Clenbuterol for weight loss, and how to take clenbuterol!

Clenbuterol in bodybuilding

First, I propose to understand what clenbuterol is.

Clenbuterol (from the English “Clenbuterol”, or among bodybuilders “maple”) is an adrenergic agonist, i.e. a drug that is used in medicine to treat bronchial asthma.

Clenbuterol does not belong to the class of anabolic steroids; I repeat, it is an adrenergic agonist (a medicine for bronchial asthma).

For us, this is not primarily what interests him.

Clenbuterol is used in bodybuilding for its ability to burn fat by stimulating beta-2 adrenergic receptors.

Don’t be alarmed if you come across words you don’t understand; the mechanism of action is quite simple.

Clenbuterol for weight loss. Mechanism of action

Clenbuterol binds to type 2 beta receptors in human muscle and fat tissue. After this, a series of biochemical reactions are triggered that increase the synthesis of cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP).

Cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) activates enzymes that mobilize fatty acids from fat cells (adipocytes).

Additionally, clenbuterol, by acting on beta-2 adrenergic receptors, promotes the production of adrenaline (the fear hormone) and norepinephrine (the rage hormone), which provide a fat-burning effect.

The secretion of thyroid hormones, which are the body’s natural fat burners, also increases.

Clenbuterol affects lipoprotein lipase, suppressing its activity, thereby making the process of fat deposition in adipose tissue impossible.

As a result of all the above reactions, the level of basal metabolism increases by 20-30%.

Is the mechanism of action clear in terms of weight loss? Let me explain briefly again.

Clenbuterol binds to type 2 beta receptors in fat and muscle tissue in the human body.
A series of biochemical reactions are triggered that increase the synthesis of cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP).
cAMP activates enzymes that mobilize fatty acids from adipose tissue cells (adipocytes).
The secretion of adrenaline, norepinephrine and thyroid hormones (natural fat burners) increases.
The activity of lipoprotein lipase is suppressed, and fat deposition becomes impossible.
Basic metabolism increases by 20-30%.

Many recent studies, for example, Li P. 2015 on formoterol (beta-2 selective agonist), talk about the anti-catabolic effect of clenbuterol, i.e. about its ability to preserve muscle tissue while losing weight.

Experiments on humans in 2015 confirm the ability of clenbuterol to keep muscles dry and accelerate protein synthesis, which makes the drug relevant for bodybuilding.

I am sure that my experience in using clenbuterol will be useful to you. I will describe it in great detail towards the end of the article, but for now let’s look at some of the effects of using this drug.

Characteristics and Features

Clenodyn is an effective clenbuterol. This drug has virtually no side effects. The main purpose of Klenodin is to burn fat. While taking the drug, a number of biochemical and physiological reactions are triggered. They lead to the production of cAMP and the mobilization of fatty acids.

When the drug enters the body, it begins to stimulate the production of norepinephrine to fight fat. If you know how to take Clenodyn, you can get great results. The correct dosage of the drug allows you to increase the metabolic process by about 30%. At the same time, the effect of lipoprotein lipase decreases. This leads to blocking the deposition of fats in the tissue. At the same time, the synthesis of hormones that are responsible for the natural process of burning fat increases.

Positive effects of clenbuterol

Based on research, the use of clenbuterol provides the following positive effects:

Burning fat, drying muscles.
Increased strength and endurance.
Decreased appetite.
Preventing muscle catabolism.
Slight anabolic effect (weak muscle growth).
Quite a low incidence of side effects (virtually no irreversible effects).

At the bottom of the article I will write in detail about my experience and feelings from using clenbuterol; I am sure that my experience will be useful to many.

One of the famous authors, Yuri Bombela, claims that in large doses (more than 250-300 mcg/day) clenbuterol can destroy muscles, promoting subsequent hypertrophy of muscle tissue, but this statement is not true, because there is no research, much less no empirical justification was provided. These are just the author's guesses. And taking this drug in such dosages is simply stupid. Later you will understand why.

In 2010, a study was conducted that shows the synergistic effect of using clenbuterol on a cycle of anabolic steroids (if you are using them, of course).

How to take Clenodyn to achieve the desired effect?

The drug is taken according to a specially developed regimen. In men, the dosage should not exceed 149 mcg per day, and in women not higher than 100 mcg. It is best to take the drug for two weeks. Longer use is not necessary. If you take Clenodin for more than two weeks, a habit of the drug begins to arise and there will be no effect.

Clenodin is often used together with Ketotiphon. This is necessary to prevent side effects. In addition, the fat burning drug will be more effective in this combination. So you need to adhere to frequency, that is, take a break between courses of taking Klenodin.

A study was conducted in 2010. It was proven that the combination of Clenodyn with anabolic steroids leads to a synergistic effect. So it is necessary to include this drug in the AAC course. Clenodin is also taken with steroids, where it has a fixing effect. So athletes don’t have to worry about the results. Depending on the AAC, the dosage of Clenodyn is selected.

If we consider the course of taking Clenbuterol by day, the following scheme will appear. From the first to the sixth day, the dosage is increased daily by 20 mcg, that is, day 1 – 20 mcg, day 2 – 40 mcg, and so on. Then from the sixth to the twelfth day the drug is consumed daily at 120 or 140 mcg. From the 13th day, they begin to drink 20 mcg less of the drug daily. When two weeks of taking the drug are over, you should take a break for two weeks. The drug is taken in the morning and before bedtime.

Clenodyn has positive reviews. Athletes actively use them to dry muscles. In the body, the drug stimulates the production of adrenaline and norepinephrine. This is what allows you to effectively burn fat. The correct dosage allows you to achieve the desired result without compromising your health.

Side effects of clenbuterol

Despite the fact that the drug has practically no irreversible side effects, the most common ones should be indicated so that you are aware:

Rapid heartbeat (can be eliminated with beta-1 blockers, 5 mg Bisoprolol or 50 mg Metoprolol in the morning). Honestly, my heart was beating like crazy, at first I even thought about stopping taking it, and settled on the working dosage of 120 mcg.
Tremor (shivering). I noticed only in the first days of taking it, until about 5-6 days, then it gradually fades away. Can be eliminated with ketotifen.
Sweating. Clenbuterol slightly increases body temperature, so you are constantly hot, sweating, and generally in a semi-sick state.
Insomnia. If you take clenbuterol in the late afternoon, insomnia is possible, but it can be eliminated with ketotifen 1-2 mg at night.
Anxiety. A feeling of excitement appears periodically. Although it is difficult to notice, especially for impressionable people. Eliminated by ketotifen.
Increased blood pressure. Eliminated by beta-1 adrenergic blockers, 5 mg of Bisoprolol or 50 mg of Metoprolol in the morning.
Diarrhea (stool disorder). Possible in the first days of taking the drug.
Nausea. It occurs very rarely, but is still sometimes possible.
Cramps. Usually with an overdose or at the initial stage of taking the drug. A dangerous thing, because... the heart is also a muscle. I took clenbuterol during the swimming season, I was afraid that something might happen when you are far from the shore. The problem is solved with asparkam or panangin 2-3 times a day with meals.
Sometimes, headache. Most often associated with increased blood pressure.

Contraindications to taking clenbuterol

Based on the side effects, clenbuterol has contraindications that you should definitely pay attention to if you still want to use this drug.

Thyrotoxicosis (thyroid disease) and hypersensitivity to the drug.
Tachycardia and tachyarrhythmia (rapid irregular heartbeats).
Subaortic aortic stenosis (non-inflammatory disease of the muscle tissue of the left ventricle of the heart, which is characterized by a sharp narrowing of its cavity).
Acute period of myocardial infarction.
Pregnancy.

In short, if you have at least some heart problems, then you don’t need to take the drug!!!

Friends, my heart is beating like crazy, I’m serious, and I am a person with a completely healthy heart. There is no need to take risks because of a couple of extra pounds.

Positive Impact

Clenodyn has virtually no equal drugs. It also has an anti-cabolic effect, that is, it protects muscles from destruction. When you need to dry your muscles and want to get rid of excess fat, you should also take care of protecting your muscles. Clenodin is capable of providing all these effects. Its effectiveness has been repeatedly proven not only in research, but also in practice.

Despite all the above properties, the drug cannot be called an anabolic. It does not have pronounced anabolic effects. This nuance is important for many athletes. Clenodin is also able to dilate the bronchi, which makes breathing easier. So the drug really has unique properties, which makes it so popular.

How to take clenbuterol

Perhaps one of the most important questions for a person who decides to take clenbuterol.

Clenbuterol is available in syrup and tablets. We are interested in the tablets, because... The syrup is full of sugar, which promotes the rapid production of insulin and stops fat burning.

Tablets are usually sold in a dosage of 0.04 mg (40 mcg) of clenbuterol hydrochloride. Also, there are tablets of 20 mcg and even 10 mcg. The dosage is indicated in micrograms (mcg), please pay attention to this.

And in general, never rush to stuff something into yourself without understanding the dosage.

The Internet is full of conflicting recommendations on this matter, but I will write you three main and two dangerous regimens for taking clenbuterol, although, from my point of view, only one is advisable.

So, three main and two additional dangerous (marked *) regimens for taking clenbuterol:

Clenbuterol solo (clenbuterol only).
Clenbuterol + Ketotifen (to extend the course of clen).
Clenbuterol (2 weeks) + Ketotifen (2 weeks) + Clenbuterol (2 weeks).
(*) Clenbuterol + Yohimbine.
(*) Clenbuterol + T3 + Yohimbine.

Clenbuterol solo course

Perhaps the most common course, and, in my opinion, the best. The best because you don’t have to extend the period of use and continue to stuff yourself with clenbuterol.

So, as a standard, the dose of clenbuterol should increase exponentially during the first week (or rather, the first five days). Then the working dosage lasts 7 days, and then decreases over two days.

Working dosage of clenbuterol for men: from 100 to 160 mcg.
Working dosage of clenbuterol for women: from 60 to 100 mcg.

I indicated the working dosage range for a simple reason. Because all people are different, and some will already feel very unwell on day 4-5 that it will be impossible to continue, and some will feel a very weak effect even from 160 mcg.

In general, a dosage of 120 mcg on days 6-12 of use is suitable for most men, and 80 mcg will be sufficient for most women.

I always stick to the rule: less is more. Not a single pill can replace proper, competent training and diet.

A solo course of clenbuterol for 2 weeks looks like this (assuming that one tablet per package will be equal to 40 mcg):

Day 1: 20 mcg (0.02 mg or half a tablet).
Day 2: 40 mcg (0.04 mg or one tablet).
Day 3: 60 mcg (0.06 mg or one and a half tablets).
Day 4: 80 mcg (0.08 mg or two tablets).
Day 5: 100 mcg (0.10 mg or two and a half tablets).
Day 6: 120 mcg (0.12 mg or three tablets).
Day 7: 120 mcg (0.12 mg or three tablets).
Day 8: 120 mcg (0.12 mg or three tablets).
Day 9: 120 mcg (0.12 mg or three tablets).
Day 10: 120 mcg (0.12 mg or three tablets).
Day 11: 120 mcg (0.12 mg or three tablets).
Day 12: 120 mcg (0.12 mg or three tablets).
Day 13: 80 mcg (0.08 mg or two tablets).
Day 14: 40 mcg (0.04 mg or one tablet).

A further course of clenbuterol does not make sense, because the sensitivity of beta-2 adrenergic receptors to clenbuterol decreases after two weeks.

Important! How to use:

As long as the dosage does not exceed 80 mcg (at 80 it is still possible), then we drink it at one time, in the morning, 15-30 minutes before breakfast!
When the dosage exceeds 80 mcg, we divide the dosage by 2 times! 80 mcg in the morning on an empty stomach 15-30 minutes before meals, the rest (20 or 40 mcg) at 12-14 hours 15-30 minutes before lunch!

Girls should plan a course of clenbuterol on the 5-6th day of the cycle (i.e. at the very end of menstruation), so you will have time to complete the course before the next menstruation. I do not recommend that girls exceed the working dosage of 80-100 mcg (instead of 100-160 mcg for men).

Before use, check yourself for any contraindications! I indicated the side effects and contraindications above. In short, if you have heart problems, it’s better not to.

Another tip, from the first day of taking clenbuterol, start drinking asparkam (or panangin, but it is more expensive, asparkam is enough), 1 tablet after meals 3 times a day.

To extend the course of clenbuterol to 30 days, you can include the drug ketotifen in the course.

Course of clenbuterol with ketotifen

Ketotifen is a drug that stabilizes mast cell membranes, helping to increase the sensitivity of beta-2 adrenergic receptors.

Honestly. I see no point in prolonging the course of clenbuterol and thereby increasing the load on the heart, liver and other organs. But quite often people use clenbuterol together with ketotifen.

As a result of this, the course of clenbuterol can be extended for a month.

I barely made it through two weeks because I had rapid heartbeat, a constant feeling that you were getting sick, and sweating. Why be in this state for a whole month, when you can perfectly burn excess fat through exercise and diet, I don’t understand.

This option is only suitable if you specifically did not have time to dry out by the required time, you have one month left, and you decided to speed up the process a little.

The course of clenbuterol + ketotifen for a month looks like this (based on the fact that one tablet per package will be equal to 40 mcg):

Day 1: 20 mcg of clenbuterol (0.02 mg or half a tablet).
Day 2: 40 mcg of clenbuterol (0.04 mg or one tablet).
Day 3: 60 mcg of clenbuterol (0.06 mg or one and a half tablets).
Day 4: 80 mcg of clenbuterol (0.08 mg or two tablets).
Day 5: 100 mcg of clenbuterol (0.10 mg or two and a half tablets).
Days 6-27: 120 mcg of clenbuterol (0.12 mg or three tablets) + 2 mg of ketotifen at night.
Day 28: 80 mcg of clenbuterol (0.12 mg or three tablets) + 2 mg of ketotifen at night.
Day 29: 60 mcg of clenbuterol (0.12 mg or three tablets) + 1-2 mg of ketotifen at night.
Day 30: 40 mcg of clenbuterol (0.12 mg or three tablets) + 1 mg of ketotifen at night.
This should be followed by at least a two-week break!

We take Ketotifen at night, and clenbuterol in the morning. The dosage of clenbuterol is the same (if the dosage is more than 80 mcg, then we divide the dosage into two doses). Girls should not exceed the dosage of 80-100 mcg.

Clenbuterol course + rest with ketotifen

A slightly exotic scheme, but in the West they speak very positively about it.

A break without ketotifen is useless! The sensitivity of beta-2 adrenergic receptors to clenbuterol will recover on its own only after 2-3 months.

This regimen is very similar to the first regimen (solo), but after a course of clenbuterol, a two-week recovery with ketotifen (2 mg at night) follows.

Day 1: 20 mcg of clenbuterol (0.02 mg or half a tablet).
Day 2: 40 mcg of clenbuterol (0.04 mg or one tablet).
Day 3: 60 mcg of clenbuterol (0.06 mg or one and a half tablets).
Day 4: 80 mcg of clenbuterol (0.08 mg or two tablets).
Day 5: 100 mcg of clenbuterol (0.10 mg or two and a half tablets).
Day 6: 120 mcg of clenbuterol (0.12 mg or three tablets).
Day 7: 120 mcg of clenbuterol (0.12 mg or three tablets).
Day 8: 120 mcg of clenbuterol (0.12 mg or three tablets).
Day 9: 120 mcg of clenbuterol (0.12 mg or three tablets).
Day 10: 120 mcg of clenbuterol (0.12 mg or three tablets).
Day 11: 120 mcg of clenbuterol (0.12 mg or three tablets).
Day 12: 120 mcg of clenbuterol (0.12 mg or three tablets).
Day 13: 80 mcg of clenbuterol (0.08 mg or two tablets).
Day 14: 40 mcg of clenbuterol (0.04 mg or one tablet).
Break for two weeks, taking ketotifen 2 mg at night.
After a break, a two-week course of clenbuterol solo can be repeated.

There is another regimen for taking clenbuterol, but it is extremely dangerous, because... the risk of side effects greatly increases.

Clenbuterol course with yohimbine

Honestly, I didn’t use this course because I didn’t feel comfortable with clenbuterol either.

Yohimbine blocks ALPHA-2 adrenergic receptors (which promote fat storage), and clenbuterol stimulates BETA-2 adrenergic receptors (which trigger lipolysis).

The regimen is simple: along with the course of “clenbuterol solo”, 5-10 mg (one or two tablets) of yohimbine hydrochloride should be taken 3 times a day with meals.

In this case, our wolves are fed and our sheep are safe. Alpha-2 adrenergic receptors are blocked (fat does not accumulate), Beta-2 adrenergic receptors are stimulated (lipolysis accelerates).

Fat burning goes faster, but again, I don’t advise you to do this, because... Even the instructions for yohimbine state that simultaneous use with adrenergic agonists is contraindicated!

Let me explain, you CANNOT use it together with clenbuterol!

Clenbuterol course with T3 and yohimbine

I HIGHLY DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS COMBINATION, and I am telling you about it for your information!

T3 is the biologically active form of thyroid hormones of the thyroid gland.

If T3 or triiodothyronine is used in conjunction with clenbuterol, then the whole thing begins to work like a fat-burning machine. So effective that you can eat sweets and fast food. But still lose weight.

Why do I strongly advise against even thinking about taking thyroid hormones (T3 and T4)?

Because after taking them, a “withdrawal syndrome” occurs, but not the same as when taking steroid drugs (when your glands fall asleep while taking them, and wake up after withdrawal).

Here, the return of your own production of T3 and T4 may not happen! In this case, you will be forced to swallow expensive drugs all your life to keep your thyroid gland in a sane state.

I don't see the point in taking such risks!

I’ll tell you for informational purposes or for completely frostbitten people:

The following content of starting substances is taken as one unit:

Clenbuterol – 40 mcg.
Thyroxine – 25 mcg.
Yohimbine – 5 mg.

The dosage is a multiple, i.e. if 1.5 units are indicated, then all values must be multiplied by 1.5.

Well:

Day 1-3: 1 unit.
Days 4-6: 1.5 units.
Day 7-9: 1 unit in the morning, 1 unit in the afternoon.
Day 10-12: 1.5 units.
Day 13-15: 1 unit.
Day 16-19: 0.5 units.
Day 20-21: 0.25 units.

To soften the heartbeat, add 2 mg of ketotifen at night.

But I highly do not recommend this scheme! You don't need this!

Questions about taking clenbuterol

Let's look at the main questions that arise when taking clenbuterol.

Should I take clenbuterol if I just started working out?

No. At the beginning of training, progress is already taking place by leaps and bounds; there is no need to take clenbuterol. Instead, focus on creating a sound training and nutrition plan and stick to it. This will give much greater and more stable progress than a course of clenbuterol.

After the course ends, will I gain the same kilograms back?

No. I didn't notice such an effect. As a rule, after a course of clenbuterol, fat burning slows down slightly, i.e. you begin to lose weight at the same rate at which you lost weight before the course. But it all depends on your diet and genetic makeup.

Why take asparkam?

Taking clenbuterol creates a potassium deficiency in the body. Aspartic acid preparations (asparkam and panangin) increase the content of potassium and magnesium ions in the body, replenish aspartic acid deficiency, improve skeletal muscle tone, and have an antioxidant effect. In short, the cramps disappear.

It’s one thing if your leg or arm cramps. What if your heart breaks? After all, it is the same muscle. It is better, as they say, to be safe than sorry.

Drink asparkam and more water (from 3 liters per day, on average).

If I stick to a diet, do strength training and cardio training, will the effect be better?

Diet, proper strength training and low-intensity cardio training will only improve the results of taking clenbuterol.

What also plays an important role is how clenbuterol itself will affect you. The sensitivity of beta-2 adrenergic receptors is initially different for everyone.

Cardio training can make a HUGE difference in your fat loss if done in the right way. Be sure to read my article on how a cardio workout should be designed to burn fat. The link contains a lot of cool practical information!

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