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How HGH Affect Bodybuilding?
DIR By: Road2HardCoreIron
Date: January 24, 2023, 8:31 pm
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HGH for Bodybuilding: How Effective Is It?
An Ultimate Guide on Use of Growth Hormone for Bodybuilding
When it comes to the use of human growth hormone for off-label
purposes, bodybuilders are among those that easily come to mind.
This group of users was quick to grasp that the anabolic
properties of this substance could be beneficial in achieving
their goal of an attractive, ripped body. But there exists some
amount of controversy on whether HGH does help much, if at all,
in this regard. We discuss here practically all you need to know
about growth hormone for bodybuilding.
Bodybuilders after using HGH
Bodybuilders and HGH
For many decades, bodybuilders have been trying out one
substance or another to get ahead of the pack. The popular
belief is that this has been the trend as far back as the 1950s,
maybe earlier. Some of these were natural and others synthetic.
Anabolic steroids readily come to mind here. The use of these
substances led to extraordinary bulk, highly chiseled look among
competitors, or so they say. But the experimentation continued
to find something that gives greater advantage – even to this
day. It was this that led many bodybuilders to human growth
hormone.
HGH is a naturally occurring substance that is secreted by the
pituitary gland in the head. It is a single-chain peptide
comprising 191 amino acids having a molecular weight of around
22 kilo Daltons (kDa). Humans mostly need it to promote growth
and development in the young. But the usefulness doesn’t stop
there. The peptide is crucial to your overall health and well
being. This is why scientists went ahead to produce a synthetic
version to help people who have very low levels.
It is thought in some circles that bodybuilders started using
growth hormone to achieve more impressive results as early as
the 1970s. This is because it was around this period that
competitors started showing greater bulk and better sculpted
bodies. Some say all bodybuilders, more precisely the
professionals, now have the substance in their regimen. However,
the use for this purpose has been the subject of significant
debate over the years.
How growth hormone works for bodybuilding
Human growth hormone – once it is secreted or introduced into
the body – enters your bloodstream and travels to your liver.
There it stimulates production of growth factors, most notably
insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1). It is through IGF-1 that
HGH delivers its muscle mass building benefit that bodybuilders
are interested in.
IGF-1, a single-chain hormone made up of 70 amino acids, helps
to speed up protein synthesis. It does this by binding to
specific receptors in musculoskeletal tissue. Calories from what
you eat are diverted to protein synthesis. Proteins are commonly
referred to as the building blocks of the body or life. They are
essential for building bigger, stronger muscles and for
existence. So growth hormone does help bodybuilders by assisting
with the absorption of more proteins from the foods you consume.
The role of HGH in muscle hyperplasia makes it quite enticing to
bodybuilders. It just doesn’t cause cell or tissue to become
bigger; it also promotes creation of new cells. The substance
causes cells to multiply very fast leading to greater increase
in lean muscle mass. But this proliferative effect may
predispose you to some scary medical conditions as well.
HGH has also been shown to discourage fat synthesis. Weight gain
or lopsided body fat has been observed in people who have low
levels, including elderly individuals. The substance is said to
help use up body fat for energy, rather than storing it up. This
makes you lose excess fat faster. To the bodybuilder, this helps
to achieve better chiseled appearance.
Among the other benefits of growth hormone for bodybuilding is
enhancement of cartilage strength. It promotes strong bones and
joints. Another benefit that also makes it more attractive for
some competitors is that it promotes faster recovery. It helps
injuries and wounds to heal faster.
HGH bodybuilding dosage
The extent of boost you get from the use of human growth hormone
for bodybuilding depends on knowing the right dosage to use,
among other important considerations. The optimal amount of the
peptide to use is put within the range of 6 to 8 International
Units (IU) per day. This should ideally be divided into two
equal doses taken about 5-7 hours apart.
Some people may take higher amount than this suggested dosage in
their desperation to achieve faster, more jaw-dropping results.
This is not a great idea because doing this exposes you to very
great health risks. Consistency is more important than the
amount you take. It is better to take the recommended dosage for
longer period than to use double the amount in a shorter period
of time.
However, some people say dosages in the range 4 to 8 IU
suggested previously is best for people who are taking growth
hormone for the first time. You may use up to 15 IU a day as
time goes on, according to them. We advice professional guidance
before you consider such higher dosages.
Best way to use HGH for bodybuilding
Growth hormone is usually given via injections. This could be
through subcutaneous or intramuscular means. Subcutaneous
injections have, for many years, been the most popular. This is
probably because injections for medical conditions are given
this way. But this doesn’t deliver the best results when taken
for athletic purposes.
Intramuscular method provides the more effective means for
people using HGH for bodybuilding. Injections that are given in
this manner enter into your system quicker. This means they get
down to work faster to promote the desired results.
The half-life of growth hormone is estimated at between 15 and
20 minutes from the time it enters the body. Its amount in the
body reaches the highest level about one to three hours from
when you take the injection. That period is the window it has to
deliver its anabolic effect.
When is the right time to take injections?
You need to understand the relationship between growth hormone
and insulin in determining the best time to take the injections.
When the level of one rises, that of the other falls. This means
the ability of HGH to produce desired results reduces when
insulin level is high. The implication of this is that you
should aim to use the peptide when the amount of the other
substance is low.
The suggestion is to take HGH after you might have finished your
daily workouts. Insulin levels are typically low at such a time.
Some suggests using on waking in the morning, but the idea of
waiting until after finishing workouts looks more likely to
deliver better results. If you also take insulin supplements,
you can leave such until about 40 minutes afterwards.
You can wake and take the other half of the daily dosage in the
middle of the night. But since that may not be convenient for
you, the second dose can be taken before you go to bed.
HGH injection protocols
There are particular protocols that are observed by people using
growth hormone for bodybuilding. Some use it every day (ED) and
others use every other day (EOD). Among the important
considerations that will determine which is appropriate for you
are costs and convenience. ED protocol obviously requires more
money and may be considered more inconvenient.
As would be expected, the results to be delivered by the ED and
EOD protocols differ. Everyday usage will lead to more
pronounced results than when you use growth hormone every other
day.
Still, some other people think using the hormone for five days
in a week and then taking two days off is best. Certain users
take it Mondays through Fridays and take the weekend off. But it
is argued by others that using HGH for consecutive days and then
taking a day off is a better approach to doing this.
Whichever of the protocols you decide on, it is important to
note that growth hormone is taken in cycles. A cycle usually
lasts from two to four months. It is typical for breaks to be
advised between HGH injection cycles. This can help to reduce
the risks associated with prolonged usage of the substance.
Any special diet considerations?
Bodybuilding is nothing like weight loss that requires you to
moderate the quantity of food that you eat. You practically have
the freedom to eat anything food you like. This is because
calories are not stored up in the body. The regular workouts
involved helps to do away with carbs and fat. Besides, growth
hormone causes your body to use calories for energy. But this
should not be taken as license to eat too much, especially when
it comes to junks.
Your diet should feature high quality protein. This is a major
reason you see professional bodybuilders eat lots of eggs. That
is a great source of high quality protein. You need to consume
lots of carbohydrates and as much as 3 grams per kilogram.
Experts also advise eating every two or three hours.
Is HGH the miracle solution for bodybuilding?
With all the talks about the anabolic benefits of growth
hormone, you should not make your expectations too high. The
substance may not increase your muscle bulk to the level of
those professional bodybuilders with “eye-popping” chiseled
body. This is even unlikely if you have great genes that can
make HGH work better. Steroids are said to offer more impressive
results.
Competitors commonly stack growth hormone with anabolic
androgenic steroids for this reason. This amplifies the muscle
building benefits of both groups of substances. The synergistic
effect causes you to achieve results faster. Other types of
compounds that are commonly combined with HGH include:
Testosterone cypionate, enanthate or sustanon
Dianabol
Anavar
Winstrol
T3 thyroid hormone
Insulin
And talking about insulin, you may wonder why someone would
still need to consider that given the negative relationship to
human growth hormone. It assists with protein synthesis and this
can support HGH to produce greater muscle gains. Insulin is also
very important if you take high amount of growth hormone –
higher than the dosage talked about previously. This keeps
levels from getting too low, as that may impact your health
adversely.
It follows then that when you use only HGH it takes longer time
to achieve results. For example, you may be able to achieve
results that will take growth hormone alone up to four months in
just about two or three months when you stack with other
compounds. Some experts advise introducing the other substances
halfway into the HGH cycle – say, from the third of a six-month
cycle. The belief is that the amount of the hormone would have
built up significantly by this time to amplify benefits when you
introduce other types of compounds.
Is growth hormone legal for bodybuilding?
There is legal concern hanging over the use of HGH for muscle
mass building. This is also the case with most other substances
professional bodybuilders use for incredible bulk, especially
steroids. See, growth hormone is a substance for just a few
medical issues. Bodybuilding is definitely not a medical concern
– you can live a healthy life without it. So it is illegal to
use growth hormone to achieve this goal.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is sternly against the use
of HGH for off-label purposes such as this. And this is exactly
the reason you need a doctor’s prescription to be able to get
the synthetic hormone legally. This requires diagnosis. No
reputable doctor will prescribe it to you just because you are
interested in building greater muscle mass. In addition, these
injections can set you back several thousands of dollars every
year. This is considering the dosage required and how frequently
you may need to take it.
Professional bodybuilders and others that use growth hormone for
off-label purposes typically obtain it from the black market.
But this is risky. You could be arrested if illegal HGH is found
in your possession. This can land you a hefty fine and/or years
in prison on drug charges. You also cannot be sure of the
quality of the product you are getting from the black market.
If peace of mind is more preferable to efficacy for you, HGH
releasers may be a good idea. A good example of products you can
consider is Somatropinne. Just know that these may not really
give the kind of results you expect, at least not fast enough.
HGH Side effects
People looking to build muscle mass and have a well sculpted
body often make the mistake of taking excessively high doses.
You expose yourself to side effects if you follow similar
approach. These include:
Fluid retention, especially around joints
Thickening of your jaw, fingers and toes
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Enlargement of breasts in men
It is also feared that growth hormone may contribute to
enlargement of cancer cells. There appears no definitive
conclusion on this in research for now.
You can receive a boost in your efforts at bodybuilding by using
growth hormone. The efficacy is amplified when combined with
other compounds such as steroids. But note that you cannot get
it legally for this purpose. Professional bodybuilders typically
get their supply from underground sources. This increases risk
of side effects. You want to make sure you are in great health
before going ahead to use HGH for bodybuilding.
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