Stanozolol (Winstrol)(HARMFUL)
An oral/injectable dihydrotestosterone-derived anabolic steroid used by bodybuilders during "cutting" phases for a lean, dry, vascular appearance.
Benefits
Why it is abused: lean, hard, low-water-retention physique and strength retention while dieting. Not an endorsement of non-medical use.
Risks
Liver toxicity (17α-alkylated oral form), harsh effects on cholesterol and cardiovascular health, joint dryness and tendon-injury risk, testosterone suppression, and virilization in women. Prescription-only; banned in sport.
Informational only — not medical advice.
Body systems
Hormones
Research (4)
- Anabolic-androgenic steroids among recreational athletes and cardiovascular risk Meagher et al. (2025) PubMed ↗
- Doping and sports endocrinology: anabolic-androgenic steroids García-Arnés et al. (2022) PubMed ↗
- Anabolic-androgenic steroids: How do they work and what are the risks? Bond et al. (2022) PubMed ↗
- Adverse Effects of Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids: A Literature Review Albano et al. (2021) PubMed ↗
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