Articles by Type-IIx

This is the first in an eleven-part series exploring the unique features of anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS), starting with trenbolone. It examines its insulin-sensitizing, anabolic, and anticatabolic effects, and its impact on the cardiovascular system.

The article explores how anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) and recombinant human growth hormone (RhGH) affect bones, tendons, ligaments, and joints, focusing on collagen metabolism and the structural integrity of connective tissues, with detailed per-compound assessments.

The article examines the critical roles of estrogens in male bodybuilders using anabolic-androgenic steroids, highlighting their essential functions in sexual health, lipid management, and overall well-being.

How do GLP-1 and GIP agonists enhance insulin sensitivity, preserve muscle mass and preferentially reduce fat stores even without resistance training and proper nutrition? Incretin drugs act as mild partitioning agents.

Explore the varying estrogenic effects of Primobolan and Equipoise, understand individual responses to these steroids, and learn practical approaches for managing symptoms of low estrogen levels through a detailed flowchart designed for effective decision-making in AAS users.

This article explores the complex effects of androgens on female libido, addressing hormonal variations, mood influences, and the interplay between testosterone levels and sexual desire in women, contrasting with more straightforward effects in men.

This article examines the role of androgens in male libido, highlights the unique effects of nandrolone, and discusses dopamine’s influence on sexual desire, offering insights into the complex interactions affecting sexual function.

This article provides a comprehensive understanding on insulin actions for the bodybuilder and biochemist alike. We argue that insulin is muscle protein anabolic and does not merely promote increased glycogen storage.