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jakejacquino
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I’m 17 in a few months. I’ve grown like an inch in the past year so my growth plates are nearing closure and I’m 5’8. I’m in the gym and need to put on more weight.
The main reasons I was thinking of running:
Height gain (well growth plates open)
Gym progress
Weight gain
Improved sleep/recovery
I am only planning to run it during this winter for a few months to hopefully get up to 165-170 (currently 145-150) which is a little above my desired maintenance weight for my current height
Also: planning to take berberine preemptively to counteract the insulin resistance
Any other side effects I should take precautions against? Looking for anecdotal stories of people who have ran it or studies
The main reasons I was thinking of running:
Height gain (well growth plates open)
Gym progress
Weight gain
Improved sleep/recovery
I am only planning to run it during this winter for a few months to hopefully get up to 165-170 (currently 145-150) which is a little above my desired maintenance weight for my current height
Also: planning to take berberine preemptively to counteract the insulin resistance
Any other side effects I should take precautions against? Looking for anecdotal stories of people who have ran it or studies