Good morning/afternoon/evening wherever you are in the world bro! So in this article, I talk about Anadrole and my experiences with it. Its uses and effects. It’s really popular with power liters because of its strength gains and also in the bodybuilding world for giving a 3D look whether on a bulk to increase mass or a cut to maintain fullness leading up to a competition.
What is Anadrole?
Anadrole, also known as Oxymetholone, is a synthetic anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) that first hit the scene in the 1960s. This potent oral steroid was designed to promote muscle growth, increase strength, and enhance athletic performance. So, how does it work its magic? Anadrole boosts red blood cell production, which means more oxygen gets delivered to your muscles. This delay in fatigue allows you to power through more intense workouts. Additionally, Anadrole ramps up protein synthesis, which is crucial for muscle growth and repair. It’s like giving your muscles a VIP pass to extreme gains. Anadrole, also known as oxymetholone, is an anabolic steroid that was originally developed in the 1960s by the pharmaceutical company Syntex. Its primary use was to treat patients with conditions that lead to muscle wasting, such as cancer and HIV/AIDS, as well as disorders causing severe weight loss.
Here are some key points in the history of Anadrol:
- Development: Anadrol was synthesized in 1960 and was approved for medical use shortly thereafter. It was noted for its ability to promote significant weight gain and muscle development.
- Medical Uses: The drug became widely used in the medical community for its anabolic properties. It was used to treat patients suffering from anemia and bone marrow disorders, as it can stimulate red blood cell production.
- Adverse Effects: Although effective for its intended uses, Anadrol has also been associated with a range of side effects, including liver toxicity, cardiovascular issues, and hormonal imbalances, which led to increased scrutiny regarding its use.
- Bodybuilding and Athletic Use: Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Anadrol gained popularity among bodybuilders and athletes for its muscle-building properties. It became a common anabolic steroid in competitive sports and bodybuilding.
- Current Status: Today, Anadrole is still prescribed for specific medical conditions, but its very popular in the bodybuilding and powerlifting community.
HISTORY OF ANADROLE
This was originally prescribed for anemia (lack of red blood cell count) the prescribed dosage believe it or not was 1-5mg per kg of body weight for CHILDREN and adults. Very interesting eh? Now they have EPO (Erythropoietin) for this which is an injectable and less toxic. Many endurance athletes use this as red blood cells increase with their oxygen.
COSMETIC EFFECT
Even just taking the tablet, you look more pumped up, volumized, and as if you put on 10lbs overnight. It’s in tablet form where it gives off a ‘pumped up’ look by forcing a lot of glycogen retention into the muscles. This is why people who first start taking it ‘blow up’ keep in mind this isn’t solid muscle tissue. It’s more of a cosmetic effect of the drug. People tend to use this for a bulk cycle or competitors would take this on show day to remain looking full as depleted of water and carbohydrates. Anadrol can build a serious amount of muscle mass and strength. I prefer this to dbol as Dianabol is estrogenic and more watery. Anadrol is dryer and, overall, less of a mess. Anadrol doesn’t produce any female hormones like estrogen or prolactin so there is no risk of gyno (bitch tits) there is for a small minority but it’s so rare it’s not like dbol where the estrogen will affect you. It has a particular effect on the shoulders and arms making you look like an action figure hero. It’s pretty cool.
A popular powerlifter/bodybuilder/strongman and arm wrestler Larry Wheels has mentioned his love for Anadrol. Even on a cruise, he would take at least 50mg to keep his strength saying ‘test and Anadrol’ was his ‘bread and butter’
SIDE EFFECTS OF ANADROLE
However, with all good steroids come side effects. Remember that this is hepatotoxic (liver toxic) as the tablet is processed through the liver. Keep NAC (n acetylcysteine) on hand or milk thistle to aid the liver. Some people say if you chew the tablet or crush it into powder and drink it with water it avoids the toxicity however the process of it being put through the liver is anabolic.
ANADROLE’S COST-EFFECTIVENESS
Anadrole is pretty cheap too. A poor man’s bulking cycle is usually a few CCs of testosterone per week and a tablet or two of Anadrol per day for extra firepower. Giving that bodybuilder look as testosterone doesn’t do this solo since it’s bio-identical. Anadrol or any other man-made steroid can give that freaky look.
I personally wouldn’t run Anadrole past 6 weeks, as it starts to weigh on me and make me feel lethargic and tired. Usually, 4 weeks off orals is sufficient time for the liver to recover. The liver is one of those organs that are pretty forgiving.
DOSAGES
The starting dose is typically 50mg (1 tablet) and even this is amazing. Dosages tend to be from 100mg to 150mg per day. Personally, for me this is too much, I would usually just take Anadrol on training days and ingest the tablet two to three hours pre-workout. It is important to follow a structured workout period to maximize the effectiveness of the supplements.
As with other side effects, Anadrol is 50% converted straight away to DHT (dihydrotestosterone) which usually leads to increased irritability and massive sex drive. Usually as well this Increases body hair growth usually in the back and shoulder region. Looking like a juiced-up hairy bear on Anadrol lol.
The nutrient partitioning effect gives off major food and energy being sent straight to the muscle. This is why you can use this to your advantage and have a lot of glucose pre-, Intra, and post-workout to really pile drive the nutrients straight to the muscle cells and not the fat cells.
HOW ANADROL MAKES ME FEEL
Another note to mention is like most sledgehammer steroids that are pretty Powerful, it will make you more aggressive. Have a shorter threshold for patience. Not always a good thing in daily life being angry. It’s not really good for relationships, I’ve noticed on Anadrol and Dianabol I’m a bit more forceful and less patient. Ruined a couple of relationships, unfortunately. Now you know what bodybuilders sacrifice for gains lol. Don’t get me wrong, it’s great for the gym, can really dial in and focus. Proper beast mode leads to some of the best and most euphoric gym sessions in your life.
MY EXPERIENCES
Anadrol usually around the 150mg dosage is really anabolic, where you see your body burn fat and build muscle simultaneously. It really is a cool drug. As I mentioned keep in mind to use this PED sparingly and not to really too heavily on the orals long term as it begins to affect bloodwork negatively such as liver enzymes and cholesterol. Another way to tell is the eyes. Usually can be pretty bloodshot or red showing liver toxicity.
Due to liver toxicity, it can also make your appetite decrease which is kind of counterproductive for a bulk. This is why some people also use it for a cut to keep them looking full and round.
I tried ANDROLIC brand anadrol in a Thailand pharmacy which was very potent. Powerful stuff. However, that stuff makes you feel bedridden at not even that high a dose. There must be some kind of super secret recipe mix in there lol.
I also tried the pharmaceutical brand Anapolon which was also pretty cool and worked amazingly. I didn’t feel too bad on it and made great consistent progress. Felt more energized and obsessed about the gym. Every workout I could go harder for longer. Recovering quicker between sets. Able to do more volume and more sets total without fatigue. Really aggressive and channeled that energy into the gym. What I did was I took it pre-workout only on training days, because it has a pre-workout stimulating effect, and also on rest days not taking, it would give the liver some time to recover.
Some people’s blood pressure also goes a lot higher on anadrol and also increases their hematocrit. I mean it was prescribed to increase red blood cell count after all.
Conclusion
To conclude, anadrol is a great hormone to incorporate into your cycles whether bulking for size and strength or cutting to maintain fullness. Just be aware of its toxicity and use it sparingly as with all orals I wouldn’t rely on them to build my physique, It’s more towards the end of the cycle to peak for the last few weeks, same with powerlifters. They would use test and Deca most of the time adding in around 150mg-200mg anadrol the last few weeks before a meet.
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