Tamoxifen

Tamoxifen (alternative name Nolvadex, unofficially Tamox) was originally developed to treat women. Its medical purpose is to prevent the development of malignancies in the mammary gland. Today the drug is actively used among athletes. In bodybuilding the drug is used to reduce estrogen levels and prevent gynecomastia in men. Some athletes combine it with taking anabolics, while others take it as a restorative after the steroid cycle.

Tamoxifen Benefits in Bodybuilding

One of the benefits of Nolvadex is that it can help to prevent gynecomastia, or the development of breasts in men. It can also help to reduce water retention and bloating, which can make athletes look more dry and muscular. Additionally, Nolvadex can increase testosterone levels by reducing the effects of estrogen in the body. This can lead to increased muscle mass and strength.

Tamoxifen and post cycle therapy

Many people use tamoxifen after a course of steroids due to its cheapness. The use allows the testicles to work faster and release their own testosterone. As a result: their own production of male hormone is normalized, due to this muscle mass is preserved. But here’s the catch. The direct function of tamoxifen is the extinguishing of estrogen levels in the body. And among its disadvantages are the delayed work of testicles, which indicates that the drug is not the best choice for PKT. For post-course therapy, there is a very effective drug – clomiphene citrate, which does its job perfectly and is considered more recommended