Interesting View of Arimidex by Body Builders

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I got this off a web page - interesing doses they use and make reference to OTC

products typically not mentioned here:

Any drug taken for too long will have negative consequences in the body. The

use of caffeine for weeks, for example, leads to an addiction which will leave

the user with a pounding headache each day. Long-term use of anabolic, or

post-cycle therapy compounds, can be even more dangerous. Every day you use a

compound, the functions of several systems in your body are altered. Over time,

these can lead to unintended health consequences.

Arimidex is a very popular drug for limiting the effects of estrogen in the

body. It is used as part of a post-cycle therapy plan. You see, following a

heavy cycle or a pre-contest phase, you are typically going to taper off your

AAS use. This results in crashing testosterone levels and spiking estrogen

levels. This means, without PCT, you would lose your muscle and see some nasty

side effects, including bloating and gynecomastia. Arimidex stops these

negative side effects from occurring. However, many bodybuilders tend to

“cruise†on Arimidex from the minute their cycle ends, until their next one

begins. This not only doesn’t give the body a true break, but it also can

lead to long-term consequences from the Arimidex itself. Let’s look at some

of the most important issues regarding Arimidex usage.

Estrogen does have its purposes

Arimidex limits the amount of estrogen produced in your body. There’s only

one problem here – you NEED a fair amount of estrogen for several body

functions, including muscle building itself. Estrogen must also be present for

a strong sexual drive (Yes, even in men) as well as to achieve and maintain

healthy cholesterol levels. Many bodybuilders see estrogen as an enemy, but

that’s not accurate. Too much estrogen is what causes problems.

Moderation is the key

Like any compound, you must use Arimidex in the adequate dose for an adequate

time period. You just cannot stay on it forever. If you’re only taking 2 to

3 total Arimidex pills per week, you can safely maintain usage for several

months at a time. If you’re taking 1-2 per day, as many bodybuilders so

irresponsibly do in an attempt to keep their muscles following a cycle, then

you’re going to need to halt use after 6 to 8 weeks. Each week should reduce

the total number of the original dose by 20 to 25%, assuring you’ve nearly

completed the cycle and are completely clean in 2 months.

Recommended products

There is a wealth of good products you can use to deliver the PCT effects you

desire. OTC solutions such as Novedex XP (by Gaspari) and 6-Oxo by Ergopharm

are probably as effective as Arimidex, and are legal and easily obtainable as

well. However, if you want to use in heavy dosages, which is typically not

recommended, you’ll want to seek out actual Arimidex.

The bottom line is that PCT is something that should never be taken lightly.

Too much will hurt your body’s systems, and too little will result in negative

side effects. The use of an over-the-counter solution in moderate dosing is

probably your best solution!

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