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Andarine is more popularly known as S4. It is a selective androgen receptor modulator (SARM) that was originally developed for different medical purposes. However, soon after its discovery athletes found that they can piggyback the benefits of this compound, and use it as a potent performance enhancing drug (PED).
History
In recent years, andarine (S4) and SARMS as a whole have blossomed in popularity, especially in crossfit type of sports and bodybuilding. Interestingly, while it was in investigative development by the GTX Inc pharmaceutical company, andarine was found to treat osteoporosis, BPH (benign prostatic hypertrophy), and muscle wasting. It is precisely due to these benefits that in the past 5 years athletes have started using S4 to gain an advantage over their peers without the negative side effects that are found with anabolic steroids.
Anabolic to androgenic ratio
Compared to other SARMS, S4 is more conservative in terms of anabolic and androgenic effects. Nonetheless, medical studies can be misleading when it comes to real life experience, and these stats do not always match the actual effects seen with S4.
How it Works
Andarine acts as an orally active partial agonist of the androgen receptors. As a matter of fact, one study showed it reduced prostate weight as much as finasteride does, but without the anti-androgenic side effects or reduction in muscle mass. This is an important fact, since it shows that S4 helps block dihydrotestosterone (DHT) by binding to target receptors without harming muscle gains like a 5a-reductase inhibitor (such as finasteride or dutasteride) would do. Consequently, Andarine could help you keep your head hair while using anabolic steroids, and help you avoid the nasty side effects of a drug like finasteride.
Furthermore, just like all SARMS, andarine will attach to the androgen receptors without causing androgenic activity in non-skeletal muscle tissues. In fact, it is estimated that andarine will attach about half as potently as straight testosterone, but it will not cause the androgenic side effects seen with the latter one. Therefore, this is not only great for females, but it's also great for those males who do not want to deal with androgenic side effects.
Athletic Uses
As it was mentioned above, athletes make use of the medical advantages of andarine, and translate these into athletic benefits. For instance, andarine is extremely popular in crossfit, where the athlete can benefit from the lean muscle gains and strength enhancement, while not having to carry around extra water mass because it will not cause bloating. Additionally, it is also capable of increasing endurance, decreasing fat, and it helps with bone/joint health.
In my personal experience, I was able to gain strength quite quickly on S4 without adding any body fat, water weight, or decreasing my endurance. This makes it a great compound for powerlifters trying to make their weight class. What's more, it's also a great addition to a cutting stack because it works well with DHT derivative compounds. When stacked, it will counteract such negative side effects as joint trouble and possibly even prevent head hair loss.
History
In recent years, andarine (S4) and SARMS as a whole have blossomed in popularity, especially in crossfit type of sports and bodybuilding. Interestingly, while it was in investigative development by the GTX Inc pharmaceutical company, andarine was found to treat osteoporosis, BPH (benign prostatic hypertrophy), and muscle wasting. It is precisely due to these benefits that in the past 5 years athletes have started using S4 to gain an advantage over their peers without the negative side effects that are found with anabolic steroids.
Anabolic to androgenic ratio
Compared to other SARMS, S4 is more conservative in terms of anabolic and androgenic effects. Nonetheless, medical studies can be misleading when it comes to real life experience, and these stats do not always match the actual effects seen with S4.
How it Works
Andarine acts as an orally active partial agonist of the androgen receptors. As a matter of fact, one study showed it reduced prostate weight as much as finasteride does, but without the anti-androgenic side effects or reduction in muscle mass. This is an important fact, since it shows that S4 helps block dihydrotestosterone (DHT) by binding to target receptors without harming muscle gains like a 5a-reductase inhibitor (such as finasteride or dutasteride) would do. Consequently, Andarine could help you keep your head hair while using anabolic steroids, and help you avoid the nasty side effects of a drug like finasteride.
Furthermore, just like all SARMS, andarine will attach to the androgen receptors without causing androgenic activity in non-skeletal muscle tissues. In fact, it is estimated that andarine will attach about half as potently as straight testosterone, but it will not cause the androgenic side effects seen with the latter one. Therefore, this is not only great for females, but it's also great for those males who do not want to deal with androgenic side effects.
Athletic Uses
As it was mentioned above, athletes make use of the medical advantages of andarine, and translate these into athletic benefits. For instance, andarine is extremely popular in crossfit, where the athlete can benefit from the lean muscle gains and strength enhancement, while not having to carry around extra water mass because it will not cause bloating. Additionally, it is also capable of increasing endurance, decreasing fat, and it helps with bone/joint health.
In my personal experience, I was able to gain strength quite quickly on S4 without adding any body fat, water weight, or decreasing my endurance. This makes it a great compound for powerlifters trying to make their weight class. What's more, it's also a great addition to a cutting stack because it works well with DHT derivative compounds. When stacked, it will counteract such negative side effects as joint trouble and possibly even prevent head hair loss.