One of the most popular anabolic steroids for losing bodyfat and weight, Winstrol or Stanozolol is a derivative of Dihydrotestosterone.
This anabolic steroid is commonly made a part of cutting cycles by athletes and
bodybuilders to gain top shape and lose stubborn belly fat.
Classified as a controlled substance under the Anabolic
Steroids Control Act of 1990 and assigned to Schedule III, Winstrol has the
molecular weight of 344.5392 g/mol at the base. The chemical name of Stanozolol
is 17-methyl-2' H -5(alpha)-androst-2-eno [3,2- c ]pyrazol-17(beta)-ol and the anabolic-androgenic
ratio of this steroid compound is 320:30 and it has the molecular formula of C22H36N2O.
One of the biggest benefits of Winstrol lies in the fact
that this drug can facilitate expect a dry look to physique if the body fat is
relatively low. Secondly, Winstrol can dramatically stimulate nitrogen
retention and protein synthesis to a significant extent while strengthening
tendons and ligaments. Thirdly, this weight loss drug can temporarily prevent
steroid hormones from exerting their activities, primarily because of its
plasma-binding characteristics as it has a dramatic effect on sex
hormone-binding globulin levels in the body.
Furthermore, Winstrol can improve percentage of free
testosterone circulating in the body that may further enhance the potency of
concurrently used anabolic steroids. Popular with women and beginners as with
experienced male athletes, Winstrol is admired worldwide for its anabolic
nature and very few androgenic side effects.
However, Winstrol abuse or overdosing can lead to health
complications such as elevated liver values, liver toxicity, negative effects
on cholesterol levels, acne, prostate enlargement, aggravation of male pattern
baldness, deepening of the voice, body/facial hair growth, and enlargement of
the clitoris. Abuse of Winstrol may even cause inhibition of testicularfunction, testicular atrophy and oligospermia, impotence, chronic priapism,
epididymitis and bladder irritability, edema, retention of serum electrolytes
(sodium, chloride, potassium, phosphate, and calcium).