ACTIVE HALF-LIFE
1 Day
CLASSIFICATION
Anabolic Steroid
DOSAGE
Men 50-200 mg/week
ACNE
Yes
WATER RETENTION
No
HBR
No
HEPATOTOXICITY
Yes
AROMATIZATION
No
CARRIER OIL
Water Based
MANUFACTURER
Pharmacom Labs
WAREHOUSE
International Warehouse 3
SUBSTANCE
Stanozolol Suspension
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Pharmastan 50 from Pharmacom Labs is currently the most micronized stanozolol available, enabling users to inject it using various types of needles and into different muscle groups. This drug is particularly favored by bodybuilders on a diet and competitive athletes. It is primarily used effectively during cutting cycles rather than bulking phases.
Stanozolol, commonly known as Winstrol, is a 17-alpha-alkylated derivative of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) characterized by low androgenic properties and high anabolic activity. Developed in 1962 by the American pharmaceutical company Sterling-Winthrop Laboratories, it was intended to increase lymphocyte counts and CD8+ cell numbers while reducing CD4+ and CD3+ levels in postmenopausal women for osteoporosis treatment. This effect holds potential for managing autoimmune disorders. Additionally, Winstrol is effective in treating hereditary angioedema and has some influence on immune processes.
Today, stanozolol is available in two forms: tablets and injections. It is the second most popular oral steroid, following methandienone. Stanozolol tablets have a short half-life of approximately nine hours in comparison to the injectable form. The injectable stanozolol is unique among anabolic steroids as it comes in an aqueous suspension of finely micronized particles, as opposed to an oil-based solution of an esterified compound. This results in distinct pharmacokinetics that do not conform to traditional half-life patterns, leading to a prolonged effect that tapers off over time, likely lasting at least a week. Some stanozolol particles may remain at the injection site for extended durations.
Although stanozolol is a DHT derivative, its effects are less potent than DHT itself. Because it cannot convert to estradiol, users do not need to take aromatase inhibitors while using this compound, which means stanozolol does not cause water retention; instead, it has a diuretic effect. Consequently, Winstrol produces a lean and defined appearance without excess subcutaneous water retention, making it an excellent choice for cutting cycles where reducing excess water and fat while achieving well-defined, muscular aesthetics is essential. These characteristics make stanozolol popular among athletes involved in strength and speed sports, such as track and field.
For bodybuilders, stanozolol has a notable feature that is particularly appealing: its significant ability to lower sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) levels, which enhances the effectiveness of other steroids used in combination. This increase in SHBG leads to a higher level of biologically active free testosterone in the bloodstream. Therefore, it’s beneficial to use stanozolol alongside testosterone. However, Winstrol may increase tendon brittleness more than other anabolic steroids due to its potential to dehydrate joint fluid, which could result in joint pain and damage. Both forms of stanozolol—tablets and injections—have been reported to adversely affect cholesterol levels; thus, monitoring lipid profiles during use is recommended.
In conclusion, stanozolol is typically advised for athletes who possess adequate muscle mass but aim to enhance endurance and improve muscle definition and firmness.