The Scoop: GW501516 Also Known As Cardarine.

The Scoop: GW501516 Also Known As Cardarine.

Some of you may have noticed that we’ve started stocking this product, but you might not know why you should consider it for your furry friends.

Cardarine has a rather unfortunate history. Like many similar compounds, it was ultimately sidelined by its own success. When a substance is so powerful that it could render an entire class of drugs obsolete or treat multiple diseases simultaneously, Big Pharma often swoops in to patent it, only to let it gather dust on a shelf. That’s exactly what happened with Cardarine.

Originally developed for weight loss, Cardarine gained attention in 2007 when trials revealed that mice given this compound exhibited dramatically improved athletic performance. As a result, athletes began to misuse it, catching the attention of WADA (the World Anti-Doping Agency), which regulates what supplements athletes can and cannot use. This is somewhat ironic, considering that many athletes are already using steroids.

Further clinical trials showed that Cardarine was more effective than most statins and increased HDL cholesterol (the "good" cholesterol) by 16.9% after just a few months of use.

Due to the moral and financial dilemmas surrounding its use, the drug was ultimately "shelved" and never made it into widespread production. However, much like Morgan Freeman's character in the Christian Bale Batman franchise, we can confidently say: "This baby works just fine."

Just remember, if you decide to use it for your pets, it’s only advisable if you’re comfortable with the idea of them being more athletic, with cleaner arteries and a healthier weight. /sarcasm


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