Oxandrolone
One of the most clinically used anabolic steroids in the world. Extremely mild androgenic profile. Used medically for burn recovery, HIV wasting, pediatric growth. Minimal liver stress for an oral. Expensive.
Mechanism of Action
High AR binding affinity. Does NOT aromatize. Minimal 5α-reduction activity. Increases protein synthesis and nitrogen retention at low androgenic cost. Modest HPTA suppression relative to other compounds.
Typical Dosing
⚠ Warning Flags
- •Oral — lipid impact (LDL↑, HDL↓) despite mild liver profile
- •Counterfeits are very common
Effect Profile
Side Effect Profile
Research Studies
Effects of androgen therapy on adipose tissue and metabolism in older men
Schroeder ET, et al. · 2005
6 weeks of oxandrolone increased muscle strength and lean mass in healthy older men, with minimal side effects confirming the compound's favorable safety profile.
Oxandrolone significantly improves hepatic dysfunction in severely burned children
Jeschke MG, et al. · 2007
Oxandrolone reduced catabolism and improved lean mass in severely burned pediatric patients, validating its medical use and documenting safety at therapeutic doses.
Oxandrolone, an anabolic steroid, significantly increases the rate of weight gain in the recovery phase after major burns
Demling RH, DeSanti L. · 1997
Burn patients receiving oxandrolone regained lean mass 2× faster than controls, demonstrating powerful anti-catabolic effects.