Is Clen anabolic?

[Shinobi]

A friend of mine wrote this question:
"I have a friend who swears that Clenbuterol has a significant anabolic effect, at 100-200mcg a day. Is that BS? I have always thought it was a good fat burner, but that is all. Many seem to think it is a good steroid because tests of Clen on animals have shown it increased muscle mass. But Clen effects only T3 receptors, which humans lack. Another misconception that what is good for animals has to be good for us. Right??"

 

[Lift Chief]

He's right- it's anabolic in animals but not in humans- we don't have the receptors.

 

[muscleup]

Well I have heard that it's anabolic before but based on my experience with it....My assumption would be that it has no significant anabolic effect...Compared to a test derivative

 

[mrdraco]

Clen is used primarily for it's anti-catabolic properties and ability to increase metabolism. It is supposed to have an anabolic effect in humans at VERY high dosages, higher than practical usage due to it's other effects.