Clenbuterol

Steroids are chemicals or drugs that are closely related to hormones like adrenaline, noradrenaline, testosterone and oestrogen. They produce effects that are similar to the effects of the hormones.

Clenbuterol is a drug that is classified under sympathomimetics - that is those compounds that imitate the effects of the hormone adrenaline (epinephrine) and the neurotransmitter hormone noradrenaline. It is a popular broncho dilator and decongestant, typically used by asthma sufferers. It is now gaining popularity as a slimming aid, to be used as a diet supplement.

Body builders and athletes buy Clenbuterol for its thermogenic peoperties. It increases blood pressure and stimulates the heart muscles, which in turn raises the body temperature. It makes the body unable to store or use any glycogen. So, the body ends up using more fat and protein for the process of metabolism, there by resulting in less fat storage and stimulated fat usage. This is how it acts as a slimming agent. It is said to have uses as an anabolic steroid to build muscles but that is still not evidenced fully.

Clenbuterol raises aerobic capacity. It increases oxygen transportation by increasing blood pressure. Thus it is very much preferred by athletes and body builders. It is advisable for a medico to determine the required dosage of this drug. It is normally six to eight tablets a day for males and two to four tablets a day for females. For weight loss, it is best taken for four to six weeks. But it is crucial to watch body temperatures constantly during the steroid cycle. When there is a decrease in temperature, it means the drug effect is slowing down. It is a signal for the user to stop using the drug for a while because it has stopped working. It has known side effects like palpitations, head aches, sleeplessness, muscle pulls, high blood pressure and nausea.