Introduction
This post is a continuation of the previous one regarding Anabolic Steroid type pharmaceuticals which are used to maximize muscle growth and body recovery for sports athletes like bodybuilders and powerlifters.
The purpose of this post is to share information so that we know what types of steroids, their benefits and their side effects can harm the human body. You guys can read more about steroids and their types in the following posts:
This time I will discuss about a drug that is considered dangerous and illegal because it has bad effects if used without a doctor's prescription, this drug is Clenbuterol, otherwise known as Clen.
About Clenbuterol
Clenbuterol (Clen) is a type of pharmaceutical whose chemical compounds are similar to steroids that increase muscle mass in the human body. Initially, this drug was used by veterinarians to treat asthma and infections in livestock. When Clen is used, these animals have a lot of muscle and less body fat, and as science develops, Clenbuterol is used to increase metabolism and increase lean muscle mass in the human body. This medicine is banned in many countries and illegal for use because of side effects that can harm the body, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not approve Clenbuterol for use in humans. In other countries, this drug may be used mandatory with a doctor's prescription.
Clenbuterol is not actually a steroid but is considered as such because it has similar properties and uses and athletes who use steroids usually add Clen in cycles with several other types of steroids to maximize lean muscle growth.
Benefits of Clenbuterol
Clenbuterol is a Beta 2 central nervous system stimulant used to widen and relax the respiratory muscles, especially suitable for treating asthma. In addition, using Clen can increase metabolism, increase energy in the body, burn fat faster, and can simultaneously maintain muscle mass, very suitable for use by bodybuilding who are cutting.
Side effects of using Clenbuterol
Clenbuterol has side effects that are dangerous for its users, that is the reason this drug is banned in many countries because Clen users can feel excessive anxiety, tremors, headaches, excessive sweating, increased body temperature, and can trigger heart attacks. Clen contains dopamine which makes users feel addicted and is considered as dangerous as heroin if used long-term without a doctor's prescription.
Final Thought
Even though Clenbuterol is banned and illegal in many countries, it is easy to find this drug in online stores that are easily accessible to everyone. Keep in mind that there are many side effects that are harmful to the human body associated with the use of Clenbuterol. It is advisable not to use it without a doctor's prescription and not to exceed the prescribed dose.
The process is something that becomes part of a person's efforts to achieve something, some can be achieved with high consistency, and some look for shortcuts to quickly achieve the desired results. Steroids become a "shortcut" for bodybuilding athletes to get maximum results in a short process, some of those who use them can achieve results that are very difficult to achieve by natural athletes.