SARM
Cardarine
GW-501516, GW1516
Research ChemicalAnimal StudiesOral
Half-life
~16-24 hours
Common dose
10-20mg/day (use with extreme caution)
How it works
PPARδ agonist. Activates genes involved in energy expenditure and fat oxidation. Dramatically increases endurance by shifting fuel source to fat.
Commonly used for
EnduranceFat lossCardiovascular performance
Potential benefits
- Dramatic endurance improvement — often cited as 'cheat code' for cardio
- Accelerates fat loss while preserving muscle
- Non-hormonal — no testosterone suppression
- No PCT needed
- Noticeable effects within the first week
Risks and downsides
- CANCER WARNING: caused rapid cancer growth in animal studies at high doses
- Abandoned by GlaxoSmithKline in Phase 2 trials due to cancer risk
- Human safety data is essentially zero
- WADA banned
- Risk/benefit profile is genuinely concerning
Heads up: This is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Many compounds here are not FDA approved for human use. Please talk to a doctor before starting anything.
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Evidence
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