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STEROIDS
DIURECTICS
HYPERTROPHY
FAT LOSS
By Harry Sandhu
Team Boss.
All Steroids basically possess both the properties, Anabolic and Androgenic, just in varying degrees
(More on this covered in detail further down the text).
Anabolic Part of any given steroid is what contributes to the Muscle Growth, Lean Muscle Mass Gain,
Strength Gain, Speed Gain, Endurance Gain, and General Overall Performance.
Androgenic Part of any given Steroid is what contributes to the changes in characteristics like Facial
Growth, Development of Vocal Chords, Enlargement of Breasts in Men, known as Gynecomastia, and
Development of other Male Features.
WHAT IS TESTOSTERONE?
Testosterone is the main primary male hormone. Is produced in the Leydig Cells in the testes,
and the production varies during different stages of life.
EFFECTS OF TESTOSTERONE:
Deepening of the Voice
Facial Hair Growth.
Increased Oil Production from Sebaceous Glands.
Development of Sexual Organs.
Maturation of Sperm
Increased Libido
Above are considered as “Masculinizing” or “Androgenic” effects of Testosterone, and hence the AAS.
NOTE: Testosterone hormone is the basis by which all ratings of AS are measured. And this is what
makes Synthetic/Artificial Testosterone as one of the most suitable steroids for TRT or HRT.
HOW MUCH TESTOSTERONE AN AVERAGE MALE PRODUCES?
This is one the MOST FUNDAMENTAL THINGS TO UNDERSTAND AND GET YOUR HEAD AROUND – An
average, young, fit and healthy male produces around 7mgs of Testosterone PER DAY, that is around
49mgs of Testosterone PER WEEK!
To put things in Perspective for the Steroid user, you will massively struggle to find any form of
Synthetic Testosterone below 50mg/ml or the lowest usable amount.
1. Short Esters
2. Long Esters
Ester in simpler terms is a Carbon Chain attached to the active steroid. Most steroid users would know,
Test Propionate is significantly faster acting in comparison to its other counterpart, Test Enanthate or
Test Cypionate. Test Propionate generally requires administration ED (Every Day) or EOD (Every Other
Day) in comparison to once or twice maximum per week (in Therapeutic settings, often once every 2
week) even in Performance Enhancement settings.
To put things in bit more technical perspective, Testosterone Propionate is a 3 Carbon Chain Ester, c-c-c.
What this essentially means, it has 3 Carbons in the chain. On the other hand Testosterone Enanthate
has 8 Carbons in the chain, c-c-c-c-c-c-c-c. This is what makes Enanthate significantly lot less soluble in
the water, and is hence suspended in oil, and this is what actually slows the release of the drug into the
body. Also, generally, longer the ester of a steroid, less active compound it has. For instance Test
Propionate has 83.72mg/100mgs of Active Compound, due to its shorter Ester, whereas Test
Enanthate’s Active Compound is 69.90/100mgs due to its longer Ester. As a result of this variation, Test
Propionate is often more expensive than the longer Ester Test Enanthate or Test Cypionate.
On the extreme end of the spectrum, Test Suspension has 100mgs/100mgs of Active Compound,
because it has no Esters attached to it. But its suspended in Steralized water.
Also, as a general rule, shorter the Ester, the more painful the injection usually is, that’s one of the main
reasons why Test Suspension hurts like hell.
1. Absorption: How the body absorbs it, and how it functions in the body.
2. Degradation: Breakdown of the drug for its elimination from the body.
3. Elimination: Actual elimination/removal of the drug and its metabolites from the body.
A drug’s half life is the time for half of the drug to be no more active. For example, if you have taken
100mgs of something, and its regarded as carrying half life of 8 days, what this means in simpler terms,
50% of the drug’s benefits or effects are gone by Day 8. And its total effectiveness will be gone by Day
16, if strictly speaking. However this does NOT MEAN, that the drug’s traces or metabolites aren’t
present in your body anymore or the drug is not detectable. The drug’s Active Life or Effectiveness is
often completely removed and separate from the drug’s “Detection Time”. The user must not confuse
the two.
Note: Please do not confuse Estrogenic and Aromatisation. Both are completely different.
These are the class of drugs that work by suppressing the endogenous production of Estrogen. AI’s are
highly effective in combating the problem of excessive Estrogen. Their main role in the world of Body
Building is 2 fold:
What Are The Popular AI’s?: In the world of Body Building there are mainly 3 main ones, although there
are many more AI’s, but for the sake of simplicity and relevance, we will stick with the below 3.
1. Arimidex – Anastrozole
2. Aromasin – Exmestane
3. Letrozole - Femara
WHAT DOES THE TERM “SERM” MEAN?
SERM Stands for Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator. These are the class of drugs that work on the
Estrogen Receptors in the body. SERMS were, and still are, originally developed to fight Breast Cancer in
women. Their main role in the world of Body Building is 2 fold:
NOTE: SERMS don’t actually stop or lower the production of Estrogen in the body. They only bind onto
the Estrogen Receptors in the body.
What Are The Popular SERMS?: In the world of Body Building there are mainly 2 main ones, although
there are many more SERMS, but for the sake of simplicity and relevance, we will stick with the below 2.
Also, the fact, that none of the SARM’s have been developed to have a dedicated Anabolic effect on the
muscles without any unwanted side effects. However, so far none of the SARM’s have been shown to
cause any liver damage, which is a very promising factor, since most oral steroids are quite damaging to
the liver.
SARM’s are a promising alternative to Anabolic Steroids, however their efficacy and side effects are not
fully established.
ONE OF THE GH’S MAIN EFFECTS IS TO TRIGGER THE LIVER TO PRODUCE AND RELEASE IGF 1 IN THE
BLOOD. GH ALSO TRIGGERS THE IFG 1 PRODCUTION WITHIN THE CELLS. IGF 1 HAS BEEN SHOWN TO
CAUSE HYPERPLAYSIA AS WELL AS HYPERTROPHY.
GH FOR FAT LOSS: ANOTHER WAY GH HELPS WITH FAT LOSS IS THAT IT MAINTAINS BLOOD GLUDOCSE
LEVELS BY INHIBITING GLUCOSE UPTAKE INTO THE PERIPHERAL CELLS, DECREASING GLUCOSE
OXIDATION FOR ENEERGY IN THE CELLS AND THEREFORE INCREASING GLUDOSE PRODUCTION IN CELLS
FROM FAT AND AMINO ACIDS. THE FREE FATTY ACIDS IN THE BLOOD FROM LIPOLYSIS ALSO PARTIALLY
BLOCK THE INSULIN RECEPTORS ON CELL MEMBRANES DEREASING THE EFFECTIVNESS OF INSULIN IN
TRIGGERING THE REMOVAL OF GLUCOSE FROM THE BLOOS, CAUSING INSULING RESISTANCE OR
DECREASED INSULIN SENSITIVITY. THESE ALL COMBINED RESUL IN FAT LOSS, ESPECIALLY ABDOMINAL
AREA. ( PEPTIDESCLINIC.COM.AU.)
Peptides are digested and more easily used as they are smaller and your body doesn’t have to break
down a larger protein.
Main function of the Peptides is to increases the secretion of the Growth Hormone.
So, for natural production of Peptides, intake of all the amino acids is very important.
FOR ANABOLISSM
IGF 1, GHRP – 6 AND IPAMORELIN ARE GREAT FOR FAT LOSS AND HYPERTROPHY
It was developed in 2000, and discontinued in 2008. Now it is only for research purposes. It was
primiarily developed to treat obesity, diabetes, lipid strain and heart healtlh problems. It is also very
powerful at increasing endurance.
It is best used during PCT, as it does not affect your hormone production.
IGF 1 LR3:
HALF LIFE: 30 HOUR
The greatest difference between IGF 1 AND GH is, IGF 1 Can directly stimulate muscle growth when
compared to GH. This is because GH indirectly results in Growth, and repaid by first inducing IGF1
release in the liver. With the use of IGF1, you don’ thave to worry about IGF1 release in the liver,
because you are directly injecting IGF1.
IT PREVENTS THE GLUCOSE FROM ENTERING THE CELLS THUS FORCING FAT TO BE BURNED AS FUEL.
DOSAGE: 10 TO 20 MCG POST WORKOUT - IF STACKING WITH GH, THEN 2-4 IU’S OF GH WITH
BREAKFAST.
CYCLE LENGTH: 50 DAYS – SINCE 1 VIAL OF 1000MCG @ 20 MCGS PER DAY WILL LAST YOU FOR 50 DAYS.
Assuming that we use the lyophilized form (dry powder ) of Long R3 IGF , equivalent to a 1000mvg vial.
Otos nest [re[ared by using 1 ml or 2ml of acetic acid. Let the acetic acid seep in to the vile after
removing the vaccum from the container. Then, let the mixture in the vial sit for a while. Put it in the
fridge where the IGF 1 mixture can dissolve without accidentally knocking the vial or shaking its
contents. Then afterwards, it all about diluting your Long RD in NacL or Bacteriostatci water before Intra
Muscular or Subcutaneous use.
USAGE: The main purpose of this peptide is to actually increase the levels of GH, which in turn will
increase the production of IGF 1.
THE WHOLE POINT OF USING A PRODUCT IN THE CATEGORY OF GHRH, IS TO BE USED AS ALTERNATIVE
TO ACTUAL GH
DON’T BUY CJC 1295 WITHOUT DAC ONLY BUY EITHER CJC 1295 WITH DAC.
PACKAGING: It usually comes in vials of 2 or 5mgs of Lyophilized Powder. The contents should be
reconstituted by addinga convenitent amount of sterile or bacteriostatic water.
If for example 2ml is chosen, and the dosing of the vial is 2mg, the resulting solution then has a
concentration of 1mg/ml or 1000mcg/ml.
In the above example, a 1000 mcg dose would require a volume of 1ml, or 100 IU as marked on an
Insulin syringe.
DOSAGE: 1000MCG AT A TIME – USUALLY TWICE A DAY FOR BEST RESULTS - TWICE A WEEK.
GHRP 2 AND 6:
IN RESEARCHES, GHRP 2 SHOWED THE ABILITY TO STIMULATE THE PITUITARY TO INCREASE SECRETION
OF GH BY 7 TO 15 TIMES.
1. GHRH: Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone: Only ones worth noting is CJC 1295
2. GHRP: Growth Hormone Releasing Peptide: GHRP’S 6,2 HEXAMORALIN AND IPAMORELIN
GHRP 6: MAKES YOU QUITE HUNGRY
GHRP 2: CAN AFFECT YOUR SLEEP
HEXARELIN: BUR YOU CAN GET DESENSITIZED AT HIGHER DOSAGES
IPAMORELIN:
USUAL DOSAGE IS : 1MCG PER KILO OF BODY WHERIGH.
The hormone that gets hits the most as far as the production of it goes, from use of Steroids is
Testosterone. The other hormones whose production increases far above the acceptable or desirable
range are Estrogen and Progesterone. Excess amounts of both can be quite detrimental to your health
too.
When you stop or finish a cycle, quite often your body is producing very low amount of Testosterone,
often well below the lowest range, and as mentioned above Estrogen and Progesterone can be lot
higher than desired.
So, the entire purpose of doing a PCT is to stimulate the endogenous production of the hormone
Testosterone and bring down Estrogen and Progesterone within acceptable and desired range. And the
second big purpose of the PCT is, to shorten the time of the recovery. Bigger the steroid Cycle, more
comprehensive your PCT needs to be. If a proper PCT is not executed or is delayed, your natural
production of Testosterone can take over a year to come back properly.
How Does PCT Work?: A good PCT will try to stimulate your pituitary to release more Luteinizing
Hormone (LH) and Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) which will in-turn stimulate the testicles to
produce more testosterone.
ANTI ESTROGENS
There are primarily 2 Categories of Anti Estrogens:
Note: We will first look at the SERMS, and then look at Aromatase Inhibitors.
Use in Body Building: To prevent Gynecomastia during the use of Steroids and aid in the recovery
during PCT.
Hepatotoxicity: None
Common Usage During Cycle: Lot of men can suffer from the risk of Gynecomastia while using Anabolic
Steroids, due to the Aromatisation of Testosterone. 10mgs ED of Nolvadex can usually address this
problem. However in some instances, Nolvadex or Clomid won’t do the job, so the person has to move
on to the actual Aromatase Inhibitors like Arimidex or Aromasin.
Dosage Caution: More than 50Mgs Per Day, should never be taken.
Usage By Women:Not advised, but if you were to go down that path, this is a “comparatively” safer
option than Anabolic Steroids.
NOTES:Not advised to be used by Bodybuilders for managing of Estrogen for it’s possible and potential
affects on suppression of GH.
Clinical Use: Used for Fertility purposes amongst women due to its ability to enhance the release of
gonadotropins.
Use in Body Building: To prevent Gynecomastia during the use of Steroids and aid in the recovery
during PCT. In men, Clomid also has the ability to stimulate the pituitary to release more LH and FSH,
which will in turn stimulate enhanced natural testosterone production.
Hepatotoxicity: None
Dosage Amount : Usually 50 (During Cycle) to 100mgs to 150mgs (During PCT, often dropping down to
50mgs after the first 2 or 3 weeks) ED for males, and no more than 10mgs ED for females
Common Usage During Cycle: Lot of men can suffer from the risk of Gynecomastia while using Anabolic
Steroids, due to the Aromatisation of Testosterone. 10mgs ED of Nolvadex can usually address this
problem. However in some instances, Nolvadex or Clomid won’t do the job, so the person has to move
on to the actual Aromatase Inhibitors like Arimidex or Aromasin.
Dosage Frequency: Every Day.
Dosage Caution: More than 50Mgs Per Day during cycle should never be needed. If 50mgs during cycle
doesn’t work, then most likely you will need to move onto stronger compounds like AI’s like Arimidex or
Aromasin.
Usage By Women:Not advised, but if you were to go down that path, this is a “comparatively” safer
option than Anabolic Steroids.
What Are The Popular AI’s?: In the world of Body Building there are mainly 3 main ones, although there
are many more AI’s, but for the sake of simplicity and relevance, we will stick with the below 3.
1: Arimidex – Anastrozole
2: Aromasin – Exmestane
3: Letrozole
AROMATASE INHIBITORS
ARIMIDEX:
Arimidex falls under the category of Aromatase Inhibitors
Clinical Use: It was developed for the treatment for Advanced Breast Cancer in women. 1mg of Arimidex
can suppress the Estrogen production by upto 80%.
Use in Body Building: To prevent Gynecomastia during the use of Steroids and sometimes even in the
PCT.The second use of it is to bring in a tighter and drier physique for competition purposes.
Common Usage During Cycle: Lot of men can suffer from the risk of Gynecomastia while using Anabolic
Steroids, due to the Aromatisation of Testosterone. 1mgs EOD of Arimidex can usually address this
problem.
Dosage Caution:Extended use of more than 1mgs EOD can lead to the decrease of Bone Mineral
Density, and host of other problem. It can also affect the HDL quite adversely too, especially if taken in
conjunction with Test E.
Side Effects:
AROMASIN- EXMESTANE:
Aromasin falls under the category of Aromatase Inhibitors.
Clinical Use: It was developed for the treatment for Advanced Breast Cancer in women. It is even more
powerful than Arimidex. This drug can reduce your Estrogen production by as much as 85%.
Use in Body Building: To prevent Gynecomastia during the use of Steroids and sometimes even in the
PCT. The second use of it is to bring in a tighter and drier physique for competition purposes.
Common Usage During Cycle: Lot of men can suffer from the risk of Gynecomastia while using Anabolic
Steroids, due to the Aromatisation of Testosterone. 25mgs EOD of Aromasin can usually address this
problem.
Dosage Caution: Extended use of more than 1mgs EOD can lead to the decrease of Bone Mineral
Density, and host of other problem. It can also affect the HDL quite adversely too, especially if taken in
conjunction with Test E.
Side Effects:
FEMARA- LETROZOLE:
Femara is more commonly known by its Clinical Name of Letrozole, and it falls under the category of
Aromatase Inhibitors.
Clinical Use: It was developed for the treatment for Advanced Breast Cancer in women.
Use in Body Building: To prevent Gynecomastia during the use of Steroids and sometimes even in the
PCT. The second use of it is to bring in a tighter and drier physique for competition purposes.
Common Usage During Cycle: Lot of men can suffer from the risk of Gynecomastia while using Anabolic
Steroids, due to the Aromatisation of Testosterone. 2.5mgs EOD of Letrozole can usually address this
problem.
Dosage Caution: Extended use of more than 1mgs EOD can lead to the decrease of Bone Mineral
Density, and host of other problem. It can also affect the HDL quite adversely too, especially if taken in
conjunction with Test E.
Side Effects:
COMMON STEROIDS:
TEST ENANTHATE – TE:
TE is arguably one of the most commonly available and commonly used Steroids that’s available in the
market today.
Use in Body Building: Typically used during Bulking Cycles. Is also used during Cutting Cycles.
Hepatotoxicity: None
Dosage Caution: More than 500Mgs Per Week, can significantly increase your Health Risks. If this
amount is taken, then its generally split into 2 dosages of 1ml per week.
Estrogenic
Risk of Gynecomastia
Risk of Hair Loss
Increased Water Retention
Increased Blood Pressure.
Potentially Highly Androgenic -
Increased Cardiovascular Risk.
Negative effect on Cholesterol – Suppression of HDL – Combined Use of AI’s and Testosterone
will suppress your HDL even more significantly
Suppression of the Endogenous Production of Testosterone
Warning Signs:
NOTES:
Use in Body Building: Typically used during Bulking Cycles. Is also used during Cutting Cycles.
Hepatotoxicity: None
Dosage Caution:More than 500Mgs Per Week, can significantly increase your Health Risks. If this
amount is taken, then its generally split into 2 dosages of 1ml per week.
Estrogenic
Risk of Gynecomastia
Risk of Hair Loss
Increased Water Retention
Increased Blood Pressure.
Potentially Highly Androgenic -
Increased Cardiovascular Risk.
Negative effect on Cholesterol – Suppression of HDL – Combined Use of AI’s and Testosterone
will suppress your HDL even more significantly
Suppression of the Endogenous Production of Testosterone
Warning Signs:
NOTES:
Use in Body Building: Typically used during Bulking Cycles. Is also used during Cutting Cycles.
Hepatotoxicity: None
Dosage Frequency: Usually once every 8 to 10 days for Therapeutic Purposes., but not very popular
amongst HRT or TRT specialists,
Dosage Caution: More than 500Mgs Per Week, can significantly increase your Health Risks. If this
amount is taken, then it’s generally split into 2 dosages of 1ml per week.
Key Thing To Keep in Mind: Aromatizes, hence if the Estrogen is not managed, can easily cause
Gynecomastia and host of other issues.
Estrogenic
Risk of Gynecomastia
Risk of Hair Loss
Increased Water Retention
Increased Blood Pressure.
Potentially Highly Androgenic -
Increased Cardiovascular Risk.
Negative effect on Cholesterol – Suppression of HDL – Combined Use of AI’s and Testosterone
will suppress your HDL even more significantly
Suppression of the Endogenous Production of Testosterone
Warning Signs:
NOTES:
TEST PROPIONATE:
Test Prop, as it’s often called, is one of the most popular Steroids on the planet. Propionate (Propionic
Acid) is the name of the Ester, and Propionate is a very fast acting Ester. This steroid comes with a single
ester, which means it’s very fast acting compound, working within hours of administering. But what this
also means is, you have to inject it frequently, because the affects of it, though very powerful, are very
short lasting. There is no difference in water retention properties between Prop, Enanthate, Cypionate
or any other form of Testosterone. It's just a myth, that Prop doesn’t cause or causes lesser water
retention.
HALF LIFE: 2 to 4 Days- The reason why this varies is, because different literature says different things.
Administration Method: Injectable.
Hepatotoxicity: None
Dosage Frequency: Usually once every 8 to 10 days for Therapeutic Purposes., but not very popular
amongst HRT or TRT specialists,
Dosage Caution: Generally 25 to 50mg EOD – This is the typical dosage for TRT or HRT. Anything more
than this can significantly increase your Health Risks. Supraphysiological dosages are often between 100-
200mg EOD, and at these dosages, risks increase exponentially.
Key Thing To Keep in Mind: Aromatizes, hence if the Estrogen is not managed, can easily cause
Gynecomastia and host of other issues.
Estrogenic
Risk of Gynecomastia
Risk of Hair Loss
Increased Water Retention
Increased Blood Pressure.
Potentially Highly Androgenic -
Increased Cardiovascular Risk.
Negative effect on Cholesterol – Suppression of HDL – Combined Use of AI’s and Testosterone
will suppress your HDL even more significantly
Suppression of the Endogenous Production of Testosterone
Warning Signs:
NOTES:
TEST SUSPENSION:
Test Suspension, is arguably one of the most powerful Steroids ever created. The reason for this is
simple, because there is no Ester attached to it, so as a result every single ml of the Steroid is pure and
usable form.Since it’s the purest form of Testosterone available, hence its suspended in water versus oil,
say for Test Enanhtate, Cyp, Prop etc.
Clinical Use: EXTREMELY RARE LY Used for Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT).
Dosage Frequency: Usually once every 8 to 10 days for Therapeutic Purposes., but not very popular
amongst HRT or TRT specialists,
Dosage Caution: Generally 25 to 50mg EOD – This is the typical dosage for TRT or HRT. Anything more
than this can significantly increase your Health Risks. Supraphysiological dosages are often between 100-
200mg EOD, and at these dosages, risks increase exponentially.
Key Thing To Keep in Mind: Aromatizes, hence if the Estrogen is not managed, can easily cause
Gynecomastia and host of other issues.
Estrogenic
Risk of Gynecomastia
Risk of Hair Loss
Increased Water Retention
Increased Blood Pressure.
Potentially Highly Androgenic -
Increased Cardiovascular Risk.
Negative effect on Cholesterol – Suppression of HDL – Combined Use of AI’s and Testosterone
will suppress your HDL even more significantly
Suppression of the Endogenous Production of Testosterone
Warning Signs:
NOTES:
DECA DURABOLIN:
Technical Name: Nandrolone Decanoate
Norma Hella
Deca Durabolin
Nandro 250
BD Nandrolone Decanoate 10ml
International Pharmaceuticals Nandrolone Decanoate
Decaject 250
Nandrodex 300 by Sciroxx
FENILVER
Decca 250
Deca Durabol 250
Phendex 275
Venaject 75
Nandro Mix 250
Systadec-50
Dceavone-25
Decvel by Morbel
Dubolon 100
Nandrodex
The biggest and the Key difference between Deca and Nandrolone Phenylpropiionate is the faster acting
Propionate Ester in Phenylpropionate.
Clinical Use: Very rare now. To help increase Bone Mineral Content, enhancing Collagen Synthesis and
treating Anemia.
AAR: 37-100
HALF LIFE: Around 8-10 Days, however it can take up to 21 -22 days for it to get out of your system.
Meaning, it stays active and working for that long. However it can stay active and detected even upto 2
or 3 months in some instances.
Usual Strength Or Dosage Composition:100Mgs Per 1M, 200Mgs Per 1Ml or 300Mgs Per 1Ml
Hepatotoxicity: None
Dosage Frequency: Usually once every 3 to 4 Weeks for Therapeutic Purposes., but not very popular
amongst HRT or TRT specialists anymore. For treatment of Anemia, it’s often injected once a week
Dosage Caution:Going above 600Mgs Per Week is NOT advisable, even for Body Building Purposes
PCT Advice: Very important for this compound, especially if you are using anything above 200Mgs Per
Week. However the PCT should not start for almost 3 weeks after your last injection, because the
compound will most likely still be active in your body right upto 21 days or so roughly.
Key Thing To Keep in Mind: Can cause Water retention, and affect your libido and erection. If taking
for Body Building Purposes, it’s always a good idea to stack it with Testosterone to compensate for
Low Sex Drive.
Estrogenic
Risk of Gynecomastia
Risk of Hair Loss
Increased Water Retention
Increased Blood Pressure.
Negative Effect On Progesterone
Negative Effect On Prolactin.
Acne.
Significant Drop in Serum Testosterone
Unwanted Body Hair Growth
Potentially Highly Androgenic -
Increased Cardiovascular Risk.
Negative effect on Cholesterol – Suppression of HDL – Combined Use of AI’s and Testosterone
will suppress your HDL even more significantly
Suppression of the Endogenous Production of Testosterone
Women: Deepening of the Voice
Women: Unwanted Hair Growth
Women: Clitoral Enlargement.
Warning Signs:
NOTES:
Tenderness/Soreness/Pain/Stiffness in the Nipples or the breast area.
Abnormal Fat increase around the Nipple/Breast Area
Drooping of the breasts.
Estrogenic
Risk of Gynecomastia
Risk of Hair Loss
Increased Water Retention
Increased Blood Pressure.
Potentially Highly Androgenic -
Increased Cardiovascular Risk.
Negative effect on Cholesterol – Suppression of HDL – Combined Use of AI’s and Testosterone
will suppress your HDL even more significantly.
NANDROLONE PHENYLPROPIONATE:
Technical Name: Nandrolone Phenylpropionate
The biggest and the Key difference between Deca and Nandrolone Phenylpropiionate is the faster acting
Propionate Ester in Phenylpropionate.
Clinical Use: Very rare now. To help increase Bone Mineral Content, enhancing Collagen Synthesis and
treating Anemia.
AAR: 37-100
Usual Strength Or Dosage Composition:100Mgs Per 1Ml, 200Mgs or 300Mgs Per 1Ml
Hepatotoxicity: None
Active Compound: ?
Dosage Frequency: Usually once every 3 to 4 Weeks for Therapeutic Purposes., but not very popular
amongst HRT or TRT specialists anymore.
Dosage Caution: Going above 600Mgs Per Week is NOT advisable, even for Body Building Purposes
PCT Advice: Very important for this compound, especially if you are using anything above 200Mgs Per
Week. However the PCT should not start for almost 3 weeks after your last injection, because the
compound will most likely still be active in your body right upto 21 days or so roughly.
Key Thing To Keep in Mind: Can cause Water retention, and affect your libido and erection. If taking
for Body Building Purposes, it’s always a good idea to stack it with Testosterone to compensate for
Low Sex Drive.
Main Key Attributes:
Estrogenic
Risk of Gynecomastia
Risk of Hair Loss
Increased Water Retention
Increased Blood Pressure.
Negative Effect On Progesterone
Negative Effect On Prolactin.
Acne.
Significant Drop in Serum Testosterone
Unwanted Body Hair Growth
Potentially Highly Androgenic -
Increased Cardiovascular Risk.
Negative effect on Cholesterol – Suppression of HDL – Combined Use of AI’s and Testosterone
will suppress your HDL even more significantly
Suppression of the Endogenous Production of Testosterone
Women: Deepening of the Voice
Women: Unwanted Hair Growth
Women: Clitoral Enlargement.
Warning Signs:
NOTES:
Tenderness/Soreness/Pain/Stiffness in the Nipples or the breast area.
Abnormal Fat increase around the Nipple/Breast Area
Drooping of the breasts.
Estrogenic
Risk of Gynecomastia
Risk of Hair Loss
Increased Water Retention
Increased Blood Pressure.
Potentially Highly Androgenic -
Increased Cardiovascular Risk.
Negative effect on Cholesterol – Suppression of HDL – Combined Use of AI’s and Testosterone
will suppress your HDL even more significantly.
ANAVAR:
Technical Name: Oxandrolone
Anavar is arguably one of the most popular Oral Steroids. It’s one of the milder steroids and is derived of
Dihydrotestosterone.
Composition of Oxandrolonee:
Androgenic: Moderate
Virilisation in Women: Moderate – Can be high on doses above 20mgs Per Day.
Dosage Caution:Males:Going above 100Mgs Per Day is NOT advisable, even for Body Building Purposes.
Females: 2.5 to maximum 20mgs Per Day is NOT advisable. The single cycle use should not be above 6 to
8 weeks, because of it Hepatotoxic nature.
PCT Advice: Somewhat important for this compound. However the key thing to remember, very few
Body Builders will rarely ever use this on its own.
Usage By Women:Women are advised not to use this, however if you are going to use it, this probably
is lot safer than most steroids available.
Key Thing To Keep in Mind: Should not be used by anyone who has pre-existing liver condition. Also
avoid excessive alcohol consumption while using it. Anavar is one of the most expensive oral steroid to
manufacture, so as a result the risk of getting a counterfeit is considerably high.
Acne
Hair Loss
Increase in LDL
Decrease in HDL – Performance Dosages can suppress HDL right upto 50%
Suppression of the Endogenous Production of Testosterone– Moderate
Liver Damage with repeated or long term use.
Virilisation in Women.
Women: Deepening of the Voice – Very Low
Women: Unwanted Hair Growth - Moderate
Women: Clitoral Enlargement - Low
Warning Signs:
Acne
Women: Deepening of the Voice
Women: Unwanted Hair Growth
Women: Clitoral Enlargement.
ANADROL - OXYMETHALONE:
Technical Name: Oxymethalone
Risk Aromatisation: High – Although this risk is high, Oxymethalone does not directly convert to
Estrogen in the body. This steroid is a derivative of Dihydrotestosterone, and as such can not be
Aromatised.
Gynecomastia Risk: High – The risk of Gyno although high, is not as a result of it converting to Estrogen.
It has been proposed, the Gyno is possibly the result of high Progestin Levels, which can have very
similar effects to Estrogen when it comes to Gyno.
Dosage Caution:Males: Going above 150Mgs Per Day is NOT advisable, even for Body Building Purposes.
Females: 2.5 to maximum 20mgs Per Day is NOT advisable. The single cycle use should not be above 6 to
8 weeks, because of it Hepatotoxic nature.
PCT Advice: Somewhat important for this compound. However the key thing to remember, very few
Body Builders will rarely ever use this on its own.
Acne
Hair Loss
Increase in LDL - High
Decrease in HDL – High
Suppression of the Endogenous Production of Testosterone – Moderate
Liver Damage with repeated or long term use - High
Virilisation in Women - High
Women: Deepening of the Voice – High
Women: Unwanted Hair Growth - High
Women: Clitoral Enlargement - High
Warning Signs:
Acne
Women: Deepening of the Voice
Women: Unwanted Hair Growth
Women: Clitoral Enlargement.
DIANABOL - METHANDROSTENOLONE:
Technical Name: Methandrostenonlone
Gynecomastia Risk: High– Even though its Aromatisation activity is rather moderate, it still poses a
significant risk of Gyno. The reason why this happens is, whatever Aromatisation does take place, it
actually leads the Methandrostelone to convert to Metyhlestradiol, which is far more powerful than
Estradiol when it comes to causing Gyno
Dosage Caution:Males: Going above 40-50Mgs Per Day is NOT advisable, even for Body Building
Purposes. Females: 2.5 to maximum 10mgs Per Day would be the absolute Tops. The single cycle use
should not be above 6 to 8 weeks, because of it Hepatotoxic nature.
PCT Advice: Somewhat important for this compound. However the key thing to remember, very few
Body Builders will rarely ever use this on its own.
Key Thing To Keep in Mind: Should not be used by anyone who has pre-existing liver condition. Also
avoid excessive alcohol consumption while using it.
Warning Signs:
Acne
Women: Deepening of the Voice
Women: Unwanted Hair Growth
Women: Clitoral Enlargement.
TRENBOLONE:
Technical Name: Trenbolone
Other Common Names:Tren. Original Tren was sold under the Trade Names of Finajet and
Finaject.
1. Tren Acetate
2. Tren Enanthate
3. Tren Hexahydrobenzylcarbonate – More popularly known as Parabolan.
Androgenic: High
Usual Strength Or Dosage Composition:Enanthate is usually found in 200mgs Per 1ml form, and Tren
Ace is generally found in 100mgs Per1ml.
Hepatotoxicity: Low
Dosage Caution: Males: Going above 200mg EOD isNOT advisable, even for Body Building Purposes. Its
generally kept at 50 to 100mgs EOD.
PCT Advice:Important.
Clinical Use: To treat muscle wasting, over exposure to cortico steroids, burns victims and to treat
Osteoprosis.
Androgenic Rating: 20
Hepatotoxicity: Moderate
Dosage Frequency: ED
Dosage Caution:Males:25mg to 50mg ED, with 100mgs ED at the Top end, even for Body Building
Purposes. Females: No more than 10mgs ED, usually 5mgs ED.
Key Thing To Keep in Mind: Can cause endogenous Testosterone Production to go down.
Clinical Use: Was originally developed to fight Advanced breast cancer. Although it’s not used anymore.
Androgenic Rating: Low – Even though it carries a low rating, it still is 5 times more Androgenic than
Testosterone.
Hepatotoxicity: Low
Key Thing To Keep in Mind: Can cause endogenous Testosterone Production to go down.
Clinical Use: Very rare now. To help increase Bone Mineral Content, enhancing Collagen Synthesis and
treating Anemia.
AAR: 100:50 – Meaning, it Aromatises at only 50% of Testosterone
HALF LIFE: Around 7/8 Days – However it hits the Peak at 3 to 5 Days mark.
Hepatotoxicity: None
Dosage Caution:Going above 600Mgs Per Week is NOT advisable, even for Body Building Purposes
PCT Advice: Very important for this compound, especially if you are using anything above 400Mgs Per
Week. However the PCT should not start for almost 2 weeks after your last injection, because the
compound will most likely still be active in your body right upto 21 days or so roughly.
Usage By Women:Shouldn’t be used by women. However if you do choose to use it as a female, then
going above 50 to 100mgs can cause serious side effects.
Estrogenic
Risk of Gynecomastia
Risk of Hair Loss
Increased Water Retention
Increased Blood Pressure.
Negative Effect On Progesterone
Negative Effect On Prolactin.
Acne.
Significant Drop in Serum Testosterone
Unwanted Body Hair Growth
Potentially Highly Androgenic -
Increased Cardiovascular Risk.
Negative effect on Cholesterol – Suppression of HDL – Combined Use of AI’s and Testosterone
will suppress your HDL even more significantly
Suppression of the Endogenous Production of Testosterone
Women: Deepening of the Voice
Women: Unwanted Hair Growth
Women: Clitoral Enlargement.
Warning Signs:
NOTES:
Tenderness/Soreness/Pain/Stiffness in the Nipples or the breast area.
Abnormal Fat increase around the Nipple/Breast Area
Drooping of the breasts.
Estrogenic
Risk of Gynecomastia
Risk of Hair Loss
Increased Blood Pressure.
Increased Cardiovascular Risk.
Negative effect on Cholesterol – Suppression of HDL – Especially if you end up combining it with
an AI.
HALOTESTIN:
Technical Name: Fluoxymesterone
Clinical Use: It’s use is very rare nowadays, however it is used in some settings to treat Post
Menopausal Women suffering from Osteoprosis.
Hepatotoxicity: High
Dosage Frequency: ED –
Dosage Caution:Males:10mgs Per Day, and never really going above 40mgs Per Day is NOT advisable,
even for Body Building Purposes. Females: Not advisable
Key Thing To Keep in Mind: Prolonged or excessively high dosage 30mgs or higher can lead to serious
liver problems.
Increased Strength
Increased RBC
Increased Fat Loss
Acne
Hair Loss
Virilization in Women
Liver Damage – As it is Highly Hepatotoxic in its nature.
Increase LDL
Decrease HDL
High Blood Pressure
Endogenous Testosterone Production
Irregular Heartbeat
Nervousness
Angina – Possible On High Dosages or Prolonged Use
Shock - On High Dosages or Prolonged Use
Congestive Heart Failure - On High Dosages or Prolonged Use
HGH-HUMAN GROWTH HORMONE:
Technical Name: Human Growth Hormone
What is it and its Production: HGH is a Protein hormone, which is produced by the APG, Anterior
Pituitary Gland.
Growth Characteristics: Growth promoting effects although broad, can be categorized into 3 main
categories:
1. Bone
2. Skeletal Muscle
3. Internal Organs
1. Protein Synthesis
2. Carbohydrate Metabolism
3. Lipid Oxidation
4. Mineral Metabolism
5. Growth of the Connective Tissue.
Clinical Use: To stimulate stunted growth – To treat muscle wasting – Adult GH deficiency – Anti Aging
plus host of other things.
Somatropin – What is it?: Somatropin (rhGH) is basically Synthetic Pharmaceutical HGH, which was
originally synthesized using the recombinant DNA Technology. It is biologically equivalent to the HGH
produced by the APG.
AAR Rating: NA
Androgenic: NA
Estrogenic Activity: NA
Risk Aromatisation: NA
Gynecomastia Risk: NA
Virilisation in Women: NA
HALF LIFE: Around 3 to 5 Hours. With baseline levels reached just after 12 to 18 hours. However, the
IGF-1 levels stay elevated upto 24 hours after the GH injection. What this means is, its affects will outlast
its actual levels in the body.
Usual Packaging:It comes packaged in multi dose vials containing Lyophilized white powder that
requires reconstitution with Sterile or Bacteriostatic Water. Or it is also available in, although less
common, as a pre mixed solution, Nutropin AQ, that is biologically equivalent to reconstituted
Somatropin. Generally it comes in wide variety of packaging, from 1mg to 24mg or more per vial.
Dosage Caution: Males:Going above 6IU’s Per Day is NOT advisable, even for Body Building Purposes.
Females: 2 to 3 IU’s Per Day would be the absolute Tops. The single cycle use should not be above 24-26
weeks.
Key Thing To Keep in Mind: Because HGH is very expensive, so as a result HCG is often sold as HGH. To
check if you have got legit HGH, you would start your HGH cycle as per normal, after a week or 10 days,
you take a shot of 3 to 5 IU before bed, and when you wake up in the morning, you conduct a pregnancy
test, and if the result is positive of the test, then that means you have been sold a HCG as HGH. As a
cautionary note, the powder in the Somatropin should also be in the solid disc like. If it’s in the powder
form, then do not take it, as its most likely fake.
Warning Signs:
CYTOMEL-LIOTHYRONINE SODIUM:
Technical Name: Liothyronine Sodium
Androgenic: NA
Estrogenic Activity: NA
Water Retention: NA
Risk Aromatisation: NA
Gynecomastia Risk: NA
Virilisation in Women: NA
Hepatotoxicity: NA
Dosage Frequency: ED –
Dosage Caution: Males: Going above 125mcg Per Day is NOT advisable, even for Body Building
Purposes. Females: 25mcg to 50mcg Per Day would be the absolute Tops. The single cycle use should
not be above 6 to 8 weeks, because of it Hepatotoxic nature.
Key Thing To Keep in Mind: Prolonged or excessively high dosage (100mcg +) usages can lead to
Hypothyroidism. If one is using above 50mcg per day for prolonged period of time, one should not stop
the use abruptly, but should look at tapering it down right down to 25mcg for week to 10 days before
stopping the use.
Increased Metabolism
Increased Fat Loss
Headache
Sweating
Irregular Heartbeat
Nervousness
Increased Bowel Motility
Menstrual Irregularities
Angina – Possible On High Dosages or Prolonged Use
Shock - On High Dosages or Prolonged Use
Congestive Heart Failure - On High Dosages or Prolonged Use
Hyperthyroidism - On High Dosages or Prolonged Use
Hypothyroidism - On High Dosages or Prolonged Use
CLENBUTEROL:
Technical Name: Clenbuterol Hydrochloride.
Clinical Use: It’s a powerful Bronchodilator, that is used to treat breathing disorders like Asthma
Androgenic: NA
Estrogenic Activity: NA
Water Retention: NA
Risk Aromatisation: NA
Gynecomastia Risk: NA
Virilisation in Women: NA
Administration Method: Oral- Tablet and Liquid Form and Injectable Form.
Hepatotoxicity: NA
Dosage Frequency: ED –
Dosage Caution:Males: Starting dose for Clen is generally around 20mcg, and maxing out at 100 to
140mcg Per Day Max. Going above 120mcg Per Day is NOT advisable, even for Body Building Purposes.
Females: 20mcg to 80mcg Per Day would be the absolute Tops. The single cycle use should not be above
8 to 12 weeks.
Key Thing To Keep in Mind: Prolonged or excessively high dosage (100mcg +) usages can lead to
Hypothyroidism. If one is using above 50mcg per day for prolonged period of time, one should not stop
the use abruptly, but should look at tapering it down right down to 25mcg for week to 10 days before
stopping the use.
Increased Metabolism
Increased Fat Loss
Jittery Feeling
Insomnia
Shaking
Feeling Wired
Sweating
Irregular Heartbeat
Nervousness
Angina – Possible On High Dosages or Prolonged Use
Shock - On High Dosages or Prolonged Use
Congestive Heart Failure - On High Dosages or Prolonged Use
HCG:
Technical Name: Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
Androgenic: NA
Estrogenic Activity: NA
Water Retention: NA
Risk Aromatisation: NA
Gynecomastia Risk: NA
Virilisation in Women: NA
Administration Method: Oral- Tablet and Liquid Form and Injectable Form.
Hepatotoxicity: NA
Dosage Frequency: ED –
Key Thing To Keep in Mind: There are numerous ways to use HCG, but generally its used in a PCT
setting..
Increased Metabolism
Increased Fat Loss
Jittery Feeling
Insomnia
Shaking
Feeling Wired
Sweating
Irregular Heartbeat
Nervousness
Angina – Possible On High Dosages or Prolonged Use
Shock - On High Dosages or Prolonged Use
Congestive Heart Failure - On High Dosages or Prolonged Use
INSULIN:
Insulin in Body Building is arguably the single most controversial and DANGEROUS compound. Why? Put
simply, if you screw up, you can kill yourself within hours, if not minutes.
Problems With Insulin:People generally make 2 significant mistakes which can get you in serious
trouble.
Problems 1:The 1st problem with Insulin is, measuring it wrong. People have often made the mistake of
taking 5cc. 5 Units of Insulin mean, just 5 tiny clicks on the Insulin Syringe
Problems 2:The 2nd problem with Insulin is, not eating correctly or adequately after administering it.
IMPORTANT NOTE:For every 1 Unit of Insulin, you need to take 10 Grams of Fast absorbing carbs within
15 minutes of administration.
EATING AFTER ADMINISTRATION:After administering you need to have another meal within 1 hour.
This should ideally be a proper meal of Carbs, Fats and Protein.
IF USING IT – BEST TIME TO USE IT: The best time to use it probably within half hour of training, and not
more than once a day.
HUMALOG/NOLVALOG (Same Compound, just different brand names): This is an even Faster Acting
Insulin. This can start working within 15 minutes. Peaking at somewhere between 30 Minutes to 1 hour,
and often lasting up to 4-5 hours. It is also very unpredictable. For instance you could have eaten your
post Insulin shot meal, but start to feel Hypo after 2/3 hours again.
IF USING IT – BEST TIME TO USE IT: Generally can be used multiple times a day. But not advised. Its
“comparatively” safer to Humulin R.
LANTUS - LEVEMIR:This is a very slow acting Insulin. There is no peaking with this type, as it lasts for
upto 24 hours. This can start working within 30 to 60 minutes. Peaking at somewhere between 2 to 3
hours, and often lasting up to 7 to 10 hours. It is also very unpredictable. For instance you could have
eaten your post Insulin shot meal, but start to feel Hypo after 2/3 hours again. Even though this is slow
acting Insulin, you still must eat good amount of carbs within 15 minutes of administering it..
IF USING IT – BEST TIME TO USE IT: These two are generally taken at night time.
Feeling Sweaty
Having Cold Sweat
Irritable
Light Headed
Dizzy
Shaky
Thirsty
Hungry
NOTE: IF YOU FEEL ANY OF THE ABOVE SYMPTOMS, THEN HAVE SOME THING HIGH GI –
SUGARY CARBS STRAIGHT AWAY.
DO NOT RUN THE INSULIN CYCLE FOR MORE THAN 4 WEEKS AT A TIME – MAX 6 WEEKS.
Administration is Subcutaneous.
DIURETICS
What Do Diuretics Do?:Diurectics are a class of drugs which are used to expel extra fluids from the
body. The most common use of a Diuretic in a Clinical Setting is to help alleviate Conditions like Edema
and High Blood Pressure.Contrary to the popular misconception, Diuretics are far more dangerous than
any steroids.
However in the Performance Enhancement World, these are often used for 2 main purposes:
1. To make a Weight Class – Generally used by Fighters (Boxers, MMA, Body Builders, Wrestlers
etc)
2. To drop water to achieve that dry and hard look.
Osmotic Diuretics:They eliminate everything from the kidneys and the body, water, and all minerals,
sodium and potassium, both. It doesn’t spare either. These are very strong, and act very fast. And as a
result, these are highly dangerous if one is not careful.
Potassium Sparing Diuretics: These will spare potassium but will eliminate water and salt from the
Kidneys and the body. These are generally lot milder than Osmotic Diuretics, and act slower too.
Loop Diuretics: These are generally used to treat High Blood Pressure and Edema (essentially that’s
what all diuretics are for). These are also used to flush the toxins out of the blood in the case of Blood
Poisoning. These are super fast working diuretics, often working with an hour, and are generally very
strong in nature too. These also eliminate everything from the kidneys and the body, water, and all
minerals, sodium, magnesium, chloride, potassium, calcium and all. These don’t spare anything. Not
only these diuretics, expel all the electrolytes, but they also stop the re-absorption of anything back into
the cells. These effect the electrolyte balance severely.
LASIX is the type of a Loop Diuretic, and is one of the MOST DANGEROUS ONE, AND IS EXTREMELY RISKY
TO TAKE. Since it works very fast, and is very strong, it can also kill you equally fast if one screws up.
LASIX (Furosemide):
Lasix Technical Name?: Furrosemide. Lasix is just a very popular brand name.
What is it and What Does It Do?: Lasix is a Loop Diurectic, and is one of the most powerful and most
dangerous too. The drug was originally, and still is used, designed to combat edema and High Blood
Pressure. But its equally popular amongst Body Builders who want to drop water, and come in dry and
hrd. Lasix being a Loop Diuretic, and hence doesn’t discriminate a between any kind of Electorlytes, and
will get rid of Potasium as well as Sodium. It’s a very aggressive diuretic, so one would want to be VERY
careful if they decide to use it.
FORMS:Injectable and Tablet Form. Injectable is very fast acting, and VERY DANGEROUS TOO.
LAW REGARDING ITS PURCHASE:It’s a Prescription only drug in most countries, which means you can’t
buy it Over The Counter or without a valid Doctor’s Prescription.
USUAL DOSAGE FOR BODY BUILDING PURPOSES:Usually you will very rarely see anyone going above
20mg every 12 to 16 hours, and never more than 2 or 3 days Max. Most people will only ever use 1 dose
of 20Mgs or maximum 2 doses of 20mgs each in a 24 hour Period, and even these are too risky.
CAUTION: If you have decided to use it, then please ensure you are not suffering from any underlying
heart conditions or Blood Pressure. Also always have it with food, and not empty stomach.
FINAL VERDICT: ITS FAR TOO RISKY – AND DANGEROUS – BEST STEER CLEAR OF IT AND NOT RISK
YOUR HEALTH OR EVEN LIFE.
ALDACTONE:
Aldactone Technical Name: Spironolactone. Aldactone is just a very popular brand name. It is also
commonly referred to as a Potassium Sparing Diuretic.
What is it and What Does It Do?: Aldactoneis an Aldasterone antagonist and aDiurectic, and is one of
the most popular ones in the Bodybuilding world, due to its Potassium sparing trait.. The drug was
originally, and still is used, designed to combat edema and High Blood Pressure. But it’s equally popular
amongst Body Builders who want to drop water, and come in dry and hard. Aldactone will expel water
and sodium from your body, but will spare Potassium, making it far less dangerous than a loop diuretic
like Lasix.
FORMS:Tablet Form.
Diarrhea
Drowsiness
Fever
Headache
Dry Mouth.
Impotence
Menstrual Irregularities
Virilization in Ffemales
Severe Cramping – This happens due to severe imbalance of Electrolytes
Dizziness – Often resulting in Fainting often
Even Death – This can be the result of Severe Dehydration Cramping of the Heart, Kidney
Failure.
NOTE: ALL diuretics can cause the above, but its generally the Loop Diuretics
LAW REGARDING ITS PURCHASE:It’s a Prescription only drug in most countries, which means you can’t
buy it Over The Counter or without a valid Doctor’s Prescription.
USUAL DOSAGE FOR BODY BUILDING PURPOSES:Usually you will very rarely see anyone going above
100mg per day, and never more than 2 or 3 days Max. Most people will only ever use 2 doses of 25Mgs
per day, or maximum 2 doses of 50mgs each in a 24 hour Period.
CAUTION: If you have decided to use it, then please ensure you are not suffering from any underlying
heart conditions or Blood Pressure. Also always have it with food, and not empty stomach.
FINAL VERDICT: If you have decided to use it, do it with extreme care, and ideally under a medical
supervision.
Glutamine is an amino acid that plays an important role in muscle cells. Glutamine is very important in
keeping the cells “alive”, and even increase Muscle Protein Synthesis, when administered directly into
the cells. But here’s the Key point to remember, when it is “directly administered to the cells”. The
problem with “ingesting” Glutamine to get to the cells to increase the Muscle Protein Synthesis is,
after ingestion, glutamine does not reach the muscle cells. Instead, it’s taken up by the intestines and
liver, which releases glutamine to other tissues in the body on an as-needed basis.
However glutamine supplementation will benefit the digestive system and liver, and therefore is a
good supplement to add to aid a healthy digestive system.
BEST USED FOR: To improve the Digestive Health, and Liver Health.
L- Arginine is most commonly sold as to boost the Nitric Oxide. Although this is true of Arginine in a Lab
Setting, but it’s not after it’s been ingested by humans. It fails to raise the levels of NO in the body after
ingesting. Arginine is broken down in the body, and therefore it fails to raise NO levels.
And with L- Citrulline, it’s supposed to be converted into L-Arginine to raise the NO Levels. However the
problem is, this
BEST USED FOR: There is evidence to suggest that supplementing with L-Citrulline can boost the Nitrates
in your body, the compound that gets converted into Nitric Oxide. Nirates are a compound found in
green leafy vegetables and beetroot, which get converted into Nitrites .There could be a potential use to
Supplement with L-Citruline for people who don’t eat enough green vegetables. However to take L-
Citrulline to directly boost NO Levels in the body is unproven.
CAUTION: If you are supplementing with Yohimbine, then you should avoid taking taking any NO
boosting supplements, as these will counteract the benefits of Yohimbine.
TESTOSTERONE BOOSTERS:
The actual evidence to support the claim that Test Boosters increase your Testosterone is very poor.
Testosterone Boosters like Tribulus, Maca, Fenugreek do almost nothing worth the money to boost your
Testosterone, hence your performance in the gym or cause Hypertrophy. However it’s not to say, they
don’t have their place in your supplement stack. They have been shown to increase your libido. So, if
you are looking for something to help your sex life in the bed room, then by all means add them in your
regime.
CAUTION: None.
CARNITINE:
Carnitine as has been sold as Fat Loss supplement for a very long time. However the evidence to support
its efficacy to work as a Fat Loss Supplement is quite contrary to the way its marketed and sold.
Carnitine is essential to the fat burning process, it transports fat into the mitochondria (the little furnace
in every cell) to be oxidized or ―burnt to provide an important source of energy. However the research
has also repeatedly demonstrated, that taking extra Carnitine in the form of Supplementation does not
burn more fat for fuel. Reason for this is, healthy adults are extremely deficient in Carnitine, and the
body recycles it extremely well. Almost 99% of the Carnitine is reabsorbed by the kidneys. However
there is evidence to show that L-Carnitine supplementation can boost cognition and concentration
during training.
CAUTION: None
SUPPLEMENTS FOR FAT LOSS THAT WORK:
CAFFEINE:
Research has shown Caffeine to be a potent fat burner. Caffeine effects fat loss via 2 main ways.
1. It’s been shown to have a potent Thermogenic effect, which means it increases heat production.
2. Continuous Caffeine consumption has also been shown to have a Lipolytic effect, which means
caffeine causes triglycerides to release fatty acids, which can then be used for fuel by the body.
BEST USED FOR: Fat Loss. Upto 400mgs is all you will ever need. Best taken before a workout or cardio.
CAUTION: If taken late during the day, it can cause trouble falling asleep
YOHIMBINE: Research has shown Yohimbine to be a very effective fat loss supplement, especially even
for fit and athletic population. It has also been shown to be quite effective in targeting the often
stubborn fat loss areas of stomach, around the love handles and obliques, since these areas seem to
have higher receptors for Yohimbine’s effectiveness. Yohimbine has also been shown to have potential
benefits in raising libido and enhanced sexual performance.
RECOMMENDED DOSE: 2.5 to 7.5 mgs – Twice a Day, generally before a weights session or a cardio
session. Another way to calculate Yohimbine dosage is to take 0.4 to 0.6 mgs per kilo of bodyweight.
CAUTION: Shouldn’t be taken if one is on anti-depressants or suffers from anxiety. As far as the dosage
goes, the dosage shouldn’t exceed more than 15mgs per day, tops 20mgs per day. Not to be relied on in
cases of Chronic ED (Erectile Dysfunction).
5-HTP: 5-HTP has been shown to boost Sertonin production, which in turn has been shown to help curb
carb cravings. It has been shown to be an effective fat loss supplement, especially amongst overweight
and obese people, although its efficacy amongst lean people is still open for debate. It has been shown
to reduce appetite when taken with, or just before a carb rich meal.
RECOMMENDED DOSE: About 500 mgs a day, split in 2 doses with or just before a meal.
CAUTION: Shouldn’t be taken if one is on anti-depressants, anti psychotic drugs or suffers from anxiety.