How beneficial is actually hcg for fertility during TRT (150mg/week) if it only increase LH? I guess some ITT plays role in spermatogenesis but is that sufficient enough to conceive in most cases
I went from spending 1 max 2 hours outside to 10ish (basically moved my office outdoors) and started wearing blue blockers in the gym plus phone always filtered.
As it's mostly in the shadow so I only get more light exposure not more direct sunshine.
I've been like this for over 2 weeks and haven't noticed any benefits. Why do you think that might be?
I think my gut issues I developed the last 3-4 months might be related.
Also I usually don't feel much difference on supplements, might be something due to subpair health.
I work onlinef from home. so I'm just open air with my laptop and monitor just outside the house. Lots of lights also good for my eyes to look into the distance more often. You recommended it a while ago actually
What protocol would you recommend for a night shift worker? I’ve never worked overnight shifts in my life and over the course of the next month I’ll be working 6pm-6am quite a bit, and I really don’t want to feel like shit for a month straight.
In reference to your tweet about mitoburn and caloriburn - are these supposed to be taken everyday during a cut or just on select few days. Would these down regulate anything if taken for a long time?
Hi UM - how would you reduce high IGF-1? Currently clocking in at 237 ng/mL. 200 lb male, consuming 200 grams of protein a day, 614 test, 18 free test, eat red meat 1-2x a week, resistance training 2x a week (previously 4x) and 150 min of cardio per week (mostly Z2 but with some Z3/HIIT).
Thanks - had assumed that it speeds up my biological pace of aging. Been focusing on body recomp (body fat now low-teens) and longevity vs being as jacked as humanly possible
Are electrolytes okay to take during fast? I like to do a 36-48 hr fast either monthly or quarterly. I feel like death mostly and cannot be a productive human, but I took electrolytes last time from “Liquid IV” and “BodyArmour” and felt so much better. They do have calories tho so idk if it makes it all worthless?
So depends what your goal of fasting is. If it's spiritual, then no. If it's health-wise, it depends. Technically you're breaking your fast when you drink a LiquidIV. It has sugar and other stuff that probably offset some of the benefits you're seeking, although it's not clear.
Instead, I recommend taking salt in your water (zero-calorie), adding a little bit of freshly squeezed lemon (potassium, negligible calories), and a magnesium supplement. All of these won't break your fast and they're the 3 primary electrolytes you want to target while fasting and working out simultaneously.
Just got back from St. Thomas with a sick tan, live in the NE what’s the best way to retain this tan over the next couple months? Limitless not sell Melanotan 1 anymore? Wanted to run it before the trip but whatever. Thanks boss
They definitely still sell it. Idk? Sounds like you decided to do some Melanotan and hit the tanning beds. That'll do the trick. Also why we like having a krypton! Definitely not losing any tan when you hit each side for 10 minutes
I'm considering buying BPC-157 for minor injuries I get from jiu-jitsu. Your Substack post on BPC-157 from 2023 suggests 500-650 mcg twice per day to achieve full effects (gut healing, brain healing, etc.). Based on your experience, what's an adequate dose if solely focusing on soft tissue maintenance / minor injuries? Still the same? Thanks
You probably need to make sure you've consumed around 3-4g sodium, 5-6g potassium, 3.5L fluids, b vitamins, vit c, 1000mg+ magnesium, and some outdoor cardio (get blood flowing, produce nitric oxide) the day of. You basically wanna make sure you've been taking perfect care of your body before and after.
What do you think about using cagrilinitide to reduce rebound hunger in someone coming off their GLP?
Haven't tried it yet, but have seen success using a tirzep taper after using reta (probably what you're referring to) and timing with a reverse diet
any way to reverse or prevent dementia?
Prevent? Be good to your brain and body
Reverse? Look up "terminal lucidity"
How beneficial is actually hcg for fertility during TRT (150mg/week) if it only increase LH? I guess some ITT plays role in spermatogenesis but is that sufficient enough to conceive in most cases
It doesn't increase LH, it mimicks LH
Yeah, it's enough to conceive in most cases for sure
Lower dose HCG is for neurosteroids and to prevent testicular atrophy. For fertility people typically go higher
How is that if FSH is still suppressed? What am I missing? something to do with intra testicular testosterone production because of hcg?
https://www.perplexity.ai/search/how-does-hcg-facilitate-neuros-wsMegiZlSP6.dW_55VuW4Q
Thank you, appreciate that.
I got my wife pregnant while on hcg
Were you also on test?
Best supplements to take for mold illness and MCAS?
Hey! Whats your take on enclomiphine? Is it safe to take long term ?
For your dht maxx protocol… do you recommend cycling the supplement stack? Or is it safe to take daily?
I don't think anything in that stack inherently needs to be cycled
Would something like astragalus be smart to make sure kidneys are good while I run this?
Astragalus is good for kidneys yes. The stack isn't bad for kidneys. But astragalus is good lol
How to get rid of Stretch marks?
Focus on collagen synthesis
I went from spending 1 max 2 hours outside to 10ish (basically moved my office outdoors) and started wearing blue blockers in the gym plus phone always filtered.
As it's mostly in the shadow so I only get more light exposure not more direct sunshine.
I've been like this for over 2 weeks and haven't noticed any benefits. Why do you think that might be?
I think my gut issues I developed the last 3-4 months might be related.
Also I usually don't feel much difference on supplements, might be something due to subpair health.
Lol what??? What do you do for work and how did you "basically" move your office outdoors? Your questions are always a challenge to comprehend :)
I work onlinef from home. so I'm just open air with my laptop and monitor just outside the house. Lots of lights also good for my eyes to look into the distance more often. You recommended it a while ago actually
What protocol would you recommend for a night shift worker? I’ve never worked overnight shifts in my life and over the course of the next month I’ll be working 6pm-6am quite a bit, and I really don’t want to feel like shit for a month straight.
In reference to your tweet about mitoburn and caloriburn - are these supposed to be taken everyday during a cut or just on select few days. Would these down regulate anything if taken for a long time?
Yeah, they downregulate fat storage and inflammation hahahaha
I know what you're asking
No, they don't "shut down" any critical processes
Amazing sounds good!, felt a bit more hungry with mitoburn imo
Hi UM - how would you reduce high IGF-1? Currently clocking in at 237 ng/mL. 200 lb male, consuming 200 grams of protein a day, 614 test, 18 free test, eat red meat 1-2x a week, resistance training 2x a week (previously 4x) and 150 min of cardio per week (mostly Z2 but with some Z3/HIIT).
1) That's pretty decent but not that high
2) Why would you want to lower it?
How old are u roughly? Early 30s ? If so that's exactly my metrics except the weight and 200 g protein
Late 30s. Proud to be defying aging. Last time I had test checked, was <500 2 years ago.
Thanks - had assumed that it speeds up my biological pace of aging. Been focusing on body recomp (body fat now low-teens) and longevity vs being as jacked as humanly possible
Are electrolytes okay to take during fast? I like to do a 36-48 hr fast either monthly or quarterly. I feel like death mostly and cannot be a productive human, but I took electrolytes last time from “Liquid IV” and “BodyArmour” and felt so much better. They do have calories tho so idk if it makes it all worthless?
So depends what your goal of fasting is. If it's spiritual, then no. If it's health-wise, it depends. Technically you're breaking your fast when you drink a LiquidIV. It has sugar and other stuff that probably offset some of the benefits you're seeking, although it's not clear.
Instead, I recommend taking salt in your water (zero-calorie), adding a little bit of freshly squeezed lemon (potassium, negligible calories), and a magnesium supplement. All of these won't break your fast and they're the 3 primary electrolytes you want to target while fasting and working out simultaneously.
Read on X about your daily supplements but curious if make any changes.
What are your daily must-take supplements?
Magnesium is the only MUST take
Could you link me to this post? Thanks.
https://x.com/bowtiedum/status/1679564865038319616?s=46&t=SrTAORQl24kvHfkkS7hPCw
Not what I was expecting at all. Thanks so much bro!
Just got back from St. Thomas with a sick tan, live in the NE what’s the best way to retain this tan over the next couple months? Limitless not sell Melanotan 1 anymore? Wanted to run it before the trip but whatever. Thanks boss
They definitely still sell it. Idk? Sounds like you decided to do some Melanotan and hit the tanning beds. That'll do the trick. Also why we like having a krypton! Definitely not losing any tan when you hit each side for 10 minutes
I'm considering buying BPC-157 for minor injuries I get from jiu-jitsu. Your Substack post on BPC-157 from 2023 suggests 500-650 mcg twice per day to achieve full effects (gut healing, brain healing, etc.). Based on your experience, what's an adequate dose if solely focusing on soft tissue maintenance / minor injuries? Still the same? Thanks
That is the dose. Unless you want to bump it up to 4x per day for more healing. It becomes economical to use injectable at that point, though.
I have done many psilocybin trips for mental health reasons (not for recreation).
I always have a terrible headache the rest of the day and the following day.
What can I do to prevent these headaches?
You probably need to make sure you've consumed around 3-4g sodium, 5-6g potassium, 3.5L fluids, b vitamins, vit c, 1000mg+ magnesium, and some outdoor cardio (get blood flowing, produce nitric oxide) the day of. You basically wanna make sure you've been taking perfect care of your body before and after.