Introduction

In the modern world of designer steroids that are processed by the liver, it’s becoming increasingly important to understand the effects of these compounds on our livers and how to mitigate some of  these concerns by providing our liver with adequate protection.  In particular methylated compounds pose an increased risk to liver health, while there are many popular non-methylated compounds available, methylated compounds are generally considered more effective and thus their popularity has rapidly increased.

Compound Stacking

It’s absolutely critical, NOT, to stack two methylated compounds.  Doing so creates SIGNIFICANT liver risk that can result in heavily elevated liver functional values, liver failure or possibly even death.

Things To Avoid

While on a methylated steroid on pro-hormone it’s important to avoid using anything that is known to put strain on the liver, as our livers are already under significant strain on cycle imposing any additional strain may put your liver values over the safe threshold.  The following is a short list of some commonly used items that put additional undesired strain on our livers.

1. Alcohol (Beer, Liquor, Wine) any type of Alcoholic drink.
2. Acetaminophen (i.e Tylenol)
3. Painkillers (i.e Vicodin, Percocet) as most contain Acetaminophen
4. Cholesterol medications (i.e Statins, Niacin, etc)
5. Many common antibiotics as well.

In general while on cycle before taking any prescription medication, always consult with your doctor to check whether the medication elevates liver values as these are drugs we will want to avoid at all costs.  Before buying any over the counter medication please check the ingredients as Acetaminophen should be avoided at all costs and it’s commonly found in hundreds of over the counter medications, in general be cautious of everything.  If you’re in need of pain relief aspirin or ibuprofen are suitable replacements, but as always never exceed the recommended dosage.

One of the most common questions received is regarding drinking, if possible avoiding alcohol all-together is strongly recommended, not only due the increased liver risks but also as it’s known for increasing cortisol and estrogen levels which can hinder gains on cycle.  However IF Alcohol can’t be avoided, it’s acceptable to consume 1-2 alcoholic drinks (a light beer is heavily recommended) over a period of several hours, no more than once per week.

Covering The Basics.

If you’ve read of our designer steroid tutorials, you’ll notice that it’s heavily recommended to consume either Anabolic Innovations Cycle Support (powder) or Life Support (pills).  Both are well rounded “all-in-one” cycle protection products, however since this article focuses on the liver we will simply talk about that aspect.  So you may be wondering how these products provide the liver with defense, both products contain the following.

• Milk Thistle which has been shown to support healthy liver function.
• NAC (N-Acetyl-Cysteine) the antioxidant activity of NAC protects the liver from the adverse effects of exposure to toxic chemicals.
• Celery Seed Extract a powerful antioxidant has shown to provide liver benefit, albeit minor.

For most cycles, running Cycle Support or Life Support throughout the entire duration of the cycle will provide sufficient liver protection.

Additional Protection

For some cycles, additional protection should be included with your cycle, in general more advanced cycles such as those that are ran for extended periods of time or at dosages higher than typical, those using “harsher” compounds such as Superdrol should also consider additional protection.  In general, if you’re running a methylated compound and can afford to, it’s better to be safer and run additional liver protection.  Instead of talking about ingredients here, we will talk about several popular products commonly found in many users cycles.

1. Himalaya LiverCare (Liv.52) was introduced in the 1950s and has many studies supporting it’s effectiveness, this is a great affordable option to add to any cycle an entire cycle’s worth of Liv.52 can be purchased online for as little as $15.00.
2. Another option is adding SamE (S-Adenosyl L-Methionine) and or Alpha Lipoic Acid, both can be purchased relatively cheaply from reputable vendors such as NOW supplements.

In general, Himalaya LiverCare (Liv.52) is the recommended route based on the cost to effectiveness factor, it’s incredibly affordable and proven time and time again to be an effective liver aid.  Alternatively SamE (S-Adenosyl L-Methionine) and or Alpha Lipoic Acid are both well researched supplements that have shown to help detoxify the liver, they should be ran at their recommended dosages (as per bottle).

Troubling Signs

In some rare cases, some users may experience significantly elevated liver values and begin to experience negative side effects and possibly chart into dangerous territory.  This is a common result of family history of liver problems or users who prior to cycle had an existing liver condition that they may or may not have been aware of and this is certainly the case for users who forgo warning and don’t follow standard protocol (i.e no liver protection used etc).  Below are some common signs of potential liver hepatotoxicity.

• Painful/Swollen Abdomen
• Nausea or Loss of Appetite
• Fatigue, Weakness, Tiredness
• Mental Confusion/Disorientation
• Diarrhea
• Jaundice (Yellowing of Skin/Eyes)

Typically side effects can become onset unexpectedly or gradually, if you’re experience any unusual side effects including but not limited to those listed above, immediately consult with your physician or nearest hospital.

Disclaimer

We are not doctors, therefore before starting any supplement or training regiment you should consult with your doctor.

OTC: Stands for “Over the Counter” simply put, if it can be purchased legally from a store it’s OTC.

SERM: Formally known as “Selective estrogen receptor modulator”, a SERM is commonly used during the post cycle phase to regulate estrogen rebound and also normalize hormones.  SERMs are available by prescription or can be purchased online without a prescription from research chemical sites.

PCT: Also known as “Post Cycle Therapy” this is the period of time immediately after the steroid/pro-hormone cycle has ended, during this time users will begin to take supplements or medication to help their body return to normal hormone production levels.

HARSH: Strong compounds that have well documented sides are usually referred to as being harsh.

REBOUND: Most commonly used to refer to estrogen rebound effects during the PCT phase, rebound can cause side effects such as gyno.  Therefore a proper PCT regiment should always be followed to limit estrogen rebound effects.

CYCLE: In the most simplistic sense a cycle is a word used to describe the period of time in which you will be taking a particular designer steroid/pro-hormone.  The term Cycle is used here as designer steroid/pro-hormone users typically (as they should) methodically plan their “time-on”.

GYNO: Short for “Gynecomastia” is the development of abnormally large mammary glands in males resulting in breast enlargement.  Sometimes referred to as “man boobs” is a condition that can occur naturally (such as pubertal Gyno) however is also commonly associated with designer steroids/pro-hormones.  Gyno most often will happen during the  PCT phase due to estrogen rebound, however a properly designed cycle will provide adequate protection against gyno.

BACK PUMPS: One of the most common side effects of designer steroids/pro-hormones back pumps in simple terms is cramping/tightness in the back, typically not painful but can be uncomfortable for some.  Users on cycle often supplement with Taurine which works well to reduce back pump occurrence.

SIDES: The general term used for the wide variety of potential sides affects that can take place on cycle.

Half -Life: Refers to the length of time a compound remains in the system after taking a dosage.  Product half-life depends on the compound, for instance the popular designer steroid H-Drol has a long half life at around 12 hours.

Shelf-Life: Shelf life is the recommendation of time that products can be stored, during which the defined quality of a specified proportion of the goods remains acceptable under expected (or specified) conditions of distribution, storage and display.  Product shelf-life depends on the compound, for instance the popular designer steroid Epistane/Havoc has a very short shelf life and begins to lose effectiveness after six months of being stored.

Introduction

1,4AD  (also known as BOLD) is a legal designer steroid/pro-hormone made popular by iForce Nutrition, the chemical makeup of Bold is as follows (1,4-androstadiene-3b,17b-dione or androst-1,4-diene-3b,17b-dione) as you can see Bold is not a methylated compound, therefore is easy on the liver which makes it a great beginners cycle.

BOLD is relatively expensive and hard to source therefore there are very few clones on the market and overall the cost of the compound remains one of the more expensive on the market when compared to other designer steroids/pro-hormones.  Another possible downside of BOLD is it’s relatively under dosed by most accounts, therefore to get an effective dosage requires additional product driving the cost even further.

Aside from the cost BOLD remains one of the most popular compounds on the market and is considered an excellent beginners cycle due to it’s reputation for minimal side effects and non-methylated status making it liver friendly.  BOLD also produces decent results as well as we will talk about later in this article.

Maintaining Health

As with any pro-hormone or designer steroid, there’s always risk associated with their usage, however through proper knowledge planning we can mitigate the risk to our bodies overall health.  BOLD is not methylated which makes it liver friendly, however as like many other pro-hormones and or designer steroids BOLD may increase blood pressure to some degree however vary’s on the user and other factors such as diet and genetics.  As such BOLD can also alter Lipid Levels/High Cholesterol levels as well.  There’s obviously additional side effects to worry about (see below) however for the most part they’re just an inconvenience.  So you’re probably asking how we go about protecting our bodies to mitigate these possible undesirable side effects, well luckily many herbal based supplements have been scientifically shown to produce desirable results when it comes to Blood Pressure, Liver Function and Lipid profiles.  Over the years several companies have begun creating “all-in-one” products designed specifically for prohormone and designer steroid cycles, these products have been a staple in thousands of users cycles with excellent results including blood work to backup their effectiveness.  Therefore ANYONE running a cycle of BOLD will need to use one of the following products throughout the entire Cycle.

Anabolic Innovations – Life Support (Capsules)

Anabolic Innovations – Cycle Support (Powder)

Both are, for the most part, identical products the biggest difference is the form, whether you prefer to take pills or powder.  A general rule of thumb is to pre-load either one (Life Support or Cycle Support) two weeks prior to beginning your cycle and all the way through until the end, so buy accordingly so that you have enough on hand.  These products will assist your body with maintaining healthy blood pressure, liver function and lipid profile.

Proper Dosages

BOLD is typically most effective when ran in the 600-800mg range, with 800mg being considered the “sweet spot”, more experienced users may experiment with dosages up until the 1000mg range, dosages above 1000mg range may add little to no benefit when weighed with the additional risk of side effects at the highest dosages.

BOLD is known to work very slowly, most BOLD users won’t begin to see results until week 4 or 5, therefore BOLD is typically ran for relatively long cycles typically 6-8 weeks in length with 8 weeks being the normal.  Some experienced users have ran cycles that exceeded 8 weeks, typically 10-12 weeks, however is not advised and could possibly cause negative side effects in some users.

BOLD dosages should be equally split with one dosage in the morning and one around dinner.  Ideally one dosage should be timed and taken 45 minutes prior to working out on training days.

Common Side Effects

BOLD just like most other pro-hormones and designer steroids have a wide array of side effects, however side effects are typically user unique, some users may experience none, while others may experience a variety of side effects.  It should be noted that BOLD is considered very mild and side effects typically aren’t very common, the following are common side effects of BOLD.

• Loss of Libido (Taking Tribulus, MACA or Horny Goat Weed help with Libido)
• Hair Thinning (Especially those prone to hair loss)
• Sore Joints (Fish Oil helps with sore joints)
• Back Pumps (Taurine helps with back pumps)
• Acne (Typically on arms/back etc)
• Increased aggression, migraines, shrunken testicles, sleep pattern alteration and various other side effects can take place, however aren’t common.

As you can see there are various *possible* side effects, including some not listed, however for the most part users have limited sides on BOLD and the ones that are most typical (Acne, Libido Loss, Back Pumps) can be mitigated as noted above.

Typical Results

BOLD is a dry compound therefore should produce excellent lean body mass increases with limited water weight or bloating.  BOLD is best used while bulking due to it’s noted ability to significantly increase appetite, however can also be used while recomping or cutting body fat.  BOLD is seldom used SOLO while cutting, therefore typical results are not being published below.

• When used in a bulking diet, users typically report gains somewhere in the 8-12lb neighbourhood on a 8 week cycle at 800mg.
• When used in a recomp diet, users typically report gains somewhere in the 5-7lb neighbourhood while simultaneously losing 0-1% bodyfat on a 8 week cycle at 800mg.

These ranges are considered normal, however some users have reported gains in upwards of 20lbs and some users may not experience many noticeable gains at all, however lack of results is typically a result of poor diet and workout regiment.

Stacking

This is where BOLD shines the most, BOLD is an excellent product to stack with other compounds, due to BOLD’s non-methylated stature it can also be safely stacked with methylated compounds.  It’s more common for BOLD to be ran as part of a “stack” then it is to run BOLD solo, it is often stacked with the following compounds, however has been stacked with many different compounds that won’t be listed here

• Halodrol (H-Drol)
• Epistane
• Furazadrol

Post Cycle Therapy

Possibly the most important item on the menu is post cycle therapy, when taking a foreign substance (BOLD) that creates testosterone your body begins to shut down it’s normal production, when you stop taking a pro-hormone or steroid compound your body needs a way to jump start it’s own natural production again, this is why we need post cycle therapy.  It’s not just as simple as that however, when coming off of a compound your body goes through a very stressful phase as your hormones are out of balance, failure to mitigate these imbalances can result in a unique set of side effects not related to the BOLD compound.  Below is just a *few* of the noted side effects of an improper post cycle therapy regiment, it should also be noted that the occurence of side effects in the post cycle stage is more common than the “on-cycle” phase, however a properly planned post cycle therapy regiment can mitigate these risks.

• Gynecomastia (or Man Boobs)
• Anxiety/Depression (Can range mild to severe)
• Body Aches/Pains (Can range mild to severe)
• Impotence and other sexual function side effects.

As you can see, these are side affects we definitely want to avoid at all costs, so let’s start discussing a proper BOLD PCT (Post Cycle Therapy).

Post Cycle General:  You should begin your PCT regiment immediately after your pro-hormmone or designer steroid cycle, it should begin the day after your last dosage of BOLD.  PCT regiments are tpyically 4-6 weeks depending on the type of compound being used, user and type of PCT.  As noted in the previous section under “Maintaining Health”, you should continue to use Life Support or Cycle Support throughout your entire cycle, INCLUDING your PCT regiment.  If you can afford to or have adequat health insurance, you should consider obtaining bloodwork that include your liver function values, testosterone levels (both free & overall) and cholestersol levels, sometime torwards the end of your PCT regiment to ensure proper recovery, while not a requirement its certainly recommended.  During PCT we effectively want to achieve the following…

• Boost Natural Testosterone Production.
• Regulate Estrogen.
• Restore HPTA function.
• Reducing SHBG.
• Control Cortisol Effects.

Over The Counter:  An OTC (Over The Counter) post cycle therapy regiment is simply that, a PCT that consists with strictly over the counter products that can be bought at major supplement outlets such as BodyBuilding.com or stores such as Vitaminshoppe or GNC.  The following is just an example PCT, you can intercharge other similar products if you have a preference.

1. Competitive Edge Labs – PCT Assist.  An ALL purpose PCT product that will help boost testosterone production, help balance hormones and assist with estrogen regulation.
2. ShockerNutrition – TS2.  An effective estrogen regulated/inhibitor, also includes tribulus which enhances libido and according to some, may increase testosterone.
3. Driven Sports – Lean Xtreme.  One of the most popular and proven products that control the effects of Cortisol.
4. Some users, whom can afford to, should also consider adding test booster such as SAN MyoTest or Driven Sports Activate Xtreme.

When using an over the counter PCT, it’s recommended to run a 6-week PCT regiment, assuming you were using the products above, here is how you would schedule your PCT.

Week 1-2 PCT Assist, Lean Xtreme.  |   Week 2-4 PCT Assist, TS2, Lean Xtreme, MyoTest.  |  Week 4-6 TS2, MyoTest

Research Drugs:  The MOST effective PCT regiment is one that includes a perscription/research drug, however some users prefer not to go this route, you may be asking why would someone go another route if this is the most proven and effective PCT method.  There’s various reasons but one to point out is that these drugs aren’t technically available without a perscription, these are also very powerful drugs that can also have their own side effects, notice that I say they aren’t “technically” available that’s because they can be purchased online at research drug sites, I won’t provide you with any links, if you chose to go this route googling for these sites will won’t take you long.

1. Nolvadex (Tamoxifen Citrate).  Comes in Liquid or Pill form.
2. It’s also recommended to include a test booster such as Driven Sports – Activate Xtreme or Thermolife T-Bol.  Those concerned with Cortisol can also include Lean Xtreme.

Below is an example PCT when using a research drug (such as Nolvadex aka Tamoxifen Citrate, as we are in this case).

Week 1-4 Nolvadex 10mg, Test Booster.

Cycle Example

This is an example cycle from start to finish to give you an idea how it should look, assumes you’re going with a prescription drug for PCT.  From start to finish our properly designed cycle will take approximately 14 weeks total.

• Week 1-2:  Pre-load Cycle Support or Life Support @ Bottle Recommended dosages.
• Week 2:  Cycle Support or Life Support | BOLD 600mg
• Week 3-10:  Cycle/Life Support | BOLD 800mg
• Week 10-14:  Cycle/Life Support | Nolvadex 10mg | Test Booster (i.e Activate Xtreme/T-Bol etc).

Drug Testing

Those being tested for elevated testosterone levels and or lowered estrogen levels will produce a positive test result while on BOLD, it’s also important to note that if using a research/perscription drug for your PCT regiment, this will also cause a positive test result in many cases.  Bookmark our site (TunedSports.com) as we will be putting together an article on passing drug tests while on compounds and or quickly cleaning the system after cycle.  In the meantime the easiest method for passing a drug test is to purchase synthetic urine online, they come in easy to use kits at many websites and are relatively affordable.

Supplements

It’s recommended that users supplement with a quality Multi-Vitamin and Fish Oil throughout the ENTIRE cycle.  You should stop taking any other supplements on Cycle as well such as Creatine, NO, Test Boosters and so on, these should be saved for PCT in order to preserve strength.  It’s heavily recommended that during PCT, you add Creatine and a Cell Volumizer type of prodct.  Supplementing with Protein is highly recommended on cycle

Interactions

Users who are on anti-depressant or anti-anxiety medication may experienced increased anxiety/depression while on cycle and during PCT.  It is HEAVILY advised not to drink alcoholic drinks while on Cycle & PCT, doing so will put significant strain on the liver and can result in a major health hazard, while BOLD is not liver toxic, drinking on cycle is still not recommended.  Users should avoid using stimulants on cycle as blood pressure may elevate too high and possibly cause fainting.  In general, avoid starting any new medications while on cycle or just before, if you’re concerned about a possible interaction consult your doctor.  Users should also eat a clean diet on cycle.

Disclaimer

We are not doctors, therefore before starting any supplement or training regiment you should consult with your doctor.  The information being provided is simply personal opinion.

Links

Most products mentioned can be purchased online with a substantial discount at http://www.BodyBuilding.com

Introduction

Halodrol (also known as H-Drol) is a legal methylated designer steroid created by Gaspari Nutrition, however should not be confused with the current Halodrol product made by Gaspari Nutrition as the designer steroid variant was discontinued.  Despite being discontinued H-Drol is currently “cloned” by several popular supplement companies including Competitive Edge Labs whom produces perhaps the most popular variant H-Drol (4-Chloro-17a-Methyl-Androst-1,4-Diene-3-17b-Diol).

H-Drol is one of the most popular & proven compounds on the market and is considered a good beginners cycle due to it’s reputation for minimal side effects and dry gains that are relatively easy to maintain after the cycle is completed.  H-Drol is known for having a very long half life which makes the dosing protocol simple for those on a busy schedule, the half life of H-Drol can vary based on the user however it’s typically reported of having a half life in the realm of 12 hours.

Maintaining Health

As with any pro-hormone or designer steroid, there’s always risk associated with their usage, however through proper knowledge planning we can mitigate the risk to our bodies overall health.  H-Drol is methylated which can result in elevated liver function levels as like many other pro-hormones and or designer steroids H-Drol will increase blood pressure to some degree however vary’s on the user and other factors such as diet and genetics.  As such H-Drol can also alter Lipid Levels/High Cholesterol levels as well.  There’s obviously additional side effects to worry about (see below) however for the most part they’re just an inconvenience.  So you’re probably asking how we go about protecting our bodies to mitigate these possible undesirable side effects, well luckily many herbal based supplements have been scientifically shown to produce desirable results when it comes to Blood Pressure, Liver Function and Lipid profiles.  Over the years several companies have begun creating “all-in-one” products designed specifically for prohormone and designer steroid cycles, these products have been a staple in thousands of users cycles with excellent results including blood work to backup their effectiveness.  Therefore ANYONE running a cycle of H-Drol will need to use one of the following products throughout the entire Cycle.

Anabolic Innovations – Life Support (Capsules)

Anabolic Innovations – Cycle Support (Powder)

Both are, for the most part, identical products the biggest difference is the form, whether you prefer to take pills or powder.  A general rule of thumb is to pre-load either one (Life Support or Cycle Support) two weeks prior to beginning your cycle and all the way through until the end, so buy accordingly so that you have enough on hand.  These products will assist your body with maintaining healthy blood pressure, liver function and lipid profile.

Proper Dosages

For first time users it’s recommended to begin with 50mg and then slowly work it up to 75mg which is considered to be H-Drol’s “sweet spot”.  More experienced users with past pro-hormone or designer steroid usage can experiment with dosages to around 125mg, however the added benefit may be negligible compared to the added sides at high dosages.

Most users begin to experience the H-Drol benefits somewhere around weeks 2 or 3 of the cycle, therefore H-Drol Cycles are usually 5-6 weeks in length, users stacking H-Drol with another compound should stick to h-drol Cycles that are 5 weeks in length.  For the most part, many consider 5 weeks to be the ideal cycle length for H-Drol.  It is not advised to run H-Drol any longer than 6 weeks, even if being ran solo, this is simply for overall health as 6 weeks of a methylated compound is certainly more than enough and any longer than 6 weeks may result in possible health issues.

As noted Halodrol (H-Drol) has a very long half life, therefore it’s recommended that the largest dosage be taken in the morning, assuming that you’re taking 75mg of H-Drol, you would be best served by taking two pills in the morning (50mg) and one pill before workout/around dinner (25mg).

Common Side Effects

H-Drol just like most other pro-hormones and designer steroids have a wide array of side effects, however side effects are typically user unique, some users may experience none, while others may experience a variety of side effects.  It should be noted that H-Drol is considered relatively mild and side effects typically aren’t very common, the following are common side effects of H-Drol.

• Loss of Libido (Taking Tribulus, MACA or Horny Goat Weed help with Libido)
• Hair Thinning (Especially those prone to hair loss)
• Sore Joints (Fish Oil helps with sore joints)
• Back Pumps (Taurine helps with back pumps)
• Acne (Typically on arms/back etc)
• Increased aggression, migraines, shrunken testicles, sleep pattern alteration and various other side effects can take place, however aren’t common.

As you can see there are various *possible* side effects, including some not listed, however for the most part users have limited sides on H-Drol and the ones that are most typical (Acne, Libido Loss, Back Pumps) can be mitigated as noted above.

Typical Results

H-Drol is a dry compound therefore should produce excellent lean body mass increases without any water weight or bloating.  It’s also a great multi-purpose compound with many people using it for a wide variety of stages including cutting, bulking and recomping (gaining muscle, losing fat simultaneously), as always your diet will dictate your results.

• When used in a bulking diet, users typically report gains somewhere in the 10-15lb neighbourhood on a 5 week cycle at 75mg.
• When used in a recomp diet, users typically report gains somewhere in the 7-10lb neighbourhood while simultaneously losing 1-2% bodyfat on a 5 week cycle at 75mg.
• When used in a cutting diet, users typically report gains somewhere in the 3-5lb neighbourhood while losing 2-4% bodyfat on a 5 week cycle at 75mg.

These ranges are considered normal, however some users have reported gains in upwards of 20lbs and some users may not experience many noticeable gains at all, however lack of results is typically a result of poor diet and workout regiment.

Stacking

H-Drol can be stacked with other NON-Methylated compounds, it is critical that H-Drol not be stacked with another Methylated compound, doing so can put serious strain on your liver.  Due to H-Drol being relatively mild it makes for a solid stacker, however stacking two compounds should only be done by users with past pro-hormone or designer steroid experience.  Below is a short list of compounds that are commonly stacked with H-drol.

• BOLD (1,4AD)
• 11-OXO (Adrenosterone)
• Furazadrol

Post Cycle Therapy

Possibly the most important item on the menu is post cycle therapy, when taking a foreign substance (H-Drol) that creates testosterone your body begins to shut down it’s normal production, when you stop taking a pro-hormone or steroid compound your body needs a way to jump start it’s own natural production again, this is why we need post cycle therapy.  It’s not just as simple as that however, when coming off of a compound your body goes through a very stressful phase as your hormones are out of balance, failure to mitigate these imbalances can result in a unique set of side effects not related to the H-Drol compound.  Below is just a *few* of the noted side effects of an improper post cycle therapy regiment, it should also be noted that the occurence of side effects in the post cycle stage is more common than the “on-cycle” phase, however a properly planned post cycle therapy regiment can mitigate these risks.

• Gynecomastia (or Man Boobs)
• Anxiety/Depression (Can range mild to severe)
• Body Aches/Pains (Can range mild to severe)
• Impotence and other sexual function side effects.

As you can see, these are side affects we definitely want to avoid at all costs, so let’s start discussing a proper H-Drol PCT (Post Cycle Therapy).

Post Cycle General:  You should begin your PCT regiment immediately after your pro-hormmone or designer steroid cycle, it should begin the day after your last dosage of H-Drol.  PCT regiments are tpyically 4-6 weeks depending on the type of compound being used, user and type of PCT.  As noted in the previous section under “Maintaining Health”, you should continue to use Life Support or Cycle Support throughout your entire cycle, INCLUDING your PCT regiment.  If you can afford to or have adequat health insurance, you should consider obtaining bloodwork that include your liver function values, testosterone levels (both free & overall) and cholestersol levels, sometime torwards the end of your PCT regiment to ensure proper recovery, while not a requirement its certainly recommended.  During PCT we effectively want to achieve the following…

• Boost Natural Testosterone Production.
• Regulate Estrogen.
• Restore HPTA function.
• Reducing SHBG.
• Control Cortisol Effects.

Research Drugs:  The MOST effective PCT regiment is one that includes a perscription/research drug, however some users prefer not to go this route, you may be asking why would someone go another route if this is the most proven and effective PCT method.  There’s various reasons but one to point out is that these drugs aren’t technically available without a perscription, these are also very powerful drugs that can also have their own side effects, notice that I say they aren’t “technically” available that’s because they can be purchased online at research drug sites, I won’t provide you with any links, if you chose to go this route googling for these sites will won’t take you long.

1. Nolvadex (Tamoxifen Citrate).  Comes in Liquid or Pill form.
2. It’s also recommended to include a test booster such as Driven Sports – Activate Xtreme or Thermolife T-Bol.  Those concerned with Cortisol can also include Lean Xtreme.

Below is an example PCT when using a research drug (such as Nolvadex aka Tamoxifen Citrate, as we are in this case).

Week 1-2 Nolvadex 20mg, Test Booster.  |  Week 2-4 Nolvadex 10mg, Test Booster.

Cycle Example

This is an example cycle from start to finish to give you an idea how it should look, assumes you’re going with a prescription drug for PCT.  From start to finish our properly designed cycle will take approximately 11 weeks total.

• Week 1-2:  Pre-load Cycle Support or Life Support @ Bottle Recommended dosages.
• Week 2:  Cycle Support or Life Support | H-Drol 50mg
• Week 3-7:  Cycle/Life Support | H-Drol 75mg
• Week 7-9:  Cycle/Life Support | Nolvadex 20mg | Test Booster (i.e Activate Xtreme/T-Bol etc).
• Week 9-11:  Cycle/Life Support | Nolvadex 10mg | Test Booster

Drug Testing

Those being tested for elevated testosterone levels and or lowered estrogen levels will produce a positive test result while on H-Drol, it’s also important to note that if using a research/perscription drug for your PCT regiment, this will also cause a positive test result in many cases.  Bookmark our site (TunedSports.com) as we will be putting together an article on passing drug tests while on compounds and or quickly cleaning the system after cycle.  In the meantime the easiest method for passing a drug test is to purchase synthetic urine online, they come in easy to use kits at many websites and are relatively affordable.

Supplements

It’s recommended that users supplement with a quality Multi-Vitamin and Fish Oil throughout the ENTIRE cycle.  You should stop taking any other supplements on Cycle as well such as Creatine, NO, Test Boosters and so on, these should be saved for PCT in order to preserve strength.  It’s heavily recommended that during PCT, you add Creatine and a Cell Volumizer type of prodct.  Supplementing with Protein is highly recommended on cycle

Interactions

Users who are on anti-depressant or anti-anxiety medication may experienced increased anxiety/depression while on cycle and during PCT.  It is HEAVILY advised not to drink alcoholic drinks while on Cycle & PCT, doing so will put significant strain on the liver and can result in a major health hazard.  Users should avoid using stimulants on cycle as blood pressure may elevate too high and possibly cause fainting.  In general, avoid starting any new medications while on cycle or just before, if you’re concerned about a possible interaction consult your doctor.  Users should also eat a clean diet on cycle.

Disclaimer

We are not doctors, therefore before starting any supplement or training regiment you should consult with your doctor.  The information being provided is simply personal opinion.

Links

Most products mentioned can be purchased online with a substantial discount at http://www.BodyBuilding.com

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