Anavar (Oxandrolone) Explained: Benefits, Risks, and Real Science by Men's Health Expert скачать в хорошем качестве

Anavar (Oxandrolone) Explained: Benefits, Risks, and Real Science by Men's Health Expert

💊 Anavar (Oxandrolone) — The ‘Safe’ Oral Steroid or Overhyped Hype? In this deep dive, Dr. Alex Tatem—board-certified Urologist and Men’s Health expert—uncovers the truth behind Anavar, one of the most popular oral anabolic steroids in the fitness and performance world. ✅ What is Anavar (Oxandrolone)? Created in the 1960s to treat muscle wasting in burn patients and trauma survivors. Known for lean, dry muscle gains with minimal water retention. Often used in contest prep, cutting cycles, and by female athletes due to lower androgenic activity. ✅ How Does Anavar Work? Chemically modified DHT derivative with 17-alpha methylation for oral use. Unique oxygen atom modification boosts its anabolic potential—6x more anabolic than testosterone! No aromatization means no estrogen-related bloat or gynecomastia. ✅ The REAL Risks and Side Effects: Cholesterol damage: drops HDL, spikes LDL, increases cardiovascular risk. Kidney safety vs liver strain: minimal hepatotoxicity but not risk-free. Natural testosterone suppression: even at lower doses. Counterfeit risks: underground Anavar often replaced with Winstrol, T-Bol, or worse. Female-specific risks: low virilization risk, but high doses still risky. ✅ Why Athletes and Bodybuilders Use It: Preserves lean mass in a deficit (anti-catabolic). Boosts strength and performance for track, field, and aesthetic sports. Acts as a partial glucocorticoid antagonist—offsets cortisol’s catabolic effects. ✅ Dosage Insights: Historical medical doses: 2.5–20 mg/day. Enhanced users: 15–25 mg/day (males), 2.5–10 mg/day (females). 4–8 week cycles to limit long-term health impact. ⚠️ Bottom Line: Anavar is the mildest of the orals, but it’s not side-effect-free. It’s a Schedule III controlled substance in the US, only legally available via prescription compounding—no legit pharma product exists today. For many, it’s not worth the long-term risks. 👨‍⚕️ Watch for a balanced, science-based breakdown from a doctor who’s seen the good, the bad, and the real health consequences. 👉 Hit subscribe for more weekly videos on steroids, hormone health, men’s wellness, and performance optimization.