Stanozolol

What is Winstrol (Stanozolol) and What Does It Do?

While this steroid is commonly referred to as Winstrol, its original name is Stanozolol. Developed from dihydrotestosterone by Winthrop Laboratories in 1962, it is a steroid deemed safe for human use by the FDA. Unlike other steroids, it can survive liver digestion when taken in tablet form, making its tablet sales very high. Winstrol is extensively used for "Fat Burning" in bodybuilding and other sports, enhancing performance during use. Additionally, Winstrol has been used in medical applications for treating hereditary angioedema and anemia, as indicated in a statement on inchem.org. It is also mentioned to be used in the treatment of osteoporosis in the United States and to promote growth in dwarf children.

How Does Winstrol (Stanozolol) Work?

Both the injectable and tablet forms of Winstrol have the same structure, leading to similar modes of action. Unlike steroids like anadrol (anapolon) or dianabol, which interact with receptors, Winstrol binds to androgen receptors in cells to function in the body. Winstrol also has a high affinity for binding with Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG). Higher doses of Winstrol in the bloodstream can increase muscle growth. Its ability to promote lean mass formation due to increased protein synthesis is widespread. While providing solid muscle, it does not cause significant fat loss, resulting in a firm and quality appearance. The minimal water retention contributes to a well-defined muscular look.

Although Winstrol can be taken orally in tablet form, experts often do not recommend it due to potential liver damage.

What is Winstrol Depot?

Winstrol, first developed in 1959 and prescribed by Winthrop Labs in the United Kingdom, gained popularity as an oral anabolic steroid. Its injectable equivalent is called Winstrol Depot, where "Depot" is a medical term indicating an injectable variant. Despite its popularity, oral Winstrol is more commonly sold and preferred. The reason people choose the oral form over Depot is due to no significant chemical or structural differences. Winstrol Depot has the advantage of reducing liver toxicity compared to its oral counterpart, as it avoids the initial passage through the liver. Additionally, Winstrol Depot has a longer half-life of 24 hours compared to the oral version's 9 hours.

Why is Winstrol Depot So Popular?

The popularity of this drug tends to decrease when compared to its oral counterpart, primarily due to the reasons mentioned earlier. Winstrol belongs to the Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) derivative family, which includes other anabolic steroids like Anadrol (Anapolon), Oxymetholone, Anavar (Oxandrolone), Masteron, and others. Steroids derived from DHT exhibit properties similar to the primary hormone. Winstrol does not aromatize or convert to estrogen in any dose, unlike other steroids.

Despite its higher anabolic potency (3.3 times that of testosterone), Winstrol has reduced androgenic potency (30 times lower than testosterone). Its chemical changes provide powerful anabolic effects, making it superior to testosterone in terms of anabolic strength. While having greater anabolic potency, Winstrol also has less impact on androgenic strength than testosterone.

How Does Winstrol Depot Work? Best Usage Practices

Winstrol Depot is a versatile steroid that can be used not only in fat-burning cycles but also for volume and mass gains. Contrary to common belief that it is solely for fat burning or water loss, bodybuilders use it to achieve desired fat burning and muscle mass increase without unwanted water retention. It enhances the appearance of muscles, giving a hard and 3D look, contributing to improved body definition.

Winstrol Depot can be administered for a more extended period since it avoids direct exposure to the liver during the initial passage. The oral form of Winstrol, like all oral C17-alpha-alkylated anabolic steroids, is recommended for use in cycles lasting 6-8 weeks. Winstrol Depot, by avoiding direct exposure to the liver, can be used for a more extended period, up to 10 weeks.

What Are the Side Effects of Winstrol Depot?

The specific side effects of Winstrol Depot include discomfort and irritation due to the injectable nature of the drug. Pain and potential cramping can occur in the injection areas, limiting muscle movement and causing inconvenience. Bodybuilders may need to adjust or schedule their routines around Winstrol use. Significant side effects also include adverse effects on cholesterol levels, lowering HDL (good cholesterol) and increasing LDL (bad cholesterol), which, over time, can contribute to an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases. Although Winstrol Depot is modified with C17AA, reducing potential liver toxicity compared to its oral form, liver support compounds like TUDCA or NAC 600 are essential during a Winstrol cycle.

Commercial Names for Winstrol (Stanozolol):

• Winstrol
• Stanozolol
• Stanabolic
• Winstrol-V
• Winstrol-50
• Stanabol
• Azolol
• Strombafort
• Winni
• Winny

These are some of the known commercial names, and there may be variations in different productions.