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Guillermo Mota Suspended 100 Games

May 11th, 2012
by Maria Gonzales.
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Clenbuterol fitnessOn Monday, May 7, Major League Baseball suspended the San Francisco Giant’s reliever Guillermo Mota for 100 games after he tested positive for the performance enhancing drug Clenbuterol. Clenbuterol is a banned substance on the International Olympic Committee’s official list. Mota served a previous suspension of 50 games back in 2006 and became only the third professional baseball player to be suspended twice for failed drug tests.

Clenbuterol, branded as Sopharma, Ventipulmin and Spiropent, is typically used by people suffering from asthma or other chronic breathing problems. Doctors may prescribe it to asthmatics in order to help them breathe, as the drug increases blood pressure and oxygen transportation within the body. However, it also can be used for stimulating the central nervous system and increasing fat metabolization. These potential uses have led to its role for enhancing performance.

The drug’s ability to raise fat metabolism is the primary reason it has been banned in professional sports. The weight loss aspect of the drug is an off-label use, although there has been a lack of clinical testing on the drug for this purpose. The drug can act in a way similar to anabolic steroids, in that it can support muscle growth and fat metabolism. In fact, according to the Food and Drug Administration, Clenbuterol is not cleared for use in any other therapeutic drug in the United States. The unapproved status of the drug by US authorities is in addition to its banning by the IOC.

A number of professional athletes have been caught using Clenbuterol over the years, despite its illegality. Mota served his first 50 game suspension for the use of the drug when he was on the New York Mets. In 2010, another MLB athlete, Lainer Bueno, also received a 50 game suspension for a positive Clenbuterol test. Mota’s most recent suspension in May 2012 is just the latest occurrence.

Thus, the Giants will be without Mota for a good long while. According to the athlete’s agent, he was exposed to Clenbuterol through a child’s cough syrup, which raises the perfectly legitimate question of what Mota was doing drinking children’s medicine. The league’s players association is planning to appeal the suspension, but an overturning or reduction may be unlikely as this is Mota’s second time testing positive for the drug.

clenbuterol and sportsUnfortunately, the suspension could not have come at a worse time for the athlete, who has been struggling all season. He is 38 this year, playing on the Giants as a reliever, and may have realized he is running out of time in the MLB. If his motivation  was to use the drug to stay on top of his game and recover a bit of his prime pitching ability, then he clearly made the wrong decision.

He will be back by the end of this year’s regular season, but the Giants may have moved on without him by then. There are enough young relief pitchers in the league that the Giants organization may realize that the aging, drug-abusing Mota is no longer worth keeping around. It would be a disappointment if his career ended with this Clenbuterol scandal, but not altogether unexpected based on his earlier suspension.

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Clenbuterol for Weight Loss and Body Building

May 6th, 2012
by Maria Gonzales.
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Weight loss is something that many people all over the world aim to achieve, though the efforts of many have proven futile. Similarly, when it comes to body building, many have the desire, but are not able to either effectively build the muscles or get to the levels that they desire. With Clenbuterol, however, you would be able to effectively achieve either of these goals. Most people have heard of Clenbuterol and body building, without knowing how it actually works, and it is important that you do so. Also, before taking the drug, consult a doctor, because it is not suitable for use by everyone, for instance, people who have had heart problems.

For most athletes, muscle development is important if you are to be efficient in playing the game that you love. Clenbuterol has been found by such people to be great, as it has got thermogenic properties. This means that it would increase the temperature of the body. Also, the rate of glycogen breakdown would be boosted by the Clenbuterol, resulting in the release of glycogen into the bloodstream. This brings about increased energy levels in the body, and hence you would be able to work out more in the gym and build those muscles.

In the same way, the release of glycogen into the bloodstream would make the body to be unable to store any more glycogen, meaning that fat and protein would be utilized more in the body for purposes of energy production or even just to be excreted. This results in the reduction of body fat in the body, and hence weight loss. This loss of fat is also important to body builders, because emphasis is placed on gaining muscle.

Endurance is quite an important thing in sports because it ensures that you are able to play at your optimum for the full duration of the game that you are playing. Clenbuterol helps out in this, as it improves the transportation of oxygen through an increase in blood pressure. This means that as a body builder, you could be able to work out more and hence achieve your targets quite fast.

Clenbuterol does have its side effects such as restlessness, headaches, tremor, palpitations, nausea, insomnia and increased blood pressure. However, so as to minimize on the extent to which you would suffer from these effects, you would need to ensure that you take the right dosage. The dosage is best to be taken in a cycle such that the doses are increased from a lower level to a higher one, given the tolerance of the given person to the drug. This is why a doctor should be aware of your administration of Clenbuterol.

It is important that Clenbuterol is not a steroid, and hence it should not be tied to some of the effects that steroids are said to bring about. However, it is banned in many different sporting disciplines, so check this out in the regulations of the sport that you participate in, especially if you are at the professional level, not just playing for leisure.

 

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Clenbuterol and Body Building

Apr 30th, 2012
by Maria Gonzales.
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Clenbuterol has become a common drug for body building and it has been classified as beta 2 agonist drug. This means that clenbuterol works with beta adrenergic receptors. Adrenergic receptors help in mobilizing body fat contained in fat cells when activated by certain substance. Epinephrine is one of the active substances which are adrenergic hormone in the adrenal glands. Clenbuterol which is a beta 2 drug works like epinephrine. This drug is bio-available between 70 to 80 percent when taken orally. It takes a long time for body to metabolize and eliminate the half of the original dose. This is because the drug has an elimination half-life of 25 to 39 hours.

Clenbuterol has been popular with athletes due to its effects on the body and especially those seeking to lose body fats. From the research that was carried out in 1978, it was seen that clenbuterol promote loss of body fat, at the same time increasing muscles. Large muscle affected in the body is 2B type muscle fiber which is normally prone to growth. The concentration of clenbuterol in certain organ like lungs, kidneys and liver during research showed that it has greater effects. Higher consumption of this drug between 60 to 80 grams can cause headaches and nervousness. A typical dose is normally between 60 to 120 grams. For body builder who take bigger most than this experience some side effects like fast heart beat, cramping and muscle tremors.

Clenbuterol has an anti-catabolic effect and it reduces the rate of protein loss in the body causing an enlargement of muscle cells. Many athletes use this drug after receiving steroid treatment. This helps in balancing the catabolic phase aiding maximum strength and muscle mass. Clenbuterol has the ability to increase body temperature due to increase in blood pressure, there by raising calorie expenditure. It is also a CNS stimulant and will increase thermogenesis.

Many people in sport have seen the amazing results of clenbuterol when combined even with cytomel. This mixture has assisted in growth of hormone therapy that enhances thermogenic and anabolic effect. This drug has been shown to stimulate fat cells and accelerate the breakdown triglycerides. After the this breakdown there is the formation of free fatty acids and this has made clenbuterol a very popular drug.

Clenbuterol is nowadays used in many part of the world and it’s in form of syrup, tablets or injections. This drug has been used to treat asthma, hypertension, migraine and arrhythmias. Other than this treatments it is now common with athletes. Even though it was been misunderstood earlier and classified as steroid, now it is popularly recognized as a body building.

There are side effects associated with clenbuterol that the users should know. Clenbuterol can cause shaking of hands, insomnia, higher blood pressure, sweating and nausea. They are advised to reduce the use this drug for a week as the body tries to accustom to the drug. It is also important to start with a small dose of clenbuterol and then increase the amount with time. Men are usually advised to take 2 to 8 tablets a day while women take 2 to 4 tablets daily.

– Article by Andrea Gonzales

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Clenbuterol and its effects on animals

Mar 13th, 2012
by Maria Gonzales.
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Clenbuterol is a drug sold mainly for veterinary uses, under a trade name of Ventipulmin. This drug is available in the form of tablets, syrups and injections. Thus, it can either be taken orally or can be intravenously infused into animals. After an application, its action generally retains for 6 to 8 hours, in the body. The most common use of this particular drug is as bronchodilator for treating various allergic respiratory problems in horses. At many parts of the world, it is also used for relaxing the uterus in cows, while giving birth. It is also known for its ability to increase the lean muscle mass of the body.

Well, the various medical properties related to this particular drug and their effects on animals, have always been considered as one of the most popular subjects for conducting various intensive researches. One such experiment was carried out, in order to monitor the effects of Clenbuterol on horses. Horses, after being administered with doses of this drug have shown various clinical improvements in their physical activities. According to the reports, there was a significant decrease in the respiratory rate. The arterial partial pressure of oxygen, on the other hand was initially decreased, however, subsequently a rise in the pressure level was recorded. Thus, this drug can efficiently be used to treat several breathing issues, caused due to bronchospasm. This also includes many Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases.

However, there are certain restrictions, which you must always keep in your mind during the use of Clenbuterol. For instance, this drug can be quite dangerous for pregnant mares, especially at their expected term of delivery. Thus, the usage of such drugs must immediately be discontinued, during this time period. Another issue, which must be taken care of is that there is potential risk of Tachycardia, during the intake of this drug. Thus, animals with serious cardiovascular impairments are advised to be kept away from such medications.

Well, apart from all these contraindications in animals, there are also certain important measures, which you must follow, while administering your horses with this medicine. Firstly, you must always ensure that you keep it in a safe place, which is out of the reach of your children. This drug is solely intended to be used in horses and are not meant for human consumption. Thus, if accidentally someone has ingested Clenbuterol, one must immediately seek for medical attention. Human consumption can result into adverse reactions including severe fluctuations in the pulse rate or blood pressure level changes.

Also, it is very important for you to go through each and every instruction given in the manual, before you start administering your pets with this particular drug. Appropriate doses should be maintained in order to ensure proper health improvement. You can also look over the internet for other essential details, related to the usage of Clenbuterol. This non-steroidal drug is an excellent metabolism accelerator. Thus, not only it helps to cure airway obstructions in your pets, but also improves the overall health status of the animals.

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Clenbuterol: Hollywood’s Size Zero Pill

Feb 26th, 2012
by Maria Gonzales.
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From the latest fashion trends to the hottest looks of season, the glittering world of Hollywood and its inhabitants have always been our beauty and lifestyle pegs. Besides from fashion and beauty, however, people are always on the edge of their seats waiting for the latest fab diet and weight loss secret that their favorite personalities are trying. One particular weight loss and bodybuilding secret that Hollywood has made popular is clenbuterol. Many gossip and celebrity forums have given hints that this pill is the one responsible for the size zero bodies of popular artists and models in la-la land.

Clenbuterol is actually a substance similar to steroid which was first invented for the treatment of asthma in horses. It was later banned for animal use, however, because the drug showed capabilities of increasing muscle growth and horses that were treated with them cannot be used for racing purposes.

For humans, two of the side effects of this drug are fat loss and growth of muscle. The fact that this drug can provide two very contrasting effects is one of the reasons why many got hooked to it. Many athletes use this drug either on its own or together with other drugs to improve their muscles and lose weight at the same time. It is usually used with the drug cytomel or sometimes or alternated with it in cycles to keep the body from developing immunities on them. Female athletes and body builders particularly favor them because clenbuterol does not cause the same side-effects that other steroids cause like a male-like body, deeper voice, acne, and virilization.

Clenbuterol basically works by mimicking the noradrenaline and adrenaline in the human system. It improves muscle development and weight loss by stimulating the beta receptors of the muscle tissues and fats in the body. This drug also heightens the production of hormones which in turn are the ones who change the natural characteristics of the smooth muscle. What happens is that some muscles are improved while some are lessened in mass, therefore causing the improvement and toning of muscles. In addition to this, clenbuterol also helps in reversing the functions of insulin in the body, therefore causing glycogen to be released and turned into glucose instead. This will push the body to burn fat and protein faster. The result is that more calories are burned, shredding more fat.

What makes this drug a favorite among Hollywood stars is the fact that people using them don’t need to spend their precious hours hitting the gym or changing their diet. So if you are a busy person who can’t afford to have a work-out for even an hour, then this is the perfect weight loss treatment for you. On the other hand, no matter how effective this pill is, it is important to use it in moderation. Also, even though no diet or exercise is needed, it’s still recommended for people who will use this to watch what they are eating or to spend even a couple of minutes doing some simple exercises every day. This is because at the end of the day, the overall health, and not merely the appearance, is truly what’s important.

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