Clenbuterol
Clenbuterol is not a steroid, but a Beta 2 Sympathomitetic
and central nervous system (CNS) stimulant. It is a specific
agonist, stimulating the adrenergic beta 2 receptors. It is
used in certain countries in a medical sense as a bronchodilator
in the treatment of asthma, though not in the UK and USA, mainly
due to its long half life.
Athletes and bodybuilders use the drug due to its thermogenic
and anti-catabolic effects. This is down to its ability to slightly
increase the body's core temperature, thereby raising calorie
(energy) expenditure. It is thought that a 1°F increase yields
around a 5% increase in maintenance calories burned. Studies
on livestock suggest that clenbuterol also has anabolic properties.
However, this seems not to be the case in humans, thought to
be due to the fact that humans lack the abundance of beta 3
receptors which increase insulin production and sensitivity.
- For fat loss, clenbuterol seems to stay effective for 3-6 weeks, then it's thermogenic properties seem to subside.
- It is effective in helping
to burn bodyfat Clenbuterol is effective in increasing
muscle mass and decreasing fat loss.
- Clenbuterol is most commonly used on patterns
of 2 week on clen, 2 week off clen cycle.
Side effects:
Side effects are very much dose dependant. Reported by some clen users:
Headaches, hand shakes, cramps, sweating, hypertension.
Average dosage:
80-140 mcgs (men)per day, divided throughout the day
