Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Somatotropic Hormone and bodybuilding

The growth hormones is a polypeptide hormone consisting of 191 amino acids. In humans it is produced in the hypophysis and released if there are the right stimuli (e.g. training, sleep, stress, low blood sugar level). It is now important to understand that the freed HGH (human growth hormones) itself has no direct effect but only stimulates the liver to produce and release insulin-like growth factors and somatomedins. These growth factors are then the ones that cause various effects on the body. The problem, however, is that the liver is only capable of producing a limited amount of these substances so that the effect is limited. If growth hormones are injected they only stimulate the liver to produce and release these substances and thus, as already mentioned, have no direct effect.

The use of these STH somatotropic hormone compounds offers the athlete three performance-enhancing effects. STH (Somatotropic Hormone) has a strong anabolic effect and causes an increased protein synthesis which manifests itself in a muscular hypertrophy (enlargement of muscle cells) and in a muscular hyperplasia (increase of muscle cells.) The latter is very interesting since this increase cannot be obtained by the intake of steroids. This is probably also the reason why STH is called the strongest anabolic hormone. The second effect of STH is its pronounced influence on the burning of fat. It turns more body fat into energy leading to a drastic reduction in fat or allowing the athlete to increase his caloric intake. Third, and often overlooked, is the fact that STH strengthens the connective tissue, tendons, and cartilages which could be one of the main reasons for the significant increase in strength experienced by many athletes. Several bodybuilders and powerlifters report that through the simultaneous intake with steroids STH protects the athlete from injuries while increasing his strength.

There are three hormones which are needed at the same time in order to allow for maximum anabolic effect. These are STH, insulin, and an LT-3 thyroid hormone, such as, for example, Cytomel. Only then can the liver produce and release an optimal amount of somatomedin and insulin-like growth factors. This anabolic effect can be further enhanced by taking a substance with an anticatabolic effect. These substances are-everybody should probably know by now-anabolic/androgenic steroids or Clenbuterol. Then a synergetic effect takes place.'Are you still wondering why pro bodybuilders are so incredibly massive but, at the same time, totally ripped while you are not. Most athletes have tried STH during preparation for a competition in that phase when the diet is calorie-reduced.  The body usually reacts by reducing the release of insulin and of the L-T3 thyroid hormone.  Those who combine Clenbuterol with STH, should know that Clenbuterol (like Ephedrine) reduces the body's own release of insulin and L-T3. True, this seems a little complicated and when reading it for the first time it might be a little confusing; however it really is true: STH has a significant influence on several hormones in the human body; this does not allow for a simple administration schedule. Since most athletes vho want to use STH can only obtain it if prescribed by a physician, the only supply source remains the black market. And this is certainly another reason why some athletes might not have been very happy with the effect of the purchased compound. In addition to a display of labels in the Dutch or Russian language the fakes are distinguished from the original product, in sofar as the dry substance is not present as lyophilic but present as loose powder. Nowhere can this much money be made except by faking STH. Who has ever held original growth hormones in his hand and known how they should look?. In a few very rare cases the body reacts by developing antibodies to the exogenous STH, thus making it ineffective. The question of the right dosage, as well as the type and duration of application, is very difficult to answer. Since there is no scientific research showing how STH should be taken for performance improvement, we can only rely on empirical data, that is experimental values. The respective manufacturers indicate that in cases of hypophysially stunted growth due to lacking or insuffieient release of growt hormones by the hypophysis, a weekly average dose of 0.3 I.U/ week per pound of body weight should be taken. An athlete weighting 200 pounds, therefore, would have to inject 60 I.U. weekly. The dosage would be divided into three intramuscular injections of 20 I.U. each. Subcutaneous injections (under the skin) are another form of intake which, however would have to be injected daily, usually 8 I.U. per day. Top athletes usually inject 4-16 I.U./day. Ordinarily, daily subcutaneous injections are preferred. Since STH has a half life time of less than one hour, it is not surprising that some athletes divide their dail dose into three or four subcutaneous injections of 2-4 I.U. each. Application of regular small dosages seems to bring the most effective results. This also has its reasons: When STH is injected, serum concentration in the blood rises quickly, meaning that the effect is almost immediate. As we know, STH stimulates the liver to produce and release somatomedins and insulin like growth factors which in turn effect the desired results in the body. Since the liver can only produce a limited amount of these substances, we doubt that larger STH injections will induce the liver to produce instantaneously a larger quantity of somatomedins and insulin-like growth factors. It seems more likely that the liver will react more favorably to smaller dosages. If the STH solution is injected subcutaneously several consecutive times at the same point of injection, a loss of fat tissue is possible. Therefore, the point of injection, or even better, the entire sisde of the body should be continuously, changed in order to avoid a loss of local fat tissue (lipoathrophy) in the injection cell. One thing has manifested itself over the years: The effect of STH is dosage-dependent. This means either invest a lot of money and do it right or do not even begin. Half-hearted attempts are condemned to failure Minimum effective dosages seem to start at 4 I.U. per day. For comparison: the hypophysis of a healthy, adult, releases 0.5-1.5 I.U. growth hormones daily.

Our experience is that STH is taken over a prolonged period, from at least six weeks to several months. It is interesting to note that the effect of STH does not stop after a few weeks; this usually allows for continued improvements at a steady dosage. Bodybuilders who have had positive results with STH have reported that the build-up strength and, in particular, the newly-gained muscle system were essentially maintained after discontinuance of the product. It remains to be clarified what happens with the insulin and LT-3 thyroid hormone. Athletes who take STH in their build-up phase usually do not need exogenous insulin. It is recommended, in this case, that the athlete eats a complete meal every three hours, resulting in 6-7 meals day. This causes the body to continuously release insulin so that the blood sugar level does not fall too low. The use of LT-3 thyroid hormones, in this phase, is carried out reluctantly by athletes. In any case, you must have a physician check the thyroid hormone level during the intake of STH. Simultaneous use of anabolic /androgenic steroids and/or Clenbuterol is usually appropriate. During the preparation for a competition the use of thyroid hormones steadily increases.

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

The Benefits of Halotestin

It is one of the most powerful anabolic steroids of all time and one of the fastest acting to boot yet you will not find it to be commonly used by the majority of performance enhancing athletes; in the gym rat circles it can actually be somewhat of a rarity. While this remains true there are few steroids that equal the raw power of Fluoxymesterone commonly known as Halotestin and often simply referred to as Halo. Far more anabolic and androgenic than testosterone, the hormone by-which all anabolic steroids are measured, it is unique in its anabolic and androgenic nature. Halotestin by its very nature is both highly anabolic and highly androgenic yet it displays almost no androgenic effects leaving nothing but an anabolic end. As Halo is purely anabolic in action it is one of the absolute best strength increasing steroids on the market but in-terms of mass it will do very little; in-fact, we can safely say for mass it really won’t do anything at all. In the world of competitive bodybuilding, especially at the elite levels Halotestin is often viewed as a staple in last minute preparation and in this case it really doesn’t have anything to do with strength. Halo has the ability to greatly harden a physique, a lean physique, that is correct, one must already be very lean to reap this benefit; Halo will not magically take a physique that has a layer of fat and make it hard. To reap this reward one must be very lean, preferably already below 6% but even lower is better. Of equal importance is the “push” Halotestin can provide in the final weeks of dieting, competitive bodybuilding diets are some of the hardest and most brutal diets man has ever come up with and towards the end when body fat is low and energy levels are drained pushing through the final training sessions can be the hardest thing anyone ever undertakes. However, with Halotestin use we have one of the few anabolic steroids that actually and truly increases aggression allowing the competitor to push through his final training, giving him the edge he needs that could not be obtained on a calorie restricted diet such as this without Halo. When examining the side-effects of Halotestin we will find they are very similar to some of the more popular DHT based anabolic steroids, side-effects such as acne and hair-loss can be a concern but there are two things we must remember and consider. All steroids and all medications, steroidal and non-steroidal alike carry with them the possibility of negative side-effects but possibility in no way means guaranteed, it simply means the potential is there and the level of potential will vary greatly from one person to the next. Further, because we will only supplement with Halotestin for very short periods of time the possible DHT type side-effects are of very little concern. 4 weeks of total Halo use is fairly common but even use for as little as 2 weeks is not as uncommon as you might think. For the individual who goes past the 4 week mark this is where side-effects may begin to become problematic, most notably revolving around the liver; if you recall Halo greatly increases liver enzyme values. Liver damage is without question the most serious concern when Halo is used and for that reason use must necessarily remain responsible if we are to combat this issue and keep our liver healthy.

It should come as no surprise, Halotestin is most commonly found among strength athletes, particularly power lifters, however, it also has a very popular use among competitive bodybuilders, particularly during the latter portion of contest prep dieting. As these are the two most common groups who use the steroid it is rarely found among the majority of steroid users and this is the gym rat group, individuals who do not play or participate in any competitive sport, they are not bodybuilders competitively, they do not power lift competitively, they simply train for trainings sake in order to look and feel better. The reason is simple; while Halotestin is very powerful it is also very harsh and for the gym rat there are many other choices far safer and efficient to meet their desired goals. Derived from testosterone, many of the effects and traits can be akin to popular Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) steroids, although to a greater degree. As a testosterone derivative one might expect this steroid to aromatize heavily and while this would make sense it is however not the case, as Halo does not aromatize at all. What truly makes Halo special is in its ability to dramatically increase hemoglobin levels and the mass and structure of red blood cells by way of action in-which it correlates with erythropoietin. It is by this trait Halotestin gives us such a rapid and massive increase in strength and while other anabolic steroids can perform in a similar action Halo simply does it to a much larger degree. Like many other steroids Halotestin also appears to have a positive impact on metabolic function and even direct oxidation of fatty acids; however, this affect is so slight that it’s almost not worth mentioning, again making strength the primary attribute.

As are most oral anabolic steroids Halotestin belongs to the 17 Alpha-Alkylated class (17-aa.) This classification refers to an alteration in the hormones structure, in this case Fluoxymesterone and refers to the hormones structure being altered at the 17th carbon position in order to allow survival in the body; without this alteration the hormone would be destroyed by the liver and it would never make it to the blood where activity becomes present. While this structural change allows the hormone to perform its desired action it is not without fault, for as you may understand 17-aa anabolic steroids are liver toxic and Halotestin makes no exception. In the case of Halo there is however a slight difference in toxicity levels when compared to many other oral 17-aa steroids and that is it possesses one of the highest levels of toxicity of all. The use of Halotestin can and will more than likely dramatically increase liver enzyme values and it is for this reason the steroid should only be used for short periods of time and in responsible doses. For those who use responsibly, while liver enzyme levels will increase they will return to normal shortly after use is discontinued, assuming you have a healthy liver to begin with. It is very common for the benefits of Halotestin to be compared to Winstrol (Stanozolol) and in some ways this isn’t inaccurate as both will and are designed for increasing strength and both steroids can lead to a harder physique, however, the difference in potency is not even close. Halo will increase strength at a rate incomparable to Winstrol and most anabolic steroids and in such rapid fashion that we can in many ways consider it the king of strength. Even so, while strength increasing is its primary function, due to the high liver toxicity most athletes will not use it for more than 4 weeks at a time and generally to reap the greatest benefit the final 4 weeks before the desired competition is at hand. As we eluded to there is another benefit to Halo beyond strength, in-fact there are two but strength is and will always remain its primary purpose. As it pertains to Halotestin we actually have one of the few anabolic steroids that can really provide an aggressive bump that will allow the individual to perform at a higher level of intensity. As you can imagine this is perfect for the power lifter and can greatly aid the bodybuilder in his contest diet. It is one of those things that is necessary and it should not be feared, after all, aggression is praised in most aspects of competitive sports, you want aggressive football players who attack on the field, you want aggressive baseball players who swing for the fence, the list goes on and on. There is an old saying regarding rage and anabolic steroids and as Halo can truly increase aggression it is perhaps here that it fits best. If you’re a jerk before you use steroids you’ll simply be a more aggressive jerk with steroids, if you’re a sane individual and not a jackass, you’ll still be the same sane jackass free individual when steroid use is at hand, you will simply now have more aggression to put towards your athletic performance whatever that might be.

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Benefits of oral steroid Proviron

Proviron (or Mesterolone) is an oral Dihydrotestosterone-steroid compound similar to Masteron. It is admired for its ability to balance a deficiency of androgen formation that tends to fall gradually with increasing age. This anabolic androgenic steroid is medically prescribed for treatment of all conditions caused by deficient endogenous androgen formation. The IUPAC name of Proviron is 1 alpha-methyl-17 beta-hydroxy-5 alpha-androstan-3-one and the molecular mass of this prescription drug is 304.467 g/mol at the base. It has the molecular formula of C20H32O2 and has an active life of eight to twelve hours though its effects can be experienced up to 24 hours. The drug has an anabolic-androgenic ratio of 100-150: 30-40 and can be detected over a period of 5-6 weeks.

Mesterolone is commonly used to maintain libido off-cycle and also relatively and temporarily improving vascularity. This steroid is even used to treat male patients struggling with impotency or lack of testosterone, low libido, and erectile malfunction. It also has the ability to promote improved release of luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone for stimulating testes so that more testosterone can be produced. This steroid is well tolerated by the liver and does not impair spermatogenesis. Proviron is recommended for treating declining physical activity and mental alertness in middle- and old-aged men. This anabolic androgenic steroid has the ability to greatly promote direct lipolysis and even promote more of free testosterone by its sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG)-binding nature. It also binds strongly the androgen receptors and SHBG. This steroid can even work to increase the activity of other steroids in an anabolic steroid cycle by displacing a higher percentage of SHBG into a free and unbound state due to its extremely high affinity for plasma binding proteins such as SHBG. Use of this drug is also useful to reduce estrogenic side effects of other steroids like water-retention, lowered sex drive, gynecomastia, etc. as Proviron prevents the formation of estrogen in the first place.

In addition to this, this steroid can also be used for treating reduced efficiency, lack of concentration, weak memory, disturbances of libido and potency, irritability, and disturbances of sleep. It is also recommended for treating depressive moods, and general vegetative complaints that are often attributed to androgen-deficiency. This anabolic steroid may also be recommended in cases of diminished potency where androgen-deficiency is not the primary cause.

Proviron can lead to a dramatic increase in the hardness and density of the muscles. It is favored by bodybuilders and power lifters during contest preparations when a lower estrogen/high androgen level is particularly sought after. Proviron also has the ability to promote the development of secondary male sex characteristics in cases of prepuberal hypogonadism and stimulate growth, development, and function of androgen-dependent target organs.

It may even be recommended for treating patients diagnosed with infertility and can be used as a substitution therapy in cases where a loss of gonadal function has occurred post-pubertal. The chances of procreation can be increased with the use of this steroid as Proviron can increase sperm count and quality. The recommended dose of Proviron for men is 25 mg three times daily. This steroid can be used for a long period of time as it is not a 17a-alkylated compound. Some athletes may use Proviron may use it in daily doses of 25-100mg per day (for men) and 40-60mg per day (for women).

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Trenbolone For Athletes And Bodybuilders

The chemical name of Trenbolone is 17β-Hydroxyestra-4, 9, 11-trien-3-one and it has a half life of nearly 2-3 days. The molecular weight of Trenbolone is 270.37 g/mol at the base and its molecular formula is C18H22O2. The 19-nor steroid that is derived from the compound Nandrolone has the anabolic-androgenic ratio of 500:500, which means it is five times as potent as Testosterone. This steroid is generally administered as ester derivatives like Trenbolone acetate, Trenbolone enanthate and Trenbolone cyclohexylmethylcarbonate (Parabolan). It is important to note that the difference between Trenbolone acetate and Trenbolone enanthate lies in the count of attached esters. The enanthate version of this steroid has seven attached esters, while the acetate version of Trenbolone has two esters. In addition to this, Trenbolone acetate’s esters are more potent than that of Trenbolone enanthate, when compared milligram to milligram. Classified as a Schedule III drug, this anabolic androgenic steroid is rated by sport coaches and gym instructors as the best alternative to Primobolan. Trenbolone use is associated with suppression of excess estrogens, reduction in levels of catabolism and stimulation of appetite.

One of the best things about Trenbolone is that it allows athletes and others to reap the optimum advantages of ingested vitamins and minerals. Trenbolone is also an effective steroid to promote efficient use and processing of food. This short-acting steroid is equally beneficial to stimulation new tissue formation that in turn promotes muscle mass and body strength. Trenbolone use is not linked to the development of feminine sexual characteristics in men, unlike some testosterone-based steroids. In addition to these advantages, Trenbolone also has the ability to enhance muscle tissue properties by inhibiting protein mobilization and breakdown of muscles in gluconeogenesis. Moreover, Trenbolone can even promote improvements in the context of Insulin-like growth factor-1 and satellite cells that play a critical role in repairing damaged muscle tissue. This steroid also demonstrates efficacy in reducing body fat as it has a strong cortisol-reducing effect along with the ability to bind to the glucocorticoid receptor. Used for both anabolic bulking and cutting cycles, this anabolic steroid is directly associated with muscle mass, endurance, aggression, lean muscle mass, and endurance gains. Trenbolone rarely leads to aromatization, which makes it an excellent choice for athletes (using steroids) prone to estrogenic side effects like acne, oily skin, and gynecomastia. Considered by many as a body-transforming drug, Trenbolone is also useful for balanced growth and development of secondary male sexual characteristics.

Recommended Dose Of Trenbolone:
Male athletes usually administer Trenbolone in daily dosages of 50-100mg and stack it with Anadrol, Dianabol, or Testosterone compounds such as Testosterone Propionate or Testosterone Cypionate. Athletes using this steroid are advised to run Letrozole to control progesterone levels and Bromocriptine, Vitamin B6, or Cabergoline for keeping a check on the levels of prolactin. Trenbolone acetate is ideally used by male athletes in daily dosages of 50-100mg while the ideal dose of Trenbolone enanthate is 300-600mg every week for men.

renbolone is not recommended to girls and women, who may get pregnant, while using it or those who are already pregnant or breastfeeding. Use of this steroid is also not recommended to those allergic to the ingredients of Trenbolone or people who are diagnosed with health complications like liver/kidney damage, prostate cancer, breast cancer, testicular cancer, high blood pressure, or stroke. Trenbolone should only be used for legal (medicinal) purposes and after a qualified medical practitioner has recommended use of this steroid following thorough review of medical reports and history. This steroid should not be overdosed in hopes of quick results and medical assistance should be sought immediately after discontinuing use of Trenbolone in case any abnormality is experienced by athletes using this steroid.

Trenbolone Abuse And Side Effects:
Trenbolone use for extended periods of time can result in side effects like breast growth and lactation in men, anxiety, increased aggression, increased libido, elevated blood pressure, insomnia, and night sweats. Trenbolone abuse or overdosing may lead to liver and kidney failure or clitoris enlargement, male pattern baldness, oily skin, acne, prostate enlargement or water retention.