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Clenbuterol (Clen)

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Clen

β2-agonist bronchodilator used as a fat burner. Receptor down-regulation forces 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off cycles (or Ketotifen for continuous cycles). Tremors and tachycardia very common at the start of a cycle.

Half-life

36–48 heures

Detection

4 jours

Oral

Dosages

Beginner20–40 mcg/j
Intermediate80–100 mcg/j
Advanced120–140 mcg/j (max absolu)
Female20-80 mcg/day (more sensitive)

Frequency : 1× / day (morning) · Protocols: 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off

Effects

  • β2-adrenergic lipolysis
  • Increased body temperature
  • Anti-catabolic muscle preservation
  • Mild VO2 max improvement

Side effects

  • Tremors (hands)
  • Tachycardia
  • Muscle cramps
  • Insomnia
  • Anxiety
  • Hypertension
  • Long-term cardiotoxicity

Support supplements

Taurine (cramps)PotassiumMagnesiumBeta-blockers if HR too high

Synergies & stacks

Ketotifen (for continuous cycles without down-regulation)T3Steroids (cutting)

Avoid

  • Cardiomyopathies
  • Uncontrolled hypertension
  • Doses > 140 mcg/day
  • Continuous cycles > 6 weeks without a break

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Sources

Studies and scientific publications this guide relies on.

  1. Kamalakkannan G, Petrilli CM, George I, et al. (2008). Clenbuterol increases lean muscle mass but not endurance in patients with chronic heart failure. Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation. doi: 10.1016/j.healun.2008.01.024

    Étude pilote chez 14 patients en insuffisance cardiaque chronique : clenbuterol jusqu'à 80 mcg/j sur 12 sem augmente la masse maigre (+3,4 kg) et la force, sans amélioration de la consommation d'oxygène — confirme l'effet anabolisant musculaire chez l'humain.

  2. Spiller HA, James KJ, Scholzen S, et al. (2013). A descriptive study of adverse events from clenbuterol misuse and abuse for weight loss and bodybuilding. Substance Abuse. doi: 10.1080/08897077.2013.776664

    Étude descriptive (528 cas d'usage non médical de clenbuterol rapportés aux centres antipoison US) : effets indésirables majoritaires — tachycardie (81 %), tremblements (44 %), hypokaliémie marquée, douleur thoracique, certains cas d'infarctus du myocarde et arythmies graves.

  3. Burniston JG, Ng Y, Clark WA, et al. (2002). Myotoxic effects of clenbuterol in the rat heart and soleus muscle. Journal of Applied Physiology. doi: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00432.2001

    Étude mécanistique chez le rat : clenbuterol à dose modérée induit une nécrose des cardiomyocytes (notamment au niveau du sous-endocarde) — mécanisme β2-adrénergique de stress cardiaque chronique distinct de la simple tachycardie.

  4. Daubert GP, Mabasa VH, Leung VW, et al. (2007). Acute clenbuterol overdose resulting in supraventricular tachycardia and atrial fibrillation. Journal of Medical Toxicology. doi: 10.1007/BF03161038

    Rapport de cas : surdosage aigu en clenbuterol provoquant tachycardie supraventriculaire et fibrillation auriculaire — illustre la marge thérapeutique étroite et le risque arythmique dose-dépendant.

  5. Pope HG Jr, Wood RI, Rogol A, et al. (2014). Adverse health consequences of performance-enhancing drugs: an Endocrine Society scientific statement. Endocrine Reviews. doi: 10.1210/er.2013-1058

    Énoncé Endocrine Society : clenbuterol classé parmi les β2-agonistes détournés en bodybuilding — combine lipolyse et effet anti-catabolique modeste, mais marge thérapeutique étroite avec toxicité cardiaque et arythmies à doses élevées.

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