Mechanism of Action

Cardarine is also known to be a PPAR (Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor) agonist. These receptors are located at various sites in the body, one of which is on muscles. Cardarine binds with PPAR and carries out multiple effects such as reduction in glucose metabolism, promoting fat loss, and enhancing endurance.

Class of Compound

PPAR Receptor Agonist

Street Names

Cardarine, GW-501516, Endurobol

Effects

• Lowers the levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol
• Improved athletic performance
• Greater fat loss

Side Effects and Dangers

• Liver toxicity and damage
• Stomach pain
• Not approved for human use

Top Studies

• A metabolomic study of the PPARδ agonist GW501516 for enhancing running endurance in Kunming mice
• Testing for GW501516 (cardarine) in human hair using LC/MS-MS and confirmation by LC/HRMS