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The Law of Diminishing Returns and the Importance of Stacking
The ideas and opinions expressed in the following are for entertainment purposes only. I do not condone the use, sale, or purchase of illegal substances in any form.
Introduction
First and foremost, I am writing this essay to convince all of you of two things; that the law of diminishing returns applies to the use of anabolic steroids and other anabolic substances, and that the side effects of anabolic substances can be greatly reduced while maintaining a high level of anabolism if one acknowledges this fact and adjusts their use accordingly. The opinions and facts expressed here are derived from one or more sources, including personal experience, the experience of others, medical publications, and other reading related to endocrinology.
The Law of Diminishing Returns
Considering the law of diminishing returns as it applies to anabolic substances, one reaches a point when incrementally increasing the amount taken no longer increases or accelerates the amount of anabolism experienced, but rather begins to accelerate and intensify the side effects that result from their use. I will illustrate this point with two very concrete examples, though there is no doubt in my mind that numerous other concrete examples exist.
For my first example I will discuss insulin use. Insulin (slin) is perhaps the most anabolic hormone of all. When used in moderation and with the proper carbohydrate intake, one can expect a high level of anabolism to be obtained with few side effects. However, as one begins to increase the dosage, one can expect a significant amount of fat gain and insulin resistance to occur. Also, with this increased use comes a level of decelerating anabolism that is unavoidable. The net result of such misuse is an increase in potentially permanent and serious side effects, or even death, without a proportional increase in anabolism.
My second example is the oral testosterone analog oxandrolone, or Anavar. When used in moderation (20-30mg per day), one can expect very lean and, some say, permanent muscle gains with reduced body fat composition, while experiencing virtually no side effects. However, as one begins to increase the dosage (80mg + per day), one can expect elevated levels of “bad” cholesterol, suppression of the hypothalamary pituitary axis and decreased testosterone levels, infertility, liver toxicity, high blood pressure, and hair loss to occur. As you by now have come to expect, with this increase of side effects comes a decrease in the overall acceleration of anabolism.
Essentially, in the above two examples, and in many others that will go unexplained here, we have a trend where the athlete is receiving less desirable results at the cost of greater undesirable side effects. So, how is this situation to be avoided?
Stacking, Defined
Stacking is a term used to describe the intake of different anabolic compounds simultaneously. Though there are numerous reasons many stack, some of which have merit, the reason I will attempt to illustrate here is as it pertains to the understanding of the law of diminishing returns, and minimizing negative side effects while maintaining a high level of anabolism. I will do this by first discussing several different anabolic compound types and how they may be used in such a fashion as to avoid the above-discussed scenario.
Compound Classes: Tentative Definitions
Aromatizables – These compounds aromatize into estrogens, thus leading to estrogenic side effects such as gynoclamastia (bitch tits), water and sodium retention, fat gain, and depression.
Insulin factors/cofactors – Compounds that directly or indirectly increase anabolism through the hormone insulin and its related substances.
Non-aromatizing – Compounds that are analogs of testosterone that do not aromatize, or aromatize very little, while at the same time mimicking some or all of the anabolic and other properties of testosterone. These compounds have varying side effects.
17-alpha-alkalated – Compounds that may belong to any of the above mentioned groups but that poses liver toxic qualities that must also be considered.
I will now offer an example of a typical stack for a 16-week cycle that would offer much in the way of anabolism while at the same time minimizing the side effects experienced. Following the example is a brief explanation as to why each was chosen.
Example Stack
Testosterone (aromatizable) – 250mg sustanon per three days, or given as one injection bi-weekly. Duration: Weeks 1-10.
Insulin (…) – 10iu per day immediately post workout, or in the morning on “off” days, followed by the intake of 10grams of simple sugars within fifteen minutes of the injection and the intake of meal or meal replacement shake within forty-five minutes of the injection. Duration: Weeks 1-4 and 8-12.
Growth hormone (insulin) – 4iu per day, given as two 2iu injections, five days a week. Duration: Weeks 1-16.
Anavar (nonaromatizable/17-alpha) – 50mg per day. Duration: Weeks 8-12. Then, 20mg per day. Duration: Weeks 12-16.
Trenbalone acetate (nonaromatizable) – 75mg given every other day. Duration: Weeks 6-12.
Winstrol (nonaromatizable/17-alpha) – 50mg per day. Duration: Weeks 6-12.
Justification
Natural testosterone production is severely impaired by the intake of virtually all anabolic compounds, therefore it is necessary to supplement with exogenous testosterone. Also, it is perhaps the second most anabolic hormone.
Insulin and its cofactors are extremely anabolic and safe when taken in moderation for short periods of time.
Anavar is mild anabolic that will not result in HTPA suppression in moderate doses. This makes it a good “bridge” near the end of a cycle; allowing natural testosterone levels to recover while providing the athlete with some anabolism. Though this compound is 17-alpha-alkalated, liver toxicity from anavar use is rare.
Trenbalone acetate is a very potent, though somewhat progesteronic, nonaromatizing compound that can be taken in moderation for, most would agree, six weeks without kidney toxicity.
Winstrol possesses certain anti progesteronic qualities that may prevent gynoclamastia from occurring when progresteronics are taken. At the dosage suggested, most of the sides from winstrol use will be minimal.
Notes
Of course, one would want to consider taking an antiaromatase, liver aids, and clomid therapy post cycle. But, that’s a different subject all together. I would suggest clomid therapy begin week 13 and continue through week 16.
As always, I am open to the comments of my bros. Feel free to reproduce any of the ideas and opinions expressed here by myself, though I would ask that you keep the content intact if doing so.
The ideas and opinions expressed in the following are for entertainment purposes only. I do not condone the use, sale, or purchase of illegal substances in any form.
Introduction
First and foremost, I am writing this essay to convince all of you of two things; that the law of diminishing returns applies to the use of anabolic steroids and other anabolic substances, and that the side effects of anabolic substances can be greatly reduced while maintaining a high level of anabolism if one acknowledges this fact and adjusts their use accordingly. The opinions and facts expressed here are derived from one or more sources, including personal experience, the experience of others, medical publications, and other reading related to endocrinology.
The Law of Diminishing Returns
Considering the law of diminishing returns as it applies to anabolic substances, one reaches a point when incrementally increasing the amount taken no longer increases or accelerates the amount of anabolism experienced, but rather begins to accelerate and intensify the side effects that result from their use. I will illustrate this point with two very concrete examples, though there is no doubt in my mind that numerous other concrete examples exist.
For my first example I will discuss insulin use. Insulin (slin) is perhaps the most anabolic hormone of all. When used in moderation and with the proper carbohydrate intake, one can expect a high level of anabolism to be obtained with few side effects. However, as one begins to increase the dosage, one can expect a significant amount of fat gain and insulin resistance to occur. Also, with this increased use comes a level of decelerating anabolism that is unavoidable. The net result of such misuse is an increase in potentially permanent and serious side effects, or even death, without a proportional increase in anabolism.
My second example is the oral testosterone analog oxandrolone, or Anavar. When used in moderation (20-30mg per day), one can expect very lean and, some say, permanent muscle gains with reduced body fat composition, while experiencing virtually no side effects. However, as one begins to increase the dosage (80mg + per day), one can expect elevated levels of “bad” cholesterol, suppression of the hypothalamary pituitary axis and decreased testosterone levels, infertility, liver toxicity, high blood pressure, and hair loss to occur. As you by now have come to expect, with this increase of side effects comes a decrease in the overall acceleration of anabolism.
Essentially, in the above two examples, and in many others that will go unexplained here, we have a trend where the athlete is receiving less desirable results at the cost of greater undesirable side effects. So, how is this situation to be avoided?
Stacking, Defined
Stacking is a term used to describe the intake of different anabolic compounds simultaneously. Though there are numerous reasons many stack, some of which have merit, the reason I will attempt to illustrate here is as it pertains to the understanding of the law of diminishing returns, and minimizing negative side effects while maintaining a high level of anabolism. I will do this by first discussing several different anabolic compound types and how they may be used in such a fashion as to avoid the above-discussed scenario.
Compound Classes: Tentative Definitions
Aromatizables – These compounds aromatize into estrogens, thus leading to estrogenic side effects such as gynoclamastia (bitch tits), water and sodium retention, fat gain, and depression.
Insulin factors/cofactors – Compounds that directly or indirectly increase anabolism through the hormone insulin and its related substances.
Non-aromatizing – Compounds that are analogs of testosterone that do not aromatize, or aromatize very little, while at the same time mimicking some or all of the anabolic and other properties of testosterone. These compounds have varying side effects.
17-alpha-alkalated – Compounds that may belong to any of the above mentioned groups but that poses liver toxic qualities that must also be considered.
I will now offer an example of a typical stack for a 16-week cycle that would offer much in the way of anabolism while at the same time minimizing the side effects experienced. Following the example is a brief explanation as to why each was chosen.
Example Stack
Testosterone (aromatizable) – 250mg sustanon per three days, or given as one injection bi-weekly. Duration: Weeks 1-10.
Insulin (…) – 10iu per day immediately post workout, or in the morning on “off” days, followed by the intake of 10grams of simple sugars within fifteen minutes of the injection and the intake of meal or meal replacement shake within forty-five minutes of the injection. Duration: Weeks 1-4 and 8-12.
Growth hormone (insulin) – 4iu per day, given as two 2iu injections, five days a week. Duration: Weeks 1-16.
Anavar (nonaromatizable/17-alpha) – 50mg per day. Duration: Weeks 8-12. Then, 20mg per day. Duration: Weeks 12-16.
Trenbalone acetate (nonaromatizable) – 75mg given every other day. Duration: Weeks 6-12.
Winstrol (nonaromatizable/17-alpha) – 50mg per day. Duration: Weeks 6-12.
Justification
Natural testosterone production is severely impaired by the intake of virtually all anabolic compounds, therefore it is necessary to supplement with exogenous testosterone. Also, it is perhaps the second most anabolic hormone.
Insulin and its cofactors are extremely anabolic and safe when taken in moderation for short periods of time.
Anavar is mild anabolic that will not result in HTPA suppression in moderate doses. This makes it a good “bridge” near the end of a cycle; allowing natural testosterone levels to recover while providing the athlete with some anabolism. Though this compound is 17-alpha-alkalated, liver toxicity from anavar use is rare.
Trenbalone acetate is a very potent, though somewhat progesteronic, nonaromatizing compound that can be taken in moderation for, most would agree, six weeks without kidney toxicity.
Winstrol possesses certain anti progesteronic qualities that may prevent gynoclamastia from occurring when progresteronics are taken. At the dosage suggested, most of the sides from winstrol use will be minimal.
Notes
Of course, one would want to consider taking an antiaromatase, liver aids, and clomid therapy post cycle. But, that’s a different subject all together. I would suggest clomid therapy begin week 13 and continue through week 16.
As always, I am open to the comments of my bros. Feel free to reproduce any of the ideas and opinions expressed here by myself, though I would ask that you keep the content intact if doing so.
