Cardarine (GW501516)
Not a SARM. Dropped by its maker.
Grade C: Animals and lab only
Looks good in rats or in a dish. Not proven in people.
The grade is for the use people talk about, not for every use. Filed under: SARMs (not approved).
How it works
Sold next to SARMs, but it works on a different target, called PPAR-delta.
How it was given in studies
By mouth, in a two-week study of healthy volunteers.
This is what the studies did. It is not a how-to. Source: Study in healthy volunteers. ATVB, 2007.
What studies saw
It was tested in people for blood fats. In a 12-week trial of 268 adults, cholesterol readings improved. Its maker still dropped it. Anti-doping agencies say animal tests showed serious harm, including cancer.
The trade-off
Its maker stopped developing it. It has been found inside products sold as SARMs.
When it showed up, in studies
No human timeline. Development was stopped.
Sources
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We show what studies found. We never tell you what to take. Doses vary by study. Check the sources and talk to a doctor.