Anavar and Body Fat – Why Not All Steroids Are Created Equal for Cutting

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I recently broke down the science on Anavar (Oxandrolone) and fat loss—especially in the context of TRT, aging and cutting cycles:

👉 Anavar (Oxandrolone) and Weight Loss

Most people lump all steroids together as “mass builders,” but not every compound behaves the same when it comes to body fat, especially visceral fat and subcutaneous fat during a calorie deficit.

In the article, I go through a controlled study where older men on a restricted-calorie diet were given different compounds:

• Testosterone enanthate
• Nandrolone decanoate
• Anavar (Oxandrolone)
• Placebo

The key finding:

The Anavar group showed superior loss of both subcutaneous and visceral fat compared to testosterone, nandrolone and placebo.

So from a pure cutting / fat-loss perspective, Anavar clearly behaves differently than the “standard” injectables.

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🔹 Where Anavar Fits in TRT and Fat Loss​

For guys already on TRT (or considering it), Anavar can be used as a targeted fat-loss add-on, not just a strength drug:

• Works well in calorie-restricted phases
• Helps lean out visceral and subcutaneous fat
• Can be combined with TRT to improve body composition, not just serum numbers

In the write-up I also mention a practical point:

When Anavar is added to HRT/TRT, it often makes sense to reduce the testosterone dose by ~20–30% to keep the total androgen load reasonable.

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🔹 Dosing Logic and Liver Considerations​

Since Anavar is a 17-alpha-alkylated oral, it’s liver-stressing to some degree. For that reason, in the article I suggest:

• In a TRT setting:
  • Around 10–20 mg/day for 4–6 weeks
  • Then at least an equally long break off
  • Use liver support, especially after the cycle
• In a full-on cutting / bodybuilding cycle:
  • Rough ballpark: 2.5–5 mg per 10 kg bodyweight for men
  • Around one-third of that for women (with all usual female AAS cautions)

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🔹 One Big Risk: Counterfeit Anavar​

Another critical point I highlight:

• Anavar is one of the most counterfeited oral steroids because of its price
• A lot of “Anavar” on the black market is either underdosed or not oxandrolone at all

So if someone is banking on its fat-loss advantages, product quality and lab testing matter more than the label or the brand name.

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If you’re interested in how Anavar, testosterone and nandrolone actually compared in a real study on fat loss and weight reduction, the full breakdown is here:


👉 Anavar (Oxandrolone) and Weight Loss