Clomid was probably the first mainstream recovery drug to be used by bodybuilders. Its original intended usage was to stimulate ovulation in women with fertility issues by causing the pituitary gland to release ovulating hormones. Now, where does this come into play when it’s used as a recovery drug by male bodybuilders? You see, when you’re …
Arimidex (Anastrozole) is what is classified as an aromatase inhibitor. Its original designed use was to treat breast cancer in women by lowering estrogen. It was eventually discovered that Arimidex could benefit bodybuilders by blocking estrogen formation or lowering already existing levels. As I talked about in the Nolvadex 101 article, the biggest difference between …
Nolvadex is a selective estrogen receptor module (SERM). It prevents estrogen from binding to receptors, specifically in the breast tissue. This DOES NOT MEAN that estrogen levels do not still become elevated in the body from certain steroids, specifically estrogenic compounds that cause gynecomastia and water retention. What About Tamoxifen? Tamoxifen is the same thing …