Us 'Old guys' and PH use

[BoneDaddy]

After talking with a friend yesterday, he suggested I was 'too old' to be taking prohormones and that I had 'missed my window'. I did some searching, but no luck. I turn 36 in a month or so. What's your guys take on us 'old guys'and the use of a PH? It seems to me that we could use the edge and benifits of a PH that someone in their mid 20s.

[Chance1253]

You didn't miss your window. The only difference is that perhaps you might want to pay more attention to the impact on your lipid values, liver values, etc. Sounds like your "friend" wants your PH's.

[BoneDaddy]

Awesome. Thanks for the reply bro. Now to decide which to run first

[BodyWizard]

After talking with a friend yesterday, he suggested I was 'too old' to be taking prohormones and that I had 'missed my window'. I did some searching, but no luck. I turn 36 in a month or so. What's your guys take on us 'old guys'and the use of a PH? It seems to me that we could use the edge and benifits of a PH that someone in their mid 20s.

Your friend's "argument" is bogus - too YOUNG for PH/AAS is a very real hurdle, and you're over it: you're IN the window *now* - your natural levels are beginning to tail off, though it will probably be months or years before you really start to notice unmistakably.

IMO you're much more likely to get real value out of such things now than you would have 10 years ago. Doesn't mean you don't have to be smart be carefull, do your research & pay attention, but you're good at that stuff by now, right??

[EasyEJL]

I think the same, given that your test levels are lower you will get more of a boost, and I THINK but am not sure that it is easier to bring test up to a level of 300 than it is to bring it up to 800 after a cycle (as a 21 yo would have to)

[EasyEJL]

plus you have more maturity as well, and likely more $ to spend on support supps, and blood tests

[BoneDaddy]

Your friend's "argument" is bogus - too YOUNG for PH/anabolic steroids is a very real hurdle, and you're over it: you're IN the window *now* - your natural levels are beginning to tail off, though it will probably be months or years before you really start to notice unmistakably.

IMO you're much more likely to get real value out of such things now than you would have 10 years ago. Doesn't mean you don't have to be smart be carefull, do your research & pay attention, but you're good at that stuff by now, right??

Absolutely. I've been debating this and researching it for awhile now. Just placed an order for some final pct stuff a bit ago. Thanks for the reply!

[BoneDaddy]

plus you have more maturity as well, and likely more $ to spend on support supps, and blood tests

Without a doubt. I love spending money on supps, too! Which would you guys suggest as a first cycle? I have the original AX PP, a PP clone, and Havoc. I've considered picking up a halo clone but I only have 2 bottle of tamox. cit. and dont want my PH's to outnumber my serms, especially now that I'm scared to buy in light of recent events.

[EasyEJL]

all goal dependent really, PP is a wet bulker, halo is a dry recomper/cutter/light bulker.

How old are you? I turn 40 this year.

[BoneDaddy]

I turn 36 in a few weeks. I thinking I'm going to use the PP to just flat out bulk and around the new year use the havoc.

[EasyEJL]

pretty good idea. i'm still pondering what to use for my first cycle. I had planned an epistane / revolt cycle, but i'm less sure now. Might go with halodrol 50

[BoneDaddy]

pretty good idea. i'm still pondering what to use for my first cycle. I had planned an epistane / revolt cycle, but i'm less sure now. Might go with halodrol 50

I REALLY like what I've read about Halodrol. I think I might pick up a clone while I can and wait for things to die down before buying a serm. Can't wait for AI's Post Cycle therapy to hit this week as well. Told you like spending $$$ on supps!! :bb3:

[EasyEJL]

I've got over 300g of 50% resveratrol in the house I had already decided to do high dose resveratrol pre, during and post cycle. I think it may help avoid HTPA suppression to some extent actually. Couple that with a low suppression PH, and it should all work out. I think i may do that plus 6-oxo extreme (still have 1 bottle unopened) and a fadogia based test booster. Or dermacrine sustain

[David Dunn]

Something to consider:

You may be at a point where your endogenous test is declining. Any substantial (or even insubstantial) inhibition may be more detrimental to your HPTA and recovery at this age. You may expedite andropause or at least have a more difficult time re-establishing your HPTA than a guy who is younger.

With the above statement in mind consider that you will elevate your androgen levels quite significantly (relatively more significantly than someone younger using same androgen) by introducing exogenous hormones. If you are able to restore your HPTA back to baseline you will be quite a bit lower than someone younger. This may make retaining your new grown LBM a little harder than someone whose baseline is higher.

Just some food for thought.

[EasyEJL]

Something to consider:

You may be at a point where your endogenous test is declining. Any substantial (or even insubstantial) inhibition may be more detrimental to your HPTA and recovery at this age. You may expedite andropause or at least have a more difficult time re-establishing your HPTA than a guy who is younger.

With the above statement in mind consider that you will elevate your androgen levels quite significantly (relatively more significantly than someone younger using same androgen) by introducing exogenous hormones. If you are able to restore your HPTA back to baseline you will be quite a bit lower than someone younger. This may make retaining your new grown LBM a little harder than someone whose baseline is higher.

Just some food for thought.

B5150, have you seen documented evidence to that? I can't really find any. I have often wondered whether restoration of HPTA is easier given that you are only trying to get back to a relatively low level vs trying to get back to a high level. I would have assumed that shut down is shut down, and the lower starting point wouldn't make substancial difference as to how bad endogenous androgens would affect a person.

[David Dunn]

Anecdotal evidence only.

Just something to consider.

[EasyEJL]

Its a question i've wondered. Is it easier to refill the testosterone production "glass" when it started at 300, vs when it started at 1100... who knows

[David Dunn]

My point is not entirely related to restoring. The additional point is; can that low value (even if restored) maintain that new LBM as easily as someone whose baseline was 500 or 600? Anecdotally, no.

[yeahright]

I was going to make the same point as B5150. At an older age the body has a harder time recovering from damage to lipids and liver. Moreover, restoration of HPTA may be more sluggish.

IMHO, these should be the primary concerns of taking these products as one gets older.

Taking these into consideration, I'd only do lightly suppressive compounds for reasonable periods of time with solid gold PCT.

[milwood]

Your friend's "argument" is bogus - too YOUNG for PH/anabolic steroids is a very real hurdle, and you're over it: you're IN the window *now* - your natural levels are beginning to tail off, though it will probably be months or years before you really start to notice unmistakably.

IMO you're much more likely to get real value out of such things now than you would have 10 years ago. Doesn't mean you don't have to be smart be carefull, do your research & pay attention, but you're good at that stuff by now, right??

I agree with this idea. The age factor should make PH/PS use more sensible in regards to physical "gain", as you're assisting yourself in testosterone at a time when natural T levels are declining.

Taking care and being diligent about safety are key, of course. Since you're old and wise now, this won't be a prob (as BW has pointed out).