Clenbuterol: Effects on Power, Strength, and Risks
Clenbuterol does not directly or significantly increase muscle power output or strength in humans, despite its use for fat loss and muscle preservatio...
By Alex
Category: Performance Enhancement
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Mechano Growth Factor (MGF) in Bodybuilding: Uses, Risks, and Scientific Evidence
Mechano Growth Factor (MGF) is a splice variant of IGF-1 theorized by bodybuilders to promote localized muscle growth and accelerate recovery, despite...
By Hart
Metformin for Bodybuilding: Perceived Benefits, Scientific Evidence, and Significant Risks
Bodybuilders sometimes use metformin off-label for perceived benefits like improved insulin sensitivity and fat loss, but scientific evidence suggests...
By Jordan
Ostarine (MK-2866): Onset of Effects, Benefits, Risks, and Safe Alternatives
Users typically report initial noticeable effects from Ostarine (MK-2866) within 2-3 weeks, with more significant benefits in muscle gain, strength, a...
By Alex
Caffeine Timing: Optimizing Intake for Performance, Focus, and Sleep
Strategic caffeine intake involves consuming it 30-60 minutes before desired effects, considering its 3-7 hour half-life, and ceasing intake 6-8 hours...
By Hart
Human Growth Hormone (HGH): Risks, Side Effects, and Safe Muscle Growth Strategies
HGH is not recommended or effective for muscle growth in healthy individuals due to severe health risks, legal consequences, and its primary role as a...
By Alex
Muscle Mass: Medications, Mechanisms, and Health Risks
While certain pharmaceutical agents like anabolic steroids, SARMs, and growth hormone can increase muscle mass, they carry significant health risks an...
By Alex
Exogenous Growth Hormone in Bodybuilding: Timeline of Effects, Mechanisms, and Risks
Exogenous growth hormone effects in bodybuilding, including lean muscle mass changes, are gradual and typically require 4-6+ months of consistent use,...
By Alex
