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TORDON · Feb 21, 2007

ive been reading up on glucophage, it seems it can lower natural test, atleast thats what the study sugested even though the amount of people in the test was rather low, like 12 I think, so the results kind of seemed inacurate to start with.....but I have a few questions I will post here, The test sugested that if liver damage was already a problem, glucophage could cause acidosis, so is glucophage hep toxic? and if so to what degree, like in comparison to an 17 A oral like dbol?, also since it can lower natural test, is it advisable to use off cycle?..does anyone know of anybody who has used it off cycle?...
I am just about ready to go another round with AS, but am trying to find a way to not lose as many gains durring post cycle, I don't trust myself enough yet with insulin and am not knowlagable enough about things like igf yet, although I am working on getting to that point......

thanx....

bigman1 · Feb 21, 2007

Use an Herb called Gymnema Sylvestre at 600mg post workout and you will be very happy. Before you ask what it is please Google it. You will like what you see and it works well and no sides at all.

bigman1 · Feb 21, 2007

Here you go a little info:

Gymnema sylvestre is a member of the milkweed family. It is a woody climbing plant that is native to the tropical regions of India. The leaves are used in herbal medicine preparations and is known as "periploca of the woods" in English. In Sanskrit it is known as mesbasringi (meaning "ram's horn"). When the leaves are chewed the interfere with the mouths ability to taste sweetness. Hence the Hindi name gurmar - "destroyer of sugar". The plant constituents include two resins, one of which is soluble in alcohol. The other constituents are gymnemic acids, saponins, stigmasterol, quercitol, and the amino acid derivatives betaine, choline and trimethylamine.

A few small studies have indicated that the extract may actually maintain healthy blood sugar levels. There have been animal studies done that also support this use. The studies indicate that gymnema can double the amount of insulin-producing cells in the pancreas.

Gymnema sylvestre is also a stomachic, diuretic, refrigerant, astringent, and tonic.

Learn more about the benefits of Gymnema Sylvestre on Clayton South's Health Facts.

Certain medications may interact with gymnema. They may alter the dosage of drugs needed to commonly treat diabetes, including glipizide, metformin, and insulin. You should only use gymnema to maintain healthy blood sugar levels under the clinical supervision of a healthcare professional. Gymnema is generally safe and devoid of side effects. The effects of gymnema on pregnant or nursing women has not yet been determined.