ADE side effects: know the 6 most dangerous
Understanding the side effects of ADE before injecting it into your body can save you from major problems in the short and long term.
The main side effects of injecting ADE into the muscle are:
What is ADE (vitamin A, D and E)?ADE is an injectable substance used to treat nutritional deficiencies in large animals that contains a mixture of vitamins A, D and E, hence its name.
In the case of cattle, for example, these vitamins help improve immunity, strengthen bones and skin, and contribute to the reproduction and overall development of the animals.
It is a very common supplement used in farm animal breeding to ensure that the animals are healthy and can reach their maximum productive potential, whether for meat, milk or breeding production.
This supplement is applied intramuscularly or subcutaneously to animals, in a controlled manner.
Because vitamins A, D, and E are fat-soluble, animals' bodies can store and use them over time.
ADE in humans and its context in bodybuildingADE is used by humans and in bodybuilding, as well as other localized muscle growth oilssuch as Synthol , due to its ability to increase the size and volume of the injected area, giving the aesthetic impression that a muscle is much larger than it actually is.
Technically speaking, when someone injects ADE into a muscle, the oil causes a local inflammatory effect that makes the area appear larger temporarily.
Because it contains fat-soluble vitamins and has a dense, oily delivery vehicle, ADE is deposited in muscle or subcutaneous tissue, creating artificial volume.
Our body interprets ADE as a foreign substance, triggering an inflammatory response. This inflammation causes the surrounding tissue to swell, further contributing to the apparent increase in the area's size.
This increase is not real muscle growth, there is no increase in strength, performance or vascularization, but rather a reaction of the body to the presence of the liquid and the irritation caused by the product.
Over time, the body can absorb some of the liquid, but there is a risk of fibrosis formation or even tissue death, depending on the quantity and frequency of applications.
These are the main side effects that can occur when injecting ADE into the muscle:
1. AbscessesAn abscess is a localized accumulation of pus that forms as the body's response to an infection or irritation at the injection site.
When ADE is injected, especially improperly and unhygienically, the tissue can become contaminated with bacteria.
This triggers an inflammatory reaction, with a buildup of immune cells, resulting in the formation of an abscess. It presents as a swollen, painful, and hot area, often accompanied by fever and malaise.
Depending on the severity and if not treated in time, the abscess can rupture, spreading its previously contained contents to the surrounding tissues or even to the bloodstream, leading to serious complications such as septicemia .
To remove the abscess, it may be necessary to surgically drain it, which increases the risk of scarring and deformities. This condition is one of the main risks of substance abuse, such as ADE, reinforcing the dangers of this practice.
After injecting ADE, it is not uncommon for a person to experience severe pain at the injection site.
This occurs because ADE has an oily composition that tends to irritate muscle tissue. This irritation triggers an inflammatory response, causing pain that can last for days or even weeks, depending on the amount injected and the technique used.
Additionally, the area may become red due to increased blood flow as part of the inflammatory process.
3. NecrosisNecrosis is one of the most dangerous side effects of ADE.
Necrosis – tissue death – occurs when cells in an area die due to lack of blood circulation or contact with toxic substances – two things that can occur after using ADE.
When injected, the product can reduce the space between muscle fibers and cause obstruction of small local blood vessels, depriving the tissue of oxygen and nutrients.
This can cause cell death, which manifests as a dark, cold, and numb area in the skin or muscle. In severe cases, necrosis can progress rapidly, requiring immediate medical intervention.
In addition to the visual impact, necrosis poses a greater risk, as areas of dead tissue can become infected. Often, it's necessary to remove the dead tissue, which can leave permanent deformities and cause functional limitations.
The risk of infections is high when ADE is used by humans, mainly due to the intended purpose of the product (made for animals) and possible non-sterile conditions during application.
Since the oil is not intended for humans, it does not meet the necessary sterilization standards, which increases the chance of introducing bacteria or fungi into the body.
These infections can manifest locally, causing inflammation, pain, and fever, or they can spread throughout the body, leading to complications that affect the body as a whole.
In some cases, aggressive treatments are necessary, such as intravenous antibiotics or surgery to remove infected tissue.
5. Transient or permanent deformation of the injected areaApplying ADE to the muscle causes visible changes in the injected area due to fluid buildup and the body's inflammatory response.
Initially, the area will appear larger and bulkier, but this is due to swelling and irritation, not actual muscle growth. Over time, the body may absorb some of the fluid, reducing the volume but leaving irregularities and hardened nodules (fibrosis) at the injection site.
These deformities can be permanent, especially if scarring occurs or the tissue is damaged during some phase of use.
To correct these problems, surgical intervention may be necessary, which is unlikely to restore a natural appearance.
6. EmbolismsWithout a doubt, the most dangerous side effect of ADE is related to the risk of embolisms.
In short, an embolism is an obstruction of the blood flow caused by clots, air bubbles or oily substances, which prevent the normal flow of blood.
If for some reason, such as incorrect injection, ADE accidentally enters the bloodstream, it can form small clots that can travel throughout the body and block important blood passages.
Most of the time, this leads to pulmonary embolism, a serious condition that causes shortness of breath, chest pain and, in extreme cases, loss of life.
There is also a risk of cerebral embolism, leading to strokes or loss of neurological functions, depending on the severity.
Because it is an oily substance, the process is slower than with aqueous substances, and it can take weeks or even months for the body to reabsorb part of the liquid.
The inflammatory response generated by the application can further prolong this process.
It is important to highlight that the complete absorption of ADE by the body does not usually occur , as it was not formulated for human use and can cause the formation of nodules, fibrosis or encapsulation of the oil in the tissues.
In many cases, even after absorbing some of the substance, the body's reaction to ADE results in internal scarring or hardened areas that do not disappear without medical intervention.
In cases of complications, such as infections, surgical drainage or other treatments may be necessary to “manually” remove the ADE.
ConclusionMany people are led to use ADE because they think it is an injection that causes local muscle growth “like Synthol”.
This is further amplified by the fact that many of these people consider that bodybuilders do this without suffering any problems.
Firstly, Synthol was specifically created for the purpose of being injected into the muscle to trigger localized growth.
While this does not mean that the practice is safe, its formulation contains painkillers and substances that prevent more serious problems from occurring.
Unlike ADE, which is a product produced in places with unknown health control and made to be injected into animals.
Secondly, bodybuilders will be able to use local injections to correct asymmetries and weaknesses.
This is not a secret.
It turns out that there are exclusive practices for this and anabolic steroids are often used as local injections to amplify inflammation and generate size.
The difference is that the body can absorb the injected hormone and it will not remain in place.
Also, there are the right steroids, the right dose, and the right method to do it.
The practice of injecting ADE is an absolutely secular, obscure and frowned upon practice, especially by bodybuilders.
Those who use ADE commonly have no idea what they are doing, have no monitoring and are relying solely on empiricism.
For this reason, situations of death and deformities are so common.