Weight Loss

Weight Loss Compounds — Categories and Mechanisms

The weight loss category at Steroid Warehouse covers five distinct compound classes — each working through a different mechanism. Understanding the mechanism determines the right compound for your specific goal: thermogenic fat burning, thyroid acceleration, appetite suppression, GLP-1 mediated fat loss or GH-fragment lipolysis. Using the wrong compound for your goal produces poor results; using the right compound with appropriate diet and training produces significant, measurable fat loss.

Thermogenics — Clenbuterol and Beta-2 Agonists

Clenbuterol is a beta-2 adrenergic agonist — originally developed as a bronchodilator but widely used in bodybuilding for its thermogenic and mild anabolic properties. It elevates basal metabolic rate through increased cellular heat production, increases lipolysis and has mild anti-catabolic effects at higher doses. Standard protocol: 2-week on / 2-week off cycling to prevent receptor desensitisation. Starting dose: 20 mcg/day, increasing by 20 mcg every 2–3 days to a maximum of 120–160 mcg/day. Common side effects: tremors, elevated heart rate, insomnia, muscle cramps.

Salbutamol (Albuterol) — shorter-acting beta-2 agonist. Similar mechanism to Clenbuterol with shorter half-life — less insomnia, potentially better tolerated.

Helios — injectable combination of Clenbuterol and Yohimbine HCl. Used for targeted localised fat reduction. CY3 combines Clenbuterol, T3 and Yohimbine for a comprehensive thermogenic stack.

Thyroid Hormones — T3 and T4

Thyroid hormones directly regulate basal metabolic rate — the most powerful metabolic accelerators available:

• T3 (Liothyronine / Cytomel) — the active thyroid hormone. Direct metabolic accelerator — dramatically increases caloric expenditure. Used in cutting cycles at 25–75 mcg/day. Requires gradual taper on and off to avoid thyroid suppression. Highly catabolic at higher doses — requires AAS or adequate protein intake to protect lean mass
• T4 (Levothyroxine / Synthroid) — the storage thyroid hormone, converted to T3 in peripheral tissue. Slower onset, more physiological. Used for milder thyroid support

GLP-1 Agonists — Tirzepatide

Tirzepatide is a dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist — the most potent fat loss peptide available. Originally developed for type 2 diabetes management, Phase III clinical trials showed 20%+ total body weight reduction over 72 weeks. Mechanism: reduces appetite dramatically, slows gastric emptying and improves insulin sensitivity. Weekly subcutaneous injection. Starting dose: 2.5 mg/week, titrating up every 4 weeks to a maximum of 15 mg/week. Available at Steroid Warehouse in 5 mg and 10 mg vials.

Cardarine — Endurance and Fat Oxidation

Cardarine (GW-501516) is a PPARδ agonist — not a SARM despite being grouped with them. It increases fatty acid oxidation and dramatically improves cardiovascular endurance. Used in cutting phases for its fat-burning and endurance-enhancing properties without stimulant effects. 10–20 mg/day. Does not suppress testosterone and does not require PCT. Note: long detection window — 40+ days documented in WADA testing. See: Steroid Detection Times guide.

GH Fragments and Fat Loss Peptides

AOD-9604 is a modified fragment of the GH molecule (amino acids 176–191) — retains the lipolytic activity of GH without the anabolic, IGF-1-elevating or blood glucose-affecting properties. Targets fat metabolism specifically. 250–500 mcg subcutaneous daily. No suppression, no PCT required.

For broader GH-axis peptides that support body recomposition — Ipamorelin, CJC-1295, Tesamorelin — see the Peptides category and our Tesamorelin vs Ipamorelin guide.

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