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by
Dave Palumbo
Online Editor, Muscular Development; NPC Top Amateur Bodybuilder; Producer, Director,
and Star of
Reconstruction of a Bodybuilder
Nothing in this article is intended to take the place of advice from
a licensed health professional. Consult a physician before taking any
medication.
Maximizing Effects of GH with Insulin and Cytomel?
I am 6 1'' and weigh 240lbs and I think I've reached by genetic
potential. I want to start taking GH along with the steroids I'm on but
am not sure of how much GH to use per day. And do I need to take insulin
and Cytomel with it for maximal effects?
In my experience with helping other bodybuilders, I've discovered
that it is not the amount of GH taken per shot that is important-- it's
the duration you are on the GH that will determine how much size you put
on (the length of time on GH outweighs the amount taken per dose). 2-4
IUs per day is ideal. I would stay on a minimum of 12 weeks.
High Dose AAS and Natural Testosterone Production
I was reading the 1996 Anabolic Review Guide and came across a cycle
that consisted of Anadrol, Sustanon, Dianabol, Parabolan, and Deca taken
in three week intervals. Anadrol weeks 1-3, Sustanon (500mg) 3-6,
Dianabol 4-6 ,and so on ending with HCG and clenbuterol for the last
three weeks if I can remember correctly. What do you think of this plan?
I can get access to the Hemogenin, Dianabol, Deca, Sustanon,
clenbuterol, and hCG, but not the Parabolan. Is there something I could
use in place of it or do I need it at all.? Also, I read that 1000mg
testosterone was needed for muscle growth, isn't that a high amount
which would really screw up the natural testosterone production of the
body? Please respond as soon as possible. Thanks for the great
information you provide.
After the first 250mg of test that you take, most people shut down
their natural production of testosterone, therefore, 1000mg per week is
not going to shut you down, quantitatively, any more than 250mg. Second,
it would be a good idea to create 6 week minicycles where you cycle
1000mg of testosterone with one other anabolic drug (e.g. 400mg Deca).
Every 6 weeks you should change to another testosterone ester with
another anabolic compound. Three week cycles are not going to be
effective because your body needs time to solidify the muscle gains (it
can only do that while being "on").
Kynoselen and Fat Loss
Have you ever heard of a supplement from France called Kynoselen? It
contains potassium, magnesium, selenium, adenosine monophosphate and
B-12. Its a vet product.
According to the package insert (which is in French), Kynoselen is
prescribed for animals that have muscle wasting syndromes (e.g. muscular
dystrophies). Kynoselen also has the added benefit of being a fantastic
non-steroidal fat burner (therefore, it can be used by males and
females). What we do not know is its mechanism of action. I have had the
product tested by HPLC and the listed ingredients are the only ones
present. With this in mind, I have to postulate that perhaps the
adenosine monophosphate (AMP) is some how acting as a signaling compound
to tell the muscle cell to initiate protein synthesis. This increased
rate of protein accretion would obviously require a great deal of energy
which could account for the fat burning effect. Since Kynoselen is 100%
legal (its ingredients can be purchased in any health food store), give
it a try and let me know how it works out.
Diuretics and Water Loss
I competed in 11 shows last year-- 3 national shows and the rest
local shows. I even got to see you guest pose while I was competing at
the Harrisburg in PA. Can you tell me about the way you cut water before
a show? Do you use diuretics at all or aldactone?
First of all, while dieting, never restrict sodium until the last few
days prior to a contest or you will super sensitize yourself to sodium
(and you will invariably hold water).
Secondly, save the diuretics (if even necessary) to the last two days
only because it is unwise to train while on diuretics (you could tear
muscles) and you will wind up flattening out.
Thirdly, do not cut water completely out until maybe 8 hours prior to
competing - your body needs water to lose water (i.e. diuretics do not
work if you do not drink).
Fourth, once you start your diuretics you should restrict (but not
eliminate) sodium. People always ask me back stage at shows why I drink
diet soda and not distilled water. The body needs some trace sodium--
distilled water will sometimes cause bloating due to the absence of any
minerals and electrolytes.
Bovine Growth Hormone
Could you tell me if bovine growth hormone(somatotropin) would be as
effective as its counterpart human growth hormone (somatropin)? I
believe the hGH has 181 amino acids while the bGH has 191 amino acids.
Does this render the bGH ineffective in the human body? Also, what is
your opinion on DNP? And could you suggest where DNP can be purchased?
Your input is greatly appreciated.
First of all, human GH contains 191 unique amino acids, whereas,
bovine GH contains a completely different number and order of amino
acids. If you were to inject Bovine GH, your body would launch an immune
response to neutralize and eliminate the foreign bovine GH.
Additionally, the immune response may be so great that you may
experience a sort of "serum sickness" whereby you feel like you have the
Flu (or worse); therefore, it is not a good idea to do that!
DNP, like I have said before, is an industrial poison that no one in
their right mind would ingest (you might as well drink hemlock);
therefore, I will not be giving out any advice with regard to this
substance.
Using Synthol
I've never written to you before but was wondering if you could give
me some advice on how to use synthol. I've seen the site where it says
to use it topically but I know that is bogus since I've seen one of your
articles. I knew it had to be injected but could get no one to tell me
how or exactly where. Do I use the same syringes that I would use with
other injectables? I couldn't get any answers from anyone on this stuff
and am really relieved to see at least part of my answers given in your
article. Thanks for that! If you could give me some more info on this
stuff I'd greatly appreciate it. What kinda growth can one expect in the
arm area from use of it? Thanks a million!
The bodybuilders that I know who use synthol claim that it works best
with a 22/ 1'gauge pin. They usually do a loading stage whereby they
inject 2cc into each head, of say, the biceps 3 times per week for 4
weeks. After the loading stage they do maintenance shots of 2cc into
each head once per week. The bigger the muscle before synthol use, the
larger the size increases seen after.
Depression, Anxiety, and Steroids
Over the last few years I have been somewhat depressed and also get
very anxious about things. I notice this more when I am between cycles.
I am wondering if these feelings have any relation to my steroid use? I
have read that doctors will often prescribe meds like Prozac, Xanax, or
Valium for this problem. I really want to control these feelings but I
have heard these meds can be addictive and I don’t know how they will
effect my training. Can you offer any advice?
Steroids are mood elevators (i.e. they make you feel like you are on
top of the world). When you go off, you lose this elevation effect--
thus the depression. You are actually depleted of neurotransmitters in
your brain. You could try taking St John's Wort which is an herbal
anti-depressant (it naturally restores neurotransmitters). However, if
that does not work, go to your doctor. Perhaps he will prescribe one of
the many antidepressants on the market - that should do the trick!
Cytomel and Fat Loss
Hi, I was wondering if you could help me out. I am currently taking
Cytomel for the first time. I started with 25mcg. The second week I
increased the dose to 40mcg. The final week I'd like to go to 60mcg. The
question is how do I go off this without gaining the fat back? Also is
it necessary to go up to60mcg per day? I don't know if it matters or not
but I am female weighing about 133 lbs. If I decide to do the Cytomel
again, I'd like to use clenbuterol with it, but the clenbuterol I have
is liquid. What would be the proper way to do this?
Cytomel (also known as T3 - the active thyroid hormone) should never
be taken alone without either clenbuterol or growth hormone. Since
Cytomel increases the metabolism of fat, carbs and protein, it should be
taken with clenbuterol and/or GH to spare the loss of lean muscle
tissue. The proper way to cycle Cytomel (in my experience w/
bodybuilders) is to start with 12.5mcg (1/2 tab) and increase by 12.5mcg
(1/2 tab) every two weeks. Never go higher than 75mcg.
Liquid clenbuterol is equal in potency to the tablet form. You must
read the pamphlet to determine how much liquid will equal 20mcg-- the
equivalent of 1 pill (usually 1cc=20mcg). Good luck! Feel free to e-mail
me any other questions you may have.
Testosterone, Winstrol, Clenbuterol, and Saw Palmetto
I was going to start a small cycle of Test Enanthate combined with
Winstrol. I have not done a lot of steroids in the past so I think that
a low dose of the Enanthate should be OK (1cc a week). Also, when would
be a good idea to throw in a little Clenbuterol and in what time frame(2
day on 2 days off- 1 week on 1 week off)? I have heard so many different
things about how to take Clenbuterol. In closing, If I was to take a
little Saw Palmetto to help stop the conversion of DHT, would this also
stop the effectiveness of the steroids? Thank you for your time, I know
that I have a lot of questions but they have just been building up until
I found a source that I think I could trust!
If you are going to cycle testosterone enanthate and Winstrol, take
at least 500mg of testosterone enanthate per week and 1cc (50mg) of
Winstrol every other day. Start both at the same time. While the
enanthate is getting in your system, the Winstrol is already working.
The testosterone enanthate will be very ineffective at 200mg per week
(1cc) because it will barely compensate for the natural testosterone
that will be turned off by the exogenous testosterone.
Clenbuterol should be taken everyday. Start with 2 pills and work
your way up to 4-5 pills (increase by 1 pill every 2-3 weeks). Pyramid
down when coming off.
Unless you already have a great amount of hair loss, do not bother
with the saw palmetto - you are not taking a great enough amount of Test
that DHT should be that much of a concern.
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