Oxymetholone, known as Anadrol, is one of the most potent [oral] anabolic steroids available, capable of producing massive gains in muscle mass and strength in an incredibly short time frame.
Originally developed in the 1960s for treating anemia and muscle wasting conditions, Anadrol has become legendary in bodybuilding circles for its ability to add 20-30 pounds of mass in just a few weeks. The compound is paradoxical in nature - despite being a DHT derivative that doesn’t aromatize to estrogen, it produces significant estrogenic effects including water retention, gynecomastia, and bloating through unknown mechanisms, possibly involving direct estrogen receptor activation or progesterone activity.
This makes Anadrol somewhat unpredictable in terms of side effects, requiring careful monitoring and often anti-estrogen support despite not actually converting to estrogen. The compound is extremely hepatotoxic, among the harshest [oral] steroids on the liver, necessitating short cycles of 4-6 weeks maximum and comprehensive liver enzymes support.