Hey guys....I found this awhile back from Redspy...a mod on the musclechat board. its good info and from all of my research on GH all of it is pretty legit. Hope this helps...its some pretty damn good info!
HGH FAQ
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by Death on the field.
This is an article on GH i have been working on, it takes all
the advice from the top vets on GH and has been thoroughly
checked and also provides citings so u can look at the info
and studies urself if u want. this was made to benefit all who
are looking into starting GH or need basic info on it.
Rating: (1 being the lowest, 5 being the highest)
Strength-4
Weight Gain-4
Fat Loss-4
Side Effects-2
Keep Gains--4
Side Effects:
Hypoglycemia- due to lowered insulin levels.
Aromeglia- (abnormal bone growth) GH does not cause it, but if
you are predisposed to it, it will speed it up.
GH gut- if predisposed and taking large doses of GH
Carpel Tunnel Syndrome
Soreness in Joints
Benefits of GH:
New Muscle Cells
Mood Enhancement
Smoothing and improving the skin
Leanness, it is a potent fat burner
Joint and ligament strengthening
Where to Inject, How, and How to Make:
You can site inject anywhere you can reach the subcutaneous
layer. Pinch the flesh and pull back, then insert the needle
in the "pocket" underneath. Doesn't absorb quick enough if you
inject into the adipose tissue. Do not inject intra-muscular,
though it can be done, it is not recommended. GH is a site
injection, where it is shot is where it will burn the most
noticeable fat. Most people do it in the stomach since that is
a typical sub q shot with most of the fat being in that area.
GH should be kept in a fridge; freezing will destroy the GH.
On your kit it probably says to use the kit in 18-24 hours,
remember these are for AIDS patients, not bodybuilders or
athletes. Mixing the GH can either be done with sterile water
or bacteriostic water. The kit with water will be fine for 3
days in the fridge, even with the sterile water, but you
should not take this chance, rather you should use
bacteriostic water and play it safe. This will keep it fine
for a couple of weeks. When mixing the GH, let the water slide
down the side as to not pulverize the GH wafer. Do not spray
it directly against the wafer with any force. Before
reconstitution and even after GH is fragile!!! Also once the
water is injected into the bottle gently swirl the vial to
reconstitute, do not shake or swirl violently!!!!
Conversions:
1 ml = 1 cc -/+
100 units per 1 cc
6 mg = 18iu
1 ml = 18iu
.50 ml = 9iu
.25 ml = 4.5iu
Some people choose to only do it in cc’s but here is how you
can do it in units on a slin dart
5.5 = 1iu, so 2iu = 11 on a slin dart
Differences Between Kits:
The main difference between kits is how many iu’s they make
when reconstituted. For example, Serostim re-constitutes to
make 126iu, while a Saizen kit.... also made by Serono....
makes up 15iu. Another of their kits makes 54iu. It better be
way cheaper than a Serostim kit! Humatrope is fine, but costs
too much. The other main concern would be fakes; Lilly is the
most often faked one. Some older GH kits do not have holograms on them and are legit, but they are usually only less than 100
dollars than new GH kits with holograms, and I would rather be
assured of the hologram and legitimacy of the kit. Best buy
currently is Serostim 126 iu kits. These are made for people
with wasting diseases like AIDs. Many of these patients got
infected because they are IV drug addicts..........they sell
the Serostim on the street for drug money.
Dose:
4 to 6 iu ed is sufficient. Most people take it 5 days on 2
days off at their designated dosage. There is no reason or
evidence why you cannot stay on for various lengths of time;
there is no need to go 5 on 2 off other than cost. Considering
that our natural production is only .5 to 1.5iu a day, this is
still a huge bump for the body. Research has shown that the
body's natural defense systems render mega doses of GH
ineffective, anyway. GH does not cause gains in mass...it
allows you to put on a great deal of lean mass in combination
with proper steroid and insulin use. The user before taking
must know this. One or two kits are not enough, you need at
least 3 to make you happy, GH takes a while to make its
effects, but remember they are long lasting, what you see is
what you keep. It takes 6 to 8 weeks to notice a dramatic
change in body comp using GH on an ED or 5/2 split. Lighter
doses for long periods of time are better than large doses for
short cycles. Like any other drug, the more you take the more
the benefits, but likewise also more risks. 4-6 iu is a
standard dose but many people take more, the most repulsing
side effects happen at or beyond 12 iu a day but like anything
else it depends on your predisposition for it.
How to Stack:
GH is best taken in conjunction with insulin, anabolic
steroids, and t3. Insulin is extremely effective with GH, as
anyone here who has tried it will testify. This is because GH
injections cause a down regulation of insulin sensitivity in
the body.
GH alone causes little growth of lean mass, however, when
combined with insulin and steroids (and IGF-1 if you can find
it), the results can be down right remarkable...esp. in the
older bodybuilder. Start light with the humulin...5iu...and
work up 1 iu a day till you get use to it. 7 to 10iu in the AM
and 7 to 10 iu in the late afternoon, with split doses of GH
is your best bet. When splitting GH/insulin doses, I use
mid-morning and late afternoon after lifting.... both flat
times in our natural GH production. The insulin overcomes the
insulin-resistance caused by exogenous GH supplementation. If
you are scared to take insulin thought, then Gh with Test and
Glucophage is good. GH is good for cutting if used alone.
Glucophage allows for improved glucose and amino acid
absorption by the muscle tissue and does it safely. This is
what you want. The half-life of GH is only 2 hours so spread
it out. Avoid bedtime injections since we produce the bulk of
our own GH in the first two hours of sleep. Since exogenous GH
suppresses this, you should not take it before bed. For best
results, use a 17aa oral during the cycle to stimulate the
release of natural insulin growth factors. I would run the
test throughout. GH/insulin/test is the proven synergistic
combination.
It is also wise to preload with testosterone before starting
GH if you are going to do it. You should preload with the
amount of time it takes for that testosterone to kick in,
since most of us take longer acting esters for testosterone
you should usually start taking the test 2 weeks before GH
use. Likewise, you can accommodate it to fit your needs; the
key is for the test to be kicking in the same time you are
starting to run your GH. You can cycle you steroids however
you want to depending on your goals, if you are going for a
more massive look than you would run insulin for most of the
cycle and use high androgens, but if you are looking for
additional leanness at the end of a cycle you should stop the
androgens and run a higher dose of GH or run less androgens.
T3 is also another substance that should be used during GH
cycling since GH lowers thyroid hormones. T3 should be used
for shorter periods though, because it can permanently alter
the endocrine system. The magic of GH for men is the ability
to gain mass without fat or bloating when stacked properly
with insulin, and steroids. GH also makes for amazing
improvements in skin...smoothes wrinkles, burns stubborn spots
of adipose tissue, gives that paper-thin contest look...and
also gives one a real mood lift, a feeling of well being.
Major Difference Between GH and Steroids:
Steroids can increase the size of your muscle cells, but
cannot I repeat CAN NOT increase the number of muscle cells in
your body, which to start with is governed by your genetics.
However Growth hormone CAN increase the number of muscle cells
in your body, which goes beyond genetics.
Half-Life of GH:
Exogenous (injected) GH has a "half-life" of approximately 2
hours . . . a 4-hour period of activity during which there is
a suppression of naturally produced GH.
GH Naturally Produced:
We release the most of our naturally produced GH during the
first two hours of deep sleep...you may take a little time to
adjust.... your body thinks you should be in bed when that big
influx hits. It is good to take a nap, that’s when you grow
anyway. It always helps to take naps after workouts and
injections everyday.
GH Causing Acromeglia:
Acromeglia is a disease...you either have it or you don't.
Supplementing GH will not cause it. Persons suffering from
acromeglia, like Andre the Giant, lack the natural defense
mechanisms of the body to regulate the production and effects
of GH secretion in he pituitary. It is well established in the
medical literature that exogenous GH will not cause the
disease.... of course it would worsen the condition in those
who had it.
GH Gut: Myth or Reality?:
Some researchers claim that any gains in weight experienced by
subjects using GH alone was due to growth of internal organs
and connective tissue, which could cause some problems. Most
studies do not agree with this theory and consider "GH gut" to
be a myth. Some people are allergic to synthetic test, this is
something you have to find out for yourself. Some people also
feel intestinal discomfort from time to time, if so take it
down to one item at a time to see what is causing you
discomfort; creatine, glutamine, protein products, orals, and
dirty gear have all been known to cause this, so find the
problem early.
GH and IGF-1:
Perhaps the most relevant effect of IGF-1 is the ability of
IGF-1 to increase protein synthesis by increasing cellular
mRNA formation (mRNA makes protein) as well as increasing
uptake of amino acids. This effect on protein synthesis can
lead to increased lean mass. The research indicates that this
effect is dependent on GH presence as well. So IGF-1 alone
does not promote such effects. Nor does GH. It appears the
combination of the two most consistently lead to increased
protein synthesis.
GH and IGF-1 are negative regulators of GH release so an
increase in either (from a GH injection) reduces the secretion
of GH. IGF-1 is very difficult to obtain in a useable
condition.... it must be handled very gently and have bee kept
at a rather precise temperature at all times. One can
stimulate IGF production through the use of an oral steroid
during cycle. Dbol, for example, causes a rather extensive
release of IGF during the first pass through the liver.
The leading studies in this area: (Ney, 1999, Yarasheski,
1994.... Am J. App. Phys.)
In the Yarasheski study, no increase in lean muscle mass was
noticed in the subjects using GH alone, but significant gains
were found in subjects that supplemented with IGF and GH...add
in the steroids and look out! Yarasheski studied weight
trained athletes, supplementing one group with GH alone, and
one group with GH and IGF. "So IGF-1 alone does not promote
such effects. (Leanness and increased lean mass) Nor does GH.
It appears the combination of the two most consistently lead
to increased protein synthesis." Both seem to negatively
downregulate the other over time, so as to lead to diminishing
returns. Cycling would be in order for that reason. Also
supplementing both is necessary because one or the other alone
will suppress the natural production of the non-supplemented
Latest study by Yarashevski - with GH alone...8 to 12% change
in lean body composition. 6% increase in muscle mass.