8 IU/Day? Fat Gain?

**ww-ford** · 07-16-2008, 09:14 PM

I just finished my 6th week of HGH use at 6 IU/day. I haven't experienced any sides at all, so I've been entertaining moving my dosage up above the 6 IU to either 7 or 8 IU/day. Would this be worth it or would I just be throwing money down the drain? Honestly, it's not about the money, I'd inject 30 IU a day and pay the cost if I thought that's what would help me with my goals, but if you honestly think that it won't be beneficial to my gains then I'll heed the advice.

I've put on about 10 lbs in the first month of lifting/HGH. My body fat stayed at exactly 15.6% during the first month. Is this normal? People make it sound like HGH will just shred body fat non-stop, but I was able to put on some fat in the first month. I'm not worried about it, because I did make nice lean mass gains.. I'm just wondering how often gaining fat is actually seen while using HGH.

**BUYLONGTERM** · 07-17-2008, 07:35 AM

What type of GH are you using? Trust me at 8iu's ED, you should definitely see some serious sides. 8iu's is A LOT of GH! Have you done GH before? When I did 4iu's of GH I got some serious sides but I also got AMAZING results. I'd question your GH before upping the dose!

(Oh, if you ever did 30iu's of GH, you won't be around to talk about it!

)

Be safe,

BLT

**ww-ford** · 07-17-2008, 08:17 AM

I'm using Nutropin from Genetech. To my knowledge, it's pretty good stuff. I'm currently at 6 IU/day right now and I haven't experienced any sides at all through my 6th week.

***FireGuy*** · 07-17-2008, 08:27 AM

You are probably looking at closer to 6 months as opposed to 6 weeks before you see significant fat loss benefits.

**ww-ford** · 07-17-2008, 08:34 AM

Fireguy1. Ok, thats good to know. I mean, I wasn't really worried about the fat gain since I made some great lean mass gains. I suppose I could wait a few more months before I start asking questions again.

Is it worth going over 6 IU/day?

**GearIdentity** · 07-17-2008, 08:53 AM

How old are you? At my age, 26...8ius was great, anything less wasnt really worth it IMO for mass/strength gains. I included tren /test/slin in my cycle. I made my best strength gains and was able to stay relatively lean throughout. I will say that 4ius was a good dose between cycles, helped me stay lean although my diet wasnt great. I usually have a hard time staying lean. Just my experience.

**BUYLONGTERM** · 07-17-2008, 09:02 AM

Originally Posted by ww-ford

I'm using Nutropin from Genetech. To my knowledge, it's pretty good stuff. I'm currently at 6 IU/day right now and I haven't experienced any sides at all through my 6th week.

Very strange. Again, you won't start to see any results for a few months, but again at 8iu's you should be experiencing joint pain, sleepyness, numbness in the fingers, etc...

***FireGuy*** · 07-17-2008, 09:04 AM

In my opinion 6 is plenty especially if you are only into your 2nd month of use. I would split them up into 3IU's twice a day though. That is still enough quantity to do the job and you will get double the exposure time.

**BUYLONGTERM** · 07-17-2008, 09:07 AM

Originally Posted by FireGuy1

In my opinion 6 is plenty especially if you are only into your 2nd month of use. I would split them up into 3IU's twice a day though. That is still enough quantity to do the job and you will get double the exposure time.

I agree. 8iu's to me seems a bit high if it's your first time using GH. Personally, I would NEVER go over 4 or 5iu's.

PT · 07-17-2008, 11:46 AM

if your only looking for fat loss then stay around 4ius a day but if you want to build muscle then you'll probably need around 6-10ius at your age

**BUYLONGTERM** · 07-17-2008, 11:48 AM

Originally Posted by PT

if your only looking for fat loss then stay around 4ius a day but if you want to build muscle then you'll probably need around 6-10ius at your age

Exactly. up to 4iu's is great for muscle separation and fat loss. to build muscle, you have to do over 5iu's. But again, the more you do, the more sides and longterm effects you will have.

**ww-ford** · 07-17-2008, 02:14 PM

My dosages are split up into a morning and afternoon injection of 3 IU each. I'm currently 24 (25 on August 31st). This is my first cycle ever with GH and am only into my 7th week.

How long does it usually take sides to appear? Meaning...I was originally at 5 IU for a month with no sides, then I jumped to 6 IU for the last 2 weeks. Could my sides still be creeping up on me, or should they have already appeared?

PT · 07-17-2008, 02:16 PM

everyone is different bro, some people get sides right away while others wont see them for a long time. if you post a pic of you nutropin myself or someone else may be able to help you determine if its legit or not

**ww-ford** · 07-17-2008, 02:59 PM

Unfortunately, I don't have a camera available. However, I believe the Nutropin is legit. Besides being good friends with the vertically-challenged individual who has it prescribed and graciously gives it to me, he also gives it to me in the boxes with the instructions. I have zero doubt in my mind that the GH itself is anything other than proper.

I've been known to have a high tolerance for various things. I'm not allergic to anything they've ever tested me on. I have a stomach that can handle anything I throw at it. I don't get sunburns and mosquitos don't bite me. I'm a freak of nature! haha.

So it is feasible, staying at 6 IU/day that I could eventually see side-effects down the road, even though my dosage didn't increase?

**takincareofbusiness** · 07-17-2008, 04:00 PM

Did you ever get sleepy from it? For me that was the 1st side, then an increased sex drive.

PT · 07-17-2008, 04:03 PM

Originally Posted by takincareofbusiness

Did you ever get sleepy from it? For me that was the 1st side, then an increased sex drive.

se thats what i mean about people being different, i sleep awesome at night but it dosnt make me sleepy at all during the day. i actually know a few people that have trouble sleeping tru the night when on hgh