Among the general public stanozolol is probably the most famous steroid in the world. It first gained international attention in 1988 when Canadian sprinter, Ben Johnson tested positive for the drug after winning the 100 meter race at the summer Olympics in Soel, Korea. In recent years a number of prominent baseball players, including Barry Bonds, have been accused of taking it. Stanozolol, was first developed in 1962 by Winthrop Laboratories and marketed under the trade name Winstrol. Stanozolol is commonly referred to as Winny, after the trade name, but in Europe, the most available form is called Stromba. The drug comes in two forms, an injectable form and an oral form. Both are equally popular and most bodybuilders use them daily.

Unlike most of the other injectable steroids, Stanozolol is not esterified and is usually sold as an aqueous suspension. The oral version of the drug has been chemically modified at its17 carbon position. This modification allows the drug to survive the first pass through the live when ingested.

Stanozolol has legitimate uses in both humans and animals. In humans, it is very effective in treating anemia. Veterinarians prescribe the drug to increase muscle growth, stimulate red blood cell production, promote bone density, and boost the appetites of sick or weakened animals.

Bodybuilders have become fond of Winny for a number of reasons. While not the most potent anabolic steroid available, Winstrol produces few side effects, provided it is not abused. Stanozolol is very effective at causing strength increases without excess weight-gain. It also increases muscle vascularity. For males one of Winny’s greatest assests is that it doesn’t readily convert to estrogen. Few bodybuilders report developing such side effects as gynocomastia, from using the drug.

Stanozolol has a number of properties that make it popular in precontest cycles and stacks. It does not cause excess water retention, and many bodybuilders find that it acts like a diuretic. There is also good anecdotal evidence to suggest that Winny is very effective at burning body fat while at the same time preserving muscle tissue – probably the two hardest things to do during the calorie-reduced precontest training period.

A good reason to avoid Stanozolol

We are not going to preach to you about the evils of using Stanozolol. But be aware that the drug can produce side effects and it is illegal. With the science of supplementation becoming so advanced there are now products that imitate illegal steroids. Users report that most of these steroid alternatives will produce muscle building and fat burning effects that are similar steroids. These safe legal analogs have been designed with the purist pharmaceutical grade ingredients to maximize your bodybuilding potential. Check them out!

The previous information has been created by experts to help you increase your knowledge base about anabolic steroids and bodybuilding supplements. Be knowledgeable. Be informed. Make the right choice!

© Bob Howard 03/27, 2006