Description
Just as testosterone is highly desirable to use in exogenous steroid form for bodybuilders and other athletes, so too is HGH. But it is very different from testosterone or from the steroids you might be accustomed to using.
Human Growth Hormone is not classified as an anabolic steroid; instead, it falls under the category of peptide hormones. The synthetic form of HGH, known as Somatropin, replicates the molecular structure of the naturally occurring HGH produced by the human body.
Somatropin serves as a powerful tool to supplement HGH levels, providing potential benefits in areas such as muscle growth, tissue repair, metabolism, and overall well-being. By harnessing the power of this peptide hormone, individuals can explore its potential to optimize physiological functions and enhance performance
Although there are some other variations out there, there’s only one identical form and it always goes by the name of Somatropin no matter what brand it is. This allows you to easily know when you’re getting a pure form of HGH.
HGH is a unique substance to use in a steroid cycle and should not be thought of in the same as steroids. Instead, it is a powerful complimentary addition to any steroid cycle because of the way it can drastically enhance the effects you’re used to getting with your steroids.
Dosage Instructions
Human growth hormone when used medically is normally administered at low doses starting at just 1iu daily with 3iu usually being the upper limit with 4iu per day only used in very rare circumstances. Steroid users will be accustomed to utilizing quite high doses of most compounds to get performance enhancing benefit, but this is not necessary or recommended with HGH.
In fact, extending the dose beyond a certain point puts you at high risk of very serious health effects. The good news is that HGH is very effective even at the low doses that are used therapeutically, and this can be a good place for new users to start. More advanced users can increase the dosage slightly while keeping in mind that side effect risk will also increase. Below are some example doses to consider for various purposes.
Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced HGH Dosage
When using anabolic steroids, we can usually plan a dosage schedule according not only to personal goals, but experience level as well. When it comes to HGH your goals will play the most important role in determining your dose, rather than your past experience with either steroids or HGH, or both.
Since HGH is a compound mostly used by advanced people, beginners will always be advised to start at the very lowest dosage in order to evaluate how your body responds to HGH and how it interacts with any steroids you’re using in the cycle.
For male beginners, a HGH dose of between 2iu and 4iu daily will provide excellent physique benefits. Even intermediate and advanced users will often settle at this dosage level, with the difference being the more powerful steroid compounds being stacked with HGH.
Lower doses provide excellent physique enhancement, repair and recovery benefits as well as fat loss, but those wanting HGH to contribute to muscle growth in synergy with anabolic steroids will need to raise the dose up to 8iu daily. This should only be attempted by intermediate or advanced users.
It’s important to note that growth won’t come fast with HGH which is why it is not often used primarily for that purpose.
What HGH will do for intermediate and advanced users is provide a noticeable enhancement to your steroid cycle and for many advanced users that is the primary reason for using HGH. The obtain truly impressive growth with HGH at these higher doses would require much longer-term use than is safe to do.
Female HGH users can enjoy the same benefits as male users without the virilization side effects of steroids. Women can gain great benefits with HGH at the lowest doses of 1iu or 2iu daily and most females will not look to raise these doses any further.
Proper HGH Administration and Timing
While injectable anabolic steroids are normally intramuscular, HGH injections are most often a subcutaneous Injection – applied just under the skin.
Most people choose the stomach area for HGH injections because it’s easy to pinch the skin and apply the injection in the fat. Other recommended spots for injecting include the deltoid and thigh with the same injecting method used.
The injection site you choose is not going to have a direct effect on results; in other words, injecting into the stomach isn’t going to result in stomach fat being lost directly. Rather, the formula circulates around the body through the bloodstream via the liver.
Effect on Cycle
HGH provides a range of benefits which you mostly won’t find with any anabolic steroid. This can make it a very valuable addition to just about any type of steroid cycle.
The benefits of HGH extend way beyond physique enhancement and include benefits to the joints, skin, bones, recovery, sleep and mood. Unlike testosterone which most steroids are based on, HGH is not a male hormone and that means females can use HGH just as equally as men without the negative effects that steroids cause.
Growth hormone is very useful for experienced steroid users who have achieved a high level of physique enhancement and where further growth, or progress seems to have come to a halt using steroids. The addition of HGH can propel the advanced bodybuilder beyond existing limits when used in combination with powerful steroids.
The main specific benefits you can see with HGH include:
- Strengthens the joints, tendons and bones:
- Improves recovery
- Promotes growth of lean muscle tissue
- Increases energy
- Decreases body fat and improves the metabolic rate
- Achieve a tighter and harder physique
Bonus benefits of HGH include a noticeable improvement in skin health, and better sleep quality which will greatly contribute to recovery and overall wellbeing.
Side Effects
While HGH isn’t an anabolic steroid, there are still some side effects to be aware of but many of the ones you might be experienced with dealing with with anabolic steroid use won’t be an issue with HGH.
For example, there is no androgenic activity with this hormone nor will HGH have any impact on your testosterone function in the form of suppression. So, what are the potential side effects when using HGH? Here’s what to look out for:
Androgenic and Estrogenic Side Effects
As steroid users we are used to certain types of side effects, but with HGH neither estrogenic nor androgenic activity occurs. Unfortunately, gynecomastia is still an indirect risk factor when using HGH, and this is due to the way that HGH interacts with estrogen.
So, while HGH itself does not promote direct estrogenic activity, if you are going to be using strongly aromatizing anabolic steroids stacked with HGH you will want to be keeping on top of estrogen control, which is something you would certainly be doing anyway.
Joints
Perhaps the most common side effect of HGH is joint pain. While this might seem confusing because HGH has great benefits for the joints including for joint strength, possible pain can be caused by new connective tissue growth and some fluid retention in the joints.
The repair and growth of new joint tissue, while potentially coming with some pain, is a positive sign that HGH is working well. The retention of joint fluid causing pain will often subside after a short time, however it persists it can be controlled through lowering your HGH dose.
Users will want to monitor dosing according to pain levels. Very high doses will almost certainly result in this side effect, while those on low or moderate doses should be able to keep joint pain at manageable levels.
Numbness in Hands and Feet
Specifically known as carpal tunnel syndrome, this side effect is also caused by a build-up of fluid in not only the joints but in connective tissue in tendons as well with the result being the nerves are touched and hands and feet can start feeling tingling or numb.
Regularly moving and stretching the hands, arms, legs and feet can help prevent or manage this side effect. Once again those on higher doses of HGH will likely experience this side effect more extremely but in all but the most severe of cases it should disappear once you stop using HGH.
Hypothyroidism
This is when production of the thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland becomes deficient and the main result is a slowing of the metabolism, as the thyroid is central to regulating the metabolism. A slower metabolism will make it harder for you to lose fat, can zap your energy and bring about various negative health impacts.
If you begin suffering this condition while using HGH, it’s possible to utilize hypothyroidism treatment such as Liothyronine Sodium which is a synthetic thyroid hormone. See your doctor if you have concerns about your thyroid function before attempting any medications.
Diabetes
A lesser-known risk is the development of diabetes type 2. It’s possible to develop this condition short term and the reason is HGH’s impact on blood sugar and a reduction in the sensitivity of insulin. Those with existing diabetic or blood glucose related conditions must pay strict attention when using HGH, but even those who are otherwise healthy will want to monitor blood glucose levels throughout a HGH cycle. Even lower doses of HGH can bring about changes in blood sugar and insulin function
Bone and Organ Growth
This effect is a concern when using HGH at very high doses over very long periods of time and will not affect those using HGH sensibly at mild and moderate doses for relatively short periods. Excessive bone growth takes years to become noticeable and can affect the head, hands and feet. Excessive growth of the organs and tissues are also a dangerous effect of excessive HGH use.
These will be permanent mutations of the body so must be absolutely avoided by sticking with sensible use of growth hormone. Beginners can be at most risk through a lack of knowledge about dosing and long-term use, hence why it’s critical to be educate about how HGH works and how to use it safely. Gigantism in this form is the result of excessive HGH consumption at high doses over long periods of time such as several years. The majority of HGH users will never have to worry about this very serious but rare side effect.
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