Anadrol is an oral steroid that contains 50 mg of the hormone Oxymetholone.
Anadrol-50 is an excellent drug for facilitating substantial increases in strength and size. It is highly anabolic and promotes an elevation in red blood cell count as well as appetite. Anadrol was initially developed as a treatment for patients suffering from conditions that lead to muscle wasting, such as HIV.
Many bodybuilders regard Anadrol as the most powerful oral steroid available for significant mass gain. It is essential to recognize that some of the weight gained may be due to water retention associated with the steroid. Although Oxymetholone is a DHT-derived compound and does not convert directly to estrogen, it is known to cause various estrogenic side effects. Some speculate that Oxymetholone may activate the body’s natural estrogen receptors excessively. More potent anti-estrogens like Letrozole and Exemestane have been effective in significantly lowering the body’s estrogen levels, helping to minimize these side effects during Oxymetholone use.
Anadrol-50 acts quickly, and bodybuilders typically start experiencing its effects towards the end of the first week. However, it is important to understand that Anadrol can be harmful to the liver if not used properly. Bodybuilders are advised to limit cycles with this steroid to a maximum of 6 weeks and to restrict daily doses to 100 mg or less.
Those intending to cycle with Anadrol-50 usually incorporate it in the first 3-6 weeks of a cycle that also includes an injectable form of Testosterone. For even greater mass gains, bodybuilders might opt to add another injectable, such as Deca or Tren, to their cycle. In these scenarios, the increases in mass and strength are likely to be quite remarkable. Anadrol-50 will suppress the body's natural testosterone production, making a post-cycle therapy (PCT) plan essential after discontinuing its use.