I don't mean to be disrespectful, but really, do you think me acquiring a prescription for test cyp for a cycle is worse than someone buying it illegally from a black market over the internet, that for all they know, is vegetable oil, or something else (even test) that is infused with AIDS? Or at the least, not properly sterile? If you have a PhD, I don't think you'd argue that logic much
As for whether I am following that doctor... that isn't literal. I've done extensive research in HCG and its benefits both for AAS users, those with infertility, etc. Haven't you?
I'll admit, my post graduate degree is in psychology, not health and fitness such as yours, but believe me, Seems my earlier post gave you the wrong idea
First of all, you should know that I speak from both experience (granted, it was 8+ years ago, and took me about 6+ years for my levels to recover fully) and education.
My argument is not where you attained it from. My point is that you stated
TRT doesn't interest me, because I have no desire to be dependent on something for life.
Which is a fine point, except what do you think TRT is [rhetorical]? It is the administration of exogenous testosterone...be it for a period of months or years.
What makes even less sense, is you discuss wanting to to elevate your natural testosterone production, or bring it back within the established normal range; however, your actions and methods are counter to your stated goals. How is shutting down your HPTA going to help restore your natural production?
Next, if you have a graduate degree then you should very well know the danger in doing strictly anecdotal research, how n=1 means very little, and especially how bro-intelligence is a damn oxy-moron.
Look back at all my posts, I have without EVER deviating, stated clearly that many body builders state that HCG is great for fat loss. A simple google search will show you that that is true. I have never myself stated that it DOES burn fat; my post history will prove that.
Does your google search contain any information from medical journals?
If nothing else, then at a minimum, many people could believe this simply due to the fact hcg can raise testosterone, and testosterone burns fat. The misconception that arises from that is obvious my brother. It was my mistake for trusting multiple weight lifters opinions without scientific fact
Testosterone does not burn fat. In fact, the influence of testosterone on lipolysis. In fact, in human adipocytes (not MICE), testosterone actually appears to inhibit lipolysis to a degree.
http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00125-003-1324-0?LI=true
The second bolded sentence contradicts your statement:
I am capable of research, logic, and the administration of reason and high intellect.
I have no doubt you are, but I would highly suggest you employ these capabilities before further experimentation.
Br