Question about GH timing (pre-bed vs post-workout)

Vasskol

New Member
I know the general best practice is taking GH pre-bed. However, on 1–2 days per week (due to schedule/cohabitation), I’m not always able to take it at night. On those days, I move it to post-workout instead, trying to create a low-insulin window.

This is what I currently do:
  • 15:00 → Pre-workout meal (~800 kcal, mixed macros)
  • 17:00–19:00 → Training + intra (30g dextrose + 30g clear whey or EAA)
  • 19:15 → Blood glucose check (usually ~90–100 mg/dL)
  • 19:30–20:00 → 5 IU GH
  • 22:30 → Last meal (≈3 hours after GH)
The idea is to avoid stacking GH on top of high glucose/high insulin and instead use it in a relatively lower insulin state.

My questions:
  1. Is this a reasonable alternative to pre-bed GH, or am I missing something physiologically?
  2. Could this approach negatively affect insulin sensitivity or pancreatic stress long-term?
  3. Would you adjust anything (reduce intra carbs, extend the gap, lower GH dose, or simply skip GH on those days)?
Goal is optimization and long-term metabolic health — not just short-term performance.

Appreciate any input.
 
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