Anavar (Oxandrolone)

Anavar is the well-known brand name for oxandrolone, an oral anabolic-androgenic steroid. It has been used medically in specific circumstances to help promote weight gain following significant weight loss, although availability and approval vary by country.

Benefits:

• Supports increases in lean body mass
• May improve strength and physical performance
• Can promote nitrogen retention and protein synthesis
• Associated with relatively limited water retention compared with some other anabolic steroids

Bodybuilding Uses:

• Commonly associated with cutting phases
• Used by some athletes in attempts to preserve lean muscle during calorie restriction
• Sought for its potential effects on muscular definition

Potential Side Effects:

• Reduced natural testosterone production
• Reduced HDL and increased LDL cholesterol
• Acne and accelerated hair loss in susceptible individuals