Aas Cycles,pct,gyno,bloodwork(guide)

[DarKOmeN]

Cycles for the Newbie

Written by TheMudMan AR-Hall Of Famer

Here is a person that I feel is ready to run their first cycle. A person that has reached at least the age 21 (IMO 25 is a better age), has their diet and training in check, and has also researched enough about AAS to not have to ask all the "newbie questions. Remember this is your body and these drugs that you're ingesting and injecting have both good and bad side effects.

Here are some cycles to consider for a first time user of AAS. All cycles should be based off of test. But before jumping into one of these cycles please do your research. Remember with the good comes the bad. The bad being side effects from the use of AAS. I will not go into them here but if you do your homework you will know what sides you may see and how to avoid them.

I’m a firm believer in starting anti-estrogens 2 weeks prior to the start of the cycle. This will allow more then enough time to get blood levels peaked. Also, I would also suggest running a SERM (Nolvadex ) and AI (arimidex , proviron , femera) together through the cycle.

These are just a few of the many combinations of compounds that can be used in a first cycle. I feel that D-bol, EQ, and Winny are all very good to add to a first cycle to help things along but they are not necessary. I also feel that a long acting ester test is best for a first or even a second cycle. The reason is because of the amount of injections that are required by SUS, Prop, and Suspension.

Below is the " href="http://www.ar-r .com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=41"PCT protocol I use for most cycles. You could add 4 grams of Tribulus into " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=41"PCT. There are plenty of studies that show the use of Tribulus will help increase LH levels. This is why it’s a good idea to use during the cycle as well.

Day 1 300mg " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=41"Clomid / 20mg " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=43"Nolva / .25mg L-dex
Day 2 - 30 100mg " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=41"Clomid / 20mg " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=43"Nolva / .25mg L-dex
Day 31 - 37 20mg " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=43"Nolva / .25mg L-dex

Cycle 1:
1 – 10 Enan 500mg/wk
1 – 12 " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=43"Nolvadex 10mg ED
1 – 12 L-dex .25mg ED

Start " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=41"PCT 2 weeks after last Enan injection

Cycle 2:
1 – 10 Cyp 400mg/wk
1 – 12 " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=43"Nolvadex 10mg ED
1 – 12 L-dex .25mg ED

Start " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=41"PCT 18 days after last Cyp injection

Cycle 3:
1 – 4 D-bol 40mg ED
1 – 10 Enan 500mg/wk
1 – 12 " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=43"Nolvadex 10mg ED
1 – 12 L-dex .25mg ED

Start " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=41"PCT 2 weeks after last Enan injection

Cycle 4:
1 – 4 D-bol 40mg ED
1 – 10 Cyp 400mg/wk
1 – 12 " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=43"Nolvadex 10mg ED
1 – 12 L-dex .25mg ED

Start " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=41"PCT 18 days after last Cyp injection

Cycle 5:
1 – 4 Prop 75mg ED
1 – 10 Enan 500mg/wk
1 – 12 " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=43"Nolvadex 10mg ED
1 – 12 L-dex .25mg ED

Start " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=41"PCT 2 weeks after last Enan injection

Cycle 6:
1 – 4 Prop 75mg ED
1 – 10 Cyp 400mg/wk
1 – 12 " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=43"Nolvadex 10mg ED
1 – 12 L-dex .25mg ED

Start " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=41"PCT 18 days after last Cyp injection

Cycle 7:
1 – 4 Prop 75mg ED
1 – 10 Enan 500mg/wk
11 – 12 Prop 75mg ED
1 – 12 " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=43"Nolvadex 10mg ED
1 – 12 L-dex .25mg ED

Start " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=41"PCT 3 days after last Prop injection

Cycle 8:
1 – 4 Prop 75mg ED
1 – 10 Cyp 400mg/wk
11 – 13 Prop 75mg ED
1 – 12 " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=43"Nolvadex 10mg ED
1 – 12 L-dex .25mg ED

Start " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=41"PCT 3 days after last Prop injection

Cycle 9:
1 – 13 Enan 500mg/wk
1 – 12 EQ 500mg/wk
1 – 15 " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=43"Nolvadex 10mg ED
1 – 15 L-dex .25mg ED

Start " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=41"PCT 2 weeks after last Enan injection

Cycle 10:
1 – 12 Cyp 400mg/wk
1 – 12 EQ 400mg/wk
1 – 15 " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=43"Nolvadex 10mg ED
1 – 15 L-dex .25mg ED

Start " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=41"PCT 3 weeks after last Cyp / Enan injection

Cycle 11:
1 – 10 Enan 500mg/wk
7 – 12 Winny 50mg ED
1 – 15 " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=43"Nolvadex 10mg ED
1 – 15 L-dex .25mg ED

Start " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=41"PCT 1 day after last Winny injection / dose

Cycle 12:
1 – 10 Cyp 400mg/wk
8 – 13 Winny 50mg ED
1 – 15 " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=43"Nolvadex 10mg ED
1 – 15 L-dex .25mg ED

Start " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=41"PCT 1 day after last Winny injection / dose

[DarKOmeN]

THE UNOFFICIAL HOW TO DO
Written By Stocky121 AR VET

first off i would like to say that people keep asking which " href="http://www.ar-r .com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=41"PCT should i do for a sust cycle (this is an exapmle) PCT is the same no mater what you take there is no specific " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=41"PCT set for different compounds. If you are having a long cycle then the " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=41"PCT will be longer in length you need to find out whats the best that works for you.

then we need to understand why we lose our gains during " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=41"PCT first of the decrease in water that your body will hold because of much less amortization very low, to none existent test levels, high " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=42"estrogen level's and high cortisol levels.

with any " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=41"pct you want to use you want to essay yourself into it this is the first thing i always do to help my " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=41"PCT if you using a longer ester like test ethanate then move to short one after you finished like test prop start this the day after your last shot of long estered test. Until 3 day's out from " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=41"pct you should have already worked out when you " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=41"PCT should start before you started to cycle. also if your using another compound that has a shorter half life E.G. var or winny then run it 24 hours before " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=41"PCT starts no problem.


I'am not going to go into the different types of " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=41"pct you can use because there are some many correct ways you just need to find out what work's for you i have done a 20 week cycle with out HCG now i'am not saying this is what you should do but i recovered fine without it.

IMO " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=41"PCT should consist of one serm and one AI at the very least

one reason why i feel a AI should be used not only will it reduce " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=42"estrogen in your body to get your test levels up quicker. But most of the bad side affects associated with " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=41"PCT come from the high " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=42"estrogen levels. acne depression " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=42"gyno are just to name a few.

here is a list of some of the AI's and SERMS you can use these are just suggested doses and lengths and will differ from person to person.


AI's:
Arimidex : 3-4 weeks @ .25mg or .5mg ed
Letro: 3 weeks @ .25 or .5mg ed
Aromasin : 3-4 weeks @ 20-25mg ed
proviron 3-4 weeks @ 25mg-50mg ed

SERMS:
Clomiphene: 4 weeks @ 100mg ed first 2 weeks, 50mg ed last 2 weeks.
Tamoxifen : 4-6 weeks @ 20mg ed (40mg ed for first 2 weeks if you wish)


DIET this is so important that i carnet stress this enough. your body is in a VERY catabolic state low test levels high " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=42"estrogen and cortisol levels. You need to eat more calories and more protein to give your body the fighting chance it need's to hold onto as much muscle as possible. IMO unless your competing putting on a bit extra BF should not be a problem and can be cut post " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=41"PCT when your levels are back to normal.

CARDIO shall i still do cardio during " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=41"PCT yes this is still important not only dose it keep fat down but also helps to strengthen the most important muscle and keep you fit. u can in " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=41"PCT tho do less i would do 30mins at 65%-70% your maxim hate rate. this is very important to keep in these levels and not burn of any muscle i would do this a couple of days a week but everyones different.


TRAINING what i need to do is train harder for less time during " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=41"PCT i might fit 60mins into 45mins try and not over training i have to up my intensity and this is very hard with low test levels i know this but you need to try get into the gym and out as quick as possible to get more food into you. keep cortisol down also because this will be raised during " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=41"PCT and it will be a lot easyer to overtrain.


none anabolic steroids I.E. IGF1 SLIN HGH

these are very good tools to use during " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=41"PCT because they wont hinder your recovery of HPTA yet will still help keep you anabolic

dont run " href="http://www.steroid -peptides.com/igf1.html"igf1 and slin together IMO take " href="http://www.steroid-peptides.com/igf1.html"igf1 during your initial 4 week " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=41"PCT then 4 week's of slin straight after i also use these to bridge to my next cycle slin is very cheap yet DANGOURS and should not be taken lightly

HGH can also be used for a bridge and can be run with slin but if your using it with " href="http://www.steroid-peptides.com/igf1.html"IGF1 reduce the dosage of " href="http://www.steroid-peptides.com/igf1.html"igf1 if your administrating HGH during your " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=41"pct and bridging.

dosages for these i'am not going to go into it personal preference plus it's been covered in the HGH SLIN " href="http://www.steroid-peptides.com/igf1.html"IGF1 forum

CORTISOL

this is another main reasons that we lose muscle during " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=41"PCT. because of an increase in protein catabolism. your test levels are very low at this point so your at your weakest.


causes of cortisol?

stress (this is probley the main one)
alchool
low test


what helps reduce cortisol?

clen
igf1
hgh
slin
phospidatly serine dosage approx 800mg
vit c dosage 3 gram plus
L-tyrosine 3 grams plus

HCG

Now there is lot's and lot's and lot's of way's to use HCG in your protocol the best way i feel is to use it the last 2-3 week's of your cycle up until " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=41"PCT at 250iu per day


you can also run it thorough out your cycle some people use it the week at the halfway point of your cycle. Some people use it twice a week all the way through. you just need to find out what work's for you i'am just giving suggestions but keep the dosage low 250iu to 500iu per day no more.



BLOOD WORK

what to get checked out when you do get checked


> testosterone , total, free and weekly bound
> TSH
> cortisol, total
> t3, free
> t4, free
> igf1
> igfbp-3
> dhea sulphate
> hemoglobin A1C
> fasting insulin
> cbc
> comprehensive metabolic panel
> lipid panal
> GGT (important " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=25&products_id=104"liver value)
> PSA


in my eyes you should get tested before the start of a cycle to make sure everthing is good to start. half way through a cycle to make sure everything is still ok especially if it's a long cycle and also about 4 week's after " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=41"PCT to make sure your levels have come to the same point that it was before you started.


PROHORMONE " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=41"PCT


Most of us, who have been on this board for some time, know that you need a " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=41"PCT after a PP or SD cycle. New members ask why we need to take all of these substances after a cycle. During a PP or SD cycle, your natural testosterone production can shut down. For many individuals the reduced natural test while put a halt to your sperm production. This is a problem if you want to have a child. After you finish your cycle, it can take months before your body starts to produce test on its own. During this time, your strength levels will diminish, your body fat levels will rise, and you could suffer from depression and have the temptation to jump on again. This would only make matters worse.

What might a typical " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=41"PCT look like?
Weeks 1-4 100mg of " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=41"Clomid (SERM) and 25mg of Aromasin (AI)

Why not " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=43"nolva? Superdrol and pheraplex are progestins which means that means that " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=43"nolva can cause or make existing " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=42"gyno worse. Macrophage69alpha (supplement guru): Clomid does not upregulate the PgR (as " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=43"nolva does). After speaking with Macro, he recommended stacking " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=41"clomid (SERM) and aromasin (AI) together. The aromasin is not supposed to have a negative impact on blood lipid levels, like other AI's can.

What are some support supplements that I should be concerned with? Go to the supplement forum and examine, closely, Bryan2's stickie on cholesterol, liver, and blood pressure support supplements.

Because SD and PP are progestins, they can be hard on your libido and your ability to have erections, during " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=41"PCT. I've found that 800-1200mg of tongkat ali to be a good choice for libido purposes. As for the ability to have erections, then the " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=46"cialis (or " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=99"viagra) is the only way to go. I prefer " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=46"cialis because it stays in your system for 36 hours. This lets you be more spontaneous, which your woman will appreciate.

For those of you wanting to make sure your sperm count and motility are up to par, here are some supplements and research chemicals that can help: Arginine, Zinc, Vitamin C, Coenzyme Q10, Flaxseed " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=22&products_id=70"Oil, L-carnitine, Selenium, Vitamin " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=52"B12, Vitamin E, DHEA, Panax Ginseng, Astragalus, Sarsaparilla, and " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=41"Clomid. This is more of a concern for those wanting to father a child.



i would like to thank c-bino and papi93 for helpping me out with this thread

[DarKOmeN]

All you need to know about GYNO
Written By C Bino Tittie Master
I am posting this thread to help answer all of the questions regarding " href="http://www.ar-r .com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=42"gyno prevention and reversal, the use of letrozole and other anti-e’s. I will go over everything in very simple easy to understand language. Also we are talking about " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=42"estrogen gyno here, not progesterone (but using " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=42"letro will stop progesterone related problems as well since it inhibits all " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=42"estrogen anyways). Progesterone " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=42"gyno will be enlargement of your nipple area, the actual aereola, not a lump under it.

Let me make this first point very clear, as I state in my signature this is from my personal experience, so whether you agree with it or not is your own issue. I have helped many people with " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=42"gyno and it has worked just fine for them as well.

To first understand why you are doing what you are doing I am going to go over a few things and a few definitions:

SERM – Selective " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=42"estrogen receptor modulator. These drugs work by binding to the " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=42"estrogen receptors and flooding them in a sense, making it difficult (but not impossible by any means) for " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=42"estrogen to bind to the receptors and thus prevent the onset of " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=42"estrogen related side effects.
Most common forms: Tamoxifen (Nolvadex ), Clomiphene (Clomid)
AI – Aromatise Inhibitor. These drugs work by inhibiting the aromatization of " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=42"estrogen. This means that in effect AI’s prevent androgens from converting to " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=42"estrogen, again, making it difficult (but not impossible) for " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=42"estrogen to reach receptor sites.
Most common forms: Anastrozole (l-dex, a-dex), Exemestane (aromasin ), Femera (letrozole). For our purpose of reversing " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=42"gyno we are interested in " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=42"Letro.

Letro and your sex drive:
Letrozole will suppress your sex drive. This is another reason why it is so important to act on preventing " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=42"gyno as soon as possible. Since we all know that Test should be run in every cycle this will cancel out the effect of sex drive suppression.

Running " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=42"letro to prevent " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=42"gyno:
If you decide to run " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=42"estrogen protection while on cycle (and I suggest you do unless you are aware that you do not require it), you can run either a SERM or an AI. Letro will be the most powerful AI you can use, it will inhibit 98+% of " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=42"estrogen using a dose as low as .25mg and even lower. This is why I suggest you do not use a dose higher than .50mg while on cycle just trying to prevent " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=42"estrogen related side effects.

You will want to start running the " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=42"letro approximately 2 weeks before you begin your cycle to allow it to fully stabilize in your blood. I have often heard the argument that " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=42"letro takes up to 60 days to stabilize, I don’t know if I buy into this for the reason that I have reversed " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=42"gyno after using " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=42"letro for only 1 week. Still to be safe I recommend starting it before your cycle as stated above.

If you do decide to run " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=42"letro there is absolutely no need to run another AI or SERM. Do not make the mistake of thinking more is better. Think of it this way; if " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=42"letro is preventing the conversion of androgens to " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=42"estrogen than there is no " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=42"estrogen, what would the purpose of a SERM be when there is no " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=42"estrogen to bind to the receptors? Nolva will only take away from the effectiveness of " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=42"letro.

This brings me to my next point. Do not listen to anyone who tells you to bump up your " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=43"nolvadex to 60+mg ED if you get " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=42"gyno. I have no idea where this idea started but I have seen it suggest far too many times recently. Nolvadex will do nothing to reverse your " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=42"gyno…let me make that clear IT WILL DO NOTHING FOR " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=42"GYNO. If you are running " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=43"nolva as your anti-e and start to develop " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=42"gyno than sure you can bump the dosage a small amount to try to prevent it from progressing further, but letrozole must begin ASAP.

It is very important that you begin taking letrozole immediately, the longer your wait the more risk you take in not being able to reverse it.

How do I know if I have " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=42"gyno?
If you have developed " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=42"gyno you will have a lump behind your nipple. It will be fairly hard, and it will be tender to touch.

Running " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=42"letro to reverse " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=42"gyno:
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3. Not running any " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=42"estrogen protection.

1.
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Day 5: 2.5mg " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=42"Letro **

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** You will remain at this dose until " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=42"gyno symptoms subside. Once you believe your " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=42"gyno is gone it is important to stay at this dose for another 4-7 days to ensure all traces are gone. I recommend people with a bf% over 15 stay on for a week as it may be harder to judge completely whether the lump is completely gone. Once this period is over it will be important to taper " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=42"letro down slowly rather than coming off it completely. Regardless of which manner you tapered up your dose you will all taper down in the same fashion.

Day 1: 2.0mg
Day 2: 1.5mg
Day 3: 1.0mg
Day 4: .50mg***
Day 5: .25mg
***You can remain at this dose or go down further to .25mg. It is really up to you at this point. They are both very common maintenance doses as an anti-e while on cycle. Personally I have stayed with .25mg and never had a problem.

Letro and the " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=42"estrogen rebound:
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This now leads us into the question of reversing " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=42"gyno while not on cycle. There are a few things to remember here. You have already waited longer than you should have, and your sex drive will be shot. You can use tribulus or another natural test booster to help you in this scenario but I can’t guarantee the effectiveness. Just follow " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=42"gyno reversal protocols 2 or 3. When coming off again you must taper and begin using " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=43"nolvadex to prevent any rebound effect that may occur.

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I hope this covers most of the issues, still feel free to PM me if you have questions. But make sure you read the entire post first. I will ignore PM's that have an answer covered in this post already.
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ALL you need to know about bloodwork
Written By mercedesdd AR Monitor
Hi all, There has been alot of questions concerning bloodwork on the board lately so I figured that this article was never posted here before.. It gives all the bloodwork info that you will need... It is long but very informative . The hormone info is towards the bottom...




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Level With Me, Doc… How Long Have I Got?
A Comprehensive Look at Lab Tests
by Cy Willson

You just had some blood work done, and the friggin' doctor or his nurses are guarding the results as if they're state secrets. However, after much cajoling and explaining that you'd like to at least be an informed partner in your own goshdarn health care, they begrudgingly give you a copy of your lab tests.

Trouble is, as much as you've been posturing about how you've had more than a smattering of medical education, you still can't figure out what half the tests are for and whether or not those abnormal values are anything to worry about.

Well, in the following article, I'm going to go over each of the most common tests. I'll include why it's performed, what it tells you, and what the typical ranges are for normal humans. That way, you'll have something more to go on in assessing your health other than your family doctor saying, "Well, these few values are a little worrisome, but you'll probably be okay."

One note, though, before I get started. The values I'll be listing are merely averages and the ranges may vary slightly from laboratory to laboratory. Also, if there's only one range given, it applies to both men and women.


Lipid Panel — Used to determine possible risk for coronary and vascular disease. In other words, heart disease.


HDL/LDL and Total Cholesterol

These lipoproteins should look rather familiar to most of you. HDL is simply the "good" lipoprotein that acts as a scavenger molecule and prevents a buildup of material. LDL is the "bad" lipoprotein which collects in arterial walls and causes blockage or a reduction in blood flow. The total cholesterol to HDL ratio is also important. I went in to detail about this particular subject — as well as how to improve your lipid profile — in my article "Bad Blood".

Nevertheless, a quick remonder: your HDL should be 35 or higher; LDL below 130; and total to HDL ratio should be below 3.5. Oh and don't forget VLDL (very low density lipoprotein) which can be extremely worrisome. You should have less than 30 mg/dl in order to not be considered at risk for heart disease.

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Triglycerides

Triglycerides are simply a form of fat that exists in the bloodstream. They're transported by two other culprits, VLDL and LDL. A high level of triglycerides is also a risk factor for heart disease as well. Triglycerides levels can be increased if food or alcohol is consumed 12 to 24 hours prior to the blood draw and this is the reason why you're asked to fast for 12-14 hours from food and abstain from alcohol for 24 hours. Here are the normal ranges for healthy humans.

16-19 yr. old male
40-163 mg/dl

Adult Male
40-160 mg/dl

16-19 yr. old female
40-128 mg/dl

Adult Female
35-135 mg/dl


Homocysteine

Unfortunately, this test isn't always ordered by the doctor. It should be. Homocysteine is formed in the metabolism of the dietary amino acid methionine. The problem is that it's a strong risk factor for atherosclerosis. In other words, high levels may cause you to have a heart attack. A good number of lifters should be concerned with this value as homocysteine levels rise with anabolic steroid usage.

Luckily, taking folic acid (about 400-800 mcg.) as well as taking a good amount of all B vitamins in general will go a long way in terms of preventing a rise in levels of homocysteine.

Normal ranges:

Males and Females age 0-30
4.6-8.1 umol/L

Males age 30-59
6.3-11.2 umol/L

Females age 30-59
4.5-7.9 umol/L

>59 years of age
5.8-11.9 umol/L


The Hemo Profile

These are various tests that examine a number of components of your blood and look for any abnormalities that could be indicative of serious diseases that may result in you being an extra in the HBO show, "Six Feet Under."


WBC Total (White Blood Cell)

Also referred to as leukocytes, a fluctuation in the number of these types of cells can be an indicator of things like infections and disease states dealing with immunity, cancer, stress, etc.

Normal ranges:

4,500-11,000/mm3


Neutrophils

This is one type of white blood cell that's in circulation for only a very short time. Essentially their job is phagocytosis, which is the process of killing and digesting bacteria that cause infection. Both severe trauma and bacterial infections, as well as inflammatory or metabolic disorders and even stress, can cause an increase in the number of these cells. Having a low number of neutrophils can be indicative of a viral infection, a bacterial infection, or a rotten diet.

Normal ranges:

2,500-8,000 cells per mm3


RBC (Red Blood Cell)

These blood cells also called erythrocytes and their primary function is to carry oxygen (via the hemoglobin contained in each RBC) to various tissues as well as giving our blood that cool "red" color. Unlike WBC, RBC survive in peripheral blood circulation for approximately 120 days. A decrease in the number of these cells can result in anemia which could stem from dietary insufficiencies. An increase in number can occur when androgens are used. This is because androgens increase EPO (erythropoietin) production which in turn increases RBC count and thus elevates blood volume. This is essentially why some androgens are better than others at increasing "vascularity." Anyhow, the danger in this could be an increase in blood pressure or a stroke.

Androgen-using lifters who have high values should consider making modifications to their stack and/or immediately donating some blood.

Normal ranges:

Adult Male
4,700,000-6,100,000 cells/uL

Adult Female
4,200,000-5,400,000 cells/uL


Hemoglobin

Hemoglobin is what serves as a carrier for both oxygen and carbon dioxide transportation. Molecules of this are found within each red blood cell. An increase in hemoglobin can be an indicator of congenital heart disease, congestive heart failure, sever burns, or dehydration. Being at high altitudes, or the use of androgens, can cause an increase as well. A decrease in number can be a sign of anemia, lymphoma, kidney disease, sever hemorrhage, cancer, sickle cell anemia, etc.

Normal ranges:

Males and females 6-18 years
10-15.5 g/dl

Adult Males
14-18 g/dl

Adult Females
12-16 g/dl


Hematocrit

The hematocrit is used to measure the percentage of the total blood volume that's made up of red blood cells. An increase in percentage may be indicative of congenital heart disease, dehydration, diarrhea, burns, etc. A decrease in levels may be indicative of anemia, hyperthyroidism, cirrhosis, hemorrhage, leukemia, rheumatoid arthritis, pregnancy, malnutrition, a sucking knife wound to the chest, etc.

Normal ranges:

Male and Females age 6-18 years
32-44%

Adult Men
42-52%

Adult Women
37-47%


MCV (Mean Corpuscular Volume)

This is one of three red blood cell indices used to check for abnormalities. The MCV is the size or volume of the average red blood cell. A decrease in MCV would then indicate that the RBC's are abnormally large(or macrocytic), and this may be an indicator of iron deficiency anemia or thalassemia. When an increase is noted, that would indicate abnormally small RBC (microcytic), and this may be indicative of a vitamin " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=52"B12 or folic acid deficiency as well as " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=25&products_id=104"liver disease.

Normal ranges:

Adult Male
80-100 fL

Adult Female
79-98 fL

12-18 year olds
78-100 fL


MCH (Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin)

The MCH is the weight of hemoglobin present in the average red blood cell. This is yet another way to assess whether some sort of anemia or deficiency is present.

Normal ranges:

12-18 year old
35-45 pg

Adult Male
26-34 pg

Adult Female
26-34 pg


MCHC (Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration)

The MCHC is the measurement of the amount of hemoglobin present in the average red blood cell as compared to its size. A decrease in number is an indicator of iron deficiency, thalassemia, lead poisoning, etc. An increase is sometimes seen after androgen use.

Normal ranges:

12-18 year old
31-37 g/dl

Adult Male
31-37 g/dl

Adult Female
30-36 g/dl


RDW (Red Cell Distribution Width)

The RDW is an indicator of the variation in red blood cell size. It's used in order to help classify certain types of anemia, and to see if some of the red blood cells need their suits tailored. An increase in RDW can be indicative of iron deficiency anemia, vitamin " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=52"B12 or folate deficiency anemia, and diseases like sickle cell anemia.

Normal ranges:

Adult Male
11.7-14.2%

Adult Female
11.7-14.2%


Platelets

Platelets or thrombocytes are essential for your body's ability to form blood clots and thus stop bleeding. They're measured in order to assess the likelihood of certain disorders or diseases. An increase can be indicative of a malignant disorder, rheumatoid arthritis, iron deficiency anemia, etc. A decrease can be indicative of much more, including things like infection, various types of anemia, leukemia, etc.

On a side note for these ranges, anything above 1 million/mm3 would be considered a critical value and should warrant concern and/or giving second thoughts as to whether you should purchase a lifetime subscription to Muscle Media.

Normal ranges:

Child
150,000-400,000/mm3
(Most commonly displayed in SI units of 150-400 x 10(9th)/L

Adult
150,000-400,000/mm3
(Most commonly displayed in SI units of 150-400 x 10(9th)/L


ABS (Differential Count)

The differential count measures the percentage of each type of leukocyte or white blood cell present in the same specimen. Using this, they can determine whether there's a bacterial or parasitic infection, as well as immune reactions, etc.


Neutrophils

As explained previously, severe trauma and bacterial infections, as well as inflammatory disorders, metabolic disorders, and even stress can cause an increase in the number of these cells. Also, on the other side of the spectrum, a low number of these cells can indicate a viral infection, a bacterial infection, or a deficient diet.

Percentile Range:

55-70%


Basophils

These cells, and in particular, eosinophils, are present in the event of an allergic reaction as well as when a parasite is present. These types of cells don't increase in response to viral or bacterial infections so if an increased count is noted, it can be deduced that either an allergic response has occurred or a parasite has taken up residence in your shorts.

Percentile Range:

Basophils
0.5-1%

Eosinophils
1-4%


Lymphocytes and Monocytes

Lymphocytes can be divided in to two different types of cells: T cells and B cells. T cells are involved in immune reactions and B cells are involved in antibody production. The main job of lymphocytes in general is to fight off — Bruce Lee style — bacterial and viral infections.

Monocytes are similar to neutrophils but are produced more rapidly and stay in the system for a longer period of time.

Percentile Range:

Lymphocytes
20-40%

Monocytes
2-8%


Selected Clinical Values

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Sodium

This cation (an ion with a postive charge) is mainly found in extracellular spaces and is responsible for maintaining a balance of water in the body. When sodium in the blood rises, the kidneys will conserve water and when the sodium concentration is low, the kidneys conserve sodium and excrete water. Increased levels can result from excessive dietary intake, Cushing's syndrome, excessive sweating, burns, forgetting to drink for a week, etc. Decreased levels can result from a deficient diet, Addison's disease, diarrhea, vomiting, chronic renal insufficiency, excessive water intake, congestive heart failure, etc. Anabolic steroids will lead to an increased level of sodium as well.

Normal range:

Adults
136-145 mEq/L


Potassium

On the other side of the spectrum, you have the most important intracellular cation. Increased levels can be an indicator of excessive dietary intake, acute renal failure, aldosterone-inhibiting diuretics, a crushing injury to tissues, infection, acidosis, dehydration, etc. Decreased levels can be indicative of a deficient dietary intake, burns, diarrhea or vomiting, diuretics, Cushing's syndrome, licorice consumption, insulin use, cystic fibrosis, trauma, surgery, etc.

Normal range:

Adults
3.5-5 mEq/L


Chloride

This is the major extracellular anion (an ion carrying a negative charge). Its purpose it is to maintain electrical neutrality with sodium. It also serves as a buffer in order to maintain the pH balance of the blood. Chloride typically accompanies sodium and thus the causes for change are essentially the same.

Normal range:

Adult
98-106 mEq/L


Carbon Dioxide

The CO2 content is used to evaluate the pH of the blood as well as aid in evaluation of electrolyte levels. Increased levels can be indicative of severe diarrhea, starvation, vomiting, emphysema, metabolic alkalosis, etc. Increased levels could also mean that you're a plant. Decreased levels can be indicative of kidney failure, metabolic acidosis, shock, and starvation.

Normal range:

Adults
23-30 mEq/L


Glucose

The amount of glucose in the blood after a prolonged period of fasting (12-14 hours) is used to determine whether a person is in a hypoglycemic (low blood glucose) or hyperglycemic (high blood glucose) state. Both can be indicators of serious conditions. Increased levels can be indicative of diabetes mellitus, acute stress, Cushing's syndrome, chronic renal failure, corticosteroid therapy, acr*****ly, etc. Decreased levels could be indicative of hypothyroidism, insulinoma, liver disease, insulin overdose, and starvation.

Normal range:

Adult Male
65-120 mg/dl

Adult Female
65-120 mg/dl


BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen)

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Normal range:

Adults
10-20 mg/dl


Creatinine

Creatinine is a byproduct of creatine phosphate, the chemical used in contraction of skeletal muscle. So, the more muscle mass you have, the higher the creatine levels and therefore the higher the levels of creatinine. Also, when you ingest large amounts of beef or other meats that have high levels of creatine in them, you can increase creatinine levels as well. Since creatinine levels are used to measure the functioning of the kidneys, this easily explains why creatine has been accused of causing kidney damage, since it naturally results in an increase in creatinine levels.

However, we need to remember that these tests are only indicators of functioning and thus outside drugs and supplements can influence them and give false results, as creatine may do. This is why creatine, while increasing creatinine levels, does not cause renal damage or impair function. Generally speaking, though, increased levels are indicative of urinary tract obstruction, acute tubular necrosis, reduced renal blood flow (stemming from shock, dehydration, congestive heart failure, atherosclerosis), as well as acr*****ly. Decreased levels can be indicative of debilitation, and decreased muscle mass via disease or some other cause.

Normal range:

Adult Male
0.6-1.2 mg/dl

Adult Female
0.5-1.1 mg/dl


BUN/Creatinine Ratio

A high ratio may be found in states of shock, volume depletion, hypotension, dehydration, gastrointestinal bleeding, and in some cases, a catabolic state. A low ratio can be indicative of a low protein diet, malnutrition, pregnancy, severe " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=25&products_id=104"liver disease, ketosis, etc. Keep in mind, though, that the term BUN, when used in the same sentence as hamburger or hotdog, usually means something else entirely. An important thing to note again is that with a high protein diet, you'll likely have a higher ratio and this is nothing to worry about.

Normal range:

Adult
6-25


Calcium

Calcium is measured in order to assess the function of the parathyroid and calcium metabolism. Increased levels can stem from hyperparathyroidism, metastatic tumor to the bone, prolonged immobilization, lymphoma, hyperthyroidism, acr*****ly, etc. It's also important to note that anabolic steroids can also increase calcium levels. Decreased levels can stem from renal failure, rickets, vitamin D deficiency, malabsorption, pancreatitis, and alkalosis.

Normal range:

Adult
9-10.5 mg/dl


Liver Function


Total Protein

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Globulins are the building blocks of your body's antibodies. Measuring the levels of these two proteins is also an indicator of nutritional status. Increased albumin levels can result from dehydration, while decreased albumin levels can result from malnutrition, pregnancy, liver disease, overhydration, inflammatory diseases, etc. Increased globulin levels can result from inflammatory diseases, hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol), iron deficiency anemia, as well as infections. Decreased globulin levels can result from hyperthyroidism, liver dysfunction, malnutrition, and immune deficiencies or disorders.

As another important side note, anabolic steroids, growth hormone , and insulin can all increase protein levels.

Normal range:

Adult
Total Protein: 6.4-8.3 g/dl
Albumin: 3.5-5 g/dl
Globulin: 2.3-3.4 g/dl

Albumin/Globulin Ratio:

Adult
0.8-2.0


Bilirubin

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Normal range:

Total Bilirubin for Adult
0.3-1.0 mg/dl


Alkaline Phosphatase

This enzyme is found in very high concentrations in the " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=25&products_id=104"liver and for this reason is used as an indicator of " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=25&products_id=104"liver stress or damage. Increased levels can stem from cirrhosis, liver tumor, pregnancy, healing fracture, normal bones of growing children, and rheumatoid arthritis. Decreased levels can stem from hypothyroidism, malnutrition, pernicious anemia, scurvy (vitamin C deficiency) and excess vitamin B ingestion. As a side note, antibiotics can cause an increase in the enzyme levels.

Normal range:

16-21 years
30-200 U/L

Adult
30-120 U/L


AST (Aspartate Aminotransferase, previously known as SGOT)

This is yet another enzyme that's used to determine if there's damage or stress to the " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=25&products_id=104"liver. It may also be used to see if heart disease is a possibility as well, but this isn't as accurate. When the " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=25&products_id=104"liver is damaged or inflamed, AST levels can rise to a very high level (20 times the normal value). This happens because AST is released when the cells of that particular organ (liver) are lysed. The AST then enters blood circulation and an elevation can be seen. Increased levels can be indicative of heart disease, liver disease, skeletal muscle disease or injuries, as well as heat stroke. Decreased levels can be indicative of acute kidney disease, beriberi, diabetic ketoacidosis, pregnancy, and renal dialysis.

Normal range:

Adult
0-35 U/L (Females may have slightly lower levels)


ALT (Alanine Aminotransferase, previously known as SGPT)

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Normal range:

Adult
4-36 U/L


Endocrine Function


Testosterone (Free and Total)

This is of course the hormone that you should all be extremely familiar with as it's the name of this here magazine! Anyhow, just as some background info, about 95% of the circulating Testosterone in a man's body is formed by the Leydig cells, which are found in the testicles. Women also have a small amount of Testosterone in their body as well. (Some more than others, which accounts for the bearded ladies you see at the circus, or hanging around with Chris Shugart.) This is from a very small amount of Testosterone secreted by the ovaries and the adrenal gland (in which the majority is made from the adrenal conversion of androstenedione to Testosterone via 17-beta HSD).


Nomal range, total Testosterone:

Male

Age 14
<1200 ng/dl

Age 15-16
100-1200 ng/dl

Age 17-18
300-1200 ng/dl

Age 19-40
300-950 ng/dl

Over 40
240-950 ng/dl

Female

Age 17-18
20-120 ng/dl

Over 18
20-80 ng/dl

Normal range, free Testosterone:

Male
50-210 pg/ml


LH (Luteinizing Hormone)

LH is a glycoprotein that's secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and is responsible for signaling the leydig cells to produce Testosterone. Measuring LH can be very useful in terms of determining whether a hypogonadic state (low Testosterone ) is caused by the testicles not being responsive despite high or normal LH levels (primary), or whether it's the pituitary gland not secreting enough LH (secondary). Of course, the hypothalamus — which secretes LH-RH (luteinizing hormone releasing hormone) — could also be the culprit, as well as perhaps both the hypothalamus and the pituitary.

If it's a case of the testicles not being responsive to LH, then things like clomiphene and hCG really won't help. If the problem is secondary, then there's a better chance for improvement with drug therapy. Increased levels can be indicative of hypogonadism, precocious puberty, and pituitary adenoma. Decreased levels can be indicative of pituitary failure, hypothalamic failure, stress, and malnutrition.

Normal ranges:

Adult Male
1.24-7.8 IU/L

Adult Female
Follicular phase: 1.68-15 IU/L
Ovulatory phase: 21.9-56.6 IU/L
Luteal phase: 0.61-16.3 IU/L
Postmenopausal: 14.2-52.3 IU/L


Estradiol

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Increased estradiol levels can be indicative of a testicular tumor, adrenal tumor, hepatic cirrhosis, necrosis of the " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=25&products_id=104"liver, hyperthyroidism, etc.

Normal ranges:

Adult Male
10-50 pg/ml

Adult Female
Follicular phase: 20-350 pg/ml
Midcycle peak: 150-750 pg/ml
Luteal phase: 30-450 pg/ml
Postmenopausal: 20 pg/ml or less


Thyroid (T3, T4 Total and Free, TSH)


T3 (Triiodothyronine)

T3 is the more metabolically active hormone out of T4 and " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=92"T3. When levels are below normal it's generally safe to assume that the individual is suffering from hypothyroidism. Drugs that may increase " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=92"T3 levels include " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=42"estrogen and oral contraceptives. Drugs that may decrease " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=92"T3 levels include anabolic steroids/androgens as well as propanolol (a beta adrenergic blocker) and high dosages of salicylates. Increased levels can be indicative of Graves disease, acute thyroiditis, pregnancy, hepatitis, etc. Decreased levels can be indicative of hypothyroidism, protein malnutrition, kidney failure, Cushing's syndrome, cirrhosis, and " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=25&products_id=104"liver diseases.

Normal ranges:

16-20 years old
80-210 ng/dl

20-50 years
75-220 ng/dl or 1.2-3.4 nmol/L

Over 50
40-180 ng/dl or 0.6-2.8 nmol/L


T4 (Thyroxine)

T4 is just another indicator of whether or not someone is in a hypo or hyperthyroid state. It too is rather reliable but free thyroxine levels should be assessed as well. Drugs that increase of decrease " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=92"T3 will, in most cases, do the same with T4. Increased levels are indicative of the same things as " href="http://www.ar-r.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=92"T3 and a decrease can be indicative of protein depleted states, iodine insufficiency, kidney failure, Cushing's syndrome, and cirrhosis.

Normal ranges:

Adult Male
4-12 ug/dl or 51-154 nmol/L

Adult Female
5-12 ug/dl or 64-154 nmol/L

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Free T4 or Thyroxine

Since only 1-5% of the total amount of T4 is actually free and useable, this test is a far better indicator of the thyroid status of the patient. An increase indicates a hyperthyroid state and a decrease indicates a hypothyroid state. Drugs that increase free T4 are heparin, aspirin, danazol, and propanolol. Drugs that decrease it are furosemide, methadone, and rifampicin. Increased and decreased levels are indicative of the same possible diseases and states that are seen with T4 and " href="http://www.ar-r .com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=92"T3.

Normal ranges:

0.8-2.8 ng/dl or 10-36 pmol/L


TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)

Measuring the level of TSH can be very helpful in terms of determining if the problem resides with the thyroid itself or the pituitary gland. If TSH levels are high, then it's merely the thyroid gland not responding for some reason but if TSH levels are low, it's the hypothalamus or pituitary gland that has something wrong with it. The problem could be a tumor, some type of trauma, or an infarction.

Drugs that can increase levels of TSH include lithium, potassium iodide and TSH itself. Drugs that may decrease TSH are aspirin, heparin, dopamine, T3, etc. Increased TSH is indicative of thyroiditis, hypothyroidism, and congenital cretinism. Decreased levels are indicative of hypothyroidism (pituitary dysfunction), hyperthyroidism, and pituitary hypofunction.

Normal ranges:

Adult
2-10 uU/ml or 2-10 mU/L

For more info on the thyroid in general, check out my article "The Thyroid Handbook."


Conclusion

Hopefully this article will help to shed some light on the questions you have or may have in the future in regards to a blood test. Now perhaps you can truly rest assured after viewing things yourself. Hell, you may even impress your doctor, but wait, this is the same guy who thinks walking for 20 minutes is plenty of exercise for the day!

Regardless, knowing how to interpret these tests can be a very valuable tool in terms of health and your body building and athletic progress. Use your new knowledge wisely!
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you will need to work off a basic diet one which your maintaining on, this is the diet what you prime from, its all about confusing the body, Ive found that carb cycling is the best way to prime, it also keeps hold of valuable muscle tissue if its done correctly, i am sure your in fine tune with your body so i don't think losing muscle tissue will be a problem to you, as you carb cycle you must listen to the body and react accordingly,

The best way Ive found is 3-5 days low carb 40% less than your maintenance diet then followed by 1 day high carb 15% higher than the maintenance diet, you will have to adjust the low carb days to suit your body but don't go near 7 days low carbs, a common problem with reducing carbs is that over time the metabolic rate can and will begin to adapt, when carbs stays low for an extended period of time usually at the 7 day mark and up, fat cells attempt to hold on by resisting the release of fatty acids, levels of lipoprotien lipase tend to rise and thyroid levels drop, these both effect overall basal metabolism and are part of the starvation response which off sets reductions in energy intake and is very common to muscle wastage, so adjust to your body's response but in my opinion don't go 7 days or more,

The one high carb day should be introduced around 3-5 day mark of low carbs, the high carb day at around day 3-5 this interrupts the starvation response which restores thyroid levels back to normal while also suppressing the fat storing enzyme lipoprotein ( which rises after day 7 of a lower carb intake) which results in no muscle tissue wastage,

Also if you catch this right at when the glycogen levels drop which is around 3-5 day mark and you follow this by the high carb day with an increase of calories even higher than what the body had been use to previous to the reduction, the body responds by increasing thermogenesis which in turn helps the whole process,

[Everybody is different but ive got alot of personally studies which show muscle wastage on carb cycling at the 7 day mark and up, the body re-adjusts itself at this stage and holds onto the fat cells while using the precious muscle tissue as energy, which in turn the individual will lose more muscle tissue than stopping short this process at 3-5 day mark of the low carb,

The key is tricking the metabolism into losing fat instead of muscle tissue by rotating carbs but not letting the body trigger the starvation response which does occur at and around day 7 and upwards, also Ive found that before any type of carb cycling you must of establish a basic diet which you have ran for a number of weeks in where the body isn't gaining or losing any size just maintaining what its got, this is very important because this established diet is what you work off so we get the body to respond the best by dropping bf and holding onto muscle tissue,

As you carb cycle your body goes into a environment were muscle tissue can be built very fast, just look how much you put on after a contest, this whole process you take advantage of and put it together with a short cycle and hit all comounds hard and fast, an increase in calories is needed everyday of the cycle, you must support the high amount of AAS and growth the body wants to grow, as soon as you start the cycle your body is very anabolic so take advantage of this and hit it hard, growth comes on fast, at around day 18-20 the appetite starts to slow this is the body's response to the increase in calories so at about a week before this start to take B12 at 1000mcg ed and you will get more growth out of the cycle, normally for up to around day 30+ , Personally i wouldn't do a high dose cycle for 6 weeks, i would just do around 30 days,

As for the training for the cycle its got to be very intense heavy drop sets to failure(DY style) this kind of training you cant keep up nor can you keep it up mentally this is why the whole cycle and training is for 30 days and then it changes and even after you change the training the body still grows because of the drop in intense training triggers growth through the rest its getting, the whole process is amazing and the feeling is untrue, i still get gains like when i first started with this way of training and cycling,

The dose what you would use would depend on your cycle history and dosages and results, this would detirmine what kind of dose you would use, but i would defo up the dose and cut the stated cycle down and take advantage of the state of the body and enviroment you have created at the begining of the cycle, hit it hard with the right compounds,

Dorian was a big believer in this type of cycling and training and his crew gave me alot of tips in the whole process, DY was in the gym straight after the Mr O taking advantage of the whole process and he use to put on over 30lbs some years,

If the correct prime for your body is done and the right compounds are used for a short period you will never go back to the norm of cycling.

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