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I'm in germany ;-) He is one of the leading experts in the field. See one of his videos here: regards Kaus Klinski

You're probably right. But how can experts like Dr. Rand claim 200 - 300 mg/week are completely safe (and required for most men to have a good clinical response) when obviously the opposite is the case? I don't get it. regards Kaus Klinski

Hi Sicillian, well, I've been on Dutasteride as well, DHT was almost zero, but still ... regards Kaus Klinski

Hi Guys, I've read that testosterone doses of more than about 100 mg/week can cause cardiomyopathy and or left ventricular hypertrophy when used long term. On the other hand, renowned experts like Dr. McClain recommend a starting dose of 200 mg for TRT. What is your guys opinion on this? I've...

Hi, there is evidence that high dose NAC can cause depletion of zinc when taken long term by forming a complex with the zinc and increasing it's renal excretion (see linked studies below). I wonder, if it is OK to take 600 mg NAC with zinc/ZMA at the same time or if it would compromise the...

I take 10 mg of zinc with my multi vitamin/mineral (oxide form) and 30 mg as ZMA (Original SNAC version, ON Brand). My HDL was fine a week ago. regards Kaus Klinski

I think, there is a lot of empirical evidence, too. I mean, hundreds of bodybuilders and strenght athletes probably have taken antioxidants for decades, without detrimental effects on their mass/strength gains. So I would postulate that the impact can't be *that* strong, at least for most...

BTW, here is what I currently take Pre/Post workout: Pre: 100 mg caffeine (or sometimes more, it depends) 25 mg sildenafil (enhanced "pump" and blood flow, easier breathing/better oxygenation, lowers BP peaks on heavy sets) 10 g BCAAs 1,5 g HMB 1,5 g of glucosamine sulfate 15 g of hydrolyzed...

Thank you. Me too ;-) I think he was a great actor (and he never made a secret out of his opinion), he was just a little bit ... special ;-> regards Kaus Klinski

Yes, but again, those studies are contradictory. There are a number of studies showing no negative impact of high dose vitamin E/C on workout performance/hypertrophy etc. That's why I wonder if there is finally a consensus. Furthermore, there are some PHDs like Layne Norton (who specifically...

I highly respect Jerry Brainum, I'm a regular viewer of his videos and I think that most of the time he gives really sound advice (I don't agree with him on the whole "Insulin is making you fat therefore you should limit your carbs" thing though). I remember him mentioning to take Vitamin E a...

Hi, maybe one of you more experienced users can tell me something about this: I mixed 500 g MSM with a small amount of ascorbic acid (hoping to achieve a synergistic effect on collagen synthesis etc.), and the mixture developed a strange, sweetish smell (similar to sugar beet syrup). AFAIK...

@Bonetti Gianluca: Yes, but I think there's always room for improvement. Insulin is *the* most anabolic hormone. BTW: Is there a actually consensus now by 2019 if antioxidants are really that bad for muscle growth/strenght gain? IMHO it has only been shown for high doses of vitamin C/E in a...

@Joe Sixpack: Thank you.

BTW, hope you guys understand me well, I'm trying my very best, but my english became quite "rusty" over the years (it's not my native language). regards Kaus Klinski

@Joe Sixpack Yes, I couldn't find any information on the doses used, so it remains speculative anyway. regards Kaus Klinski

@Bonetti Gianluca: The reason I want to take ALA in the first place is to enhance glucose uptake/insulin sensitivity post workout, so I would *have* to take it in close proximity to the end of my workout. ALA has a fairly short half life of only 30 minutes, so it would be out of your system...

Hi guys, I think this topic is worth it to open up a new thread. I decided to add some ALA to my post workout shake (about 250 mgs) to enhance glucose uptake/insulin sensitivity a little. But now I found information that ALA may interfere with thyroid medication (levothyroxine) and I'm on...

OK guys, I thank everyone of you for your replies. I decided to stay away from the niacin for now. regards Kaus Klinski

@Guided_by_Voices: OK, so I listened to the mentioned podcasts and I came to the conclusion that the risks of high dose niacin supplementation outweigh the benfits, at least in my case. My HDL isn't below the minimum range, I just wanted to spike it a little, but according to the informations...

Hi, thanks for your reply. I've never heard about "TMG", maybe you could provide me with a quick overview on the topic? regards Kaus Klinski

Hi, I'm currently thinking about adding some niacin to my supplement stack (about 250-500 mg/day) for it's beneficial effects on the lipid profile, mainly, I'd like to up my HDL a little. But I'm concerned about it's potent antilipolytic effects (which is the actual mechanism behind it's...