HGH Timing and food

**RB3232** · 11-14-2012, 11:15 AM

Hey guys,

Just wondering when you all time your HGH shots and what you eat prior/post injection. I've been following RB's thread for all my information and I'm in my 4th week of it all. I usually shoot upon waking up with 4 whole eggs and a scoop of whey.

**kaptainkeezy04** · 11-14-2012, 11:17 AM

Originally Posted by RB3232

Hey guys,

Just wondering when you all time your HGH shots and what you eat prior/post injection. I've been following RB's thread for all my information and I'm in my 4th week of it all. I usually shoot upon waking up with 4 whole eggs and a scoop of whey.

no carbs an hour before or an hour after you shoot hgh.

**RB3232** · 11-14-2012, 11:21 AM

alright, also this might sound weird but can i drink coffee during this window with splenda in the coffee?

**ScotchGuard02** · 11-14-2012, 11:52 AM

HGH is a insulin agoist. That means that when there's a high concentration of HGH in the body it will inhibit the production if insulin. If you have sugar in your blood during this time there's little insulin to break it down. Based on this information you should make your own decision.

**swithuk** · 11-14-2012, 11:58 AM

Originally Posted by ScotchGuard02

HGH is a insulin agoist. That means that when there's a high concentration of HGH in the body it will inhibit the production if insulin. If you have sugar in your blood during this time there's little insulin to break it down. Based on this information you should make your own decision.

how long is this window ?
thanks

**MuscleInk** · 11-14-2012, 12:03 PM

It's recommended that you wait at least 30mins after dosing GH before any intake of food or beverage.

**RB3232** · 11-14-2012, 12:12 PM

I thought you were supposed to have fats/protein with your hgh shots?

**MuscleInk** · 11-14-2012, 12:19 PM

Originally Posted by RB3232

I thought you were supposed to have fats/protein with your hgh shots?

Some are of the opinion that you can or should. For lower doses (2-3 ius) my prescribing guidelines are 30 mins, pre-intake.

**swithuk** · 11-14-2012, 02:26 PM

im on 5 i.u every morning , e.d . then i will do cardio for 35mins and then have breakfast about 30 mins after that ......... am i on right track ?
thanks

**kaptainkeezy04** · 11-14-2012, 10:42 PM

Originally Posted by swithuk

im on 5 i.u every morning , e.d . then i will do cardio for 35mins and then have breakfast about 30 mins after that ......... am i on right track ?
thanks

yes.

**swithuk** · 11-15-2012, 03:40 AM

Originally Posted by kaptainkeezy04

yes.

thanks !

**human project** · 04-03-2013, 06:15 PM

Originally Posted by MuscleInk

Some are of the opinion that you can or should. For lower doses (2-3 ius) my prescribing guidelines are 30 mins, pre-intake.

So if I were to be taking igf and insulin also how should I spread them out??? Can any of the three be taken together or should I spread them apart

**AnabolicDoc** · 04-03-2013, 08:09 PM

Studies show that the use of igf-1 lr3 in combination with exogenous GH actually reduces the total area under the curve in regards to the amount of IGF-1 produced. In other words, lr3 will decrease the amount of igf-1 produced by GH administration.

**human project** · 04-03-2013, 08:59 PM

Originally Posted by AnabolicDoc

Studies show that the use of igf-1 lr3 in combination with exogenous GH actually reduces the total area under the curve in regards to the amount of IGF-1 produced. In other words, lr3 will decrease the amount of igf-1 produced by GH administration.

Oh wow as if this wasn't complicated enough lol... Seriously tho.... What would you recommend as a timing protocol??

**AnabolicDoc** · 04-04-2013, 06:07 AM

Exogenous rHGH has a much longer half life than the HGH we naturally produce. I think it ranges from 2 to 4 hours. So if you're going for fat loss, it seems logical to avoid food immediately before and for a few hours post administration. But if you want to build mass then I think you should eat shortly after (30 to 60 min) to stimulate insulin production because rHGH administered SQ peaks in about 2 hours.

But experienced Vets may tell you that real world results vary from what makes "medical sense" so I would follow their advice if it differs.

**marcus300** · 04-04-2013, 06:15 AM

Don't eat any carbs an hour either side of the injection, standard protocol

**human project** · 04-04-2013, 04:28 PM

Originally Posted by marcus300

Don't eat any carbs an hour either side of the injection, standard protocol

If you were going to take 5ius would you recommend taking 2.5ius 30min before working out and another 2.5ius mid workout or just pin all 5ius 30min pre workout... I usually only workout for 45min and then immediately drink carbs and protein pwo

**Sgt. Hartman** · 04-04-2013, 04:40 PM

Originally Posted by human project

If you were going to take 5ius would you recommend taking 2.5ius 30min before working out and another 2.5ius mid workout or just pin all 5ius 30min pre workout... I usually only workout for 45min and then immediately drink carbs and protein pwo

IMO it really doesn't matter when you take your GH just take it. Timing makes no difference in results. If you take it consistently ie everyday or every other day etc. IGF-1 levels will be constantly elevated anyway so no need timing it around workouts or anything else. Whenever most convenient for you.

As far as splitting dosages the only reason to split is to avoid sides from larger doses. I don't split under 5iu.