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mattdan said:
I believe that Vanadyl is regarded as a mimic of insulin. There is much conjecture to this theory.
"With the "outside help" of vanadyl sulfate suppliers try to convince innocent consumers that vanadyl sulfate triggers glucose transports, which starts a domino effect that ultimately leads to bigger muscles and greater strength gains. With glucose being triggered by this �insulin effect,� they say that the body will experience a greater amount of glucose transport to the muscle tissue, an increase in glycogen storage, and a greater assimilation of protein by muscle tissue" this is the sales talk
" Even if one ignores the potential dangers of insulin-mimicking supplementation, one cannot ignore the fact that it simply does not work. In December of 1996, a research team at the School of Pharmacy at the University of Otago in New Zealand performed a study on the effects of oral vanadyl sulfate on body composition and athletic performance. In the twelve week, double-blind placebo controlled test, the results were astounding.
To test the strength gains of the subjects, a strength baseline was established at the beginning of the study. In addition, subjects were measured for body fat percentage and overall lean body mass. At the beginning of the study, the strength of all participants was assessed using the 1 and 10 repetition maximum for bench press and leg press. Throughout the twelve week period, subjects worked out with a partner. One subject took vanadyl sulfate (.5mg/day) and the other took a placebo. At the end of the double-blind study, the researchers concluded that with regard to side effects, oral vanadyl sulfate appeared to be well tolerated,.. However, they also concluded that "oral vanadyl sulfate was ineffective in changing body composition in weight -training athletes" (Fawcett et al. 1996). Specifically, both groups gained (.07%) body fat and had almost identical strength gains. " This is a study done in NZ
The dose at .5mg ED was a waste of time. It can be beneficial at about 35mg after a heavy training session & immediately followed by carbs. I would suggest you try it in place of slin & see how it goes. I am using it at present. My buddy a experienced BB of some years attributes some of his growth to Vanadyl. Hes 5'9" 290lbs.
