Expert Answered First Cycle, what stack and which supplements should I take?

[nick_]

I want to do my first test cycle. Which supplements should I buy, and what should I do else?

I’m planning to use 200–250 mg of Androlex enanthate.

Sorry for my bad English and lack of knowledge. Thanks in advance for your answers!

 

[SalvatoreCorvus]

Hello.

From a PEDs point of view, just enough to manage your estrogen (exemestan or anastrozol)
And by monitoring your blood pressure and your resting heartbeat. If it goes too high it will take something to reduce it

Then for supplements it depends on your budget.
The minimum is some antioxidant, a good multivitamin, some NAC and minerals such as magnesium zinc etc.
No need to on over complicating for a first cycle. In the end, it's the same stuff as a person who pays attention to his health naturally.

Keep an eye on your bloodwork to determine your real needs

 

[Sam Bjorn]

I want to do my first test cycle. Which supplements should I buy, and what should I do else?

I’m planning to use 200–250 mg of Androlex enanthate.

Sorry for my bad English and lack of knowledge. Thanks in advance for your answers!

Hi Nick

Without additional information, it’s hard for me to say much. Age and chronic health conditions can introduce additional risks, which means it may make sense to consider additional medications. I often recommend telmisartan to people over 35, along with a more extensive supplement stack. If you have high cholesterol that can’t be controlled through diet, then statins may be needed, because anyone using steroids is already at increased risk of cardiovascular complications. But if you’re 25, the situation could look completely different.

If you want a more detailed answer about your cycle, I need to know:

1. Age, weight, height
2. A photo of your current physique
3. How long you’ve been training
4. Any chronic health conditions
5. Blood test results (if available), no older than 6 months

 

[hiscycle]

Hi I'm a newb here so not got advice on real pct but I can definitely recommend some supplements to help your body transition back to normal hormone levels
Zma
Vit d ( better with K2 )
Ashwaganda for helping mood and test
Keep training consistency as best you can with heavy compound lifts
Sleep
Keep protein high
Creatine always good
Omega 3s (mood heart health)
I find these as daily essentials regardless of on or off cycle but I think they are a good addition to proper pct

 

[nick_]

Without additional information, it’s hard for me to say much. Age and chronic health conditions can introduce additional risks, which means it may make sense to consider additional medications. I often recommend telmisartan to people over 35, along with a more extensive supplement stack. If you have high cholesterol that can’t be controlled through diet, then statins may be needed, because anyone using steroids is already at increased risk of cardiovascular complications. But if you’re 25, the situation could look completely different.

If you want a more detailed answer about your cycle, I need to know:

1. Age, weight, height
2. A photo of your current physique
3. How long you’ve been training
4. Any chronic health conditions
5. Blood test results (if available), no older than 6 months

I’m 19 years old, 190 cm tall and weigh 70 kg. I’m lean and have been training for around 2 years. I don’t have any allergies or chronic health conditions.

My main goal is to build more muscle and gain weight, because my testosterone levels are very low and I’ve been struggling to put on muscle mass. I’ll get new blood work done before starting anything, but I’d like to educate myself properly beforehand and plan everything carefully.

I want to understand the potential risks, what I should monitor, and whether a cycle even makes sense in my situation, especially considering my low testosterone at such a young age.

Thanks for taking the time to help me!

 

[Sam Bjorn]

I’m 19 years old, 190 cm tall and weigh 70 kg. I’m lean and have been training for around 2 years. I don’t have any allergies or chronic health conditions.

My main goal is to build more muscle and gain weight, because my testosterone levels are very low and I’ve been struggling to put on muscle mass. I’ll get new blood work done before starting anything, but I’d like to educate myself properly beforehand and plan everything carefully.

I want to understand the potential risks, what I should monitor, and whether a cycle even makes sense in my situation, especially considering my low testosterone at such a young age.

Thanks for taking the time to help me!

You’ve been training for about two years. Could you tell me what kind of results you’ve achieved? Have you managed to gain at least a few kilograms?

In your case, it’s very important to eat plenty of protein and get enough calories overall. How are you doing with that?

Regarding testosterone, do you have any previous blood test results showing your low levels? If you really have hypogonadism, we need to confirm it through blood tests and identify the possible cause. Prescribing testosterone at therapeutic doses might already help resolve the situation. But first, we need to understand what’s going on.

So let’s start with that.

 

[nick_]

You’ve been training for about two years. Could you tell me what kind of results you’ve achieved? Have you managed to gain at least a few kilograms?

In your case, it’s very important to eat plenty of protein and get enough calories overall. How are you doing with that?

Regarding testosterone, do you have any previous blood test results showing your low levels? If you really have hypogonadism, we need to confirm it through blood tests and identify the possible cause. Prescribing testosterone at therapeutic doses might already help resolve the situation. But first, we need to understand what’s going on.

So let’s start with that.

I’ve actually been training for longer than two years, but I’ve been taking my training seriously for about two years, and really pushing myself consistently for the past year.

When I first started, I was much shorter, around 180 cm, and weighed only about 57 kg. I was already underweight back then. I tried eating more and more, but I never really had much of an appetite and struggled to gain weight.

Even when I ate more, I barely gained any weight. I also struggled with strength during training. I would often run out of energy and strength very quickly, which made it difficult to progress.

Even after all this time, gaining weight and building muscle has been extremely difficult for me.

My low testosterone was also confirmed by a doctor, and I have several symptoms that I believe may be related to it. These include very little facial and body hair, a lack of muscle development, difficulty gaining weight, low strength and energy, and relatively small feet and hands for my height. I also feel that my physical development hasn’t progressed as much as it should have.

And honestly, thank you so much for all the help from everyone in this forum. Nobody has ever helped me this much with this topic in such a short time, and I genuinely appreciate it. It means a lot to me.

 

[Sam Bjorn]

I’ve actually been training for longer than two years, but I’ve been taking my training seriously for about two years, and really pushing myself consistently for the past year.

When I first started, I was much shorter, around 180 cm, and weighed only about 57 kg. I was already underweight back then. I tried eating more and more, but I never really had much of an appetite and struggled to gain weight.

Even when I ate more, I barely gained any weight. I also struggled with strength during training. I would often run out of energy and strength very quickly, which made it difficult to progress.

Even after all this time, gaining weight and building muscle has been extremely difficult for me.

My low testosterone was also confirmed by a doctor, and I have several symptoms that I believe may be related to it. These include very little facial and body hair, a lack of muscle development, difficulty gaining weight, low strength and energy, and relatively small feet and hands for my height. I also feel that my physical development hasn’t progressed as much as it should have.

And honestly, thank you so much for all the help from everyone in this forum. Nobody has ever helped me this much with this topic in such a short time, and I genuinely appreciate it. It means a lot to me.

Let's take it step by step.
1. Do you track your daily protein intake, calories, and macros? If not, it's time to start doing that.
2. Severe fatigue can have different causes — psychological factors, how your muscles work physiologically, or neuroendocrine disorders. To identify any hormonal issues, we need blood tests. Please send me the blood test results you've already had. Blur out your personal information — we only need the actual values.
3. Describe your daily routine and sleep schedule.
4. Write out your training program and what it includes.
5. Based on how you feel, what's easier for you — prolonged physical activity at low or moderate intensity, or something heavy and intense for a short period? For example, can you jump further or higher than other guys your age, or are explosive movements just not your thing?
6. Regarding testosterone (this is part of my question about your blood tests).