Stanzol or Winstrol as it is more commonly known are brand names for the anabolic steroid stanozolol. This compound is a derivative of dihydrotestosterone,.It is technically classified as an anabolic steroid, shown to exhibit a slightly greater tendency for muscle growth than androgenic activity in early studies. Stanozolol provides quality muscle growth even though this substance is still mild in comparison to many stronger compounds.Its efficacy as an anabolic could even be comparable to Dianabol, however Winstrol� does not carry with it the same tendency for water retention. Stanozolol also contains the same c17 methylation we see with Dianabol, an alteration used so that oral administration is possible. To spite this design however, there are many injectable versions of this steroid produced.Structurally stanozolol is not capable of converting into estrogen. Likewise an antiestrogen is not necessary when using this steroid, gynecomastia not being a concern even among sensitive individuals. Since estrogen is also the culprit with water retention, instead of bulk Winstrol� produces a lean, quality look to the physique with no fear of excess fluid retention. This makes it a popular steroid to use during cutting cycles, when water and fat retention are a major concern. It is also very popular among athletes in combination strength/speed sports where one usually does not want to carry around excess water weight,and may therefore find the raw muscle-growth brought about by Winstrol� quite favorable over the lower quality mass gains of more estrogenic agents.For men the usual dosage of Winstrol� is 15-25mg per day for the tablets and 25-50mg per day with the injectable (differences based solely on price and quantity). It is often combined with other steroids depending on the desired result. For bulking purposes, a stronger androgen like testosterone, Dianabol or Anadrol 50� is usually added. Here Winstrol� will balance out the cycle a bit, giving a good anabolic effect with lower overall estrogenic activity than if taking such steroids alone. The result should be a considerable gain in new muscle mass, with a more comfortable level of water and fat retention. For contest and dieting phases we could alternately combine Winstrol� with a non-aromatizing androgen such as trenbolone or Halotestin�. Such combinations should help bring about the strongly defined, hard look of muscularity so sought after among bodybuilders. Older, more sensitive individuals can otherwise addition compounds like Primobolan� or Deca-Durabolin� when wishing to stack this steroid. Here you should see good results and fewer side effects than is to be expected with standard androgen therapies.It is also of note that both oral and injectable versions of Winstrol� have been linked to strong adverse changes in HDULDL cholesterol levels. This side effect is common with anabolic steroid therapy, and obviously can become a health concern as the dose/duration of intake increase above normal. The oral version should have a greater impact on cholesterol values than the injectable due to the method of administration, and may therefore be the worse choice of the two for those concerned and this side effect.Excessive doses are to be avoided as they may be toxic to the liver. It has also been considered to cause virilization in women
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