Short answer: liquid SARMs are taken by mouth: either swallowed after measuring the dose with an oral syringe or dropper, or held under the tongue (sublingually) for 10–15 seconds and then swallowed. The amount in each ml depends on the concentration printed on the bottle. No study has compared these methods for any SARM; every human trial gave SARMs as oral capsules or tablets.
How to measure a liquid SARM dose
The dose in each ml is the concentration on the label. The arithmetic:
| Label concentration | 0.25 ml | 0.5 ml | 1 ml |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mg/ml | 1.25 mg | 2.5 mg | 5 mg |
| 10 mg/ml | 2.5 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
| 20 mg/ml | 5 mg | 10 mg | 20 mg |
An oral syringe marked in 0.1 ml steps is more accurate than counting drops, because drop size varies with the dropper and the liquid. Shake the bottle first if the label says so. Also keep in mind that the label itself may be wrong: in a test of 44 products sold online as SARMs, only 41% contained the amount on the label (Van Wagoner 2017). This page explains how people take liquids, not what dose to take; for the doses studies used, see the dosage pages for ostarine, LGD-4033 and RAD-140.
Taking SARMs orally
If you’re taking liquid SARMs orally, it means that you’re doing it through the mouth.
Just remember to properly measure out your dosage with an eye dropper or syringe, whatever suits you best.
Most people simply swallow the measured dose and follow it with a drink such as water, juice or coffee to deal with the strong taste; liquids are often made with alcohol or other solvents, which is where much of the taste comes from.
A good technique newbies can practice is holding ones breath while putting the liquid inside of your mouth and swallowing, as some people really can’t handle the smell.
Also, have fresh mints nearby, as the odor can linger long after you’ve taken your liquid SARMs.
Dripping it onto bread or mixing it into a large glass of water makes it easy to lose part of the dose, because some of the liquid stays behind.
A note of caution, the worst taste you’ll ever experience comes from liquid MK-677, and while getting used to it, you’ll be feeling it for hours after you’ve taken your dosage. Compared with it, ostarine is mild. Users aim the syringe at the back of the throat to avoid the tongue. MK-677 is not a SARM; in trials it was given as a once-daily oral dose.
Taking SARMs sublingually
Now that we have a good idea on how to take SARMs orally, it’s time to elevate things onto a higher level, we’ll now learn how to consume them sublingually.
The idea behind sublingual use is that the lining under the tongue is thin and well supplied with blood vessels, so some drugs absorbed there skip the first-pass metabolism in the liver. Whether that improves absorption for any SARM has not been studied, and since most of a dose is swallowed after 10–15 seconds, the difference may be small. The common claim that Stenabolic (SR9009) only works sublingually has never been tested in people either.
The way to do it is quite easy, simply put the liquid under your tongue using an eye dropper or syringe, hold it for 10 to 15 seconds and then you may proceed to swallow.
The drawback is that you can’t avoid the taste this way; users say it gets easier after the first few times.
Conclusion
Taking liquid SARMs comes down to two steps: measure the dose accurately with an oral syringe based on the concentration on the label, then swallow it or hold it under the tongue briefly. Neither method has been compared in a study, and the bigger uncertainty is usually what is actually in the bottle. Injectable products are a different matter with their own risks; see injectable SARMs. If you have powder rather than a liquid, see how to take powder SARMs, and for liquid vs capsule pros and cons see SARMs pills vs liquid.
Frequently asked questions
How do you take liquid SARMs?
By mouth or under the tongueEvidence: Limited
They are swallowed, or held under the tongue for 10–15 seconds and then swallowed. No study has compared these methods; every human trial gave SARMs as oral capsules or tablets.
How many ml of a liquid SARM is a dose?
Depends on the label strengthEvidence: Lab
The amount in each ml is the concentration on the label: at 10 mg/ml, 1 ml is 10 mg and 0.5 ml is 5 mg. Labels are often wrong: only 41% of 44 tested products held the amount stated.
Is sublingual better for SARMs?
Not shownEvidence: Limited
Some drugs absorb well under the tongue and skip first-pass liver metabolism, but no study has tested this for any SARM.
Are liquid SARMs better than pills?
Never comparedEvidence: Limited
No study has compared their effects. Liquids allow finer dose adjustment; capsules are easier and avoid the taste.
Why do liquid SARMs taste so bad?
Alcohol or other solventsEvidence: User reports
Liquids are usually made with alcohol or other solvents, which give a strong taste. Users follow the dose with a drink or aim it at the back of the throat.