No cycle is complete without Advanced PCT
Post cycle therapy designed to restore the delicate hormonal balance and
prevent muscle loss after any hormonal anabolic cycle.
FACT:
You hormones are completely out of balance during and after any anabolic
cycle, and in many cases your body is no longer producing normal levels of its
own natural testosterone potentially leading to losses in muscle and libido.
This imbalance is actually a good thing while on cycle, as it indicates the
cycle is probably working to promote muscle gain! But after the cycle, the lack
of natural testosterone production is one of the biggest reasons people lose
their hard earned gains and may have a difficult time promptly recovering their
libido. Advanced PCT is designed for one purpose, to get your
testosterone back to normal and natural production as quickly yet gently as
possible.
The common post cycle advice is to jack up natural testosterone levels by
squashing estrogen production/conversion. This fails to recognize that hormone
levels are in a very dynamic balance, regulated by complex mechanisms(1), and
that every change in hormone status has an inverse and sometimes drastic
reaction. Advanced PCT was designed by looking at the complete picture of
the body's reaction at the end of a hormonal muscle building cycle to create a
product that greatly assists the body in returning to its self-regulating,
delicate hormonal balance to minimize muscle loss and estrogen related side
effects.
When you take any externally supplied hormone, it will cause a positive
imbalance of your body's natural hormones while on cycle and a negative
imbalance when transitioning off cycle. To understand how important and
absolutely necessary PCT is to any hormonal cycle we need to briefly
understand what happens in the body while on cycle. The purpose in taking any
pro-hormone, steroid, or hormone is to cause protein synthesis by directly
activating androgen receptors. Testosterone is the natural key to unlocking
these powerful receptors, but other synthetic or naturally occurring compounds
have been found to do this quite successfully, such as 3-AD. Most work by
either directly converting to testosterone or are chemically very similar to
testosterone in structure, which means they also participate in the body's
natural self regulation of testosterone production(2).
Self regulation? Yes, the body produces various hormones (testosterone
activators)(3), that cause testosterone to be secreted, while at the same time
the testosterone itself stops or slows the production of these hormones(4). The
end result is a perfect balance of testosterone levels. So when we introduce an
external testosterone or testosterone equivalent, those activators stop
producing for awhile, thus significantly reducing natural testosterone
secretion(5). So in reality, when you quit your cycle, what your body
immediately needs is to quickly start producing these testosterone activators
more than anything because they control the release of testosterone. They are
the gate keepers! But, this is only part of the equation.
Hormone levels want to be in a precise balance, which includes the testosterone
/estrogen balance. Many pro-hormones claim that their products cannot aromatize,
thus leading you to a conclusion that you do not need to worry about estrogen.
However, the body wants to be in balance and when the testosterone levels
skyrocket while on-cycle you must recognize that your body reacts to create
balance by increasing natural estrogen production(6). Excess estrogen can
interrupt the production of testosterone and cause unwanted effects in healthy
males(7). Again the key is balance and your body needs some estrogen. Many
commonly used post cycle products work by completely eradicating estrogen from
the body. This is far from supporting the delicate balance in the body. Choose a
product that will get you back to normal, safely and quickly. Choose a product
that focuses on the whole picture to avoid other negative reactions. Choose
Anabolic Xtreme Advanced PCT.
Cordyceps Extract - This powerful extract has been demonstrated to increase LH
which is one of the testosterone activators that is directly related to
secretion of testosterone from the testes(8). It has traditionally been used for
the enhancement on sexual performance in China for many centuries, which means
that your libido gets a boost as well. Our extract is one of a kind and very
potent, containing almost three times more active constituents than the widely
used (7% active) commercial extract!
L-Histadine To compliment the increase of LH production from the Cordyceps,
this compound acts to increase the responsiveness of the Leydig cells which use
the LH to produce testosterone. These two components work together to jumpstart
the Testosterone Feedback Loop back into production and finding your body's
delicate balance. L-Histadine is a direct precursor to histamine(9) which is an
important component in the production of the testosterone activators and has
been shown to increase the responsiveness of Leydig cells. (*note -
anti-histamines, commonly used for seasonal allergy and illness, lower
testosterone levels by an inverse mechanism and should be avoided during PCT
when possible.)
Grape Seed Extract The first of a two-pronged approach to controlling
estrogen. Grape seeds contain Procyanidin Dimmers which act to slow the
mechanism of the conversion process10 of androgens to estrogen (aromatization).
Control, not eradication of estrogen, is important when coming off a cycle and
this grape seed extract will slow the process down to normal levels. The grape
seed extract works synergistically with the 6-Bromodione to normalize estrogen
levels. The extract that we use is very potent and contains not less than 95% PCO content! Grape Seed is also a fantastic anti-oxidant, almost 30x more
effective than vitamin C.
6-Bromodione Excess estrogen is a huge problem post cycle which is ultimately
affected by the increase in aromatase enzymes that the body produces in response
to an increase in androgens while on cycle. Whether the product that you took
can convert to estrogen or not, this excess aromatase will affect the natural
testosterone production that we are trying to jumpstart. Without controlling the
excess aromatase, as your natural testosterone production increases, it will be
bombarded with aromatase and convert to estrogen. 6-Bromodione binds to the
aromatase enzyme making it unable to convert androgens to estrogen. Advanced
PCT contains two separate forms (isomers) that work to control and normalize
estrogen and aromatase levels.
- 6-alpha-Bromodione is a fast acting competitive inhibitor of the aromatase
enzyme. It works by binding to the aromatase enzyme to prevent it from
aromatizing androgens. This is not a permanent binding and later acts to
normalize aromatase (and thus estrogen levels) as hormone production returns to
normal. It specifically targets aromatase and does not act as a central
anti-androgen like some other post cycle products can. This means that your
libido and mood will not be negatively affected.
- 6-beta-Bromodione works in a similar way but has an irreversible and
permanent effect. This works well to mediate the excess aromatase that was
produced while on cycle, while the alpha isomer works to normalize the natural
levels. The goal is again to transition into normal production levels for all
hormones affected by the anabolic cycle.
Every ingredient was carefully researched, tested, and integrated in precise
ratios to create the new standard for post cycle therapy products. Advanced
PCT will propel your hormones back to healthy levels quickly, allowing you
to keep those hard earned gains and avoid the effects of the body's reaction to
the end of an anabolic cycle. For additional protection against other
non-hormonal post cycle factors that can affect muscle retention, see
Anabolic Xtreme Retain2 and add it to your post cycle regimen.
General Precautions and Considerations
It is not uncommon for novice users to enjoy the benefits of an anabolic cycle
to the point that they don't want to stop. It is very important for you to give
your body a chance to recover and return to normal hormonal production before
starting an additional cycle. As with any product that affects hormone levels
you want to give your body a break and Advanced PCT is no exception. The
product is designed to assist your body in returning to normal hormonal balance.
After that is accomplished, typically four weeks, we recommend refraining from
taking any hormonal affecting products for at least one month.
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Capsule
Servings Per Container: 90
Amount Per Serving:
6-Bromoandrostenedione 25mg
Cordyceps sinensis concentrate (20% Polysaccarides) 450mg
L-Histidine HCL 100mg
Grape seed extract (95% Procyanidolic oligomers) 50mg
Advanced PCT Suggested Use
Take 1-3 capsules nightly. Do not exceed 8 weeks of continuous use.
