Today on Elite Fitness news we will be profiling Clenbuterol. A very powerful drug that has been used for years by bodybuilders and strength athletes from across the world.

The action of this drug has been researched and documented by many authorities in the world of pharmaceutical enhancement.

Clenbuterol (Clenbuterol Hydrochloride)

Clenbuterol is part of a class of drugs classified as sympathomimetics. These Sympathomimetic drugs are compounds known to mimic or imitate the effects of epinephrine (adrenaline) and the hormone/neurotransmitter norepinephrine (noradrenaline).

Clenbuterol is a drug prescribed as a decongestant and bronchodilator, commonly used by people diagnosed with asthma. However, it is now becoming very popular as a dietary supplement endorsed as an effective slimming pill for people looking to shed body fat.

Many famous celebrities have been alleged with using this drug as a slimming aid, including Britney Spears. Several prominent athletes were reported to availed this drug such as Major League Baseball players Jason Grimsley and David Segui. Mariano Puerta, Argentine tennis player, had been penalized because of his use of this drug.

How it works:

Bodybuilders, as well as other trained athletes, have found Clenbuterol much beneficial because of its thermogenic abilities. As a thermogenic agent it increases body temperature. In addition, Clenbuterol boosts the breakdown of glycogen. This process results in the release of glycogen into the bloodstream (form of glucose) and renders the body incapable of storing or using more glycogen. This increases the rate at which fat and protein are used by body for the three essential purposes – production of energy, for recycling of their molecular components, or for their excretion. This is how Clenbuterol users lose Bodyfat fat.

Clenbuterol is of particularly interest to bodybuilders and other athletes because it heightens aerobic capacity. In simpler terms, Clenbuterol improves oxygen transportation via increased blood pressure. This makes Clenbuterol a big part of many endurance athletes’ drug protocol.

This drug is also used as an anabolic agent although its anabolic effect remains a contentious issue. In several animal studies, it has exhibited anabolic result of noticeable muscle gains. Even though, this has not been observed on human subjects the practice of giving Clenbuterol to livestock is obvious by the appearance of a lean and muscular animal.

Clenbuterol Dosage

The recommended usage for this drug is to gradually ramp up its dosage to access individual tolerance levels. Slowly building up the dosage each day until an effective and comfortable range is determined. This way, most of the drug’s effects can be avoided, specifically its negative effect on blood pressure. Males typically take 2-8 tablets a day while females take 2-4 tablets a day.

The length of time this drug is to be cycled is dependent on the goal of the user. If your objective is to lose fat, Clenbuterol’s highest efficacy is observed when taken in a period of 4-6 weeks. During this phase, it is important to monitor temperature increase or decrease.

As a thermogenic, this drug works mainly by elevating the body temperature, and thus after prolonged use, a decrease or a drop in temperature means Clenbuterol is losing its potency. This also signals that you need to break from using Clenbuterol for at least several weeks. Increasing the dosage or prolonging the intake will prove to be ineffective and a total waste of money since the decreased efficacy may mean that the body is growing resistant to its effects. Clearing the body of the drug by discontinuing use is needed.

To heighten its fat-burning ability, many stack Clenbuterol with other drugs such as the thyroid hormone Cytomel also known as “T3”. This combination is popular during contest preparation or during a cutting cycle when bodybuilders need to get rid of body fat without sacrificing protein intake.

Clenbuterol is also typically stacked with non-aromatizing anabolic steroids, those that do not cause water retention. This stack regimen induces the so-called synergistic effect of drugs.

Drawbacks

Bodybuilders who are looking for a leaner, striated, and ripped physique turn to Clenbuterol specifically for its catabolic activity on fat. However, its catabolic performance can also be a drawback. This is because catabolism can also exert its influence on muscles, and thus muscle gains are at risk of being shed off. Therefore, the general practice with this drug is to stack it with anabolic steroids which aid in preserving lean body mass.

Known side effects of Clenbuterol use include restlessness, palpitations, tremor (involuntary trembling of fingers), headache, increased perspiration, insomnia, muscle spasms, increased blood pressure, and nausea. Individuals who have been diagnosed of cardio-vascular problems should not take Clenbuterol. Prolonged use of Clenbuterol will cause enlargement of the heart.

Important thing you must remember about Clenbuterol is that it is not a steroid, but nonetheless a banned compound in many sports associations.