its rise is delayed compared to the rapid increase of circulating GIP (Herrmann et al., 1995)
Energy balance hypotheses motivate indirect calorimetry (VO/VCO and RQ), activity monitoring, and brown-adipose thermogenic markers
The chokehold that social media has on us, Im trying to hold onto people before they get sucked into the GLP-1 abyss. Glucagon-like-peptide-1 receptor agonists, better known as GLP-1s and even more ubiquitously referred to by brand names Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro, have been dubbed the wonder drugs or culprits behind the dramatic weight loss weve seen across pop culture
Goal: Maintain testicular function and support recovery Approach: Begin HCG 1500-2000 IU every other day during final 2 weeks of cycle Continue for 2-3 weeks after last steroid dose Transition to SERM (clomiphene 50mg daily for 2 weeks, then 25mg for 2 weeks) Discontinue HCG when starting SERM Monitoring: Blood work at 4 weeks post-cycle Verify testosterone recovery before discontinuing SERM For additional context on recovery protocols, our guide on peptides versus steroids discusses differences in recovery requirements
Unfortunately, they are not very potent since they have a short half-life in vivo