Is it necessary to take HCG during a cycle?
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Obviously not all cycles includes HCG, so it is not necessary to take HCG during a cycle. However, there are benefits when you take hcg during a cycle. Let’s look at this two cases that people include hcg in a cycle and in a pct.
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Due to the use of anabolic steroids, natural testosterone production is suppressed. The rate of suppression is dependent on the steroids being used and to a degree the total doses, but it is generally significant. Once the use of all anabolic steroids comes to an end, natural testosterone production will begin again on its own. However, there will be a period of very low testosterone levels and cannot only be bothersome, but they often cause the steroid user to lose a lot of the muscle mass he’s gained due to cortisol now becoming the dominant hormone in testosterones absence. For this reason most steroid users will implement a PCT plan in order to enhance recovery. There are several PCT plans we can implement, most all will include SERM’s such as Nolvadex (Tamoxifen Citrate) and/or Clomid (Clomiphene Citrate). However, many have found that if a PCT plan begins with HCG prior to SERM use the total recovery is enhanced. In a sense, HCG mimics LH and primes the body for the SERM therapy to come producing a far more efficient recovery.
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The second positive effect of HCG for the anabolic steroid user is use during a cycle of anabolic steroids. Due to steroid use, this will cause testicular atrophy due to the now suppressed state of natural testosterone production. By supplementing with HCG during steroid use, the individual can keep his testicles full. Such on cycle use can, however, be very beneficial as it can help with the individual easing into a more efficient recovery, but it must be responsible use. Truly, regardless of the period of use, on cycle or as a kick start to PCT, HCG use must be regulated.
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So if you use strong testosterone suppression raids, it is recommended to take hcg during cycle, and your natural testosterone is also easy to get back after cycle when you take it during cycle.
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For the anabolic steroid user, the performance enhancing athlete, HCG can be beneficial. But use must be kept moderate and monitored.