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Sounds like a nice combo!
Worked very well together will be transitioning into PCT over the next couple weeks since I am about out of the Osta. Can's wait to start the TRS, always get stronger when I run it and I have some Phyto to throw in with it!
 
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Worked very well together will be transitioning into PCT over the next couple weeks since I am about out of the Osta. Can's wait to start the TRS, always get stronger when I run it and I have some Phyto to throw in with it!
Very nice. A bit jealous right now since I am just running on basics.
 
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An older post by Eric but still relevant


Note: PCT article here was added 2/13/09


Dear Member,


I'm proud to present the official Post Cycle Therapy (PCT) of 2009.


If you're considering using pro-hormones, or even illegal anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS’s), then you should read this article before going any further.


Some information given here will be new, some will be old, but all of it is based off successful real-world protocols developed from the counseling of hundreds of athletes and bodybuilders worldwide. The information presented here will allow you to come clean from a cycle while keeping your gains, surging your sex drive, and making you feel healthier than you ever have before.


Before we get into the details I want to illustrate several major problems with the average PCT protocol -





Mega-Dosing of SERMs​



There is no doubt that SERMs (Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators) such as Clomid and Nolvadex can stimulate testosterone production.


Unfortunately, these drugs can have a host of side effects including -

  • Liver Toxicity
  • Reduced Libido
  • Ocular Toxicity/Blurred Vision
  • Emotional Side-effects
Clomid in particular can lead to emotional side-effects and cause a man to feel like a weeping and emotionally distressed pregnant woman. This is because Clomid acts like an estrogen in certain parts of the brain and causes serious emotional episodes. To read more about the side-effects of SERM's, read this article.


In the “Perfect PCT” section below we will discuss the proper use of SERM’s for PCT.






Over Use of Anti-Estrogens​



Aromatase inhibitors (AI's) such as Arimidex, Aromasin, and Formestane are powerful tools for reducing estrogen conversion from heavily aromatizing drugs such as Testosterone or Dianabol. While these drugs are sometimes useful during cycle, these drugs are often counter-productive to use during PCT.


More specifically, it is a common misconception that estrogen will be elevated post cycle. Generally, estrogen is below a normal level after a cycle, especially if the cycle consisted primarily of non-aromatizing (non-estrogenic) AAS's or pro-hormones. Additionally, if one uses proper anti-estrogen's during a cycle with aromatizing AAS's then estrogen will not be elevated in this scenario either. Therefore, assuming proper AI's are used during cycle, I can only recommend an AI be used for PCT if hCG is also used.


Using AI's when they are not needed can lead to extremely low estrogen, which can cause the following side-effects -

  • Lower Sex Drive / Erectile dysfunction
  • Joint Pain
  • Lower HDL levels
  • Increased Risk of Heart Disease
Ultimately, this hurts your long and short term recovery and does not benefit you. Don't forget, normal levels of estrogen are necessary to support libido, muscle recovery, and testicular function.






Improper use of hCG​



Using hCG after the cycle is the least effective way to use hCG.


You see, when you're on steroids, your brain cuts off the signal to the testes, and your testes stop producing testosterone. Once this happens, your testes shutdown, start to shrink, and become unresponsive to stimulation from the brain (essentially, the testes become desensitized). This is the reason why alot of guys never recover from a steroid cycle even after using tons of hCG and SERM's -- because the testes have stayed inactive for too long and have become permanently desensitized.


Here are a list of problems you can have from waiting untill the end of a cycle to use hCG -

  • High Possibility of Permanent Testicular Damage/Desensitization
  • Higher hCG Dose Requirement
  • Higher Conversion Rate to Estrogen
For a fast and quick recovery of testosterone production after a cycle, you must avoid the long-periods of suppression. Once your testes go unused for too long, it is virtually impossible to get them to come back full strength, no matter how much hCG you take. For more detailed information on testicular degeneration of testicular function during a steroid cycle, see this article.





hCG during cycle - The Proper use of hCG



For any cycle longer than 6 weeks, you need to get your hands on some hCG and use it during the cycle. A small dose will keep the testes running as normal during cycle, so they can jump back on track when the cycle is over. Plus, when you use hCG during the cycle, you don't need to use it for PCT.


On-cycle hCG forces your testes to continue producing testosterone as they normally would. The trick with on-cycle hCG use is to avoid using too much, too frequently (which can also desensitize your testes the same as not using any at all!). It’s important to use just enough to stimulate the testes to produce the same amount of testosterone they would normally.


Check out the simple hCG dosing guidelines -




* Every 4 days = Shoot on Monday, then on Friday, then on Tuesday, ect.


† AI - Aromatase Inhibitor (While taking 1000iu shots, I recommend 10mg/ED of Aromasin or .5mg/ED Arimidex to keep estrogen in control. Legal alternatives include Formasol and Arom-X which are also effective aromatase inhibitors. Discontinue AI 4 days after last hCG shot.)​

If you are doing the on-cycle hCG protocol it is important to discontinue hCG 2 weeks prior to AAS clearance. Therefore, when you officially start PCT you will be clean of all AAS's and will be 14 days from your last hCG shot. This allows your testes to become re-sensitized to the body's LH signal from the brain, making for a quick recovery of natural testosterone production as soon as the steroids and hCG clear the system. This is another reason why on-cycle hCG is superior, because it allows you to start recovering as soon as PCT begins.


If you aren't doing hCG on-cycle, then use hCG according to the "last 2 weeks or after the cycle" guidelines, and start it 4-5 weeks before the AAS's are expected to clear the system (Or as soon as possible if you are already past this point).


For AAS clearance times, see the table in the last section.





The Perfect PCT


Since SERMs can help stimulate testosterone production, we will allow them in our PCT, but at a much lower dose that what most “forum gurus” suggest. The goal with SERM’s is to dose them for maximum benefit with minimal side-effects, and only use them when they are necessary. If your cycle is longer than 6 weeks, and you are not running hCG during the cycle, then I recommend a SERM during PCT in combination with the Testosterone Recovery Stack (TRS) -- A completely legal, natural, tried & true PCT stack. (about to be discussed)


I recommend the following SERM’s, in order of most to least desirable –
Toremifene – 40mg/day
Nolvadex (Tamoxifen) – 10mg/day
Clomid (Clomiphene) – 25mg/day​


As I mentioned above, hCG should be used for any cycle longer than 6 weeks. If you follow the proper hCG protocol, then it will be much easier to recover for PCT, and the TRS alone will be sufficient for recovery. However, if hCG was not used, then you will likely benefit from stacking one of the above listed SERM’s with the TRS. (since you will need all the help you can get)


The TRS has proven to be so safe & effective, that guys are shunning Clomid and Nolvadex every chance they get and using the TRS alone for PCT. Hundreds of testimonials and dozens of blood tests from real life customers have proven the Testosterone Recovery Stack to be just as effective as a SERM for PCT, but without the side effects. For those that may want additional support for PCT, the TRS stacks synergistically with low responsible doses of SERMs. (Just checkout the PCT Stacking Guideline table below)


So what exactly is the TRS?





The main product in the TRS is the legendary Sustain Alpha -- a natural testosterone boosting topical cream.


It's no surprise that Sustain Alpha is the foundation of the TRS. It’s powerful active ingredients are pulled through the skin and straight to the blood stream with our advanced topical delivery formula. Once in the blood, they are carried to the brain – right where they start triggering the testes to produce testosterone like a fountain of youth.


Speaking of the triggering testosterone production; How does Sustain Alpha work?


The main ingredients in Sustain Alpha – resveratrol and 7,8-benzoflavone – are natural anti-estrogens. However, both of these compounds have proven to be more like estrogen balancers as blood tests have revealed that Sustain Alpha can raise estrogen if it is too low or lower estrogen if it is too high – therefore offering the ideal solution for virtually any individual.


You see, a little estrogen is a good thing. Too low of estrogen can reduce libido, inhibit recovery, and hurt heart health by raising bad cholesterol. (a typical side-effect of using pharmaceuticals like Arimidex or Aromasin which can overly suppress estrogen levels as I mentioned earlier)


So the question is…


If Sustain Alpha isn't significantly inhibiting estrogen, then how exactly is it significantly increasing LH, FSH and natural testosterone levels?


Before jumping into the science let me give you a brief background on hormone production -


Basic Hormone Production
The Hypothalamic Pituitary Testicular Axis (HPTA)



In a normal healthy male luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) are sent from the brain (the pituitary) to stimulate the testes to make testosterone and sperm.


The release of LH & FSH from the pituitary is stimulated by Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone (GnRH) from the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus is stimulated to produce GnRH when it senses low levels of testosterone and estrogen. (hypothalamus [GnRH] --- > pituitary [LH & FSH]--- > testes [testosterone])




On the other hand, when the brain detects high levels of testosterone and estrogen it suppresses the release of GnRH, LH & FSH, and eventually testosterone production. This is called the negative feedback loop – the normal daily rhythm of hormone production.


Traditionally, boosting LH & FSH to stimulate testosterone involved the use of a Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator (SERM) to directly block estrogen at the receptor (eg, Clomid & Nolvadex) or inhibition of estrogen formation by blocking the aromatase enzyme with aromatase inhibitors (eg, ATD, 6-bromo, formestane, Aromasin, Letrozol, ect).




Now on to the science on what makes Sustain Alpha so unique...


Recently, it has been found that the main ingredient in Sustain Alpha – the naturally occurring flavone 7,8-Benzoflavone -- increases testosterone production by preventing the negative feedback of testosterone and estrogen on the hypothalamus through GABAergic modulation.


That's right, GABAergic modulation, but please let me explain before jumping out of your seat.


As you may know, γ-amino-butyric acid (GABA) is an inhibitory neurotransmitter known to play an important role in sleep, learning, memory and pain sensation. In fact, GABA supplements are often used to promote relaxation and sleep. However, the GABAergic system is a tremendously complex family of receptors which interact not only with GABA, but hundreds of other neuro-active chemicals all throughout the body.


The important thing to understand here is that GABA and GABAergic transmission are two separate things.


With that in mind, researchers are just beginning to understand how the GABAergic system regulates the hypothalamus and GnRH secretion.


So far, it's been established that there is no androgen receptor (AR) or estrogen receptor (ER) on GnRH releasing neurons. This is fascinating, because it means that steroid hormones such as testosterone and estrogen must communicate with GnRH neurons through intermediaries. Meaning, steroid hormones must signal the release of certain neurotransmitters to suppress GnRH secretion in the hypothalamus. One of the neurotransmitter systems involved in this communication process is the GABAergic system.





As you can imagine, if the neurotransmitters can be blocked or antagonized, then suppression from steroid hormones can be reduced or possibly eliminated. By blocking the suppression, this allows the hypothalamus to continue secreting GnRH, thus allowing the testes to continue pumping out testosterone like they never missed a beat!


7,8-benzoflavone is a neuro-active flavone that reaches the hypothalamus and binds to the GABAergic receptors that modulate GnRH release. In fact, animal studies have already shown 7,8-benzoflavone can prevent the drug related decline in LH, FSH and testosterone production. By interacting with the GABAergic receptors, 7,8-benzoflavone is able to offset hypothalamic suppression of GnRH from steroid hormones.


We realized the incredible potential of this flavone, and recently increased the concentration of 7,8-benzoflavone by 15% in the newest 5.0 formula. Now, Sustain Alpha is more potent than ever.


So what does this mean for a guy wanting to boost testosterone?


This means LH & FSH levels can be boosted quickly and effectively without overly suppressing estrogen and sacrificing overall health. This means Sustain Alpha is perfect for any PCT, or any male wishing to optimize his "male performance" with higher testosterone levels. This also means that Sustain Alpha is unlike anything else on the market.


Yet, there is one factor that will keep you from getting maximum gains from Sustain Alpha, and that is testicular sensitivity.


Let me explain…


No matter how much LH & FSH the brain secretes, the testes won't secrete testosterone if they are desensitized to LH & FSH. (remember, this can happen from too much, or not enough LH & FSH stimulation)


Therefore, maintaining testicular sensitivity is critical, and this is precisely what Toco-8 was designed for.





Toco-8 is a powdered tocotrienol supplement proven to increase testicular sensitivity. When taken with Sustain Alpha, a powerful synergy occurs. By increasing testicular sensitivity, Toco-8 makes Sustain Alpha 3-4x more effective, thus allowing the body to produce more testosterone than it ever could before. Research has also proven that Toco-8 can increase the effectiveness of hCG by the same mechanism. Consider Toco-8 the beginning of a great testicular awakening – critical for a strong testosterone response to LH & FSH stimulation.


The final piece of the TRS is cortisol control.


Cortisol is a nasty stress hormone that can breakdown muscle tissue and reduce the ability of the body to produce testosterone. This is especially bad during PCT when getting testosterone levels up as quickly as possible is the #1 goal.


For reducing the damaging effects of cortisol we created EndoAmp.





Each serving of EndoAmp gains a scientifically proven 800mg dose of phosphatidylserine (PS). This is the exact same dose used in human clinical trials to suppress cortisol, raise testosterone and prevent muscle breakdown. PS is a very important naturally occurring phospholipid which helps reduce stress related catabolism and cortisol release.




Recap



Take hCG during the cycle if your cycle is over 6 weeks (follow the guidelines above for hCG dosing).


For PCT, use the TRS, which includes the testosterone surging Sustain Alpha, the testicular sensitizer Toco-8, and the cortisol blocker EndoAmp. Stack this with a low dose SERM if desired (see stacking guidelines below).


To make things easy just follow the below table for when to discontinue AAS’s prior to PCT -




Then follow this table for PCT -

* Toremifene is the #1 perferred SERM, followed by Nolvadex, followed by Clomid.


Notes:


Apply Sustain Alpha anytime of the day, after a shower. Use 5 days on, 2 days off.
Take Toco-8 anytime during the day with or without food.
Take 2 scoops of EndoAmp after workouts or in the morning on non-workout days.


Make no mistake, the TRS is one of the most powerful testosterone simulating stacks on the market, but don’t take my word for it. Jump on Google or any major bodybuilding forum and put in a search for the above products -- you will see they are the real deal, backed by thousands of positive reviews from actual users.


I’d like to thank you for reading the Official PCT for 2009 and supporting Primordial Performance!


Yours in health & fitness,


Eric Potratz
Primordial Founder & President


Questions?


Phone – 1-800-568-2924
Email - [email protected]
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Ryan can you shoot me a PM with your PCT stack info. I am interested in buy since I will be on my PCT soon.
 
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So I've been on the TRS for a little over 3 weeks if I'm counting right. I have less than a 1/4 of sustain alpha topical left and my DAA is nearly gone. I'd say I have maybe 3 or 4 more doses of DAA left. Also I've been taking Ursolic acid at 18 caps a day, plus Astaxanthin at 20 mg a day and 6 grams of Super Epa fish oil a day. I'm getting blood work to check cholesterol levels on Monday. I hope to see a strong decline in "bad" cholesterol and a raise in "good" cholesterol. Only getting blood drawn on Monday, and knowing my doctors it will take a week before I get results. Likely I'll have to go into the office just to get a copy of my blood work. They are so slow. Wish me luck though. I've read that ursolic acid can lower the bad cholesterol and I've been taking it for around 5 months now. Also the Astaxanthin I've been taking for at least 8 months. Plus the other products in the TRS should help, correct?.
 
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So I've been on the TRS for a little over 3 weeks if I'm counting right. I have less than a 1/4 of sustain alpha topical left and my DAA is nearly gone. I'd say I have maybe 3 or 4 more doses of DAA left. Also I've been taking Ursolic acid at 18 caps a day, plus Astaxanthin at 20 mg a day and 6 grams of Super Epa fish oil a day. I'm getting blood work to check cholesterol levels on Monday. I hope to see a strong decline in "bad" cholesterol and a raise in "good" cholesterol. Only getting blood drawn on Monday, and knowing my doctors it will take a week before I get results. Likely I'll have to go into the office just to get a copy of my blood work. They are so slow. Wish me luck though. I've read that ursolic acid can lower the bad cholesterol and I've been taking it for around 5 months now. Also the Astaxanthin I've been taking for at least 8 months. Plus the other products in the TRS should help, correct?.
Toco-8 certainly will, improved my numbers...let us know the results. By the way how have you like the ursolic acid and what brand are you using?
 
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Toco-8 certainly will, improved my numbers...let us know the results. By the way how have you like the ursolic acid and what brand are you using?
I like ursolic acid. It seems to help me more with strength rather than fat loss. I've really only kept taking it because of the potential other benefits rather than its effects on body composition. I started with E-pharm ursobolic and once I ran out I started True Protein/True Nutrition brand. SP has an even better deal than TP and I'll probably be switching to that brand if they ever get it back in stock. If my numbers go significantly down I'm definitely gonna continue taking it. I read about a user on here that said his cholesterol numbers were the best he had ever seen after being on ursobolic.
 
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I like ursolic acid. It seems to help me more with strength rather than fat loss. I've really only kept taking it because of the potential other benefits rather than its effects on body composition. I started with E-pharm ursobolic and once I ran out I started True Protein/True Nutrition brand. SP has an even better deal than TP and I'll probably be switching to that brand if they ever get it back in stock. If my numbers go significantly down I'm definitely gonna continue taking it. I read about a user on here that said his cholesterol numbers were the best he had ever seen after being on ursobolic.

I'm switching to a fat loss routine as of this week and increasing my dosage of ursolic acid to 1500mg a day.
 

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How about using this stack just as a natural test booster? I'm already using toco 8 and have done for about a year
 

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Bit more about me: I'm using the toco 8 for my hair more than anything else. Ex heavy steroid user, was on and off for about 8 years, was on self pescribed trt for last couple of years as couldn't seem to recover. Have been completely clean now for 3 years, tried DAA before, worked ok for a little while. Taking Zinc and DIM daily now, feel decent but looking for something extra that isn't going to damage my natural test production, just want to amplify what I have.
 
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Well my total cholesterol is down

Cholesterol is 208 Reference range is 120-200

Triglyceride is 100 reference range is 30-200

HDL is 43 reference range is 30-70

LDL is 145 reference range is 0-129


This is about 3.5 weeks post cycle. What I don't understand is how my total cholesterol is only 208 but my LDL is 145?.


Last time before this my total cholesterol was around 251. So that is quite a drastic drop which is awesome. I don't have the paper work for that test. I did, but it is lost somewhere in my apartment. Most like the wife threw it out. The 251 is from my memory...I'd say its a step in the right direction and that I should continue to take ursolic acid for this benefit alone. No way I'm ever going on a statin drug. Besides I don't believe high cholesterol is a direct cause of heart disease. It is only the when the LDL becomes oxidized when high cholesterol is a problem. Still if keeping my cholesterol in check with ursolic acid will keep my doctor from harassing me to start statin drugs than that's a good thing.
 
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Well my total cholesterol is down

Cholesterol is 208 Reference range is 120-200

Triglyceride is 100 reference range is 30-200

HDL is 43 reference range is 30-70

LDL is 145 reference range is 0-129


This is about 3.5 weeks post cycle. What I don't understand is how my total cholesterol is only 208 but my LDL is 145?.


Last time before this my total cholesterol was around 251. So that is quite a drastic drop which is awesome. I don't have the paper work for that test. I did, but it is lost somewhere in my apartment. Most like the wife threw it out. The 251 is from my memory...I'd say its a step in the right direction and that I should continue to take ursolic acid for this benefit alone. No way I'm ever going on a statin drug. Besides I don't believe high cholesterol is a direct cause of heart disease. It is only the when the LDL becomes oxidized when high cholesterol is a problem. Still if keeping my cholesterol in check with ursolic acid will keep my doctor from harassing me to start statin drugs than that's a good thing.
I'm sure it is the combination of things, not sure if staying on usrsolic acid indefinitely is a good idea?
 

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well I will when I'm able to and have 7 posts, I've been registered here almost 10 years never posted until today lol
 
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Any others use the TRS for PCT? We would like to hear any feedback from you if so.
 
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I hate Clomid so I use Torem:)
I don't get anything in terms of sides, and it hasnt failed me recovery wise yet. The fact that I can get pharm clomid for dirt cheap makes it my choice. I am a fan of Torem in theory as well, just havent been able to experience.
 
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Posted this over in the supps section but figured I'd post it here as well since it has merit
Checkout a free webinar on research updates with tocotrienils (specifically related to Toco-8 and Tocomin)http://www.naturalproductsinsider.com/webinars/2012/06/research-updates-on-neuroprotection-properties.aspx Here is a quick synopsis--Professor Dr. Chandan Sen of OSU Medical Center (USA) and Professor Dr. KH Yuen, of USM Pharmaceutical Science (Malaysia), both renowned experts in tocotrienol research, will be sharing their insights which cover the science and research data on Tocomin SupraBio® in NeuronProtection, Liver Health, Tissue Distribution and Pharmacokinetic of Tocotrienols in human.
 
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Posted this over in the supps section but figured I'd post it here as well since it has merit
Checkout a free webinar on research updates with tocotrienils (specifically related to Toco-8 and Tocomin)http://www.naturalproductsinsider.com/webinars/2012/06/research-updates-on-neuroprotection-properties.aspx Here is a quick synopsis--Professor Dr. Chandan Sen of OSU Medical Center (USA) and Professor Dr. KH Yuen, of USM Pharmaceutical Science (Malaysia), both renowned experts in tocotrienol research, will be sharing their insights which cover the science and research data on Tocomin SupraBio® in NeuronProtection, Liver Health, Tissue Distribution and Pharmacokinetic of Tocotrienols in human.

Very nice. These talks are usually expensive to attend, a free webinar is nice. Time to learn more about the benefits.
 
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Very nice. These talks are usually expensive to attend, a free webinar is nice. Time to learn more about the benefits.
Ya, its nice to see continuing new research being done and more reasons to give Toco-8 a try
 
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Some very interesting and promising research coming out on resveratrol almost on a daily bases it seems. Sustain Alpha contains the purest form of Trans-Resveratrol you can buy:)
 
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Some very interesting and promising research coming out on resveratrol almost on a daily bases it seems. Sustain Alpha contains the purest form of Trans-Resveratrol you can buy:)
You can also enjoy the benefit of the transdermal delivery, which will provide a benefit over oral dosing.
 
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