Anyone notice HDL dip or liver tweaks on low-dose Oxandrolone?

Posted by grinder265 in Safety & Side Effects - 0 points, 0 comments.

Hey folks, I’ve been running low-dose Oxandrolone (around 15mg split twice daily) to help with tendon recovery after a tough ultra. Got my bloodwork done after six weeks and saw my HDL drop from 55 to about 42, LDL stayed steady. ALT crept up a touch from 22 to 28, still in range but noticeable.

Ngl I was a bit surprised because I’d heard it’s mild on lipids. Has anyone else seen a similar shift on doses under 20mg? Did you tweak anything, like adding fish oil, timing doses with meals, or cutting back on alcohol, to bring lipids back up?

I’m thinking of getting a full panel again before I decide whether to keep going or taper. Just curious what your experiences have been, especially if you’re also mixing it with recovery peptides like BPC‑157 or KPV. Stay safe and keep those labs in check.

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