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Although the title of this post states "bad training day", I'd argue there is no such a thing as a bad training day. Even if you weren't able to perform at your best on a certain day, you still showed up and are building the habit of consistently training your body. - Now, to make sure that when...

What's your guys' trt protocols look like? My doc won't move off 200mg bimonthly because I technically test within normal levels at that dose. But it's a fucking rollercoaster. Thinking more frequent sub q dosing might be beneficial.

theguerrillachemist Just saw this study a few days ago and thought it was worth sharing. With more focus on preventative health and anti-aging, many people are looking at supplements to increase NAD+ levels. NAD+ is a cofactor to many enzymes, including ones in oxidative phosphorylation and...

Getting back into the swing of things once this corona virus pandemic subsides and how to do get there faster by Front-loading your gear to get to peak levels faster A: It’s not unusual, when not frontloading (taking a calculated, especially high dose on the first day), for results to be...

Why Dietary Cholesterol Does Not Matter (For Most People) Written by Kayla McDonell, RD on September 26, 2019 OVERVIEW High blood cholesterol levels are a known risk factor for heart disease. For decades, people have been told that the dietary cholesterol in foods raises blood cholesterol...

You may be one of those poor bastards that retains a roll of fat around his waist no matter how much you diet and how lean you get. That "tubey" look may reflect insulin resistance. While your instinct might be to adopt a low-carb diet, it doesn't fix the problem. What's more, a chronic low-carb...

theguerrillachemist There is a fairly new area for obesity that involves an enzyme known as nicotinamide N-methyltransferase(NNMT), which is known to be unregulated in white adipose tissue. NNMT helps regulate the detoxification of certain compounds like methionine(homomethionine), via...

by Josh Hodnik In comparison to just a decade ago, there is a much better understanding today of how growth hormone (GH) and insulin growth factor-1 (IGF-1) affect the human body. While there is a greater understanding regarding these peptides, there are still many unknowns. Much of the...

by Josh Hodnik In comparison to just a decade ago, there is a much better understanding today of how growth hormone (GH) and insulin growth factor-1 (IGF-1) affect the human body. While there is a greater understanding regarding these peptides, there are still many unknowns. Much of the...

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HUMAN GROWTH HORMONE (HGH) AND INSULIN-LIKE GROWTH FACTOR-1 (IGF-1) PLAY ESSENTIAL ROLES IN HEALTHHGH and IGF-1 play essential roles in childhood growth and continue to serve important metabolic functions in adults. One of the conditions that may affect healthy aging includes low levels of...

This is a very interesting paper from 2007 involving a plant species called Eucommia ulmoides(EU) and its ability to act as a phytoandrogen and potentiate sex hormones in the body. EU contains triterpenoids, which were shown to weakly activate the androgen receptor. However these unique...

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Q: A Lot Of My Guy Friends Are Taking Testosterone Replacement Therapy. Is It Worth Considering? Is It "Cheating?"Both free and total testosterone levels tend to decline with age. This is totally normal and natural, but at the same time, it's no fun. And when you also like to train hard and lift...

Effect of steroids and exercise on muscle mass and strengthby Public Library of Science The use of anabolic steroids has been observed in essentially all levels of sport – from the high-school football team to professional sports. In professional body building, steroid use is as much part of the...

Testosterone is one of the most important tools in your body to grow, repair, and thrive. It's also an increasingly popular medical treatment for men looking to pause —or even reverse —the clock. If you're trying to naturally raise your testosterone levels or are considering taking a...

Reduced muscle mass and strength, commonly accompanied by increased body fat, are common signs in all forms of hypogonadism (primary, secondary, classical or functional).1,2 One of the best documented effects of testosterone therapy is an increase in lean body mass3-6, which is mostly attributed...

For many young people, reaching for an energy drink is like grabbing a cup of coffee. Whether it’s studying for an upcoming exam, staying awake on the road, and getting an energy boost before a party, young people are relying on energy drinks to get more out of their day. However, energy drink...

Leptin – you’ve probably heard someone mention it at one time, but aren’t really sure what it is. I remember when I first heard a bodybuilding coach mention it, saying that managing leptin was crucial to keeping the metabolism humming. I had no clue what he was talking about, but it did intrigue...

Testosterone and selective androgen receptor modulators as anabolic therapies for chronic illness and aging Go to: SUMMARYSeveral regulatory concerns have hindered development of androgens as anabolic therapies, despite unequivocal evidence that testosterone supplementation increases muscle...