jjohn
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Hey guys long time no post! I have been pretty busy working on my training business and have had less and less time to spend on the forums. I am starting a log with some of SD Pharmaceuticals products and Pharmafreak's line.
Here is a pic of the products I will be using. Note this will be on a cut for the next 6 weeks. After that period, I might consider a lean bulk.
Here are some highlights of the products and what I expect from them:
GH Freak:
I will be using the canadian version:
GABA (gamma-Aminobutyric acid)
GABA is an inhibitory amino acid and has a direct, centrally mediated action on growth hormone (GH) secretion. Clinical studies show that GABA has the unique ability to increase secretion of growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) through augmentation of neurotransmitter levels in the brain and by direct activity on the hypothalamus. Once released at the hypothalamus, GHRN travels to the pituitary where it stimulates the secretion of GH.
GABA also increases the secretion of key GH isoforms, including the most biologically active type of GH, immunofunctional GH (ifGH). A newly published clinical study shows that supplementation with 3,000 mg of GABA can increase both GH isoforms (irGH and ifGH) by an incredible 400%!1
GABA also stimulates deep sleep, which is also known as stage IV delta-wave sleep, and this is the specific sleep phase when peak GH secretion occurs.
Melatonin (N-Acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine)
Melatonin is a pineal hormone and a powerful antioxidant that affects GH secretion by activating central neural pathways at the hypothalamus level. More specifically, melatonin inhibits somatostatin, which is also known as growth hormone-inhibiting hormone (GHIH).
A study published in the journal Clinical Endocrinology shows that 5 mg of melatonin can stimulate a 270% increase in GH secretion!2
Just like GABA, melatonin is also clinically proven to induce stage IV delta-wave sleep, which further supports GH secretion and optimal rest & recovery.
L-Theanine (5-N-ethyl-glutamine)
Clinical studies show that l-theanine has the ability to increase alpha-wave production in the brain, which has a dual effect on increasing GH output. First off, it suppresses cortisol, which is a hormone that blunts GH release. Secondly, it works synergistically with GABA and melatonin to induce stage IV delta wave sleep.
Niacin/Vitamin B3 (Nicotinic Acid)
Niacin is an essential B vitamin and supports GH secretion by direct interaction with somatotroph cells in the pituitary gland.
I will be using this product to help with sleep and HGH support. I expect it to help support mood and support fat loss as well.
Amino Freak:
Who needs a description here! Amino Freak will go on the anticatabolic list to help recovery and keep muscle waste to a minimum!
Vita Freak:
VITA FREAKTM is a multi-vitamin/mineral stacked with 7 to 8 other health-promoting supplements! Nothing is more complete!
Vitamins & Minerals
Detoxifing Agents
Amino Acids
Antioxidants
Immune Support
Digestive Health
Cognitive Support
Cardiovascular health
I will use this product as a multivitamin to keep minerals and vitamins to an optimal level.
SD Pharmaceuticals Dendrobium 600:
Dendrobium (Pronounced: den-DROH-bee-um) is a member of the orchid plant family and is one of the 50 fundamental herbs used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), where it has the name Shihu. The plant is native to southern Asia, and Dendrobium nobile is by far the most widely used species because of its well-known medicinal properties. Dendrobium has been used in China for over 1000 years as a tonic and strengthening medicine. It contains a variety of chemical alkaloids that are thought to be responsible for its beneficial effects.
I will be using this one for mood and fat loss and assess it's capabilities. This should be very interesting!
SD Pharmaceuticals Garcinia Cambogia:
Garcinia cambogia is a plant that is native to Southeast Asia. It’s also grown and readily used for cooking in India and other parts of Asia and Africa. The most useful part of Garcinia is the yellow-coloured, pumpkin-shaped fruit, which is also called assam fruit.
This product can do wonders for cravings. I will be testing it out before my meals and see how full and satisfied I get from those little meals.
SD Pharmaceuticals Green Coffee Bean:
Green coffee beans are coffee beans that have not yet been roasted. The roasting of coffee beans reduces the chlorogenic acid levels. That’s why green coffee beans have a higher level of chlorogenic acid compared to regular, roasted coffee beans. The chlorogenic acid component in green coffee is what’s thought to be responsible for several of its pharmacological effects, including fat-loss support.
Of course, fat loss support is what I am after here. So GCB is a no brainer!!
SD Pharmaceuticals Anti-A (Acatecin 99):
The ANTI-A™ formula was developed based on research conducted at the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Mississippi. Researchers at the University of Mississippi studied the anti-aromatase and estrogenic activity of 24 different compounds isolated from the damiana plant and discovered that one of the 24 compounds is a very potent aromatase inhibitor and has absolutely zero estrogenic properties! The name of this compound is acacetin and it's the primary ingredient found in the ANTI-A™ formula.
This product I will be using to help keep excess water down, maintain a good skin qulity, and support healthy testosterone levels.
SD Pharmaceuticals Mucuna Pruriens 750:
MUCUNA PRURIENS 750™ is able to increase testosterone secretion by its action on the central nervous system through dopamine, adrenaline, noradrenaline, and the testes. In fact, these actions allow MUCUNA PRURIENS 750™ to block the release of prolactin, which is a testosterone killer! Blocking prolactin allows the pituitary to secrete more luteinizing hormone (LH), which then travels to the testes, where it signals the Leydig cells to synthesize and secrete more testosterone!
L-Dopa is a very good feel good compound. A lot of research has been done, and this product is thought to help with mood. This is the main reason I use it!
Here is a pic of the products I will be using. Note this will be on a cut for the next 6 weeks. After that period, I might consider a lean bulk.
Here are some highlights of the products and what I expect from them:
GH Freak:
I will be using the canadian version:
GABA (gamma-Aminobutyric acid)
GABA is an inhibitory amino acid and has a direct, centrally mediated action on growth hormone (GH) secretion. Clinical studies show that GABA has the unique ability to increase secretion of growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) through augmentation of neurotransmitter levels in the brain and by direct activity on the hypothalamus. Once released at the hypothalamus, GHRN travels to the pituitary where it stimulates the secretion of GH.
GABA also increases the secretion of key GH isoforms, including the most biologically active type of GH, immunofunctional GH (ifGH). A newly published clinical study shows that supplementation with 3,000 mg of GABA can increase both GH isoforms (irGH and ifGH) by an incredible 400%!1
GABA also stimulates deep sleep, which is also known as stage IV delta-wave sleep, and this is the specific sleep phase when peak GH secretion occurs.
Melatonin (N-Acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine)
Melatonin is a pineal hormone and a powerful antioxidant that affects GH secretion by activating central neural pathways at the hypothalamus level. More specifically, melatonin inhibits somatostatin, which is also known as growth hormone-inhibiting hormone (GHIH).
A study published in the journal Clinical Endocrinology shows that 5 mg of melatonin can stimulate a 270% increase in GH secretion!2
Just like GABA, melatonin is also clinically proven to induce stage IV delta-wave sleep, which further supports GH secretion and optimal rest & recovery.
L-Theanine (5-N-ethyl-glutamine)
Clinical studies show that l-theanine has the ability to increase alpha-wave production in the brain, which has a dual effect on increasing GH output. First off, it suppresses cortisol, which is a hormone that blunts GH release. Secondly, it works synergistically with GABA and melatonin to induce stage IV delta wave sleep.
Niacin/Vitamin B3 (Nicotinic Acid)
Niacin is an essential B vitamin and supports GH secretion by direct interaction with somatotroph cells in the pituitary gland.
I will be using this product to help with sleep and HGH support. I expect it to help support mood and support fat loss as well.
Amino Freak:
Who needs a description here! Amino Freak will go on the anticatabolic list to help recovery and keep muscle waste to a minimum!
Vita Freak:
VITA FREAKTM is a multi-vitamin/mineral stacked with 7 to 8 other health-promoting supplements! Nothing is more complete!
Vitamins & Minerals
Detoxifing Agents
Amino Acids
Antioxidants
Immune Support
Digestive Health
Cognitive Support
Cardiovascular health
I will use this product as a multivitamin to keep minerals and vitamins to an optimal level.
SD Pharmaceuticals Dendrobium 600:
Dendrobium (Pronounced: den-DROH-bee-um) is a member of the orchid plant family and is one of the 50 fundamental herbs used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), where it has the name Shihu. The plant is native to southern Asia, and Dendrobium nobile is by far the most widely used species because of its well-known medicinal properties. Dendrobium has been used in China for over 1000 years as a tonic and strengthening medicine. It contains a variety of chemical alkaloids that are thought to be responsible for its beneficial effects.
I will be using this one for mood and fat loss and assess it's capabilities. This should be very interesting!
SD Pharmaceuticals Garcinia Cambogia:
Garcinia cambogia is a plant that is native to Southeast Asia. It’s also grown and readily used for cooking in India and other parts of Asia and Africa. The most useful part of Garcinia is the yellow-coloured, pumpkin-shaped fruit, which is also called assam fruit.
This product can do wonders for cravings. I will be testing it out before my meals and see how full and satisfied I get from those little meals.
SD Pharmaceuticals Green Coffee Bean:
Green coffee beans are coffee beans that have not yet been roasted. The roasting of coffee beans reduces the chlorogenic acid levels. That’s why green coffee beans have a higher level of chlorogenic acid compared to regular, roasted coffee beans. The chlorogenic acid component in green coffee is what’s thought to be responsible for several of its pharmacological effects, including fat-loss support.
Of course, fat loss support is what I am after here. So GCB is a no brainer!!
SD Pharmaceuticals Anti-A (Acatecin 99):
The ANTI-A™ formula was developed based on research conducted at the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Mississippi. Researchers at the University of Mississippi studied the anti-aromatase and estrogenic activity of 24 different compounds isolated from the damiana plant and discovered that one of the 24 compounds is a very potent aromatase inhibitor and has absolutely zero estrogenic properties! The name of this compound is acacetin and it's the primary ingredient found in the ANTI-A™ formula.
This product I will be using to help keep excess water down, maintain a good skin qulity, and support healthy testosterone levels.
SD Pharmaceuticals Mucuna Pruriens 750:
MUCUNA PRURIENS 750™ is able to increase testosterone secretion by its action on the central nervous system through dopamine, adrenaline, noradrenaline, and the testes. In fact, these actions allow MUCUNA PRURIENS 750™ to block the release of prolactin, which is a testosterone killer! Blocking prolactin allows the pituitary to secrete more luteinizing hormone (LH), which then travels to the testes, where it signals the Leydig cells to synthesize and secrete more testosterone!
L-Dopa is a very good feel good compound. A lot of research has been done, and this product is thought to help with mood. This is the main reason I use it!
