Test and Cortisol levels

[gonelifting]

Does supplementing Testosterone have ANY affect whatsoever on Cortisol levels that the body produces either from stress or wherever else they come from?

If you`re on a Test/ D-Bol cycle for example, Would that affect normal cortisol production? I know it`s a vague question, but just want to know if they are correlated in any way.

 

[Fragadelic]

Not on cycle, only post - hit me with a PM if you want specifics.

 

[juve]

test/dbol and a multitude of other AAS antagonize cortisol to a quite large degree, and the evidence suggests that the antagonizing effects accumulate with subsequent administration. Just one of the reasons why you might be experiencing tendinitis (becomes more accute) when on test if you're prone, or the mood eleveation
one of the reasons why AAS is used when dieting is to promote a degree of anabolism and blunt excessive cortisol production

 

[gonelifting]

OK I think I see what you mean. The reason I ask is there`s ALOT of outside stresses on me (don`t ask please) that are contributing to increased cortisol if what Ive been hearing is true. So Test would probably be a good thing in that regard.

So if the "stresses" are still there, Would the test somehow STILL supress the cortisol from elevating?

 

[lartinos]

what can be taken post cycle to help this?

 

[FaCkAnBaSsTeRd]

what can be taken post cycle to help this?

Bump

 

[Triple J]

post cycle DHEA, vitamin C, and garlic will help combat cortisol as well as kickin back on the frequency and intensity of your workouts

 

[FaCkAnBaSsTeRd]

Has anyone tried phosphatidylserine? In a few studies I've read 400-800 mg per day of PS reduced cortisol levels by 15-
30%.


Here is some more information on reducing cortisol.

There are also several supplements that have been shown to possibly reduce cortisol levels:
Acetyl-L-carnitine (This supplement may help prevent the decline in testosterone that occurs during and after an intense resistance training session.),
L-Glutamine ( One study actually showed that
glutamine directly prevents the cortisol-induced degradation of
muscle contractile proteins.(3) ,
Vitamin C (,Zinc (This vitamin, which is often times used for healthy skin function, may also minimize cortisol levels according to Dr. Sapse. He suggested this in an abstract he presented at the 1997 conference on cortisol and anti-cortisols. (4)), Vitamin A,Gingko Biloba,DHEA,

A good post workout drink that spikes insulin levels have been shown to help. Insulin actually interferes with cortisol and may enhance cortisol clearance from the body. Spiking insulin levels after a workout (by consuming a high-glycemic index
carbohydrate) may help minimize excessive cortisol levels since cortisol levels are elevated significantly post resistance training.



This study examined the short-term effects of the daily ingestion of ascorbic acid (1,000 mg/ d) on resting and postexercise
concentrations of serum cortisol (Cort), testosterone (T), and the
testosterone : cortisol ratio (T:C) in 17 junior elite weightlifters.
Subjects were assigned to one of two groups equated for body mass and weightlifting total. GAA received ascorbic acid each day. GP received a placebo similar in appearance to the ascorbic acid supplement.
Subjects participated in a competitive, high volume, high intensity
training program. Blood (fasting) was drawn 5 times: baseline, Day 16 preexercise, immediate post, 1-hr post, and 24 hrs post. Exercise consisted of typical large-muscle-mass exercises familiar to all subjects and was standardized based on relative intensity (% 1-RM). ANCOVA, using preexercise ascorbic acid concentrations as the covariant, showed a significant difference (p = 0.02) for cortisol at 24 hrs post. Testosterone or the T:C ratio did not differ between groups at any point.

 

[test-monkey]

Has anyone tried phosphatidylserine? In a few studies I've read 400-800 mg per day of PS reduced cortisol levels by 15-
30%.

it's very $$ that's why not many people use it

 

[lartinos]

great info

 

[The Terminator]

OK I think I see what you mean. The reason I ask is there`s ALOT of outside stresses on me (don`t ask please) that are contributing to increased cortisol if what Ive been hearing is true. So Test would probably be a good thing in that regard.

So if the "stresses" are still there, Would the test somehow STILL supress the cortisol from elevating?

Not necessarily stop the cortisol levles from elevating...but it would "suppress" cortisol, in essence of just sheer receptor competition...

Cortisol receptor sites are bound up...Cortisol becomes "inactive"...Similar to how Nolvadex works with estrogen