How Athletes Stack Oxandrolone (Anavar)?
The effects of Oxandrolone:
- Increased relief and muscle hardness – the main effect of Oxandrolone
- Fat burning
- Increase in growth hormone levels
- Power increase
Anavar is not advisable to use for muscle gain. Anavar cycle is recommended for people who have sufficient muscle mass and a moderate fat content in the body, to give relief to the muscles and reduce subcutaneous fat.
Oxandrolone for Fat Burning
Scientists from the University of Southern California conducted an experiment that showed that the removed adipose tissue does not return immediately after the abolition of this steroid.
The study was sponsored by the U.S. government and manufacturer Oxandrolone – Savient. The experiment, which lasted 12 weeks, was attended by men who were not engaged with weights, older than 60 years.
The study showed that men not only got rid of fat, but also gained some muscle mass in 12 weeks, even without strength training. The daily dosage of the steroid was 20 milligrams, the loss in adipose tissue was 1.8 kg. However, over the next 12 weeks the muscle mass gained was gone, but the effect of fat burning remained. Only 17 % of the adipose tissue returned. In addition, it was found that the main changes in the composition of the body occurred in the first 6 weeks. Therefore tend to short cycles of Oxandrolone as the most effective.
Loss of adipose tissue in cm2
| Belly fat | 25 |
| Subcutaneous fat | 10 |
| Fat on thighs | 8 |
| The fat on the lap | 3 |
| Intermuscular adipose tissue of the body | 8 |
| Intermuscular adipose tissue of limbs | 2 |
Scientists have concluded that Oxandrolone is a more effective preparation for fat burning than for gaining muscle mass. However, do not forget that the loss of 2 kg of adipose tissue in 12 weeks is easily achievable without taking AAS.
The study also found that insulin sensitivity increased with fat burning. That is, the body has become able to do less of this hormone in response to the intake of food substrates in the blood, and hence the risk of converting glucose into fat decreased.
Oxandrolone Side Effects
Although Oxandrolone is an alpha-17-alkylated steroid, its toxic effect on the liver is negligible. Studies show that Anavar at a dose of 20 mg per day, taken for 12 weeks does not affect the level of liver enzymes (liver failure rates). The first signs of liver damage are pain in the right hypochondrium, light stools and dark urine.
Because Anavar is a derivative of dihydrotestosterone, it is not aromatized (not converted to estrogens, which cause side effects such as gynecomastia and fluid buildup in the body).
Compared with other steroid drugs, Oxandrolone in moderate doses less inhibits the production of its own testosterone and the hypothalamus-pituitary-testicular axis by the feedback mechanism. When the dosage of Anavar is high, the body reacts by reducing gonadotropin production, believing that the endogenous testosterone level is too high. Lack of stimulation of Leydig cells leads to testicular atrophy. According to a 2006 study by Grunfeld, Carl MD, PhD Oxandrolone at a dose of 80 mg per day lowered testosterone levels by 67% after 12 weeks of administration.
The suppression of testosterone production is manifested by a decrease in libido and a sluggish erection. This side effect of Oxandrolone can be eliminated by adding gonadotropin to the cycle or by conducting combined cycles with androgenic drugs.
Also sometimes there are side effects of Anavar, such as decreased appetite, abdominal pain, nausea, headaches, blood pressure rise and some others.
In general, the side effects of Oxandrolone are quite rare, Anavar is considered one of the safest steroids.
Cycle of Oxandrolone
As mentioned above, the cycle Anavar “solo” is carried out to increase the relief of the muscles. The total duration of the cycle is 6-8 weeks.
Read the General principles of building a cycle of steroids in the article – the best cycles of steroids.
Start taking Oxandrolone at a dose of 20 mg per day, divided into two doses – in the morning and early afternoon.
After a week, increase the dosage of Anavar to 40, a maximum of 80 mg per day, divided into 3 doses.
Continue the cycle without side effects for 5-6 weeks.
After 2 days after the end of the cycle, start taking Tamoxifen at a dose of 10 mg per day to restore the production of your own testosterone for 1-2 weeks.
Oxandrolone cycle requires prior medical advice to identify contraindications (prostate hypertrophy, liver disease, etc.).
For maximum cycle efficiency, take sports nutrition for relief.
Combined Oxandrolone Cycles
In order to prevent some side effects of Oxandrolone (decreased libido, sluggish erection, toxic effects on the liver) and side effects of the attached drugs, as well as to obtain great results, it is recommended to include high-androgen drugs in the Anavar cycle:
You must also consider:
- When combined with other drugs, the dosage of Oxandrolone is usually about 40 mg per day.
- Combined cycles will not only get relief, but also increase muscle mass.
- For maximum effectiveness, take a sports nutrition complex for muscle mass and follow a diet for muscle mass.
