What is Clenbuterol?
Clenbuterol is a steroid like substance, but not a steroid. It falls into a group of drugs known as beta-2-agonists. Clenbuterol shares similarities with stimulant drugs (i.e. increase heart rate, blood pressure, perspiration, etc.) such as adrenalin (ephedrine) and amphetamines.
Clenbuterol was initially developed as a bronchodilator for the treatment and alleviation of symptoms of equine asthma. It main therapeutic use in many countries is still limited to horses, with the catch that any horse that has received clenbuterol, cannot later be slaughtered for food.
Clenbuterol for Weight Loss
A "side-effect" of clenbuterol is its catabolic (fat loss) and anabolic (growth of skeletal muscle) properties. It is not understood, why clenbuterol causes fat loss and muscle growth. However, body builders and athletes cottoned on to this effect quickly and use it alone or in conjunction with other substances to help define their muscles and lose weight. Clenbuterol is particularly popular with female athletes, as it does not produce the androgenic side effects of anabolic steroids (physical, behavioral and functional side effects – e.g. virilization, developments a male body type, deepened voice, hairiness, acne to name just a few of the physical effects, some of which are irreversible).
Clenbuterol Side-Effects
The list of potential side effects caused by clenbuterol is long and perilous and is the reason behind the limited knowledge of clenbuterols weight loss properties in humans. Anyone who is considering using clenbuterol as a speedy route to slimming down, must consider the list of clenbuterol side-effects very carefully and decide whether the benefit of weight loss outweighs the risks associated with taking clenbuterol.
