| Clenbuterol
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| Clenbuterol is a sympathomimetic
that acts mainly on beta-adrenergic receptors. As
such it is classified under the category of other
anabolic agents. Its main action is to relax smooth
muscle in the airways. In addition, the actions of
clenbuterol may mimic the actions of adrenalin or
amphetamines due to its stimulant effect on the heart
and the central nervous system. Clenbuterol is also used
in animals as a partitioning agent, that is, it can
increase lean muscle mass and reduce
fat. | Clenbuterol works the same way
as ephedrine. However, unlike ephedrine, which is out of the body
in a few hours, clenbuterol lasts for days. So you are on it
24 hours a day. No one chooses to be on ephedrine 24 hours per
day, because it interferes with sleep, and so clenbuterol is
more effective. Also, for the same effect on fat cells,
clenbuterol accelerates heart rate less, so one can use
effectively a higher dose. (Not a greater quantity, but a dose
giving a greater effect on fat cells for the same effect on
tachycardia.) It results in severe downregulation of beta
receptors, which moderate ephedrine use does not do. Thus, it
is particularly effective only for a short time. Typically if
using clenbuterol the dose would be about 100 mcg per day. It
is not anabolic (or significantly so.)
Side effectsSide effects are common and a major
problem with its use. They include increased heart rate,
palpitations, tremor and insomnia. It may also cause a
rise in blood pressure and an increase in
anxiety. | |
