TheTruthHurts
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As both a beginner and seasoned bodybuilder, it's crucial to prioritize your liver and kidney health, especially if you're regularly using anabolic steroids or other performance-enhancing substances. To help everyone navigate the often-overwhelming world of health supplements, I've put together a comprehensive list of supplements known for supporting liver and kidney function. This list also includes suggested dosages to maximize their effectiveness.
In my personal experience, I learned the hard way the importance of proper supplementation. In the past, I ignored liver and kidney support while on cycle, thinking that supplements wouldn't make much of a difference. Unfortunately, this led to dangerously elevated liver enzymes and severe stomach pain, which ultimately landed me in the ER. I've since realized that the right supplements can be the difference between feeling healthy and ending up in a critical situation.
While the liver often gets the most attention when discussing on-cycle health—especially for those using oral steroids or harsh compounds like Trenbolone—it's equally critical to take care of your kidneys. Unlike the liver, which can regenerate and heal to an extent, kidney function, once compromised, is much harder to restore. I've seen individuals struggle with irreversible kidney damage, despite efforts to improve filtration rates and lower creatinine levels. Many end up on dialysis, and some even face kidney transplants. These risks often stem from prolonged steroid use, high blood pressure, or poor hydration, so never underestimate the importance of protecting your kidneys.
It's easy to get caught up in the multitude of supplements available and end up neglecting the basics—the ones that have the most significant impact. By keeping this list handy, you can ensure you're consistently covering the essentials while managing other side effects of your training and supplementation.
Liver Health Supplements:
TUDCA – 600mg to 900mg per day
Milk Thistle (Extract) – 400mg to 1200mg per day (split doses for higher end)
Artichoke Powder (Extract) – 300mg to 400mg per day
Inositol – 500mg per day
Choline Bitartrate – 700mg per day
Liv. 52 (Tabs) – Dosage depends on strength (Normal or Double)
Vitamin C – 1g per day
Vitamin E – 400iu per day (to avoid toxicity, limit to 800iu per day)
NAC – 1.5g per day (Best taken alongside Glycine and Glutamine for Glutathione production)
Vitamin B12 – 100mcg per day (B Vitamins in general are beneficial)
Folic Acid (B9) – 800mcg to 2mg per day
Cod Liver Oil – 3g per day
Melatonin – 5mg per day (Sublingual form is recommended)
BCAAs – 10g per day
Calcium D-Glucarate – 500mg twice per day
Ox Bile Powder – 500mg twice per day
Diindolylmethane (DIM) – 100mg twice per day
Kidney Health Supplements:
Astragalus Root Extract – 4g to 9g per day
Grape Seed Extract – 300mg to 1g per day
Pine Bark Extract – 200mg per day
Turmeric/Curcumin – 500mg to 1.5g per day
Beetroot Extract – 3g per day
Alpha Lipoic Acid – 300mg per day
Reishi Mushroom Extract – 500mg per day
Cordyceps Mushroom Extract – 500mg per day
Blood Pressure Medication (If needed) – Suitable options: Lisinopril, Telmisartan, Bisoprolol
Hawthorn Berry Extract – 450mg twice per day
Goldenrod – 250mg twice per day
L-Glutamine – 10g per day
While some of these supplements may seem unfamiliar, many can be easily found online on sites like Amazon, eBay, MyProtein, Bulk Powders, and more. It's also important to note that many supplements are beneficial for both liver and kidney health, meaning they can provide dual benefits when taken properly.
Have a good day you all!
As both a beginner and seasoned bodybuilder, it's crucial to prioritize your liver and kidney health, especially if you're regularly using anabolic steroids or other performance-enhancing substances. To help everyone navigate the often-overwhelming world of health supplements, I've put together a comprehensive list of supplements known for supporting liver and kidney function. This list also includes suggested dosages to maximize their effectiveness.
In my personal experience, I learned the hard way the importance of proper supplementation. In the past, I ignored liver and kidney support while on cycle, thinking that supplements wouldn't make much of a difference. Unfortunately, this led to dangerously elevated liver enzymes and severe stomach pain, which ultimately landed me in the ER. I've since realized that the right supplements can be the difference between feeling healthy and ending up in a critical situation.
While the liver often gets the most attention when discussing on-cycle health—especially for those using oral steroids or harsh compounds like Trenbolone—it's equally critical to take care of your kidneys. Unlike the liver, which can regenerate and heal to an extent, kidney function, once compromised, is much harder to restore. I've seen individuals struggle with irreversible kidney damage, despite efforts to improve filtration rates and lower creatinine levels. Many end up on dialysis, and some even face kidney transplants. These risks often stem from prolonged steroid use, high blood pressure, or poor hydration, so never underestimate the importance of protecting your kidneys.
It's easy to get caught up in the multitude of supplements available and end up neglecting the basics—the ones that have the most significant impact. By keeping this list handy, you can ensure you're consistently covering the essentials while managing other side effects of your training and supplementation.
Liver Health Supplements:
TUDCA – 600mg to 900mg per day
Milk Thistle (Extract) – 400mg to 1200mg per day (split doses for higher end)
Artichoke Powder (Extract) – 300mg to 400mg per day
Inositol – 500mg per day
Choline Bitartrate – 700mg per day
Liv. 52 (Tabs) – Dosage depends on strength (Normal or Double)
Vitamin C – 1g per day
Vitamin E – 400iu per day (to avoid toxicity, limit to 800iu per day)
NAC – 1.5g per day (Best taken alongside Glycine and Glutamine for Glutathione production)
Vitamin B12 – 100mcg per day (B Vitamins in general are beneficial)
Folic Acid (B9) – 800mcg to 2mg per day
Cod Liver Oil – 3g per day
Melatonin – 5mg per day (Sublingual form is recommended)
BCAAs – 10g per day
Calcium D-Glucarate – 500mg twice per day
Ox Bile Powder – 500mg twice per day
Diindolylmethane (DIM) – 100mg twice per day
Kidney Health Supplements:
Astragalus Root Extract – 4g to 9g per day
Grape Seed Extract – 300mg to 1g per day
Pine Bark Extract – 200mg per day
Turmeric/Curcumin – 500mg to 1.5g per day
Beetroot Extract – 3g per day
Alpha Lipoic Acid – 300mg per day
Reishi Mushroom Extract – 500mg per day
Cordyceps Mushroom Extract – 500mg per day
Blood Pressure Medication (If needed) – Suitable options: Lisinopril, Telmisartan, Bisoprolol
Hawthorn Berry Extract – 450mg twice per day
Goldenrod – 250mg twice per day
L-Glutamine – 10g per day
While some of these supplements may seem unfamiliar, many can be easily found online on sites like Amazon, eBay, MyProtein, Bulk Powders, and more. It's also important to note that many supplements are beneficial for both liver and kidney health, meaning they can provide dual benefits when taken properly.
Have a good day you all!
Thanks!