LGD-4033 vs RAD-140 for performance
Short answer: For performance, users rate them about the same: 90% report improvement with LGD-4033 (178 reports) and 93% with RAD-140 (296 reports).
LGD-4033 has 1 meta-analyses and 1 randomized trials on PubMed; RAD-140 has 0 and 0.
Based on 491 reports about LGD-4033 and 684 about RAD-140. Not medical advice.
| LGD-4033 SARM | RAD-140 SARM | |
|---|---|---|
| User score | 54 | 44 |
| Verdict | Mixed | Mixed |
| Positive of reports that state an outcome | 50% | 42% |
| Reports | 491 | 684 |
| Research | BResearch: Moderate | DResearch: None |
| Meta-analyses / RCTs | 1 / 1 | 0 / 0 |
| Mainly used for | ||
| Weight loss % reporting improvement | 94% (33) | 92% (51) |
| Appetite % reporting improvement | 60% (5) | 56% (9) |
| Focus % reporting improvement | 50% (4) | 17% (6) |
| Energy % reporting improvement | 45% (22) | 41% (51) |
| Sleep % reporting improvement | 17% (6) | 3% (39) |
| Anxiety % reporting improvement | 0% (3) | 7% (15) |
| Mood % reporting improvement | 25% (24) | 37% (52) |
| Memory % reporting improvement | — | 100% (2) |
| Performance % reporting improvement | 90% (178) | 93% (296) |
| Recovery % reporting improvement | 100% (13) | 96% (28) |
| Pain & inflammation % reporting improvement | 0% (5) | 17% (12) |
| Digestion % reporting improvement | 50% (2) | 0% (3) |
| Libido % reporting improvement | 19% (27) | 42% (38) |
| Hormones % reporting improvement | 4% (48) | 5% (62) |
| Heart & lipids % reporting improvement | 0% (12) | 6% (32) |
| Skin & hair % reporting improvement | 0% (3) | 0% (11) |
| Common side effects | suppression, water retention, fatigue, stomach issues | suppression, hair loss, fatigue, insomnia |
| Typical dose reported | Not listed | Not listed |
LGD-4033Full LGD-4033 profile →
Latest review conclusion
SARMs have a positive effect on physical performance and body composition and are associated with moderate rates of mild to moderate adverse effects (AEs) and a low rate of severe AEs.
Clin Endocrinol (Oxf), 2025 ↗What a user said
“I've taken LDG-4033 and Ostarine from Ceretropic and noticed slight psychoactive effects from both, immediately (within 30 minutes after dosing).”
RAD-140Full RAD-140 profile →
What a user said
“I did put on decent size and I feel a lot fuller. My strength and endurance has gone up tremendously. Side effects - Shedding of hair, anxiety...”
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