Anavar (Oxandrolone)

In the world of performance enhancing drugs, some compounds have attained a mythical status of sorts.

Like Trenbolone, for example.

Tren is undoubtedly, one of the most powerful injectable anabolic steroids of all times.

But when you start to use the results gained with Trenbolone as a benchmark to judge all other compounds, you tend to underrate a lot of them.

Like Anavar, for example.

The Trenbolone-obsessed generation is quick to trash Anavar.

‘It’s an oral steroid. Liver toxic. Too expensive. Counterfeiting is rife.’

There’s so much gibberish being floated on messaging boards about Anavar, that a person who’s new to steroids might just feel that it’s worthless.

That’s far from the truth.

The fact is that Anavar is one of the most well-tolerated anabolic steroids of all times, that can give you some neat gains.

Despite what any expert tells you, you can use it in a standalone cycle. But it really shines when you stack it with a potent mass building compound, like Testosterone.

Here are all the details about Anavar that you ever wanted to know.

What is Anavar?

Anavar or Oxandrolone is a DHT-derived anabolic steroid with two structural modifications to the molecule that improve its potency and bioavailability.

It is categorized as a C17-aa steroid and it is ingested orally.

Back Then…

Anavar was first released by G.D Searle & co. in 1969 for treating severe weight loss, prolonged exposure to corticosteroids, bone loss due to osteoporosis among other conditions.

But it was taken off the market in 1989 following FDA’s crackdown on steroids.

Now

A few years later, Bio-Technology General CORP (BTG), which is now Savient, acquired the licensing rights and drove the prices of the compound through the roof.

Despite newer manufacturers appearing on the anvil, Anavar is one of the most expensive anabolic steroids in the world.

And that’s one of the reasons why its popularity has waned a little.

Why pay through the nose when you can get much faster and better results for less?

But if the mere mention of estrogen related sides give you jitters, then Oxandrolone is probably the best bet for you.

Dosage and Half-life

With an 8-hour half-life, Anavar must be taken at least twice a day to keep the levels at its optimum.

For men, the dose can be 40-50mg/day for 12-weeks.

Experienced Var users can up this to 75mg/day without the risk of serious side effects.

Women can start with 10mg/day and increase it to 25mg/day depending on their bodybuilding goals.

Research cites that using Oxandrolone with grapefruit further increases its bioavailability and prevents the compound from being metabolized by the intestines.

Results: What to expect

Anavar has an anabolic rating of 300.

In theory, this means that the compound is 3 times as potent as Testosterone, almost close to Trenbolone and Dianabol in mass gaining.

However, the translatable results are nowhere as close as that number suggests.

This in no way means that Anavar won’t get you results.

Instead, users must set realistic expectations from an Anavar only cycle.

Mass Gaining:

Being a DHT- derived anabolic steroid, it is imperative that you will gain mass while you are on Anavar. However, it isn’t the most effective bulking compound by a long shot and for that reason, it is rarely used in a standalone cycle by men. What’s most desirable about Oxandrolone is the incredibly low androgenic rating of 25. This means that any muscle gains that you make will be dry and lean. Zero water retention. You can also hold on to these moderate gains a lot easier when you go off cycle. Also, Anavar generally tends to work a lot better in women.

Cutting:

When you are in a calorie deficit, it triggers a domino effect of sorts that will eventually cause muscle loss. Even if you are extremely careful about eating clean, maintaining your macros and fueling your body, your body will still cannibalize on hard earned muscle. Anavar can help prevent this. Not only this, Oxandrolone will amplify the rate at which you lose fat. It gives you the hard, lean and shredded look.

When you are in a calorie deficit, it triggers a domino effect of sorts that will eventually cause muscle loss. Even if you are extremely careful about eating clean, maintaining your macros and fueling your body, your body will still cannibalize on hard earned muscle. Anavar can help prevent this. Not only this, Oxandrolone will amplify the rate at which you lose fat. It gives you the hard, lean and shredded look.

Strength gains:

One of the most underrated effects of Anavar is the strength gains that it can give you. While it may not be insane gains as reported by some Halotestin users, you will definitely be lifting better while you are on Var.

Endurance:

Anavar will allow your body to recover a lot faster and you will be able to push extra hard for those sets.

Anavar and side effects

One of the myths surrounding Anavar is that it is a side-effect friendly steroid.

Make no mistake. There’s no side effect friendly steroid.

Every anabolic steroid that you use ‘can’ possibly cause side effects. It all depends on how well you understand the compound and what measures you use to minimize those side effects.

Suppression:

Anavar will suppress your natural testosterone production up to 50%. If you are using high doses in the 75 mg/day range, then the suppression might be as high as 70%. So, a PCT with Nolva or Clomid and HCG might be in order at the end of your cycle.

Hepatotoxicity:

Your liver values will fluctuate during the cycle. However, it’s a C17-aa steroid that will cause only minimal stress to the liver. Add a liver supplement during your cycle and you should be fine unless you abuse with NSAIDs or alcohol.

Cholesterol:

Anavar will suppress your good cholesterol (HDL) by almost 30% while increasing your bad cholesterol (LDL) by 50%. If you have a bad lipid profile, stay away from Oxandrolone and most other AAS compounds.

The risks of buying Anavar online

Despite being one of the costliest steroids sold in underground labs, there are high chances of you landing up with a counterfeit while buying Anavar online.

And it’s not too difficult to see why.

A single pill can cost up to $4.

So, always buy from a source you trust.

Standalone or in a cycle?

It depends on the individual.

If you are trying to gain a lot of muscle mass, then it’s best if you stack Anavar with Testosterone or Dianabol or some other potent mass building compound.

But if it’s a body recomposition, where even moderate gains can make a significant difference, a standalone cycle with Var can give you great results.