Active Life: 8-12 hours
Androgenic/Anabolic Ratio: 24:600
Average Dose: 30-100mg/day
High Blood Pressure: Rare
Liver Toxic: Yes, it is a c17-alfa-alkylated steroid
Water Retention: No
Aromatization: No
DHT Conversion: Low
Decrease HPTA function: Low

ANAVAR® (Oxandrolone) is a mild anabolic steroid with low androgenic activity. Its reduced androgenic activity is due to the fact that it is a derivative of dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Although one might think that this would make it a more androgenic steroid, it in fact creates a steroid that is less androgenic because it is already "5-alpha reduced". In other words, it lacks the capacity to interact with the 5-alpha reductase enzyme and convert to a more potent “dihydro” form. This steroid is known as a good agent for the promotion of strength and duality muscle mass gains, although the mild nature of this compound makes it less than ideal for bulking purposes. Among bodybuilders it is most commonly used during cutting phases of training when water retention is a concern. It can be further combined with anabolics like Primobolan and Winstrol to elicit a harder, more defined look without added water retention. Such combinations are very popular and can dramatically enhance the show physique. One can also add strong non-aromatizing androgens like Proviron or trenbolone. In this case the androgen really helps to harden up the muscles, while at the same time making conditions more favorable for fat reduction.