Anadrol 50

Active substance: Oxymetholone
Tradenames: Anadrol 50, Anadrolon 50, Anapolon 50, Anasteron, Androlic, Dinasten, Oximetolon, Rinasteron

Anadrol is one of the strongest and most effective oral steroids. But at the same time it is one of the most dangerous. Is not uncommun to see increases of 5-7 kg (11-15 punds)  within just 14 days. The weight gain is mostly water accumulated in the tissues. Anadrol does not provide a qualitative muscle growth, but a quantitative one. One advantage lies in the lubrication of the joints due to water retention. Anadrol has a strong androgenic action which helps whith a rapid recovery after training, removing the danger of overtraining. During administration Anadrol leads to a rapid and significant increase in strength.

Medicaly is used to treat anemia caused by deficiency of red blood cells.  Anadrol 50 ability to increase the number of red blood cells allow the muscles to absorb more oxygen; in turn this leads to a greater muscle endurance. A negative aspect is that it can occur an extreme muscle pump, causing pain to the point of not being able to carry out the desired exercise.

Another feature of Anadrol is that it leads to weight gain through increased appetite. But there is a paradoxical effect: large doses of Anadrol lead to reduced appetite.

Mass and strength increases occur mostly in the first 3 weeks, then decrease significantly.

The recommended dosage is about 1-2 mg per 1 kg of body weight (or 0,5 - 1 mg per pound of body weight).  This corresponds to 50-150 mg per day. Start at a low dose, 50 mg per day, and gradually increase the dosage. Preferably, the dose of 50 mg it's doubled after a few days, even weeks. Those who weigh over 100 kg (220 pounds) and have good gains from Anadrol may increase the dose to 150 mg per day, but not for a long period of time. . In studies, doses of 100 mg / day brought similar results as 150 mg / day but with fewer side effects.  Also, a higher dose leads to a greater decrease in appetite and increases insulin resistance and glucose resistance, so the nutrients will have a much harder time getting into the muscles. So for many athletes lower doses are better than big ones! It is recommended that the administration should not exceed 4-6 weeks.

Anadrol 50 is used especially at the beginning of an injectable steroid cycle to kick start it, so the muscle accumulation begins faster. It is a bulking agent, not a cutting one! Anadrol is not used by itself because the weight gain will be lost almost completely after you finish the cycle. And it should never be taken with another oral steroid! NEVER!

It is also used by athletes who need strength, but don't have to fit into a weight class (strongman or heavyweight powerlifters).

Anadrol has a very high hepatotoxicity. The first warning signs are  yellowing of the eyes, skin and nails. Anadrol is the only steroid that can cause liver cancer, but only when is abused. 

Other side effects are: gynecomastia, powerful  acne, massive hair loss, headaches, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain and diarrhea. A  general "unwell" feeling can occur. It is not a steroid for beginers. Headaches and feelings of discomfort are the most pronounced side effects of this steroid. 

Even if negative estrogenic side effects remain a mystery, Anadrol being derived from DHT, and aromatase inhibitors should not have any effect, many athletes who used Anadrol reported they could reduce water retention by using letrozole.

After a cycle with Anadrol the hormonal crash will be big. For starters water retained will be eliminated so you wil drop suddenly in weight. But this is something to be expected so it is not a concern. The most important thing is to restore natural testosterone production. Anadrol will quickly suppress the HPTA axis so it is imperative to use a post cycle therapy. 

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