Description

Ostarine (MK2866) is one of the best known SARMs and is used to increase lean body mass and improve physical function in bodybuilding. Ostarine benefits and side effects have been reported but are still not fully understood by all individuals starting a cycle.
Ostarine (which is sometimes sold under other names such as MK2866 or Enobosarm) is a selective androgen receptor modulator (SARM). SARMs are supplements designed to act specifically on androgen receptors, as the name suggests. The benefit of this being that effects will be exhibited in the places the user wants them – muscle and bone, with limited side effects on other parts of the body.
It is commonly recommended to first-time users for being milder and lower in side effects than other SARMs. If a woman were to look at going down the SARMs route, very low dose ostarine would be the smartest option.
Like all SARMs, Ostarine is a synthetic ligand which works by binding to androgen receptors (ARs) in the body.
This means that, unlike anabolic steroids, its anabolic effects are tissue-selective. In binding to those receptors, ostarine can bring about accelerated muscle growth, enhanced athleticism and increased bone density. Outside of the research, ostarine is used as a performance/physique enhancing drug under a number of circumstances.
Ostarine is incredibly versatile and can be stacked to support muscle building or weight loss goals. Ostarine is also great to help retain hard-earned muscle when in a harsh calorie deficit.
The benefits of Ostarine have been compared to anabolic steroids. Ostarine has a high oral bioavailability which makes it a preferable option to many who are not comfortable or confident self-injecting. Ostarine has shown the ability to increase muscle and decrease fat mass simultaneously (recomposition).
Increased lean muscle mass
Increased bone density
Apparent decreased body fat from improved body composition
Strength and performance gains
Improved recovery
Ostarine side effects & dangers
May negatively impact lipids (HDL and LDL levels)
Liver damage / toxicity
Suppression of natural testosterone levels
Increased estrogen conversion
Dosage: Men 10-30 mg/day
Ostarine has a half-life of around 24 hours which means it can be taken once per day.