Anavar (Oxandrolone) is an oral anabolic steroid derived from dihydrotestosterone. lt was designed to have a very strong separation of anabolic and androgenic effect, and no significant estrogenic or presentational activity. Anavar (Oxandrolone) is noted for being quite mild as far as oral steroids are concerned, well-tailored for the promotion of strength and quality muscle tissue gains without significant side effects. Milligram for milligram it displays as much as six times the anabolic activity of testosterone in assays, with significantly less androgenicity. This drug is a favorite of dieting bodybuilders and competitive athletes in speed/anaerobic performance sports, where its tendency for pure tissue gain (without fat or water retention) fits well with the desired goals.