Oxandrolone
Anavar Profile
[17b-hydroxy-17a-methyl-2-oxa-5a-androstane-3-one]
Molecular Weight: 306.4442
Formula: C19H30O3
Melting Point: 235 238 Celcius
Manufacturer: BTG, SPA, Originally
Searle (1964)
Effective dose: (Men)20-100mgs/day (or
.125mg/kg~bdywt); (Women) 2.5-20mgs.day
Active Life: 8-12 hours
Detection Time: 3 weeks
Anabolic/Androgenic Ratio (Range):
322-630:24
Anavar (oxandrolone)
is not very toxic, not very androgenic, mildly anabolic, and pretty mild on the
bodys HPTA (Hypothalamic-Testicular-Pituitary-Axis). Those are its 4 major
points, and Id like to examine each one a bit further; as usual, gym-rumors and
internet conjecture has made this steroid the subject of many misconceptions.
Anavar (Oxandrolone) Side Effects
First of all, and this will come as no surprise
to many people, Anavar
(oxandrolone) is quite mild on your liver. Its probably the
mildest oral steroid available today. Dosages of up to 80mgs/day are easily
tolerated by most men, and most side effects often found with other steroids
are not common with var (1). For this reason, Anavar is frequently the steroid
of choice for many top level female bodybuilders and other athletes.
Anavar Dosage
Due to its being a mild steroid in every sense of
the word, high amounts of Anavar dosage are needed. It binds
reasonably well to the AR, but pretty high doses are still needed and I would
never suggest doing less than 20mgs/day. In fact, 20-80mgs are needed to start
halting AIDS related wasting(1) and recovering weight for burn victims (2) so
thats the range Id recommend keeping your dosages in concerning this compound.
Personally, Id use 100mgs/day if I were ever going to try this stuff. Any less
than this amount (20-100mgs) would be a waste. For women, however, I think
2.5-10mgs/day would suffice. Virilation is not a concern with this compound, as
it is only very mildly androgenic (3). Water retention is also virtually nil
with it.
Although Anavar is an oral steroid, and has been
alpha-alkylated to survive oral ingestion and the first pass through the liver,
its still relatively mild in that respect too..., the unique chemical
configuration of anavar both confers a
resistance to liver metabolism as well as noticable anabolic activity.
It would also appear that Anavar appears not to exhibit the serious hepatotoxic
effects (jaundice, cholestatic hepatitis, peliosis hepatis, hyperplasias and
neoplasms) typically attributed to the C17alpha-alkylated AASs. (17) Anavar has
even been used successfully in some studies to heal cutaneous wounds (7), or to
improve respiratory function (18). Both of these novel properties could make it
a good choice for in-season use for boxers, Mixed Martial Arts competitors, and
other such athletes.
Anavar and Fat Loss
Now heres some interesting stuff for anyone
interested primarily in the fat loss properties of this stuff: Anavar
may be what wed call a "fat-burning steroid". Abdominal and visceral
fat were both reduced in one study when subjects in the low/normal natural testosterone
range used anavar (4). In another study, appendicular, total, and trunk fat
were all reduced with a relatively small dose of 20mgs/day (8), and no
exercise. In addition, weight gained with var may be nearly permanent too. It
might not be much, but youll stand a good chance of keeping most of it. In one
study, subjects maintained their weight (re)gains from anavar for at least 6
months after cessation (2)! Concomitantly, in another study, Twelve weeks after
discontinuing anavar, 83% of the reductions in total, trunk, and extremity fat
were also sustained (8)! If youre regaining weight, Anavar
will give you nearly permanent gains, and if you are trying to lose fat (and
you keep your diet in check), the fat lost with Anavar is basically looks to be
nearly permanent. Check this chart out:
Absolute change in total fat mass (A) and trunk
fat (B) by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry from baseline to study week 12
(solid bars) and from baseline to study week 24 (open bars) in the placebo (n =
12) and the oxandrolone (n = 20) study groups. Values are means SE.
*Significant decrease from baseline, P < 0.001. Significant difference
between study groups for change in fat mass from 0 to 12 wk, P < 0.001.
(15)(8)
Anavar Cycles
Keep in mind this is all without any
Post-Cycle-Therapy, and without any change in diet or training! And although
many of the studies done on anavar use elderly men or young boys as the test
subjects, some evidence suggests that many of the effects of anavar are
not age dependant (11). If you are following the typical "time on = time
off" protocol, this means you can lose a bunch of fat during your time on,
then keep most (if not all) of it off until your next cycle. That makes it a
great drug for athletes who are drug tested and need to be clean for their
season, yet need to keep the fat/weight they lost on their cycle off& Im
thinking about wrestlers and other weight-class athletes. Anavar is also the
clear choice for a "spring-cutting" cycle, to look great
at the beach and you can use it up until the summer starts, and then keep the
fat off during the entire beach season!
Anavar is great for strength and cutting
purposes, but not for bulking or a lot of weight gain. In other words, what Im
saying is that everything you gain will be solid. Personally I am leaning
towards a theory which basically purports that the more solid your gains are,
the more youll keep (percentage-wise). It makes sense, when you think about it;
people make a lot of weight gains on the highly water-retentive steroids (Dbol,
A50, long estered testosteones, etc. ), but lose the greatest percentage of
their gains afterwards. The same seems to be opposite for the steroids which
cause less (or no) water retention (Anavar, Primo, Winstrol,
etc& ).
So why else may you keep such a high proportion
of what you gained on var? Well, I think it may be due to its relatively light
impact on the HPTA, which brings me to my final point; Anavar will not totally
shut down your HPTA, especially at lower doses (unlike testosterone, which will
eventually do this even at a 100mg dose, or deca
which will do it with a single 100mg dose). This could be due, at least partly,
to the fact that Anavar doesnt aromatize (convert to
estrogen).
Serum testosterone, SHBG (Sex Hormone Binding
Globulin), and LH (Leutinizing Hormone) will be slightly suppressed with low
doses of Anavar, but less than with other compounds. FSH (Follicle Stimulating
Hormone) , IGF1 (Insulin
Like Growth Factor 1) and GH (Growth Hormone) will not be suppressed with a low
dose of Anavar, but will actually be raised significantly
(12)(13)(14) as you may have guessed, and LH will even experience a
"rebound" effect when you stop using anavar (3) If your endocrine
system and HPTA are functioning normally, you should be able to use anavar with
minimal insult to it, and can even keep most of your values within the normal range
(5).
Thus, Anavar may even be ideal
for use in bridges between cycles, (at very low doses under 10mgs perhaps), or
as previously mentioned, for cutting/strength cycles at 50-100mgs.
How to Buy Anavar
Its relatively high cost is its only major
drawback when you buy Anavar. Tablets can typically sell in Mexico or on the
black market for up to a dollar (1USD) per 10mgs. Many black market dealers or
Underground Labs, however offer capsules, liquid form (or in some cases, even
their own brand of tabs) for substantially less money than the legit
pharmaceutical versions, or even veterinary versions found overseas.
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- Burns. 2003 Dec;29(8):793-7
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- Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord 1995 Sep;19(9):614-24
- jcem.endojournals.org/cgi/content/full/84/8/2705
- Segal S, Cooper J, Bolognia J., Treatment of
lipodermatosclerosis with oxandrolone in a patient with stanozolol-induced
hepatotoxicity., J Am Acad Dermatol 2000 Sep;43(3):558-9
- Demling RH., Oxandrolone, an anabolic steroid, enhances the
healing of a cutaneous wound in the rat., Wound Repair Regen 2000
Mar-Apr;8(2):97-102
- J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2004 Oct;89(10):4863-72.
- Demling RH, Orgill DP., The anticatabolic and wound healing
effects of the testosterone analog oxandrolone after severe burn injury.,
J Crit Care 2000 Mar;15(1):12-7
- Hart DW, Wolf SE, Ramzy PI, Chinkes DL, Beauford RB, Ferrando
AA, Wolfe RR, Herndon DN., Anabolic effects of oxandrolone after severe
burn., Ann Surg 2001 Apr;233(4):556-64
- Demling RH, DeSanti L., The rate of restoration of body
weight after burn injury, using the anabolic agent oxandrolone, is not age
dependent., Burns 2001 Feb;27(1):46-51
- Demling RH, DeSanti L., Oxandrolone, an anabolic steroid,
significantly increases the rate of weight gain in the recovery phase
after major burns., J Trauma Priority=1997 Jul;43(1):47-51
- Papadimitriou A, Preece MA, Rolland-Cachera MF, Stanhope R.,
The anabolic steroid oxandrolone increases muscle mass in prepubertal boys
with constitutional delay of growth., J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab 2001
Jun;14(6):725-7
- Doeker B, Muller-Michaels J, Andler W, Induction of early
puberty in a boy after treatment with oxandrolone? Horm Res
1998;50(1):46-8
- J Appl Physiol 96: 1055-1062, 2004. First published October
24, 2003; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.00808.2003 8750-7587/04
- James JS., Wasting syndrome: oral oxandrolone re-released in
U.S., AIDS Treat News 1995 Dec 22;(no 237):3-4
- Drugs. 2004;64(7):725-50.
- Mt Sinai J Med. 1999 May;66(3):201-5.
Anavar Cycle
Anavar (Oxandrolone) is one of the mildest yet safest anabolic
steroids of all time. As such a mild natured steroid this is one of
the few that is very well-tolerated by most women, so much so that in many
circles it is simply called “The Girl Steroid.” Make no mistake, Oxandrolone
can and is used by many men successfully but for a male Anavar cycle it
simply takes quite a bit to reap a reward and as we’ll see this proves to be a
little disadvantageous. Without question, regardless of sex Oxandrolone is well
suited for cutting cycles and this is perhaps its primary purpose for most
individuals. Anavar is a very fast acting DHT oral anabolic
steroid that greatly preserves lean tissue as well as enhances total
metabolic activity. Yes, actual gains in tissue can be made, especially for the
female user but it remains for most men a good Anavar cycle will be during a
dieting phase.
Anavar Cycle for Bulking:
While it can be used for off-season or growth phases
most men will find an Anavar cycle to be a poor choice for their growing needs.
The Oxandrolone hormone is not well-suited for mass but at the same time any
mass that does occur will be 100% lean tissue and that is a plus. Even so, as a
very mild anabolic steroid it generally takes quite a bit of this
hormone to get anything out of it in-terms of growth and as it is generally a
high priced steroid this makes it often inefficient for this purpose.
Anavar Cycle for Women:
Without question a good Anavar cycle for the female athlete
will be more worthwhile to her than to any man as it is the most well-tolerated
anabolic steroid for females with high efficient activity. While it is very
well-tolerated signs of virilization can occur but they are rare and extremely
rare if the woman plans her Anavar cycle in a responsible manner. For growth or
the dieting phase this is an anabolic steroid most women will find perfect for
either cause and as by its nature it is a favorite of nearly all physique
competitors from bodybuilding
to figure, fitness and even bikini.
The majority of women who plan an Anavar cycle will
generally do so in the 10mg-20mg per day range and normally in 6 week burst.
While some will use more than 20mg it is rarely needed; further, such doses
will increase the probability of nasty side-effects. For the woman who wants
more than 6 weeks of use it’s usually best to come off for 3-4 weeks before
beginning another course so it is advised you plan your Anavar cycle in such a
timely fashion if more than 6 weeks total is going to be needed.
Anavar Cycle for Cutting:
For most men an Anavar cycle will be best served for
the cutting process or dieting phase; the phase in-which an individual is
looking for a ripped physique. This is not a steroid that will serve this
purpose to as strong a degree as Trenbolone or even Equipoise nor
will it have the same efficiency as Winstrol and many
other DHT steroids
such as Masteron
but it can have a positive effect that is present in a mild form. An Anavar
cycle during a cutting diet
phase can greatly aid in preserving lean tissue while on a calorie restricted
diet as well as increase total metabolic activity; further, when lean enough it
can give a physique a bit of a harder appearance. Most men who supplement with
Oxandrolone for this purpose will find 50mg per day to generally be a good
starting point with 80mg per day being generally safe. Yes, you can take more
but much past the 100mg per day range is not going to do a lot more for you;
further, as this steroid can cost
at least $2 per 10mg tab and often higher an Anavar cycle for a man can get
very expensive.
Anavar Dosages
Anavar dosages can vary quite a bit depending on the
individual at hand and it is not merely a variation based on sex but
independent goals can also play a very large factor. Without question standard
Anavar dosages will run much lower for women than they do for men but the good
news for the female athlete is she is generally
more sensitive to the hormone
on a per milligram basis. This simply means the female user will not need as
much to receive the same benefit as a man at a higher dose. Lets take a look at
some of the various purposes as to why an individual might supplement with the Oxandrolone
hormone and determine what the adequate Anavar dosages might be.
Anavar Dosages for Cutting:
Without question it will be cutting cycles
that prove to be the most efficient time to supplement with the Oxandrolone
hormone and it will prove to be the female athlete who benefits from it the
most. Anavar is not only female friendly but very beneficial; so much so that
many women find it is the only steroid they need. Typical
Anavar dosages for a female cutting cycle
will often be in the 10mg per day range and often this is all the Oxandrolone
that is needed. Such a dose will aid in reducing body-fat, preserving muscle
while on a calorie restricted diet
and preserve it as well while under strenuous activity such as training.
Further, the physique will appear harder, tighter and all-in-all carry and
possess a more pleasing look. Anavar dosages for the female athlete can go
higher, 20mg per day is not uncommon and can prove to be effective; however,
while this hormone is generally well-tolerated some women may begin to show
signs of virilization at such a dose. Before any woman increases total Anavar
dosages beyond the 10mg range she should be comfortable at this initial dose
and creep up in 5mg marks before making a full jump to 20mg per day.
For the male athlete looking to lean out Anavar
dosages will be much higher than a womans and will typically start at 50mg per day.
Yes, smaller doses can be used but 30mg will prove to be the minimum and for
many will not be that effective; 50mg per really should be your standard. While
50mg will work 80mg will prove to be far more effective and in almost all men
generally side-effect free. It should be noted, while women will often receive
solid benefits from this steroid alone most men will find it better served as
part of a stack
and never as a foundational anabolic
steroid. For the gym rat looking to tighten up for the beach this
can be a fine steroid of choice but in most other cases where the look of a
physique is concerned such as in competitive bodybuilding,
most will find other alternatives to be far more efficient.
Anavar Dosages for Bulking:
For the male athlete in his bulking season the
Oxandrolone hormone is generally reasoned to be a poor choice as it is not
well-suited for large buildups in mass. Make no mistake; it can build lean
tissue just not to any significant degree. To receive any reasonable gain in
size through the Oxandrolone hormone while bulking most men are going to need
80mg-100mg per day to receive any such benefit and when we consider the price of
this hormone such Anavar dosages prove to be very inefficient on a price to
benefit ratio.
For the female athlete we can make an exception
as this can be a fairly decent bulking agent; as you recall women are more
sensitive to the hormone. No, it will more than likely not put on piles of lean
tissue but it can with enough calories present in the diet bring about a nice
lean tissue gain. Further, as water weight is of no concern with this steroid
every last pound of tissue gained will be that of 100% pure lean muscle mass.
As was with cutting Anavar dosages 10mg per day will be the place to start; if
the woman really wants to put on some size 20mg may prove to be fine here but
she needs to have a good understanding of how her body reacts first before
attempting such a dose. Further, as Anavar dosages are so low for most women,
while the hormone isnt cheap, because they need so little it proves to be much
more efficient on a price to benefit ratio.
Anavar for Women
While the steroid can
be used effectively by men Anavar for women is far more effective and efficient;
so much so we can and many often do label Oxandrolone
the official girl steroid. In the world of anabolic
steroids Anavar for women is as testosterone
is for men; nearly the perfect steroid. Many and by many we mean most anabolic
steroids
can be very harsh for the female user and can cause a host of unwanted side-effects;
most commonly of a virilization nature and such effects can absolutely destroy
a womans femininity. This is not the case here; with the Anavar steroid not
only do we have a mild hormone
but one that is very side-effect friendly and that will in most cases bring no
virilization to women who use it responsibly.
Off-Season Anavar for Women:
During an off-season period of growth the goal is
simple; to gain more lean tissue plain and simple. During the off-season, due
to the mild nature of this steroid most men will find very little use for it
with other anabolic androgenic steroids
being far more efficient. Sure, gains can be made but it will in most cases
take a massive amount and this can be very costly to your pocket book. However,
Anavar for women during this period is a very different story; while the
Oxandrolone hormone is mild in nature females are far more sensitive to the
hormone and will yield a higher return in-terms of growth on a per milligram
basis.
Dieting Anavar for Women:
While off-season Anavar for women can be
fantastic, without question it is during the dieting process that it really
shines. Of all the performance enhancing drugs available Oxandrolone is one of
the primary featured as to why the fitness look exists as it does today. As is
common knowledge women can have a much harder time losing body-fat than men and
like men when body-fat is lost a loss of lean muscle tissue often accompanies
it. While losing body-fat in of itself is always good losing muscle tissue is
not a positive trait as this only slows down our metabolism; the more lean
tissue we have the greater our metabolic efficiency is. This is again where the
Oxandrolone steroid really shines as it greatly preserves lean tissue when
calories are restricted and even directly increases overall metabolic
efficiency; yes, we burn fat to a higher degree when Anavar is present.
Further, as an added bonus the steroid will lend to the physique being tighter
thereby presenting a more pleasing look for the finished product. While its not
a necessity for any female athlete
Anavar for women can send them beyond what they could ever do without it.
The Side-Effects of Anavar for Women:
All anabolic androgenic steroids carry with
them possible side-effects and each one carries a specific level of
probability. Just because a particular steroid has possible side-effects does
not it will occur any more than it means the side-effects of Aspirin will
occur; it simply means there is a chance; luckily, as it pertains to
Oxandrolone the probability is low. This is one of the primary reasons Anavar
for women is so highly desired as it is one of the few anabolic steroids they
can use effectively without nasty side-effects. The most common and worrisome
side-effects of anabolic steroid use in the
female user is always virilization as such effects can cause a deepening of the
vocal chords, body-hair growth and even clitoral enlargement. Such effects can
be devastating to a woman as they attack her very nature and while they are
still a concern here, if used properly there is hardly a woman out there who
will have any need for worry at all. If doses and total duration of use is kept
in a responsible manner most all women will only experience positive results;
of course there are some who even with the slightest amount may show negative
symptoms and if you are one of the unfortunate few all hope is not lost. If you
supplement with the Oxandrolone hormone and begin to show signs of virilization
simply discontinue use immediately and the symptoms will go away. It is when
such symptoms are ignored and allowed to set in that they become a problem. Is
Anavar for women perfect? Maybe not perfect but it is very close.
Doses & Duration of Anavar for Women:
Generally speaking 10mg-20mg is a fine dosing to
serve any female purpose with 20mg per day being as far as most will want to
go. While it is a mild steroid virilization probability can increase a fair
amount when this dosing level is surpassed. Most women are highly advised to
begin with 10mg per day and often this is all the Anavar they will ever need.
If more is needed to achieve the desired result make sure you can handle the
lower dose first before increasing it and if you do increase it you should use
extreme caution and pay close attention to your body as to ensure virilization
does not occur. In most cases 6 weeks of use will prove to be just about
perfect with 8 weeks being about as long as most will want to go. If you need
or desire more time it is advised you discontinue use for 4-6 weeks before
beginning another course.
Anavar Results
When discussing performance enhancing be it with
a newbie or someone completely unfamiliar there is one very common question,
in-fact its the most common of all; what will the results be? Sure, in some
small way there might be a one-size fits all answer but if youve been around
performance enhancing for any period of time you understand thats not really
true. There are literally hundreds of different anabolic
steroids available and while many of them carry very similar
properties and many can provide very similar results, the results obtained from
one to the next can also be very different. Add into the equation peptide
hormones, AIs, SERMs, fragment hormones and on and on and the results you can
obtain do just that; they go on and on. With all of that in mind, here we are
concerned with one thing, Anavar results, what they entail and hopefully
determining whether or not Anavar results in a steroid
worth your time.
Bulking Anavar Results:
For the off-season athlete,
especially one of a bodybuilding
or power lifting nature Anavar results in very little to warrant use during
this period of time. As a mild steroid it will do very little in-terms of
providing noteworthy size, even at a high dose it simply isnt structured to
meet this end; to give you an idea of how poor of a bulking agent it can be, in
most men 20mg of Dianabol
would result in more lean tissue gain than 100mg of Anavar.
For the performance athlete, say an off-season baseball
or football player or any other athlete you can think of, Anavar results might
be a little more welcomed during their off-season approach. The Oxandrolone
steroid is well-suited for preservation, regeneration and repair of damaged
muscle tissue and as many of these athletes only want a slight bump such might
lend them to progression during hard off-seasons training.
Without question it will be off-season female
athletes who will see Anavar results to be the most beneficial during the
off-season period; even those who are looking for added size. Women are far
more sensitive to the Oxandrolone hormone
than men and while it will not pile on massive amounts it will add more tissue
to them than in men and every last once will be just that, lean tissue.
Further, as Anavar results in very little virilization effects if it all,
making it one of the most side-effect friendly steroids of
all time, all-in-all it is the perfect off-season steroid for most female
athletes.
Cutting Anavar Results:
For a good cutting cycle
the long and short can be summed up very easily; Anavar results in a leaner,
harder and more pleasing physique, plain and simple. This is one of the few anabolic
steroids we may aptly label primarily a cutting steroid in the same light as Winstrol.
Almost all anabolic steroids can be used for both cutting an bulking cycles
and often to a similar level of efficiency but in this case Anavar results in
almost pure cutting fashion and quality. As discussed above the Oxandrolone
hormone greatly preserves and repairs muscle tissue but it further greatly
promotes total metabolic activity and fat burning.
While this steroid can be useful to a male,
especially one desiring a beach look it will again be female athletes who
benefit from Anavar results to the greatest degree during the dieting process;
in-fact, if it were not for this steroid the fitness industry itself would not
exist in the state it does; those female fitness models advertising your
favorite protein bar, they didnt fall out of the sky. Its no secret, it can be
harder for women to lose body-fat than men and when they do holding onto lean
tissue can be even harder. This is where anabolic steroids become useful but as
so many can be so damaging to a womans femininity, often they cant touch them.
This is where Oxandrolone comes into play as it can be in almost all cases 100%
side-effect friendly and only produce a positive outcome when used responsibly.
Anavar Reviews
If you’ve ever thought of supplementing with anabolic androgenic steroids there’s a
fairly good chance you’ve considered Anavar as it is one of the milder and safer anabolic
steroids on the market. This does not only include men, for many women
consider the Oxandrolone
hormone
as it is perhaps the single most well-tolerated anabolic
steroid any woman could ever use. As you make your search into an education
on this hormone there’s a good chance you’ll find many Anavar reviews online
and while there are many solid Anavar reviews to read you’ll also find a lot of
conflicting opinions. The reason is simple, the Oxandrolone hormone is an anabolic
steroid and often
when discussing anabolic steroids emotional opinions are invoked and this can very
well skew the simplest facts. As you survey the many Anavar reviews you will
always be best served avoiding ones of a high opinionated nature; some opinion
is fine as long as it is supported by facts but in the end facts are what you
want because only then will have the truth.
Quality Anavar Reviews:
As you make your way through the many avenues of
discussion and research there are several yet very simple things you’ll want to
find. As you make your search if they are absent these things there’s a good
chance they’re missing the information you need; good Anavar reviews will
include:
- What is
the Oxandrolone hormone
- How
does the Oxandrolone hormone function
- What
are the positive attributes of the Oxandrolone hormone (benefits)
- What
are the negative attributes of the Oxandrolone hormone (side-effects)
- How
best to supplement with the Oxandrolone hormone
While this list may seem very simple and on its
surface it is, it is very easy for high emotion to take over. While various
Anavar reviews may often present side-effects in an improper manner in order to
scare the individual it is even easier to deceive through function and benefit
discussions and even in the discussion of the hormone’s description itself as
the individual may be less suspecting in these areas. How do you know where to
go, how do you know who to trust? To find the absolute truth there are
generally two areas you’ll want to avoid when searching for Anavar reviews. If
the website is promoting use and also provides a means of purchase even if it
is not direct purchase but providing the avenue, while it may indeed be filled
with good information it may also be lacking in the negative out of a desire to
make a sale. The other area of little worth may indeed surprise you and it is
any government related site as they are unchecked and laden with information
presented by those who more than likely have no clue as to what a hormone is to
begin with. It really is quite a shame, as these should be the ones you can
trust but when their own health organizations have stood against their beliefs
yet been forced to remain silent it’s hard to have any level of trust.
The Best Anavar Reviews:
Without question and it shouldn’t come as any
surprise, you’ll find some of the best Anavar reviews right here; free from
opinion and emotion. While it might not be the most exciting thing to read for
some it will leave you with only the truth. Other quality avenues you will find
will be seeking out quality medical journals such as the New England Journal of
Medicine (NEJM.) The NEJM has taken heat over recent years for presenting
hormones in their true light absent rhetoric and has proven to be invaluable.
After that and it should be obvious, for some of the best Anavar reviews you’ll
want to find those who have actually used it, who are long standing veterans
with plenty experience. Search out the old timers, those who have used enough
and for long enough that both positive and negative traits will have been
experienced.
Anavar Reviews – The Foundation:
To know what to look for here are the basics and when
you are examining Anavar reviews if they are absent these things or if they are
misconstrued in any way you know it’s time to let that particular review rest
in the trash can:
- Anavar
is the trade name of the anabolic steroid Oxandrolone
- Anavar
is a 17-Alpha Alkylated (17-aa) oral anabolic steroid
- As a
17-aa anabolic steroid Anavar is hepatic but only slightly and less than
most oral steroids
- Anavar
is a Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) derived anabolic steroid
- Anavar
has a half-life of approximately 9 hours
- Anavar
does not aromatize so related side-effects are no concern, i.e. Gynecomastia,
bloat
- Virilization
(masculinization) is rare in women who supplement responsibly
- Anavar
will not cause rapid weight increase even at high doses
- Anavar
cannot make you lose your hair if you are not predisposed to male-pattern
baldness
- Anavar
is not a steroid that greatly increases aggression
Anavar Side-Effects
Anabolic androgenic steroids carry
with them a potential for negative side-effects this is true and while such
side-effects are commonly blown out of proportion they do exist yet largely
vary from one steroid
to the next in-terms of types and probability. It is also very important to
note, while there is a probability that exist individual response and largely
personal responsibility play a massive role with the latter being far more
important. In the case of Anavar side-effects we have one of the most
side-effect friendly anabolic steroids of all time
as it is generally very well-tolerated by both men and women greatly.
Non-Existent Anavar Side-Effects:
In the world of anabolic
steroids
many of the side-effects that exist do so due to an aromatizing nature of the hormone.
Many anabolic steroids once present in the body, as by their testosterone
nature convert into estrogen; as estrogen levels
increase such related side-effects can occur. For this reason many athletes
supplement with aromatase inhibitors alongside
their anabolic steroids to keep estrogen levels under control; however, as
Anavar side-effects are not of an estrogenic nature such precaution is not
necessary. Estrogenic related problems such as Gynecomastia
and water retention are of no concern when the Oxandrolone
hormone is being used.
Blood Pressure Cholesterol Testosterone:
Blood pressure and cholesterol issues can be some
of the negative Anavar side-effects in some but they are both very rare and
largely dependent on other factors in the individuals life; in most cases we
have a very blood pressure and cholesterol friendly anabolic
steroid in Oxandrolone. As it pertains to testosterone, as you
understand the presence of anabolic androgenic steroids suppresses
natural testosterone production; how great the suppression is varies from one
steroid to the next but suppression will exist to one degree of another. In the
case of Anavar we have one of the more suppression friendly hormones we could
ever use and while it is friendly some suppression will occur. For this reason
men who supplement with the Oxandrolone hormone are urged to take precaution
and supplement with some form of exogenous testosterone; while Anavar
side-effects may be mild the symptoms of low
testosterone are not.
Anavar Side-Effects & Women:
As it is often called The Girl Steroid it carries
this name because Oxandrolone is so well-tolerated by women in terms of
negative or adverse reactions. Many anabolic androgenic steroids cannot be used
by women if they are concerned with virilization which simply refers to
masculinization effects. Virilization can lead to a deepening of the vocal
chords, body-hair growth, and clitoral enlargement and even in some cases
hair-loss in the frontal region of the scalp. However, most women who supplement
with Anavar will find such effects to be non-existent when used responsibly and
will only enjoy the benefits of this very friendly hormone. Yes, Anavar
side-effects can cause virilization in some women but normally only if doses
are exceeded beyond the recommended amount; almost all women who stay in the
10mg per day range for periods of 6 weeks will be fine. For those who do begin
to show any negative reaction do not freak out; merely discontinue use and the
symptoms will fade away very quickly; it is when symptoms are ignored and
allowed to set in that permanent changes can become a reality.
Anavar Side-Effects of DHT:
Like all DHT anabolic steroids Anavar
side-effects can include acne and hair-loss but there are important things to
note. Most who supplement with this steroid will not fall prey to acne if they
keep their skin clean and generally only those who are predisposed to serious
acne problems will have a problem. Further, one reason some run into problems
is because they purchase products of an unsanitary nature; as always, buy human
grade and only human grade and so many of your concerns will be eliminated. As
it pertains to hair-loss, it is true, Anavar side-effects can include this as
can almost all DHT steroids but its not as cut and dry as you think. If any DHT
derived anabolic steroid causes you to lose any hair guess what; you were going
to lose it any way. DHT based hair-loss only speeds up the process, you were
already going to go bald. If you are not predisposed to male pattern baldness
there is no DHT steroid on earth that will cause you to lose the first hair,
not even Anavar.
Effects of Anavar
In the world of anabolic androgenic steroids
we generally have steroids
well-suited for size while others are well-suited for the dieting phase but
generally speaking most have crossover abilities making them well-suited for any
cycle
to a degree. When we examine the effects of Anavar we
find a steroid
that is better served in the dieting phase for men but far more of an efficient
steroid for women in general. A very mild steroid for either sex and highly
popular by both due to this factor the effects of Anavar, largely thanks to
message board myth are often blown out of proportion and largely misunderstood.
Commonly counterfeited due to its popularity if we understand the effects of
Anavar we can easily see how best to maximize this steroid to our benefit.
The Nature of the Effects of Anavar:
Anavar (Oxandrolone)
is an oral Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) anabolic
steroid that becomes active within the body very quickly after
ingestion. As this is the case this DHT steroid carries a very short half-life
of approximately 9 hours often making multiple administrations necessary for
men.
When we look at the Oxandrolone hormone,
when we look at its original intended purpose we can largely see how the
effects of Anavar can be beneficial to the performance athlete.
Anavar has the ability to greatly preserve muscle tissue in patients who suffer
from muscle wasting diseases and can even greatly aid in the repair process;
burn victims are often prescribed Oxandrolone. As should be evident this
steroid does not pile on large amounts of tissue as its design is largely
intended for repair and preservation. Even so, some tissue buildup will occur,
especially for the athlete in a growing phase and while it will be very minimal
it will be pure 100% lean tissue.
The Total Effects of Anavar:
As preservation and regeneration are the primary
effects of Anavar metabolic efficiency cannot be ignored as it is largely
intertwined with these other effects. The Oxandrolone hormone greatly promotes
lipolysis by increasing the rate in-which fat is burned but also exist by way
of the steroids existence. For example, the more lean tissue we hold the
greater our metabolic activity is, when we diet
we often lose lean tissue; if we can preserve this tissue while losing body-fat
our metabolic rate yet continually increases leading to not only a more
pleasing physique but one that is highly more efficient. It shouldnt be too
hard to see how this can lend to high desire for many but in many men they are
often left disappointed for one simple reason; they dont take enough.
Oxandrolone is a very mild anabolic
steroid and for the effects of Anavar to be of any worth a fair amount must be
taken; for most men this will be at minimum 50mg per day with 80mg per day
often being perfect. As this steroid generally cost $2 per
10mg tab this can cost a man at least $70 per week if not more for a mere 50mg
often making this a poor choice for a lot of men.
The Effects of Anavar on Women:
In many circles Anavar is simply known as The
Girl Steroid and while it can be useful for men this little phrase is not
without warrant as it holds a fair amount of truth. While the effects of Anavar
will not do much in-terms of size for a man women are much more sensitive and can
see a much greater buildup in lean tissue with a very small dose. Further, as
the effects of Anavar are very mild and it is so side-effect friendly many
women supplement with Oxandrolone with none of the problems commonly associated
with anabolic steroid use in females. In the
world of physique sports and hardcore female gym rats Oxandrolone is
king or in this case rather queen as it will lend to a fantastic female
physique. Not only is this steroid well-suited for female bodybuilders
but it is the steroid responsible for the fitness look as well; in-fact, the
fitness model you like has more than likely had a little Anavar in her system.
To reap the rewards of the effects of Anavar most women will find a mere 10mg
per day to be perfect and extremely well-tolerated.
Stacking Anavar
For any anabolic
steroid user a common question and point of interest is stacking; what
works best with what, which steroids mix and match the best to produce the best results
and often stacking Anavar
is part of the equation. Stacking Anavar will prove to be very different
depending on the sex of the individual but regardless of bulking or cutting the
total stacks
will not change to a large degree. The Oxandrolone hormone
is generally not recommended for men during a bulking cycle; men can
use it during a bulking cycle and they can stack it with
whatever they like but it will in most cases prove to be generally inefficient
for such a purpose. As we look at stacking Anavar well look at how best a man
might use it in a cutting cycle and how best females may use it overall; there
may be slight variations for the female bulking versus cutting cycles but in
general it will be very mirror like.
Stacking Anavar for a Male:
For the male anabolic
steroid user the
Oxandrolone hormone will primarily be used during his cutting periods; the
periods when dropping boy-fat is the primary concern. For the strong majority
it is recommended some form of exogenous testosterone
be used. Testosterone should be the base of most cycles, not only because
anabolic steroid
use suppresses natural production but because the testosterone hormone is
the most versatile and efficient hormone of all. Those who are stacking Anavar
with testosterone during a cutting cycle have many other options too; other anabolic
steroids that stack well during this period of time include but are not
limited to:
Stacking Anavar for a Female:
For the female athlete
stacking Anavar can be very beneficial at any time for any cycle, bulking or
cutting. In many cases and perhaps even the majority this will be the only
anabolic steroid needed during the cycle; although other hormones and
performance enhancers may be stacked along with it. For the first time female
steroid user it is generally recommended the Oxandrolone hormone be used alone
as to gauge the bodys reaction to ensure you tolerate it well. For the athletes
who will be stacking Anavar with other anabolic steroids and performance
enhancing drugs, Oxandrolone stacks well with the following for female users:
Duration of Use:
When stacking Anavar we need to plan out our timing as
well and generally for both men and women 6-8 weeks of use will be a good rule
of thumb with 6 weeks of use being the standard max for most women. More total
use can be applied but it is in most cases a good idea to take a break from use
before we begin again. Many men will find it is best to switch to another
anabolic steroid where women may find a break from the Oxandrolone hormone for
3-4 weeks followed by stacking Anavar again to be quite useful.