What is Oxandrolone

Although similar to testosterone, Oxandrolone is an artificial steroid that promotes the growth of muscle tissue. Doctors prescribe this drug for people who have lost weight after surgery or an illness because it can help them gain their strength back quickly and safely. It's also used in cases where someone cannot maintain healthy body weight on his own due to unknown medical reasons.

Searle Laboratories first created the anabolic steroid, Oxandrolone (Anavar) under the trademark Anavar. It is taken orally and unlike other steroids delivered this way, which is Class II steroids. Most of its effects are caused by a reaction with the androgen receptor; its impact comes from binding to that specific receptor.

The drug was prescribed for several medical disorders causing involuntary weight loss. It also showed to be partially successful in treating cases of osteoporosis, but because bodybuilders abused it, the company Searle Laboratories discontinued selling Oxandrolone in 1989.

Benefits of Anavar in bodybuilding

Anabolic steroids are used to increase protein synthesis, bone density, and muscle mass. However, Anavar does not significantly affect weight gain because it is an androgen receptor agonist, which only helps increase lean muscles instead of bulky ones. Therefore, Oxandrolone alone will not help athletes or bodybuilders gain much weight or build big muscles. For that purpose, many other steroids are available in the market that can be more affordable, such as Dianabol (Methandienone), Deca 250 (Nandrolone Decanoate), Deca 400 (Nandrolone Decanoate), and Equipoise (Boldenone Undecylenate), which are great mass builders. These other steroids can be stacked together for Anavar for a better muscle mass and bulkier physique.

In addition to the benefits listed above, Oxandrolone works as follows:

• It has a positive effect on creatine phosphate production, which is crucial in restoring ATP levels.
• It blocks cortisol receptors that cause the catabolism of cells and tissues.
• It affects the calcium balance while replenishing essential minerals such as magnesium and calcium stores.
• It increases protein synthesis within muscles, leading to increased muscle mass over time with regular use.