I’m interested in hearing about everyone’s favorite cycles for both off-season and prep. Also, how do you integrate peptides, exosomes, or stem cells into your stack? My Current Stack: Off-Season: - Base Cycle: Testosterone + Primobolan + NPP - Peptide Additions: Tesamorelin + Ipamorelin + BPC-157 Prep/Cutting: - Base Cycle: Testosterone + Primobolan + Proviron - Peptide Additions: IGF-1 LR3 + MOTS-C + SS-31 Would love to hear your thoughts and any unique combinations you’ve tried!

The increase in popularity of SARMs without an understanding of the risk profile has allowed them to be coined as the ideal first exposure for the female PED user. Firstly, SARMS haven’t been approved for human use. You can’t be informed if you don’t understand the risk profile of the compound in question. In one cohort study they showed that SARMs are no more beneficial than AAS but carry a much LARGER risk profile on much smaller dosages. SARMs did provide some promise as they seem to be more tissue selective than AAS on a mg/kg comparison… but again this does not translate to the escalated dosages seen in common recreational practice and just like AAs this selectivity is lost at higher dosages. SARMs much like AAS will still cause suppression of the HPG axis. It produces a similar negative input on the feedback loop suppressing natural hormone production for a lesser return on the investment. There isn’t a single SARM to date that is approved for human use by the FDA due to risks such as acute liver damage, decreases in HDL cholesterol, increased cancer risk to name a few. From the current available evidence, the literature suggests that AAS outweigh SARMs in terms of risk profile BUT remember AAS are not without risk either. We have a much more comprehensive understanding of what those risks are in both the short and long term, meaning we can mitigate some of the potential risk by making appropriate informed decisions around protocols and deployment.

I came across an interesting article this morning and though it worth sharing. https://www.technologynetworks.com/neuroscience/news/exercise-improves-cognitive-function-but-only-when-you-move-by-choice-389835

@Darian Bates what’s your opinion on saunas for fat loss, recovery and anti-aging? Thanks 🤩

Testosterone is the primary male sex hormone but… Ladies – you also have testosterone in your body that is required for healthy natural hormone balance, your metabolism, and providing sufficient energy levels. Roles of testosterone: - Aids in mood and cognition - Helps to maintain and build muscle mass and strength - Maintain Sex Drive - Promotes preservation of bone mineral density - Increases Motivation Symptoms of Low Testosterone: - Bone density loss - Muscle mass loss - Erectile dysfunction - Thinning skin - Low libido - Fatigue Symptoms of high testosterone: - Loss of scalp hair - Acne - Increased body hair - Oily skin - Aggressive behavior Anabolic steroid usage and excessive testosterone supplementation can cause some of the above symptoms of high testosterone. In addition, poor liver health, environmental toxins, and insulin resistance can cause high estrogen. Even gut infections can cause high estrogen! (high levels of what are called beta glucuronidase can unravel estrogen in the gut- causing it to recirculate and unable to be excreted). A woman with low testosterone will also see the same symptoms as men along with vaginal dryness and may also notice muscle loss or weakness. There is is an optimum level of testosterone for men and women that is needed to keep our bodies in check- just like estrogen and progesterone, both the levels and the proportions matter!