By: Bodybuilding.com Writer

Note: This is a response to Jeff Behar's later article titled All About Clenbuterol!.

What Is Clenbuterol You May Ask?

Clenbuterol is a beta-2 agonist and is used in many countries as a broncodilator for the treatment of asthma. Because of it's long half life, clenbuterol is not FDA approved for medical use. Contrary to popular belief, Clenbuterol has a half life of 35 hours and not 48 hours. Taking the long half life into consideration, the most effective way of cycling clenbuterol is 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off for no more than 12 weeks. Ephedrine or Yohimbine can be used in the off weeks.

Clenbuterol has two secondary effects that are beneficial to athletes and bodybuilders. The first is a strong anti-catabolic effect, which means it decreases the rate at which protein is used up in the muscle cells, consequently causing hypertrophy of muscle cells (with proper training, of course).

Clen accomplishes this by the stimulation of both type 2 and 3 beta-receptors. 3-beta receptors are more abundant in livestock than in humans. This explains the pronounced anabolic effects on livestock as opposed to humans.

Secondly, Clen has a wonderful thermogenic effect. This is the main reason that is included in nearly every cutting cycle in some form or fashion. This means that it slightly raises the body temperature of the person taking it. When the body's temperature rises it burns fat more productively. When stacked with an LT-3 hormone such as Cytomel, the body turns into the fiery pits of hell and burns fat like a stripper scoops up 5 dollar bills on a Friday night.

Is available in 10 - 20 mcg tablets or in the .016 mg/gram Ventipulmin Veterinarian brand, specifically made for horses. Clenbuterol is Legal to possess (in Canada).

Common Uses

Post Cycle Therapy:

Clenbuterol is used post cycle to aid in recovery. It allows people to keep eating large amounts of foot without adding excess adipose tissue (fat).

Alternative To Steroids:

Clenbuterol has a mild steroid like affect and can be used by athletes that do not use anabolic steroids, to increase lean body mass. A diet high in protein high in carbs and low in fat may work well for the average athlete.

And last but not least...

Fat Loss:

This is the most popular use for clenbuterol. It promotes muscle hardness vascularity and strength when on a k calorie deficit diet.

Cycling Clenbuterol

A first time user should not exceed 40mcg the first day. Increase by one tablet until the side effects are not tolerable.

Example of a first cycle:

• Day 1: 20mcg
• Day 2: 40mcg
• Day 3: 60mcg
• Day 4: 80mcg
• Day 5: 80mcg(Note: Increase the dose only when the side effects are tolerable)
• Day 6 - Day 12: 100mcg
• Day 13: 80 mcg (Tapering is not necessary, but it helps some users get back to normal gradually)
• Day 14: 60 mcgs
• Day 15: off
• Day 16: off
• Day 17: ECA/ NYC stack

Example of a second cycle:

• Day 1: 60mcg
• Day 2: 80mcg
• Day 3: 80mcg
• Day 4: 100mcg
• Day 5: 100mcg
• Day 6 - Day 12: 120mcg
• Day 13: 100 mcg
• Day 14: 80 mcgs
• Day 15: off
• Day 16: off
• Day 17: ECA/ NYC stack

Side Effects

Side effects include:

• Nausea
• Nervousness
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Dry Mouth
• Facial Flushing
• Headache
• Heartburn
• Increased Blood Pressure
• Increased Sweating
• Insomnia
• Lightheadedness
• Muscle Cramps
• Tremors
• Vomiting
• Chest Pain

The most common side effect is muscle cramps, nervousness, headaches, and increased blood pressure.

Muscle cramps can be avoided by drinking 6-8 litres of water and consuming bananas and oranges or supplementing with potassium tablets at 200-400mg a day taken before bed on an empty stomach. Taurine at 3-5grams is a necessity in minimizing cramps. Do not take Clenbuterol Past 4pm and drink plenty of water!

Commonly Asked Questions

[ Q ] Will Clenbuterol give me gyno, masculinization, shrinkage of the boys or any steroid-like side effect?

A: No. Clenbuterol has no steroid-like side-effects as the mechanisms are totally different. This also means that you do not have to take Clomid or any anti-estrogen during a Clenbuterol cycle.

[ Q ] Will Clenbuterol show up on a drug test?

A: Only if you are being tested by a body that bans it and you have taken it within FOUR days of testing. This is generally international competition such as the Olympics. Clenbuterol will nto show up after 4 consecutive days off the drug.

[ Q ] What are "Street" prices?

A: Though your mileage may vary, if you are paying more than US $.50 a pill, you are seriously getting ripped off !

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