Winstrol Depot (active ingredient – stanozolol) is an anabolic steroid produced in tablets and injection solution (winstrol depot). Winstrol was developed in 1962 by Winthrop Laboratories.
It is a synthetic testosterone-derived steroid approved by the FDA for human use (stanozolol was originally developed for use in animals (horses)). Unlike most injectable forms, stanozolol is an aqueous suspension.
Effects of Winstrol Depot
Anabolic steroids are commonly used by bodybuilders to create lean muscle and burn excess fat. Winstrol Depot is no exception. It plays a very important role, because it does not allow water to linger in the muscles, which is important when drying. As you know, some of the hormone testosterone is able to turn into estrogen, which can lead to water retention. However, the amount of testosterone in Winstrol Depot is considered very minimal, which does not lead to such effects.
The drug has little effect on increasing strength and muscle mass. As an anabolic agent, it is clearly inferior in effectiveness to testosterone, so some athletes use other anabolic steroids for these purposes. But bodybuilders and other athletes who need to add strength and muscle mass without increasing their body fat content choose Winstrol Depot.
Winstrol Depot also improves the production of red blood cells in the body. These are red blood cells that help carry oxygen to every part of the body, including the muscles. And oxygen, as you know, helps muscles recover faster. For this reason, many endurance athletes such as cyclists or track and field stars choose to use this steroid to enhance their performance.
Winstrol Depot reduces the amount of globulin and increases the effectiveness of other steroids. It has an exceptional ability and a high degree of stimulating and facilitating protein and collagen synthesis in the body.
Female athletes choose Winstrol Depot because it provides anabolic (muscle building) effects with very minimal androgenic effects. For example, such as voice changes. In addition, the ability of Winstrol Depot to burn fat also makes it the most preferred among female bodybuilders.
The drug has a slight effect on body weight, but gives relief to the muscles, enhances venous visibility and burns fat, so it is used mainly during “drying” courses.
- Muscle relief is one of the main effects of Winstrol Depot.
- A significant increase in strength and endurance is a valuable effect in powerlifting and athletics.
- Fat burning
- Increased Appetite
- Removal of excess fluid from the body
Most often, bodybuilders use Winstrol Depot (Stanozolol injections). At the same time, they note that the injections are quite painful due to the fact that the drug is made on the basis of water. Bodybuilders inject into specific muscles – buttocks, biceps, triceps, deltoids or calves, because in this case the muscles will be better drawn. It is also worth noting that the active substance does not always have time to reach all muscle groups, which is why injections are made into certain muscles.
Side effects of Winstrol Depot
The drug is not converted into estrogens, so it does not cause side effects such as gynecomastia and edema. In general, Winstrol Depot is one of the safest steroids at present, the side effects of Winstrol Depot are rare and, with a properly formulated course, do not appear at all in most cases of use.
The side effects of Winstrol Depot are much milder than those of other substances such as Trenbolone or even Boldenone. However, they exist, and although they are controllable, we must know them in order to know how to properly prevent ourselves.
Androgenic effects
The androgenic effect of Winstrol Depot, although small, is small. However, it exists and, especially for women, it can be significant.
An increase in DHT also causes an increase in all the typical male characteristics that stand out: oily skin and acne, deepening of the voice, hair loss, excessive hair growth, and, in many cases, female infertility. Be aware that these androgenic effects cause women to stop menstruating during use (and possibly even after use), making the use of contraceptives unnecessary.
Cardiovascular effects
One of the most relevant points that should be considered in relation to the side effects of Winstrol Depot is precisely its negative effect on the cardiovascular system. This anabolic steroid is known to drastically lower HDL levels and increase LDL levels. This leads to higher chances of atherosclerosis among other damage to the blood vessels.
Usually, the injectable version of Winstrol Depot has an even more pronounced effect on lowering HDL and increasing LDL. Chronic steroid users and people who already have health problems should double their focus on this side effect.
Despite this, negative consequences will manifest themselves, especially in people with a predisposition and / or those who do not take care of their health properly. diet. Thus, consumption of deep sea fish and nutritional supplements such as Omega 3 are strongly indicated to help with this prevention. In addition, a good diet is essential for maintaining cardiovascular health in addition to aerobic exercise, which can also help improve the body’s circulatory profile.
Suppression of the testosterone axis
Winstrol Depot strongly suppresses testosterone production, known as the HTP axis. Winstrol Depot will most likely suppress the production of LH, FSH, and we will not have stimulation of the gonads to produce testosterone.
Even in women, suppression of the hormonal axis can occur and this needs to be addressed.
Specifically speaking of men, Winstrol Depot can lower testosterone levels to the point of causing testicular atrophy and even an increase in estrogen levels. See: Winstrol Depot will NOT aromatize, but if there is suppression of testosterone production, then estrogen levels may increase. That is why Winstrol Depot is not recommended to be taken without any type of testosterone.
After a course of Winstrol Depot, there is a need for a good post-cycle therapy to re-stimulate the HTP axis and re-stimulate the body’s natural testosterone production. PCT (Post Cycle Therapy) can vary greatly from person to person and will follow very different patterns from cycle to cycle. Thus, there is no TPC specifically for stanozolol, but a PCT that matches the course you have completed and that suits your individual needs.
Hepatoxicity
Perhaps the most well-known side effect (especially with oral medications) is the apparent damaging effect on the liver, especially with 17-aa drugs. Imagine that drugs that are not 17-amino acids already have liver damage due to indirect metabolism in the liver. Now imagine when we are talking about a drug that is mainly metabolized in the liver. Yes, without proper care, there can be a very big loss.
There are ways to prevent large-scale liver damage, such as with silymarin (200-300mg/day), milk thistle (200mg/day), CoQ10 (100mg/day), alpha lipoic acid. (100 mg/day) among other compounds. While they are important, it is best to prevent damage. Therefore long stanozolol cycles are not shown, as well as a good diet containing supplements and hepatoprotective foods (e.g. soy lectin 2-4g/day), green tea 200mg/day, artichoke 400mg/day, etc. highly recommended. Adequate water intake, avoidance of trans fats and foods with a lot of preservatives, dyes are also recommended.
Finally, since stanozolol belongs to 17 amino acid residues, it is not suitable for mixing with other substances of the same nature as Dianabol, such as oxandrolone or Hemogenin.
Increased appetite
In fact, any use of hormonal ergogenics increases a person’s appetite as their body will use more substrates for the necessary synthesis. In addition, due to the fact that physical activity becomes more intense, there may be an increase in appetite.