Noticed HDL drop on low‑dose Oxandrolone – what helped

Posted by sleep_coastal in Safety & Side Effects - 1 points, 0 comments.

I ran a low‑dose Oxandrolone cycle about a year ago – 10 mg split twice daily for six weeks. Anecdotally I felt stronger and leaned out a bit but I wanted to check the labs before and after. My HDL fell from the mid‑50s to the high‑30s while LDL crept up a few points.

Liver enzymes stayed in the normal range and I didn’t notice any other side effects. I added a daily fish oil capsule, upped my soluble fiber with oats and beans, and cut back on saturated fat for the last two weeks of the cycle. After stopping, my HDL bounced back to near baseline within a month.

Has anyone else seen a similar lipid shift at these doses? Did you tweak diet or supplements to offset it? I’m curious if the effect is dose‑dependent or if some folks are more sensitive. Talk to your doctor if you’re watching labs.

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