Let’s be real — most guys drink now and then on cycle. The question is how often and how hard. A few beers on the weekend won’t kill you, but if you’re doing shots every Friday and running gear? You’re playing with fire. I usually keep it to once every couple weeks and only if I’m not taking...
I’ve tried injectable melatonin during a cutting phase when sleep was all over the place. It definitely hit faster and felt cleaner than oral. Downsides? Harder to source and a bit overkill unless your sleep is seriously messed up.
Yeah, cholesterol can definitely take a hit on cycle. Fish oil (2–4g/day) helps, plus healthy fats like olive oil and avocados. I also use:
Berberine – good for lipids and blood sugar
Red yeast rice – natural statin, but watch liver values
Niacin – can raise HDL, just start low
Cardio – even...
Hey all! I thought it would be helpful to share my experience here with "test prop taper" method. Personally, incorporating a prop taper at the end of my cycle has been a total game changer. It made transitioning into PCT and recovery much smoother, and I won't ever run another long ester cycle...
Before diving into a cycle, it's important to recognize that nutrition plays a pivotal role in determining the success of your gains. The right diet can make or break your cycle, affecting everything from vascularity to water retention, and the overall muscle development you achieve...
Hey! HGH can definitely help with muscle growth and recovery—I’ve tried it short-term and saw better recovery and fat loss. But long-term, watch for joint pain, swelling, and insulin issues. Serious risks like heart problems are real, so go easy.
Hi, everyone!
If you're using Arimidex or another aromatase inhibitor (AI) and are noticing strange symptoms, it's worth considering whether you might be taking too much. This happened to me—I used it to address bloating, but within just three days, I began experiencing side effects. In...
As steroid use becomes more common in the bodybuilding world, understanding the results of blood tests is crucial to maintaining health and maximizing the effectiveness of your cycles. This post will guide you through some of the most important tests you should be familiar with before, during...
Trommelen J, Groen B, Hamer H, de Groot LCPGM, van Loon LJ. *Exogenous insulin does not increase muscle protein synthesis rate when administered systemically: A systematic review*. *European Journal of Endocrinology.*
Background:
Insulin is widely known for its role in regulating muscle...