Description
Nolvadex, the brand name for tamoxifen citrate, is a non-steroidal Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator (SERM) that has been widely used in clinical medicine since the 1970s, primarily for the treatment and prevention of estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer. In the context of bodybuilding and anabolic steroid use, Nolvadex has become a staple compound for Post Cycle Therapy (PCT) due to its ability to stimulate natural testosterone production and block estrogenic activity in male breast tissue.
Key Applications in Bodybuilding :
- Prevention and reversal of gynecomastia: By blocking estrogen in breast tissue, Nolvadex can prevent or reduce male breast development caused by high estrogen levels after a steroid cycle.
- Stimulation of natural testosterone: It helps reactivate the HPG axis that was suppressed by anabolic steroid use.
- Mild side effect profile: Compared to some other compounds, Nolvadex is generally well tolerated when dosed appropriately.
Typical Form and Availability :
Nolvadex is usually available in 20 mg oral tablets, and has a long half-life (~5–7 days), making it easy to maintain stable blood levels with once-daily dosing during PCT.
