Ligandrol (LGD-4033)
Ⓒ By Jonathan Roseland |
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The Super SARM
Ligandrol (LGD-4033) is a formidable SARM, a biohack for accelerated bodybuilding and lean muscle mass growth.
Disclaimer: This is a legal “NOT for human consumption” research chemical - if you don’t understand what that means, don’t order it.
Ligandrol, referred to in shorthand as LGD, is for some bodybuilders a shortcut for putting on 10-15 pounds of muscle relatively quickly. There’s a handful of scientific papers on it on Pubmed and notably, an American placebo-controlled study of 76 healthy young men was done in 2013. Here we’ll look at what to expect from LGD and how to responsibly use it...
What to expect from LGD
Noticeably bigger muscles and accelerated fat loss often in as little as 3-4 weeks.
- LGD bulking cycles are typically 4 - 12 weeks, with 8 weeks being the sweet spot. In 2-3 months you can expect to add a not inconspicuous amount of muscle.
- More power output in the gym, so don’t be surprised when you start beating a lot of your personal records (PRs).
- SARMs are potent fat-loss accelerators. Do you want a shredded six-pack to show off on Instagram?
Subjectively...
- You can tell that you’re on something. Typically it kicks in on day one and begins impacting workout performance the first week.
- Apparently, it makes you feel really “alpha” - I bet this stuff is good for picking up chicks (and getting in bar fights!)
- Anecdotally, you’ll hear that it can both stimulate or suppress libido depending on the person. You’ll have to try it to see how it affects your sex life.
- It’s commonly taken orally and the taste of the liquid LGD solution is nasty, think of some of the meaner shots of liquor that you’ve stomached.
10 - 15 pounds of muscle, really?
Yes, it’s possible to put on this much muscle in a bulking cycle, if you’re aggressive about lifting, eating everything in sight, and pushing yourself to failure in lifts.
What are SARMs?
Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators are a quintessential biohack, they are a real-life cheat code for lean muscle mass growth. They were developed initially to treat muscle-wasting diseases. SARMs are safer than classic steroids because as the name implies they selectively target androgen sites, they don’t have as wide-ranging systemic effects. SARMs enhance bone density which is great for those suffering from wasting diseases and also for bodybuilders taking risks in the gym moving a lot of heavy metal. Stronger bones make you less vulnerable to injuries.
Is LGD a steroid? This seems to be a contentious question among YouTube bodybuilding gurus, although the Boston study asserts that it’s Nonsteroidal.
The science
LGD stands out among SARMs and performance-enhancing research chemicals because it has undergone a pilot clinical trial at the Boston University School of Medicine.
- 76 healthy men participated in the study, which makes it relevant to bodybuilders, an LGD study done with sick or aging participants would be less helpful.
- The study was double-blinded, randomized, and placebo-controlled.
- The study lasted 21 days which is a bit shorter than ideal considering most bodybuilders use it in 4-12 week cycles.
- The study was funded by the company that invented LGD which is a conflict of interest but the data reveals that LGD didn’t outperform the placebo by much. So it’s likely not a liar study. If you understand the placebo effect, you know that a drug that outperforms or even equals the placebo effect is worth using. At least half the benefit of any drug or supplement you take is due to the placebo effect.
- The study emphasized its safety; LGD-4033 was well tolerated. There were no drug-related serious adverse events. it concluded...
LGD-4033 was safe, had favorable pharmacokinetic profile, and increased lean body mass even during this short period without change in prostate-specific antigen.
Usage and dosage
- Dosage is 10-20 milligrams daily.
- Optimally usage is dosing twice a day, with one dose taken about 30 minutes before workout.
- In the Boston study, subjects took their first dose fasted in the morning - so it’s fine to take it on an empty stomach.
Side effects
Is LGD a SARM that does not harm? SARMs remain so popular because side effects are minimal, manageable, and temporary. Bodybuilders using LGD sometimes report hair loss, lowered testosterone, and high blood pressure.
- If you’re concerned about your testosterone on LGD keep the dosage moderate and be disciplined about your testosterone-supporting habits and lifestyle (stay away from booze and stress, eat clean, etc.)
- Hepatoxicity is a bit of a concern, it’s not nearly as bad as a lot of drugs but if you’re going to use things like LGD take Adaptogenic herbs like Schisandra which tonify the liver and kidney.
- LGD is potentially a contraceptive for men. You might want to stay away from it if you and your queen are working on spawning your own army of little Spartans.
These side effects are acceptable to many bodybuilders because the muscle gains are worth it to them! You’ll have to soberly evaluate your priorities in choosing to use LGD.
Banned by WADA
USADA.org is NOT a fan of LGD, it’s banned by the World Anti-Doping (WADA), if you’re a professional or amateur athlete and anticipate being drug tested, stay away from it.
Sources
Narrows Labs in the USA (original sponsor of this article) offers Ligandrol (LGD-4033) capsuled
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it’s estimated that 75% of the SARMs sold online are fake or contaminated, so demand to see a certificate of analysis before ordering. But good news...
Downloadable Ligandrol is a thing
You may be interested in taking it as an infoceutical - a non-pharmacological, side-effect-free version of the supplement that takes advantage of the phenomenon of water memory - which is imprinted on water via quantum collocation and electromagnetism using this device...
Infocueticals typically have 1/3 or half the effect of the actual medicine being imprinted. If you're skeptical of Infopathy that's understandable, it's a game-changing application of a little-known scientific phenomenon. But I'd urge you to evaluate the scientific evidence (presented in my biohacker review) that downloadable medicine is no longer science fiction...
Experiential
What "lab rats" are saying about it...
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