What Is Clenbuterol?
Clenbuterol is classified as abeta2-agonistthat acts onsmooth (involuntary) musclesof the body, making them relax.
When used for this purpose, clenbuterol is considered along-acting bronchodilatorwith adrug half-lifeof up to 48 hours.
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Rather, clenbuterol shares properties with PDEs like ephedrine and amphetamines that have stimulant properties.
Any increase in muscle mass is mainly attributed to the increased exercise output.
How It Is Taken
Clenbuterol is most commonly sold in pill form.
Each one milliliter (mL) dose contains 0.0725 mg for clenbuterol.
Is Clenbuterol Illegal?
By contrast, enforcement among athletes is much stricter.
Currently, clenbuterol is listed by the World Anti-Doping Agency and the International Olympic Committee as a performance-enhancing drug.
Therefore, athletes are barred from its use.
When used as a performance-enhancing drug, clenbuterol burns body fat, suppresses appetites, and increases exercise output.
Clenbuterol is banned in sports and not approved for use in humans by the FDA.
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