Cardiovascular toxicity of illicit anabolic-androgenic steroid use
Long-term AAS use was associated with myocardial dysfunction and coronary atherosclerosis.
Observational; exposure self-selected.
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Anabolic-androgenic steroid
stanozolol
Winstrol is used for a drier, harder look while cutting or preparing for a show. It is not known for a big watery increase in size, but it does not directly strip off body fat or existing water. Users report uncomfortable joints, and tendon injuries are a concern with steroid use. Cholesterol can worsen sharply, and both oral and injectable stanozolol carry liver concerns.
Crossover lipid study in 11 male weightlifters, not a recommended cutting dose. HDL fell and LDL rose; this study did not measure how quickly a harder appearance or joint discomfort developed.
Randomized and controlled human studies show liver-enzyme elevations and a pronounced adverse HDL/LDL effect even in medical contexts.
Liver injury, severe HDL reduction/LDL increase, tendon/joint complaints, gonadal suppression and cardiovascular risk.
AST/ALT/bilirubin; HDL/LDL/triglycerides; blood pressure; musculoskeletal symptoms; reproductive hormones.
Historical prescription uses exist; not approved for bodybuilding.
Long-term AAS use was associated with myocardial dysfunction and coronary atherosclerosis.
Observational; exposure self-selected.
Original source ↗Detected HDL reduction and liver-enzyme abnormalities.
Medical context and low exposure.
Original source ↗HDL fell and LDL rose.
Older, limited study.
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