Clenbuterol, like its symphatomimetic cousin, Albuterol, is a compound that has established a strong name for itself. Like Albuterol, Clen (for short) has very distinctive fat burning properties. The subject, while running this compound, will see an increase in core body temperature which, in turn, raises metabolic rate. Major fat burning occurs in subjects. Clen also has some distinctive anti-catabolic effects. Due to these effects, subjects commonly will use clen in conjunction with anabolic/androgenic agents , due to its ability to magnify the positive effects of the anabolic/androgenic compounds. It is important for the subject to drink plenty of water while administering clenbuterol. "Down Regulation" occurs commonly within the first week. For this reason, many subjects run clen on a "ladder cycle". Subjects also will see a decrease in the natural production of Taurine, which is an enzyme produced in the liver that aids in regulating cardiac flexion. Thus, it is commonly practiced to supplement taurine while administering clenbuterol.