Summary
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The speaker introduces a story from a 21-year-old male who began lifting at 15 and using performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) at 19. The user's first experience was with SARMs (RAD140) at high dosages, which he suspected might have been a prohormone due to exacerbating his puberty-induced gynecomastia. Despite negative side effects, he managed to gain significant lean mass but was driven to try Tren.
The individual started a cycle of 300mg/week of Test and 250mg/week of Tren E for 10 weeks. Unfortunately, this coincided with gym closures due to COVID-19. He continued the cycle while eating poorly and playing video games, leading to significant fat gain. In a misguided attempt to compensate, he dramatically increased his dosage to 600mg Test and 500mg Tren every 3-4 days.
The high Tren dosage led to severe progestogenic side effects, including nipple protrusion and oily secretions, as well as extreme mental instability, such as road rage and destructive behavior towards friends and his girlfriend. His poor choices also led to kidney issues, constant urination, hair thinning, and severe cystic acne.
After experiencing these adverse effects, the individual learned about proper PED usage and pharmacology. He then conducted 'successful' test-only cycles and later incorporated Tren more responsibly for an NPC classic physique show prep, using lower, more effective dosages (300mg Test, 250mg Tren E per week). This controlled approach led to a much better physique and manageable side effects.
The speaker emphasizes the importance of knowing one's body, dosages, and proper training/diet when using PEDs. He highlights that unnecessarily high doses, especially of potent compounds like Tren, are counterproductive and dangerous. He stresses the need for pre-, mid-, and post-cycle blood work to monitor health and attenuate potential damage, and generally advises against using such substances, or at least using them with extreme caution and comprehensive planning.