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METFORMIN Place in Bodybuilding!
METFORMIN (Glucophage)
So I currently have a buddy who swears by this. For multiply reasons. He claims , quote " I can eat anything and not gain any fat what so ever"
So i been doing some research as i have a fair amount of access to a lot of this drug. Mainly use to treat type 2 diebites but a lot of brothers are claiming that this is a very benificial drug.
BENIFITS
Full muscles: Muscles will grow fuller when metformin is used with high carbohydrate diets.
Lack of fat storage: Metformin helps prevent fat from being deposited, so you get full benefits from carbohydrate heavy meals, without worrying to end up storing fat. This is why diabetics say they ‘lean out’ on this drug.
Insulin receptors: Metformin helps keep muscle cells sensitized for insulin that the body produces.
Appetite suppression: This drug will limit hunger, so it’s perfect for those doing a ketogenic diet. Furthermore, on re-feed days it makes a perfect addition to your carbohydrate heavy cheat day.
Pumps: Bodybuilders claim to get tremendous pumps when using metformin.
However, there are a fair amount of side effects you guys should be aware of.
SIDES
These are some of the common side effects I have come accross from researching the drug.
Nausea, Vomiting, Gas, Bloating, Diarrhea, Appetite Suprression
Half Life
The half life is listed as 4-6 hours. However, there are slow releasing extended tabs available. Bodybuilders should stick to the faster acting version as mentioned above.
Below is a copy and paste from a brother article with a bit more knowledge on this.
Dosing for Bodybuilders
Full muscles can be achieved if 500-1000 milligrams (mgs) are taken within 1 hour after a large carbohydrate meal. The more carbohydrates there are in the meal, the higher the dosage should be taken, never exceeding 1500 mgs at a time. Nevertheless, metformin can be taken with as many high carb meals as you wish.
Two important rules with this strategy, and close attention should be paid to the following:
- The fast releasing version is recommended for this strategy.
- At least 100 grams (g) of carbs must be taken for every 500 mgs of metformin. Otherwise hypoglycemic symptoms may occur.
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I just skimmed quickly but didn't see a question so I'm just going to give my opinion. Metformin is fucking awesome for fat loss. I've taken it before and had GREAT results with no sides and will.definitely take it again. It is prescribed for off label use in the states for fat loss is obese people. I highly recommend people trying this. I believe you need take 800mg three times a day.
This game isn't for everyone, being big and bloated doesn't make you the man, nor does being 110lbs ripped. If you are not competing, find a happy medium. I was thin once, learned all there was to learn about steroids and got pretty big. Then learned how to eat and I got really huge.
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Originally Posted by
bulk_cut
I just skimmed quickly but didn't see a question so I'm just going to give my opinion. Metformin is fucking awesome for fat loss. I've taken it before and had GREAT results with no sides and will.definitely take it again. It is prescribed for off label use in the states for fat loss is obese people. I highly recommend people trying this. I believe you need take 800mg three times a day.
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Yeah not all my WORDS, but put it together from various info found on the net and from other close brother personal experiences. They also say it is amazing for fat loss.
Just remember it can have its risks!
gh0st
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I have some real experience on it. First learned about it from Dr. Osborsn book. Convinced my doc to prescribe it. First stated taking it 5 months ago, continued until last month stopped due to some other illness and while working on bringing my body and lifestyle on track. Here is my 2cent:
- stated taking with breakfast, will give me straight diarrhea until late afternoon. did'n even go away after several weeks. Found out it doesn't really goes well with milk and milk for breakfast is a deal-breaker for me. So switched it with lunch.
- even with lunch will get diarrhea on and off, then started taking it toward the very end of lunch may be just before my last bite. That kinda settled things down and no diarrhea but will keep me hungry for rest of evening, sometimes had to take 2 dinner.
- will wake up in the middle of night, not really feeling hungry but super sugar/carb craving in my mouth not in stomach. I had to take some carb about 3/4 am or won't fall asleep.
- So, bottom line ended up taking more food but still lost some unwanted fat especially from the love handle area and it got all trimmed.
- I wasn't on any gear while taking mtfn..if you are on gear things might be different for you.
- I'd take it not targeting fat loss, fat loss is just the side effect of the AMPK effect it makes on cells and more importantly cell degeneration that brings Anti-Aging in the picture, what id does (technically 1. potential delay to the onset of degenerative disease 2. it increases the number of oxygen molecules released into a cell, which appears to boost robustness and longevity.) . Fat loss is jut the mere side effect of it, so that doesn't mean if you under 7-8% body fat you dont need to take metformin.
- I know couple docs who are ahead of the curve shared they put pretty much all of there patients on metformin regardless if they have diabetics or not.
- I started again this week while I'm on gear but still kinda same affect without diarrhea and later at night in the morning feel bittery taste in my mouth because it squeezes all he sugar out of my liver I guess.
- My suggestion would be taking it with breakfast in the morning if it suits you so it does all it has to do through out the day and not much trouble at night.
- FDA approved a study on metformin for anti again, study hasn't finished yet. Once they come up with positive outcome, it is gonna be next Viagra like pill in the market .
- It would also give me mild sensation and headache someday on back of my neck surfacing up to my back head. still amazing drug
Hope it helps people..
Last edited by loveMoreT; 06-29-2016 at 08:00 PM.
Reason: metformin, AMPK, Anti-Aging,diarrhea, fat loss
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To sum up metformin in just a few words - it's the shit!!!!
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Fuck I really wanna stock up on this.. it'd be pricy to run all the time though
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ya i would not mind trying it
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Originally Posted by
ajordana
Fuck I really wanna stock up on this.. it'd be pricy to run all the time though
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Not pricey at all bro, there are a few sponsors that carry it here!
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Originally Posted by
ajordana
Fuck I really wanna stock up on this.. it'd be pricy to run all the time though
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Actually you can get it prescribed from you doc if you want. I pay $2 for a months supply! Show the doc all study and talk about its AMPK and relate that to diabetics and heart disease and you are taking early steps to prevent it as it runs in your family..lol that was my argument.
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