Titan not living up to the hype?
I stopped taking it for awhile. Will wait on others to see if it is the real deal.Titan not living up to the hype?
strange decision to reach if you've only taken 6 caps?This is it for me, no more buying supps after this. Gonna stick with whey protein and creatine, all the other stuff I have is going in the trash.
I should restate that if titan works I will buy more but most of the supps I have bought were not worth the money.strange decision to reach if you've only taken 6 caps?
Fair enough.I should restate that if titan works I will buy more but most of the supps I have bought were not worth the money.
Welcome to AM and glad to have you along. We have a great community here.Brand spanking new member to AnabolicMinds. Just discovered this site (and Antaeus Labs products in September 2016).
Is it bad form if I crash the party here with my own Titan results thus far (have used it since it 1st came out but WITH Hydra Head 6 so not a very good isolated experiment) so does this board's population prefer new logs via different posts? I'm noting the general format with regards to posters doing before and after weight measurements and general anecdotal feedback on supplement trials and runs and most unfortunately I did not do this this time, and I won't crash this log anymore if the general posters tell me to start my own thread (sorry OP if I did hijack here).
I DO have a general question however (potential hijack and again, apologies to the OP): I tried to do some research on Antaeus products as there are so many shady companies out there. The feedback on these forums seem to indicate many trust AL, but my main question, if anyone knows, is if AL has ever been accused of "spiking" their products initially to hook you in. I am a former steroid user and so I have something to compare natural supplementation with...and of all the natural supplement products I have experimented with so far, ONLY creatine has made me take note of its effects. I can now seriously add the combo of Titan and HH6 to creatine, but I will hold back why I think that pending the forums feedback here.
No, I am not a promoter of any supplement company or align myself with any specific product. Just a weight trainer for over 30+ years who still loves this activity and the budgeoning science and discoveries as related to this endeavor.
I look forward to more of your insight on thisAfi140, thanks for your response.
I just posted on another thread with regards to Tomatidine about my experience with Titan and Hydra Head 6 where I go into a little more detail of why I asked the question about Antaeus. I have NO beef with AL, nor am I trying to accuse them of anything. But my experience has been rather....unique....and pretty excellent so far. Wish I was saavy enough to link that thread here, but alas I'm not. I guess you can search the supplement forum for my input. I'm sure there will be a ton of questions and a ton of ridicule headed my way....but I guess I should expect it on public boards! Lol!
I have used a whole bottle of Titan and HH6 and onto my 2nd bottles of both...so that is about 4 weeks in. This is the middle of my 5th week. Let's just say, I am VERY interested in the possibility of UPPING my intake from 2 caps Titan/day + 4 caps/HH6/day to 4/8 respectively to see if there is any difference, but won't do that until my current roughly 3 month stint on the current protocol.
This is NOT cheap. But alot of novel supplements aren't in the beginning. I DO think AL is onto something here with regards to improving bioavailability of tomatidine and ursolic acid (two of the most interesting substances to date in my opinion). I just think we need alot more feedback on different dosing uses.
As do I. Update coming later today as I was off the past two days. Although I am noticing slight differences it's not on the level he is experiencing. I still have another 2 weeks to go but things are progressing nicely.I look forward to more of your insight on this
I think I learn a lot from others experiences and felt I had to share mine to return the favor. One thing I've noted for sure: everyone is so different based upon their physiology AND the current system status.As do I. Update coming later today as I was off the past two days. Although I am noticing slight differences it's not on the level he is experiencing. I still have another 2 weeks to go but things are progressing nicely.
Yep. It was just weird because I'm not really prone to estro sides. Trest is about the only thing that does it and I can get away with exem every third day and be good. Either way it seems to be all good in the hood.The nip sensitivity was more than likely just a slight reaction to hormonal fluctuation that your body has since adapted to or has corrected.
Yeah they always bring innovative ingredients and formulas that deliver. One of my favorite companies for sure.Antaeus Labs used to make some real special products. I like the new lineup going with the times is the way to go. I will be giving the new stuff to try pretty soon.
I wouldn't mind using this and hyrda on a cut and will probably do so in the future. I think it could be beneficial in any situation.Im wondering, this might be a good product for muscle fullness during a cut?
I like this Idea!!I wouldn't mind using this and hyrda on a cut and will probably do so in the future. I think it could be beneficial in any situation.
It's definitely got a much different kick than creatine. TBH I am overall pretty impressed thus far. I will say that the price point is a little steep but that's the cost of innovation sometimes. I'll have my final review up in about 4 days so I'll have my overall analysis up then.Good thing i waited on this expensive stuff. Results seem very "underwhelming", to say the least..like maybe on par with just working out and upping calories slightly? Looks like creatine is more effective and way cheaper. The health benefits of this stuff sound nice, but not for that kind of money.
What is it that impresses you the most? I appreciate you taking time to do the log, but dont personally see anything outside the norm of working out hard, increasing calories and taking protein. I wasnt trying to do a creatine comparison, but when i take it the results are very noticeable and obvious. This doesnt seem to be the case with Titan. The results seem very subjective and difficult to attribute to Titan vs. the natural results of working out hard and increasing calories. Maybe im wrong, but im not seeing much that can definitely be attributed to Titan. It is a very expensive supplement to take, when in fact it may or may not be working, and results are kinda maybe sorta.It's definitely got a much different kick than creatine. TBH I am overall pretty impressed thus far. I will say that the price point is a little steep but that's the cost of innovation sometimes. I'll have my final review up in about 4 days so I'll have my overall analysis up then.
Not for me.What is it that impresses you the most? I appreciate you taking time to do the log, but dont personally see anything outside the norm of working out hard, increasing calories and taking protein. I wasnt trying to do a creatine comparison, but when i take it the results are very noticeable and obvious. This doesnt seem to be the case with Titan. The results seem very subjective and difficult to attribute to Titan vs. the natural results of working out hard and increasing calories. Maybe im wrong, but im not seeing much that can definitely be attributed to Titan. It is a very expensive supplement to take, when in fact it may or may not be working, and results are kinda maybe sorta.
Muscle gain: hard to say. My weight went up roughly 3 lbs since I started and my weight does not fluctuate very much these days. I should say, I am not striving to gain...I am more striving to maintain. I am WELL above what I believe my "natural" limits should be, and so the game for me since 2008 has been to see if I can maintain as much of this overage as possible. I have been mostly successful with the training/diet regimen I have been on...loss of weight and strength is inevitable once one goes "off" gear, but I have been able to limit it.So how much muscle did you gain in 6 weeks, and how much stronger did you get...and how much would you normally have gained in the same time frame on protein and working out alone? Are you not normally getting stronger after 6 weeks of training? You say its working, but i havent heard you explain anything out of the norm for a cycle of just working out and protein. Im not trying to be a hater, id just like to hear some real quantifiable results that show this stuff might be going above and beyond the results of what one would expect with diet and training alone.
How can i say that? So you are saying you are incapable of getting stronger without Titan? After 6 weeks, weights should feel easier to lift even without titan. I dont know how "weights feeling easier to lift at the same cadance", after 6 weeks, is a sign that Titan is doing something spectacular. Id hope that after working out for 6 weeks, that anyone would notice increased strength, pump, weights feeling lighter...'without' taking anything at all. Im confused as to why you are so baffled at the fact that i question your "results". You arent touting any solid results that imo seem anything more than typical results of lifting weights. Thats why.So you keep bringing up "working out and protein" as the cause for gains. If one, like me, has been continuously training and eating in a consistant manner and the only other changes are incorporation of Titan and HH6, how in the world can you continue to say that?
I will definitely give my honest review of HH6 and Titan combo. I am not using any products (PA,HMB FA etc).both of you bring up valid points here-
yes one should be able to gain size and strength with a reg routine and if taking a supplement during this time frame assisted in yielding these results, it is only fair to say this did in some way support the gains.
how much of a benefit, without proper test- all blood work, muscle mass, fat etc, there is no way to know 110%. with that being said, if these supps did assist during his training then that is a positive for the user.
if you supplement your diet with any addt and have a gain, that is a positive. I think we all need to remember and understand, you will not be gaining 50 lbs on your bench or 150 on your squat just based on supps alone. if you believe that your an idiot (well not you guys, but you know what i mean). even for those who take ph or heavy aas, if you dont train and eat, its a waste.
there are logs here on this forum and appreciate them, however, the one i am patiently waiting for thebigt will agree, is Danes review of the product. I have used many AL supps in the past with great success so i am still holding out for this
D-I have been 7 days on HH6 and Titan and I do actually feel more musclefullness.
I also believe it is due to Shilajit since it can increase Blood circulation, oxygenation, N.O etc
I do feel whole day musclefullness. Very similar to PA as an example. With PA its due to Glycogen retention , but with this I believe its due to Shilajit which does increase N.O,Oxygenation, Blood Circulation etcD-
after your workout are you feeling it like a few hours later or the next day? how about Doms?
Have you ever used shilijit alone before?I have been 7 days on HH6 and Titan and I do actually feel more musclefullness.
I also believe it is due to Shilajit since it can increase Blood circulation, oxygenation, N.O etc..i am taking 3 caps of Titan and that is 600mg Shilajit. Pretty good dose
I'll continue playing.How can i say that? So you are saying you are incapable of getting stronger without Titan? After 6 weeks, weights should feel easier to lift even without titan. I dont know how "weights feeling easier to lift at the same cadance", after 6 weeks, is a sign that Titan is doing something spectacular. Id hope that after working out for 6 weeks, that anyone would notice increased strength, pump, weights feeling lighter...'without' taking anything at all. Im confused as to why you are so baffled at the fact that i question your "results". You arent touting any solid results that imo seem anything more than typical results of lifting weights. Thats why.
Not at those doses, noHave you ever used shilijit alone before?
Nice!well this thread blew up quickly lol.
Final Review -
Overview- I have used almost anything and everything under the sun in regards to natty products- Folli 1, Follii 2, PA solo, OL Triumph, Ep1c unleashed caps and TD, Dermastrength, some of the iron legion topicals, Anabeta elite, x-gels, etc.. you guys get the picture. I can truly say that Titan has brought something to the table that most of these do not. Prior to Titan my favorite natty products were UR spray , follidrone 2, and epic uncleashed TD. I enjoy these products but mainly at 8 week runs is when they all really shine. I feel that Titan brought similar benefits as these products but within the 4 weeks i was able to attain what these others brought at 7-8 weeks. Now what it brought to the table-
The highlights of this product for me were in 3 main areas- muscle gain, muscle fullness, and slight recomp/fat loss.
Muscle gain- Starting weight was 207.4 and final weight was 211.3 which is a weight gain of almost 4 pounds. Admittedly, eating was more sporadic then I would have liked due to the holidays. I will also say that I did not gain 4lbs of muscle on this product; however, I will say I could confidently say I gained a good 2 lbs of lean mass. For me, this is substantial. Many natural products don't yield these types of results imo. Arms, delts, traps all have grown.
muscle fullness/hardness- About a week in I felt more of a constant pump/fullness. Shirts were fitting tighter and several people commented towards the end of my titan run. Pumps during my workouts were really good as well; I have a good amount of bodyfat and the pumps on certain days were pretty ridiculous. I also noticed a pretty good amount of muscle hardness while running titan. Specifically I noticed my biceps and quads felt much harder than normal. I would constantly have my wife feel them and she agreed (not sure if it was out of pity but I took it lol)
Recomp/fatloss- As previously stated, I am pretty fat right now however-I wanted to utilize this product on a maintenance caloric intake just to see what it could do. Although I gained almost 4lbs I did lean out in my midsection slightly. I know I did not gain 4lbs of mass so fat must have went somewhere (i think my booty) but my upper abdomen had visibly leaned out, along with my upper body being more defined (chest, arms, delts, abs). Again, these aren't prohormone type changes but they are visible enough for me to notice.
negatives- the only real negative other than the nipple sensitivity (which is strange because something hormonal was going on but im not sure what) is the price. The price is a little high compared to other natural products. However, this is the first formula utilizing this combo and the cost of innovation is expensive. They are also extracting this naturally which is costly. I saw benefits from 4 weeks of this product and am pretty sure 8 weeks would be a home run. One additional thing is I did not notice much in terms of strength gains (which i don't really care about)-none of my major lifts increased above what they normally would have over a 4 week period. Again, I care about how my body looks more than my strength which is why it's not a real negative to me but could be to some.
Based on the aforementioned i would give this product a solid 9/10. Well done antaeus and thanks again JakeAntaeus for allowing me to give this a run. I will be using my own money to run this at a later date in tandem with HH6 and will throw up an update in here if i remember and these can be purchased at strong supplement shop.
since I feel like a fool for having spent money on a similar product a few years ago, I remain VERY skeptical....but after talking with Danes, I admit there might be something to this product[the product I used did not contain shilajit]. BUT I still think there are comparable products to give similar results for much cheaper!!!.....it's all about the bang for the buck where I am concerned!!!both of you bring up valid points here-
yes one should be able to gain size and strength with a reg routine and if taking a supplement during this time frame assisted in yielding these results, it is only fair to say this did in some way support the gains.
how much of a benefit, without proper test- all blood work, muscle mass, fat etc, there is no way to know 110%. with that being said, if these supps did assist during his training then that is a positive for the user.
if you supplement your diet with any addt and have a gain, that is a positive. I think we all need to remember and understand, you will not be gaining 50 lbs on your bench or 150 on your squat just based on supps alone. if you believe that your an idiot (well not you guys, but you know what i mean). even for those who take ph or heavy aas, if you dont train and eat, its a waste.
there are logs here on this forum and appreciate them, however, the one i am patiently waiting for thebigt will agree, is Danes review of the product. I have used many AL supps in the past with great success so i am still holding out for this
PA = Phosphatidic Acid (Phospholipid)Dumb question...sorry.
What is "PA" and "ArA" Danes?
I need to admit, I do like what I feel just after 1 week. If it just gives musclefullness then there are cheaper alternatives for that purpose.since I feel like a fool for having spent money on a similar product a few years ago, I remain VERY skeptical....but after talking with Danes, I admit there might be something to this product[the product I used did not contain shilajit]. BUT I still think there are comparable products to give similar results for much cheaper!!!.....it's all about the bang for the buck where I am concerned!!!