Anavar is the anabolic steroid oxandrolone. It is a preferred drug of choice for many dieting bodybuilders and athletes looking for increased strength without the excess water gains associated with testosterone use. Anavar is about six times more anabolic than testosterone on a milligram-for-milligram basis. Currently, the FDA does not allow anavar to be prescribed for weight loss purposes. Anavar has been shown to severely decrease thyroid-binding globulin concentrations while increasing thyroxine-binding prealbumin. This means that more of the thyroid hormone T3 is utilized by the cells. T3 is the hormone responsible for metabolism, and increased uptake by cells means that individuals may lose more body fat while using anavar. In a 12-week trial of individuals using 20 mg of anavar per day, participants lost 4 pounds of fat while increasing the muscle mass by 7 pounds. Anavar does have some safety concerns. Since it is an oral steroid, there is an increased risk of liver damage...
