ANADROL 50 / ANAPOLON 50
Substance: oxymetholone
Anadrol 50 is the strongest and, at the
same time, also the most effective oral steroid. The compound has an
extremely high andro-genic effect which goes hand in hand with an
extremely intense anabolic component. For this reason, dramatic gains in
strength and muscle mass can be achieved in a very short time. An
increase in body weight of 10 - 15 pounds or more in only 14 days is not
un-usual. Water retention is considerable, so that the muscle diameter
quickly increases and the user gets a massive appearance within record
time. Since the muscle cell draws a lot of water, the entire muscle
system of most athletes looks smooth, in part even puffy. Anadrol does
not cause a qualitative muscle gain but rather a quan-titative one which
in the off-season is quite welcome. Anadrol "lu-bricates" the
joints since water is stored there as well. On the one hand this is a
factor in the enormous increase of strength and, on the other hand, it
allows athletes with joint problems a painless workout. Powerlifters in
the higher weight classes are sold on Anadrol. A strict diet, together
with the simultaneous intake of Nolvadex and Proviron, can significantly
reduce water retention so that a distinct increase in the solid muscles
is possible. By taking Anadrol the athlete experiences an enormous
"pump effect" during the workout in the exercised muscles. The
blood volume in the body is significantly elevated causing a higher
blood supply to the muscles during workout. Anadrol increases the number
of red blood cells, allowing the muscle to absorb more oxygen. The
muscle thus has a higher endurance and performance level. Consequently,
the athlete can rely on great power and high strength even after several
sets. The highly androgenic effect of Anadrol stimulates the
regeneration of the body so that the often-feared
"overtraining" is unlikely. Although Anadrol is not a steroid
used in preparation for a compe-tition, it does help more than any other
steroid during dieting to maintain the muscle mass and to allow an
intense workout. Many bodybuilders therefore use it up to about one week
before a compe-tition, solving the problem of water retention by taking
antiestrogens and diuretics so that they will appear bulky and hard when
in the limelight.
As for the dosage, opinions differ. A dosage sufficient for any athlete
would be 0,5 - 0,8 mg per pound of body weight/day. This corresponds to
1-4 tablets; i.e. 50-200 mg/day. Under no circumstances should an
athlete take more than four tablets in any given day. We are of the
opinion that a daily intake of three tablets should not be exceeded.
Those of you who would like to try Anadrol 50 for the first time should
begin with an intake of only one 50 mg tablet. After a few days or even
better, after one week, the daily dosage can be increased to two
tab-lets, one tablet each in the morning and evening, taken with meals.
Athletes who are more advanced or weigh more than 220 pounds can
increase the dosage to 150 mg/day in the third week. This dos-age,
however, should not be taken for periods longer than two to three weeks.
Anadrol 50 should not exceed six weeks. After discontinuing Anadrol, it
is important to continue ste-roid treatment with another compound since,
otherwise, a drastic reduction takes place and the user, as is often
observed, within a short period looks the same as before the treatment.
No other ana-bolic/androgenic steroid causes such a fast and drastic
loss in strength and mass as does Anadrol 50. Athletes continue their
treatment with injectable testosterone such as Sustanon 250 or
Testosterone enanthate for several weeks. Body-builders often combine
Anadrol with Deca-Durabolin or Testoster-one to build up strength and
mass. A very effective stack which is also favored by professionals
consists of Anadrol 100 mg +/day, Parabolan 228 mg +/week, and 5ustanon
500 mg +/week. This stack quickly improves strength and mass but it is
not suitable for and steroid novices. Anadrol 50 is to be taken
seriously and the prevailing bodybuilder mentality "more is bet-ter"
is out of place.
Anadrol 50 is unfortunately also the most harmful oral steroid. Its
intake can cause many considerable side effects. Since it is I 7-alpha
alkylated it is very liver-toxic. Most users can expect certain
patho-logical changes in their liver values after approximately one
week. An increase in liver values of both the enzymes GOT and GPT also
called transaminases, often cannot be avoided. Elevated GOT and GPT
values are indications of hepatitis, i.e. a liver infection. Those who
discontinue oxymetholone will usually show normal values within two
months. Longer intake and/or higher doses can cause a yellow
discoloration of fingernails, eyes, or skin 0aundice). This is because
oxymetholone induces an increase of biliburin in the liver, producing a
bile pigment which causes the yellow discoloring of the skin. The liver
enzyme gamma-GT also reacts sensitively to the oxymetholone, causing it
to elevate. If high dosages of Anadrol 50 are taken over a long period,
there is an increased risk that the de-scribed liver changes could end
up damaging the liver. During the intake of Anadrol 50, the liver values,
GOT, GPT, bilirubin, gamma--GT and alkaline phosphatase (AP), as well as
the LDH/HBDH quo-tient, should always be checked by a competent
physician. Anadrol 50 (representing all oxymetholone-containing steroid
products) is the only anabolic/androgenic steroid which was linked with
liver cancer.
The compound oxymetholone easily converts into estrogen. This causes
signs of feminization (e.g. gynecomastia) and the already -mentioned
water retention which in turn requires the intake of antiestrogens (e.g.
Nolvadex and Proviron) and an increased use of diuretics (e.g. Lasix)
before a competition. The increased water re-tention, in addition to the
aesthetical problems, can be further detri-mental since it may cause
high blood pressure. In extreme cases the intake of an anti-hypertensive
drug, e.g. Catapresan, may be neces-sary. Oxymetholone doesn't convert
to DHT. However, it is a potent androgen. Bodybuilders who experience
severe steroid acne caused by Anadrol can get this problem under control
by using the prescription drug Accutane.
Other possible side effects may include headaches, nausea, vomit-ing,
stomach aches, lack of appetite, insomnia, and diarrhea. The athlete can
expect a feeling of "general indisposition" with the in-take
of Anadrol which is completely in contrast to Dianabol which conveys a
"sense of well-being". The increased aggres-siveness is caused
by the resulting high level of androgen and occurs mostly when large
quantities of testosterone are "shot" simulta-neously with the
Anadrol. The body's own production of testoster-one is considerably
reduced since Anadrol has an inhibiting effect on the hypothalamus,
which in turn completely reduces or stops the release of GnRH (gonadotropin
releasing hormone). For this reason the intake of
testosterone-stimulating compounds such as HCG and Clomid is absolutely
necessary to main-tain the hormone production in the testes.
Anadrol 50 is not recommended for women since it causes many and, in
part, irreversible virilizing symptoms such as acne, clitorial
hypertrophy, deep voice, increased hair growth on the legs, beard growth,
missed periods, increased libido, and hair loss. Anadrol is simply too
strong for the female organism and accordingly, it is poorly tolerated.