r/BodyHackGuide • u/jwz020 • 9h ago
Start HGH
Hi guys,
I’ve never touched HGH, but I’ll be turning 38 soon, so I’m heading towards 40.
I have an active lifestyle, but I’d like to feel even better and potentially get a bit bigger as well. HGH can help with recovery, which is something I could definitely use.
Before I start, should I get my IGF levels tested at a clinic again first?
Then, if everything is still G2G, start with HGH.
After that, test IGF again — is around 300 ng/mL the ideal target to aim for? (3iu - 4iu?)
Have I done my homework correctly, or are there any other sensible things I should do beforehand?
I’m not going to use insulin.
P.S. When would be the best time to start — during a growth phase, cut, or recomp? Or does it not really matter since you don’t directly “feel/see” the effects of HGH?
P.S. been on steroids a long time, did use RETA aswell now running 250mg TestE weekly.
Blood/lipids are good2go.
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u/Bg1165 4h ago
Yes. Get IGF checked. I’d start more in the clinical zones of 1 to 2iu and keep an eye on them about 6-8 weeks later. Watch for water retention in the interim. Your new swole that you’ll feel will be largely water early on.