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Effervescent GH Powders Do Surprisingly Well
In September we instructed Rich and Dave to take a product called Secretogogue-One at bedtime for the entire month. We instructed Paul to take a product called Pro-hGH at bedtime for the entire month. Each of the subjects made some surprisingly decent gains (refer to the tables below).
Body Composition:
September Body Weight Body Fat Lean Mass Muscle
Rich 198 7.5% 183.15 lbs +4.4 lbs
Dave 233 7.9% 214.6 lbs +3.6 lbs
Paul 196 7.0% 182.28 lbs +4.2 lbs
As you can see from the table above, each of the three subjects made significant gains in only one month. Rich gained 4.4 pounds of lean muscle, Dave gained 3.6 pounds of lean muscle and Paul gained 4.2 pounds of lean muscle. These results are very impressive in only one month's time. Now, lets see if the athletes size increases correspond with any gains in strength (refer to the table below).
Strength Statistics:
September Squat Deadlift Incline Press Total Increase
Rich 340 lbs 385 lbs 110 lbs dmbls +50 lbs
Dave 435 lbs 435 lbs 120 lbs dmbls +55
Paul 345 lbs 415 lbs 120 lbs dmbls +40
Once again, as you can see the subjects made significant strength gains. Each of the subjects increased their poundages on all three of the lifts. These increases are also significant for strength athletes such as power lifters who may be wondering whether these products are worthwhile.
At the end of September each of the subjects were blood tested to see if they had increases in IGF-1 levels. Once again, to our surprise each of the athletes increased their IGF-1 levels. Rich increased his IGF-1 level by 26%. Dave had an increase in IGF-1 of 29%. Finally, Paul had an increase of 31%. As you can see, each of the subjects had similar results which can only be attributed to the use of the GH products.
October
Once again, we wanted to test each of the subjects using the same products to see if the first month may have been due to a placebo effect. This time we had Paul take the Secretagogue-One and had Rich and Dave take the Pro-hGH. Since the hGH-PH Complex, by Performance Biomedical Laboratories contains 4-Androstenediol, 5-Androstenediol, Nor-4-Androstenedione and Nor-4-Androstenediol we wanted to try it by itself on all three of our subjects for one month. The athletes made gains in October which were quite consistent with September (refer to tables below).
Body Composition:
October Body Weight Body Fat Lean Mass Muscle
Rich 202 7.4% 187.06 lbs +3.91 lbs
Dave 237 7.5% 219.23 lbs +4.63 lbs
Paul 199 6.7% 185.67 lbs +3.39 lbs
Strength Statistics:
October Squat Deadlift Incline Press Total Increase
Rich 350 lbs 405 lbs 115 lbs dmbls +35 lbs
Dave 445 lbs 445 lbs 120 lbs dmbls +30
Paul 360 lbs 430 lbs 120 lbs dmbls +30
As you can see, the subjects made very nice gains in only one month's time. The athletes blood tests were very impressive as well. Rich's IGF-1 levels showed an increase of 32% above normal, Dave's was 35%, and Paul's was 38% above normal. The athletes all agreed that they felt a better "pump" throughout the day while taking the GH supplements. These gains are significant because each athlete showed a gain in body weight and a decrease in body fat. Remember, most natural bodybuilders consider a five to ten pound increase in lean mass in one year an awesome feat. These three natural bodybuilders have put on an average of 8 pounds since the start of our study!
November
In our final month of the study, we used a different growth hormone stimulating product. This month, each of the subjects took a product called hGH-PH Complex by Performance Biomedical Laboratories. This product contains four different pro-hormones, GHRP's and secretagogues. The theory behind this product was to combine a testosterone boosting substance with a growth hormone releasing substance to achieve better results. The product, hGH-PH Complex, contains four testosterone boosters: 4-Androstenediol, 5-Androstenediol, Nor-4-Androstenedione, and Nor-4-Androstenediol. This product was very interesting because many bodybuilders have theorized that growth hormone is not nearly as effective unless taken with an androgen. Enough said, lets put hGH-PH Complex to the test!
Each athlete was instructed to take hGH-PH Complex on an empty stomach at bedtime. As with the previous months, each subject was instructed not to take any other supplements while on the hGH-PH Complex. The results may or may not surprise you (refer to tables below).
Body Composition:
November Body Weight Body Fat Lean Mass Muscle
Rich 208 6.5% 194.4 lbs +7.34 lbs
Dave 242 7.0% 225.1 lbs +6.12 lbs
Paul 205 6.1% 192.5 lbs +6.83 lbs
Strength Statistics:
November Squat Deadlift Incline Press Total Increase
Rich 375 lbs 425 lbs 120 lbs dmbls +65 lbs
Dave 455 lbs 465 lbs 130 lbs dmbls +50
Paul 400 lbs 440 lbs 130 lbs dmbls +70
As you can see the results were even more impressive than the previous two months. We concluded that taking the growth hormone stimulators in conjunction with the prohormones made a significant difference in the subjects results. The subjects gained an average of about 7 pounds of lean muscle when they used the GH stimulators in conjunction with the hormonal precursors. The subjects gained an average of about 4 pounds of lean muscle when they used the growth hormone stimulators by themselves. In addition, the athletes made some very significant strength gains while taking the hGH-PH Complex. Perhaps the most compelling evidence that the hGH-PH Complex was working were the athletes IGF-1 levels. Rich's IGF-1 level was 42% above normal, Dave's was 44% above normal and Paul's was a staggering 46% above normal.
Conclusion
Before making any conclusions, we want to reiterate, as we did in our previous study, that this was not a "scientifically controlled" study done in a university lab. This was merely a study done on real bodybuilders who keep meticulous records. Also, keep in mind that the three athletes that were used are very advanced, competitive bodybuilders. Therefore, the results they achieved may not necessarily be the "norm."
As evident by our study, the three subjects did make significant gains in strength and lean muscle tissue. There are three basic conclusions that can be drawn from this study. First, the three subjects made no significant gains while using the oral growth hormone spray. Second, the athletes made considerable gains while using the effervescent growth hormone stimulating powder by itself. Third, the three subjects showed even more staggering results when using the product containing the growth hormone stimulating substances along with the testosterone precursors.
When contacted, the manufacturers of the oral growth hormone spray said that our subjects were not taking the spray for a long enough period for them to see any results. Since the sprays claim to contain real growth hormone in them, why didn't the athletes IGF-1 levels move at all? When asked why the athletes IGF-1 levels did not elevate, the manufacturer refused to address this concern.
We also concluded that the effervescent growth hormone stimulators did have a positive effect on gaining lean muscle. Our primary evidence was the athletes blood samples. These numbers are significant because usually when GH is stimulated IGF-1 levels rise. Therefore, there is evidence that the athletes growth hormone levels were in fact stimulated. We further concluded that it is better to use the growth hormone stimulating products with a testosterone booster. It is either advised to take prohormones in addition to the GH supplement or use a product such as hGH-PH Complex that already contains the prohormones. Each of the athletes indicated to us that they felt that the hormonal precursors seemed to work synergistically with the growth hormone supplements.
Athletes Feedback
Finally we wanted to hear what the subjects themselves had to say about the growth hormone supplements. Rich said, "I was pleasantly surprised by the numbers. To be honest with you, I thought these products would be bogus but I was wrong. I will definitely continue to use the GH products, but I will increase my calories in the future."
Dave said, "I was impressed by the pump I was getting while on the effervescent products. I didn't feel anything at all while on the oral spray. I felt very strong when I was on the hGH-Ph Complex. Also, I felt like my metabolism was really kicking."
Paul said, "I felt like I could eat and eat without getting fat. It seemed like everything I ate was metabolized and converted into lean muscle. I didn't feel much while on the spray stuff, but I did feel a nice pump while on the effervescent powder."
In September we instructed Rich and Dave to take a product called Secretogogue-One at bedtime for the entire month. We instructed Paul to take a product called Pro-hGH at bedtime for the entire month. Each of the subjects made some surprisingly decent gains (refer to the tables below).
Body Composition:
September Body Weight Body Fat Lean Mass Muscle
Rich 198 7.5% 183.15 lbs +4.4 lbs
Dave 233 7.9% 214.6 lbs +3.6 lbs
Paul 196 7.0% 182.28 lbs +4.2 lbs
As you can see from the table above, each of the three subjects made significant gains in only one month. Rich gained 4.4 pounds of lean muscle, Dave gained 3.6 pounds of lean muscle and Paul gained 4.2 pounds of lean muscle. These results are very impressive in only one month's time. Now, lets see if the athletes size increases correspond with any gains in strength (refer to the table below).
Strength Statistics:
September Squat Deadlift Incline Press Total Increase
Rich 340 lbs 385 lbs 110 lbs dmbls +50 lbs
Dave 435 lbs 435 lbs 120 lbs dmbls +55
Paul 345 lbs 415 lbs 120 lbs dmbls +40
Once again, as you can see the subjects made significant strength gains. Each of the subjects increased their poundages on all three of the lifts. These increases are also significant for strength athletes such as power lifters who may be wondering whether these products are worthwhile.
At the end of September each of the subjects were blood tested to see if they had increases in IGF-1 levels. Once again, to our surprise each of the athletes increased their IGF-1 levels. Rich increased his IGF-1 level by 26%. Dave had an increase in IGF-1 of 29%. Finally, Paul had an increase of 31%. As you can see, each of the subjects had similar results which can only be attributed to the use of the GH products.
October
Once again, we wanted to test each of the subjects using the same products to see if the first month may have been due to a placebo effect. This time we had Paul take the Secretagogue-One and had Rich and Dave take the Pro-hGH. Since the hGH-PH Complex, by Performance Biomedical Laboratories contains 4-Androstenediol, 5-Androstenediol, Nor-4-Androstenedione and Nor-4-Androstenediol we wanted to try it by itself on all three of our subjects for one month. The athletes made gains in October which were quite consistent with September (refer to tables below).
Body Composition:
October Body Weight Body Fat Lean Mass Muscle
Rich 202 7.4% 187.06 lbs +3.91 lbs
Dave 237 7.5% 219.23 lbs +4.63 lbs
Paul 199 6.7% 185.67 lbs +3.39 lbs
Strength Statistics:
October Squat Deadlift Incline Press Total Increase
Rich 350 lbs 405 lbs 115 lbs dmbls +35 lbs
Dave 445 lbs 445 lbs 120 lbs dmbls +30
Paul 360 lbs 430 lbs 120 lbs dmbls +30
As you can see, the subjects made very nice gains in only one month's time. The athletes blood tests were very impressive as well. Rich's IGF-1 levels showed an increase of 32% above normal, Dave's was 35%, and Paul's was 38% above normal. The athletes all agreed that they felt a better "pump" throughout the day while taking the GH supplements. These gains are significant because each athlete showed a gain in body weight and a decrease in body fat. Remember, most natural bodybuilders consider a five to ten pound increase in lean mass in one year an awesome feat. These three natural bodybuilders have put on an average of 8 pounds since the start of our study!
November
In our final month of the study, we used a different growth hormone stimulating product. This month, each of the subjects took a product called hGH-PH Complex by Performance Biomedical Laboratories. This product contains four different pro-hormones, GHRP's and secretagogues. The theory behind this product was to combine a testosterone boosting substance with a growth hormone releasing substance to achieve better results. The product, hGH-PH Complex, contains four testosterone boosters: 4-Androstenediol, 5-Androstenediol, Nor-4-Androstenedione, and Nor-4-Androstenediol. This product was very interesting because many bodybuilders have theorized that growth hormone is not nearly as effective unless taken with an androgen. Enough said, lets put hGH-PH Complex to the test!
Each athlete was instructed to take hGH-PH Complex on an empty stomach at bedtime. As with the previous months, each subject was instructed not to take any other supplements while on the hGH-PH Complex. The results may or may not surprise you (refer to tables below).
Body Composition:
November Body Weight Body Fat Lean Mass Muscle
Rich 208 6.5% 194.4 lbs +7.34 lbs
Dave 242 7.0% 225.1 lbs +6.12 lbs
Paul 205 6.1% 192.5 lbs +6.83 lbs
Strength Statistics:
November Squat Deadlift Incline Press Total Increase
Rich 375 lbs 425 lbs 120 lbs dmbls +65 lbs
Dave 455 lbs 465 lbs 130 lbs dmbls +50
Paul 400 lbs 440 lbs 130 lbs dmbls +70
As you can see the results were even more impressive than the previous two months. We concluded that taking the growth hormone stimulators in conjunction with the prohormones made a significant difference in the subjects results. The subjects gained an average of about 7 pounds of lean muscle when they used the GH stimulators in conjunction with the hormonal precursors. The subjects gained an average of about 4 pounds of lean muscle when they used the growth hormone stimulators by themselves. In addition, the athletes made some very significant strength gains while taking the hGH-PH Complex. Perhaps the most compelling evidence that the hGH-PH Complex was working were the athletes IGF-1 levels. Rich's IGF-1 level was 42% above normal, Dave's was 44% above normal and Paul's was a staggering 46% above normal.
Conclusion
Before making any conclusions, we want to reiterate, as we did in our previous study, that this was not a "scientifically controlled" study done in a university lab. This was merely a study done on real bodybuilders who keep meticulous records. Also, keep in mind that the three athletes that were used are very advanced, competitive bodybuilders. Therefore, the results they achieved may not necessarily be the "norm."
As evident by our study, the three subjects did make significant gains in strength and lean muscle tissue. There are three basic conclusions that can be drawn from this study. First, the three subjects made no significant gains while using the oral growth hormone spray. Second, the athletes made considerable gains while using the effervescent growth hormone stimulating powder by itself. Third, the three subjects showed even more staggering results when using the product containing the growth hormone stimulating substances along with the testosterone precursors.
When contacted, the manufacturers of the oral growth hormone spray said that our subjects were not taking the spray for a long enough period for them to see any results. Since the sprays claim to contain real growth hormone in them, why didn't the athletes IGF-1 levels move at all? When asked why the athletes IGF-1 levels did not elevate, the manufacturer refused to address this concern.
We also concluded that the effervescent growth hormone stimulators did have a positive effect on gaining lean muscle. Our primary evidence was the athletes blood samples. These numbers are significant because usually when GH is stimulated IGF-1 levels rise. Therefore, there is evidence that the athletes growth hormone levels were in fact stimulated. We further concluded that it is better to use the growth hormone stimulating products with a testosterone booster. It is either advised to take prohormones in addition to the GH supplement or use a product such as hGH-PH Complex that already contains the prohormones. Each of the athletes indicated to us that they felt that the hormonal precursors seemed to work synergistically with the growth hormone supplements.
Athletes Feedback
Finally we wanted to hear what the subjects themselves had to say about the growth hormone supplements. Rich said, "I was pleasantly surprised by the numbers. To be honest with you, I thought these products would be bogus but I was wrong. I will definitely continue to use the GH products, but I will increase my calories in the future."
Dave said, "I was impressed by the pump I was getting while on the effervescent products. I didn't feel anything at all while on the oral spray. I felt very strong when I was on the hGH-Ph Complex. Also, I felt like my metabolism was really kicking."
Paul said, "I felt like I could eat and eat without getting fat. It seemed like everything I ate was metabolized and converted into lean muscle. I didn't feel much while on the spray stuff, but I did feel a nice pump while on the effervescent powder."
