hormone

Most newspaper movie reviewers and restaurant critics use the "star" system to evaluate the merits of whatever film or eatery they're critiquing. This system is so widely used that practically any member of Western society automatically knows that a "4-star" restaurant is serving up some pretty...

Testosterone is synonymous with strong muscles, Viking-esque beards, and an intense sex drive. But T—a primary hormone produced in your testicles that regulates your reproductive system—affects a lot more than you may think. In addition to its muscle-building and sex-drive functions, it also...

Calling hormones "male" or "female" is a misnomer. These hormones are present in both men and women but in different concentrations. Therefore, estrogen is also part of the male secretion, but at an infinitesimal value under normal physiological conditions. Of course, there are forms of...

Patient Care MK-677(Ibutamoren) Review: What is it? Benefits, Side Effects, Where to Buy? By Team - June 26, 202010578 If you are reading this, then you sure ran past the MK-677 GH secretagogue. Wondering what it really is? You are about to discover everything that you need to know about...

With more people taking a sharp turn towards health and fitness by aiming to develop lean muscle mass, enhance their strength and endurance, and lose fat, it is no surprise that the peptide industry is blooming at this particular point in time. Peptides, like CJC-1295, speed up the process for...

Curious about HGH peptides? This promising class of compounds is the subject of many studies that indicate numerous therapeutic benefits. In this ultimate guide, we detail all you need to know about these popular research peptides. We’ll explain: What is peptide therapy? What are HGH...

Among the many uses and types of therapeutic peptides, the topic of peptides for muscle growth is drawing increased interest among the research community and the public at large. Any gym-goer knows that building muscle is difficult on the best of days, and requires dedication to a strict...

HEAD TRAUMA AND LOW T When we think of testosterone production, most of us just think about the testicles, but they're really a cog in a much larger machine. T production actually starts in the brain when your hypothalamus produces gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH). From there, GnRH travels...

Forskolin is a testosterone and thyroid hormone raising supplement derived from the herb, Coleus forskohlii. Studies have shown it to increase lean body mass, decrease body fat, and lower blood pressure while raising metabolic rate. It does all this by elevating levels of cAMP (cyclic adenosine...

There are at least three traditional bodybuilding drugs or supplements that ought to be used routinely in clinical settings to treat various conditions or maladies: Nandrolone (deca durabolin) Growth Hormone Creatine The first is, of course, an anabolic steroid. In a sane world, it and...

AAS Related Acronyms Acronym Meaning Notes X/X/Y/Y Week 1 daily dose/Week 2 daily dose/Week 3 daily dose/Week 4 daily dose. Example: 40/40/20/20 = 40mg per day for week 1, 40mg per day for week 2, 20mg per day for week 3, 20mg per day for week 4. Used in reference to Nolva, Clomid, or...

Fifteen years ago, orexins were identified as central regulators of energy homeostasis. Research indicates that orexins are key modulators of the sleep-wake cycle and that these neuropeptides also affect feelings of satiety and hunger. Given their role in energy homeostasis, it was hypothesized...

Sermorelin, sometimes called GRF 1-29, is a growth hormone releasing hormone analogue. It is a 29-amino acid polypeptide representing the 1-29 fragment from endogenous human growth hormone releasing hormone, and is thought to be the shortest fully functional fragment of GHRH. It is used as a...

What Does Sermorelin Do? Sermorelin is one of the most widely tested and researched peptides in the world. According to Richard Walker, Ph.D., Sermorelin may offer a natural solution to the slow, but steady decline of growth hormone that we all experience as we age. This may not sound like much...

Sermorelin vs Ipamorelin Sermorelin and ipamorelin peptides are very similar in many ways. Despite their similarities, however, these two peptides are different enough that their applications can be tailored for specific needs. Both peptides stimulate the natural secretion of growth hormone...

Ipamorelin vs GHRP-2 Many people think that ipamorelin and GHRP-2 are the essentially the same thing. After all, both cause an increase in the secretion of growth hormone (GH). In reality, ipamorelin and GHRP-2 are very different peptides and the fact that they cause GH hormone release is the...

by Jenn Sinrich When we talk about eating to support our health, we often focus on key organs like our brain and heart. But with hormonal health becoming a bigger and bigger topic as of late, it’s appropriate to discuss how our diet can support hormonal balance. Incorporating certain key...

Deca Durabolin is a very popular AAS made with the Nandrolone Hormone. It has the Decanoate ester attached which helps extend the release of the hormone. Nandrolone first began being synthesized in the 1950s making its first appearance in 1960 and began being marketed by Organon for commercial...

Besides Growth hormone (GH) itself, your body utilizes three basic hormones: Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone (GHRH)- Released by the brain to tell your bodies growth hormone storage cells (somatotrophs) to release growth hormone. Somatostatin- Acts as the "off switch" and tells your cells...

Nicotinic Acid: A Simple, Safe Way to Boost Growth Hormone Output Figure 1--Structure of Nicotinic Acid Growth hormone (GH) seems to receive a lot criticism in bodybuilding subculture; people either love it or abhor it. Rather than dabble in the debate of GH’s benefits/uses in regards to...