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POST CYCLE THERAPY | PCT and Do I Need One?

As a disclaimer Phoenix Supplement Store does not recommend that you partake in the use of pro hormone substances outside of the recommendations of your doctor or a medical professional. The products that we provide are to reduce potential harm that can be caused by use of such substances. Statements have not been approved by any medical or food related governing body. This article does not constitute as medical or any other form of advice and nothing mentioned in the article is intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Results are not guaranteed and vary upon starting point, goals, genetics and effort. 

What is a PCT? PCT stands for Post Cycle Therapy. A PCT is a cycle of one or more supplements or drugs, usually taken for 6-8 weeks. It’s aim is to prevent estrogen rebound and stop any estrogenic side effects, balance natural testosterone levels to minimise side effects and maximise your gains made during the cycle.

DO I NEED A PCT?

If you’re looking to, or have already started to use any supplement or substance that has an effect on your hormonal levels (Prohormone) or most SARMS then yes, you should use a PCT.

PCT supplements have not always existed within the public market, but these chemicals and substances have always been used in the medical industry in some way or another in order to help regulate the production of hormones within the body.

If you have been using substances referred to above then you will find that without a PCT then you can see the effects of increased estrogen levels within the body – much higher than normal, whilst testosterone levels are not as positively impacted as they should be.

 

What are the effects of increased estrogen?

Increased estrogen in males leads to a number of side effects, these include but are not entirely limited to:

• Gynecomastia (Increased lipid deposition within the chest)
• Low mood, highly emotional state of mind
• Increased subcutaneous fat storage (visible fat)
• Muscle Atrophy

What are the effects of low testosterone?

Low testosterone as a result of coming off cycle will make the experience even harder as we can expect to see:

• Fatigue and Lethargy
• Muscle Atrophy
• Low mood, confidence.
• Decreased libido

Essentially by not using a PCT your directly impacting all of the work that you’ve done and the use of the substances that you have taken – as well as putting your physical and mental health at risk.

What about SARMS? Only with SARMS that will suppress your natural testosterone levels – there are some SARMS that do not have this effect so do not REQUIRE a PCT but it is still something we would recommend doing as it will still have a benefit to your general health and wellbeing post cycle.

Ostarine – PCT?

Ostarine or MK-2866 being used up to 20mg for 8 weeks should not require a PCT. Higher dosages or longer cycle times will most likely need a PCT.

LGD (Ligandrol)?

LGD-4033 does require a PCT at any dosage and cycle length. In clinical studies testosterone levels went back to normal levels within 21 days with no PCT. However, the study may be at a lower dosage than you are considering, and if stacking with other products this will increase the shutdown effect.  Cardarine?

Cardarine or GW-50156 is also not technically a SARM and does not require a PCT as it does not impact testosterone levels.

Testosterone boosters are there to help boost natural testosterone back to normal levels for all the reasons mentioned earlier. There is a huge amount of testosterone boosters available, but the most effective ones contain these ingredients and importantly at these correct dosages. Check them out below.

• D-aspartic Acid (DAA) – 3,000mg (3g) per day 
• Bulbine Natalensis – 1,000mg (1g) per day 
• KSM-66 – 750 – 1250mg (0.75-1.25g) per day 
• Vitamin D3 – 3300iU per day  
• Fenugreek Extract – 500mg (0.5g) 

he most effective legal anti estrogen, an extremely underrated supplement in general, is Arimistane.

Arimistane is a powerful AI that decreases circulating levels of estrogen in the body. Some studies have shown it will even lower cortisol levels too. Arimistane is a suicidal AI, which prevents the conversion of testosterone to estrogen. It does this by binding to the aromatase enzyme and does so with a binding rate of .22 micromolar which is far stronger than ATD and 6-oxo which are alternatives to Arimistane. Once it binds, it is incapable of releasing until the body eliminates the enzyme from the body. 

A dosage of 75mg per day is a common PCT dosage.  

PCT products from MUSCLE RAGE such as Regenerate in combination with our testosterone booster King Test is the perfect combination for a PCT following a SARMs or DHEA ProHormone cycle. Check out the products below that will get you through your next PCT

King Test is not just a testosterone booster. It is designed to increase natural testosterone and free testosterone levels, greatly increase libido (sex drive) as well as increased energy and stamina.

Regenerate is designed to follow a SARM or ProHormone cycle and will do perfectly on it’s own! Stack it with King Test for MAXIMUM testosterone!

 

 

 

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