mTOR Pathway: Leucine Threshold vs. Total Protein

[SlavPower]

Starting a deep dive into leucine thresholds...

[Herbertysnilm]

Left Ventricular Hypertrophy (LVH) is almost inevitable for long term heavy users. The question is management of blood pressure.

[Herbertysnilm]

The heart is a muscle. If you give it orals and heavy gear for a decade, Left Ventricular Hypertrophy (LVH) is a statistical certainty.

[MedellinMuscle]

The 3g threshold is often cited, but bodyweight matters.

[MedellinMuscle]

Telmisartan is the gold standard for AAS users. It treats the BP and has some slight PPAR-delta activity for lipids.

[MedellinMuscle]

It’s the concentric remodeling that’s dangerous. Aerobic work (LISS) can help induce eccentric remodeling to counter the "thickening" of the heart walls.

[Peterdyday]

I’ve noticed better recovery with 5g leucine per meal.

[SlavPower]

Does anyone here donate blood regularly to keep hematocrit down? I find it helps with the "heavy heart" feeling on high doses.

[SlavPower]

Hematocrit management is key too. Thick blood puts massive strain on the heart during heavy lifting.

[SlavPower]

Is there an upper limit where it becomes redundant?