Anavar (Oxandrolone) is a weak steroid with only a slight androgenic component. It has been shown that Anavar (Oxandrolone), when taken in reasonable dosages, rarely has any side effects. This is appreciated since Anavar (Oxandrolone) was developed mostly for women and children. Anavar (Oxandrolone) is one of the few steroids which does not cause an early stunting of growth in children since it does not prematurely close the epiphysial growth plates. For this reason Anavar (Oxandrolone) is mostly used in children to stimulate growth and in women to prevent osteoporosis. Anavar (Oxandrolone) causes very light virilization symptoms, if at all. This characteristic makes Anavar (Oxandrolone) a favored remedy for female athletes since, at a daily dose of 10-15 mg, masculinizing symptoms are observed only rarely.

Bodybuilders and powerlifters, in particutar, like Anavar (Oxandrolone) for three reasons. First, Anavar (Oxandrolone) causes a strong strength gain by stimulating the phosphocreatine synthesis in the muscle cell without depositing liquid (water) in the joints and the muscles. Powerlifters and weightlifters who do not want to end up in a higher weight class take advantage of this since it allows them to get stronger without gaining body weight at the same time. The combination of Anavar (Oxandrolone) and 20 - 30 mg Holotestin daily has proven to be very effective since the muscles also look harder. Similarly good results can be achieved by a simultaneous intake of Anavar (Oxandrolone) and 120-140 mcg Clenbuterol per day. Although Anavar (Oxandrolone) itself does not cause a noticeable muscle growth it can clearly improve the muscle-developing effect of many steroids. Deca Durabolin, Dianabol (D-bol), and the various testosterone compounds, in particular, combine well with Anavar (Oxandrolone) to achieve a "mass buildup" because the strength gain caused by the intake of these highly tissue-developing and liquid-retaining substances results in an additional muscle mass.

The second reason why Anavar (Oxandrolone) is so popular is that this compound does not aromatize in any dosage. As already mentioned, a certain part of the testosterone present in the body is converted into estrogen. This aromatization process, depending on the predisposition, can vary distinctly from the athlete to another. Anavar (Oxandrolone) is one of the few steroids which cannot aromatize to estrogen. This characteristic has various advantages for the athlete. With Anavar (Oxandrolone) the muscle system does not get the typical watery appearance as with many steroids, thus making it very interesting during the preparation for a competiton. In this phase it is especially important to keep the estrogen level as low as possible since estrogen programs the body to store water even if the diet is calorie-reduced. In combination with a diet, Anavar (Oxandrolone) helps to make the muscles hard and ripped. Although Anavar (Oxandrolone) itself does not break down fat, it plays an indirect role in this process because the substance often suppresses the athlete's appetite. Anavar (Oxandrolone) can also cause some bloating which in severat athletes results in nausea and vomiting when the tablets are taken with meals. The package insert of the Italian Anavar (Oxandrolone) notes its effect on the activity of the gastrointestinal tract. Some athletes thus report continued diarrhea. Although these symptoms are not very pleasant they still help the athlete break down fat and become harder. Those who work out for a competition or are interested in gaining quality muscles should combine Anavar (Oxandrolone) with steroids such as Winstrol, Primobolan and Testosterone propionate. Another advantage of Anavar (Oxandrolone) nonaromatization is that athletes who suffer from high blood pressure or develop gynecomastia of the thymus glands when taking stronger androgenic steroids will not have these side effects with a this compound. The Anavar (Oxandrolone)/Deca Durabolin stack is a welcome alternative for this group of athletes or for athletes showing signs of poor health during mass buildup with testosterone, Dianabol (D-bol), or Anadrol. Athletes over forty should predominantly use Anavar (Oxandrolone).

The third reason which speaks well for an intake of Anavar (Oxandrolone) is that even in a very high dosage this compound does not influence the body's own testosterone production. To make this clear: Anavar (Oxandrolone) does not suppress the body's own hormone production. The reason is that it does not have a negative feedback mechanism on the hypothalamohypophysial testicular axis, meaning that during the intake of Anavar (Oxandrolone), unlike during the intake of most anabolic steroids, the testes signal the hypothalamus not to reduce or to stop the release of GnRH (gonadotropin releasing hormone) and LHRH (luteinizing hormon releasing hormone). This special feature of Anavar (Oxandrolone) can be explained by the fact that the substance is not converted into. For this reason Anavar (Oxandrolone) combines very well with Andriol, since Andriol does not aromatize in a dosage of up to 240 mg daily and has only slight influence on the hormone production.

As for the dosage of Anavar (Oxandrolone), 8-12 tablets in men and 5-6 tablets in women seems to bring the best results. The rule of thumb to take 0.125mg/pound of body weight daily has proven successful in clinical tests. The tablets are normally taken two to three times daily after meals thus assuring an optimal absorption of the substance. Those who get the already discussed gastrointestinal pain when taking Anavar (Oxandrolone) are better off taking the tablets one to two hours after a meal or switching to another campound.

Since Anavar (Oxandrolone) is only slightly toxic and usually shows few side effects it is used by several athletes over a prolonged period ot time. However Anavar (Oxandrolone) should not be taken for several consecutive months, since, as with almost all oral steroids it is 17-alpha alkylated and thus liver toxic. Anavar (Oxandrolone) is an all purpose remedy which, depending on the athlete's goal, is very versatile. Women who react sensitively to the intake of anabolic steroids achieve good results when combining Anavar (Oxandrolone)/Primobolan and/or Clenbuterol, without suffering from the usual virilization symptoms. Women, however should not take more than 6 tablets daily. Otherwise, androgenic-caused side effects such as acne, deep voice, clitorial hypertrophy or increased growth of body hair can occur.