the long-term health of the clients are still more important than an attractive appearance.

Some time ago, previous batches of testosterone cypionate were prone to crystallization, so we once again tried to find the right solution so that the product would not cause PIP and at the same time be convenient to use and did not require additional actions to melt crystals.

LIST OF INJECTABLE STEROIDS AND CARRIER OILS

Boldelad (Boldenone Undecylenate) – Sesame oil
Dihydroboldos (Dihydroboldenone Cypionate) – MCT+ Grape seed oil
Drostargos (Drostanolone Enanthate) – Sesame oil
Mastelad (Drostanolone Propionate) – Sesame oil
Primos (Methenolone Enanthate) – Sesame oil + MCT
Nandecos (Nandrolone Decanoate) – Sesame oil
Nanphenylos (Nandrolone Phenylpropionate) – Sesame oil
Hexos (Trenbolone Hexahydrobenzylcarbonate) – Sesame oil
Sustalad – Sesame oil + MCT
Cypilos (Testosterone Cypionate) – Sesame oil
Testos (Testosterone Enanthate) – Grape seed oil + MCT
Propios (Testosterone Propionate) – Sesame oil
Andriolos (Testosterone Undecanoate) – Sesame oil
Trenacetos (Trenbolone Acetate) – Sesame oil
Trenentos (Trenbolone Enanthate) – Sesame oil
Tremilad (Trenbolone Mix) – Sesame oil
Mentolad (Trestolone acetate) – Sesame oil
Stakos – Sesame oil + MCT