History and Overview of Insulin

When it comes to hormones and supplements that are utilized for maximum effectiveness, one of the most popular in both the professional bodybuilding and medical worlds is insulin.

While insulin has a tremendous amount of benefits that can help people in a variety of ways, there are still some people who use supplements like insulin to maximize muscle mass and make muscle-related progress that would not otherwise be possible.

It's important to note that compared to other types of hormones, insulin is very powerful.

Because it is anabolic, it can build tissue somewhat easily, but it is important to note that while it is typically used exogenously by people who are unable to build tissue, when used by athletes, it is strictly for the purpose of building muscle tissue.

It is a very dangerous hormone when abused, so strong caution should be exercised when using it for recreational or other purposes, regardless of the circumstances.

Similar to the use of injectable testosterone and other hormones, the first synthesis of insulin occurred in the 1920s.

At the time, most insulin was extracted from the pancreas of cows and dogs.

One of the main problems, however, was that these samples were often not of high purity, and controlling purity could have serious consequences.

But regardless of purity issues, people were willing to take the risk of infection or death during this time.

Insulin treatment was the only option for people with diabetes, and untreated diabetes could lead to terrible health problems and even death.

That's why solving the problem of insulin purity in the 1970s was a major milestone, not only for insulin, but for other exogenous therapies as well.

Starting in the mid-1970s, synthetic insulin was introduced by a company called Ciba.

In 1982, the famous Humulin-R synthetic insulin was created, a perfect substitute for human-made insulin that was quickly approved by the FDA and has been a staple of diabetes treatment ever since.

What insulin does and how it works

Insulin works in a few fairly straightforward ways.

First, it prevents the metabolic breakdown of glycogen, fat, and protein.

It is produced by the pancreas and is considered a peptide hormone, which means it is responsible for regulating and utilizing glucose, fatty acids, and amino acids.

There are three types of diabetics that require insulin supplementation.

It's important to keep this in mind because too often people assume that if you have diabetes, you need exogenous insulin supplementation by default.

In people with type 1 diabetes, the pancreas is unable to produce enough insulin on its own to provide the body with adequate insulin.

Another type of insulin is type 2 diabetes.

This diabetes is particularly frustrating because the body can produce insulin, and in some cases, enough of it, but the insulin receptor sites are not working and must be supplemented from the outside.

This means that exogenous injected insulin is the only way for people with type 2 diabetes to synthesize insulin in their bodies.

Insulin, a peptide hormone, is secreted by the pancreas and works with the liver to stimulate the production of glycogen, which is then converted into glucose.

However, anything other than glucose is inhibited, and insulin is actually responsible for spreading glucose into cells, which leads to muscle growth.

High insulin levels are also associated with protein synthesis, which is a very important part of the body's muscle-building process.

Higher levels of insulin in the body can also lead to higher bone density, and higher levels of a peptide called IGF-1, which stands for insulin-like growth factor 1.

This peptide is incredibly anabolic and has a very similar structure to insulin, hence its name.

An additional benefit of high concentrations of insulin is that it can increase levels of luteinizing hormone and produce more follicle-stimulating hormone.

Increased levels of the aforementioned hormones can essentially lead to higher testosterone levels.

In other words, it's a relatively unknown hormone among the general population, but it has tremendous benefits as a hormone, and can definitely improve athletic performance for those who want to use it effectively.

Effects of Insulin

The essential effect of insulin supplementation for any type of diabetes is that it helps control blood sugar.

This is the primary function of insulin.

However, people who use insulin in other areas like it because it is also very effective at promoting anabolism and preventing catabolism.

However, using more insulin in the body can lead to higher levels of visceral body fat, and if you use insulin really irresponsibly, you can actually die from it.

Insulin is an incredibly dangerous hormone, but many athletes don't let that stop them.

They are willing to take the risk to enjoy the effects of insulin, even though it is sometimes harmful due to its fat-inducing properties.

This is why insulin's value is greatly reduced when body fat levels are not properly controlled.

When insulin levels are very high, the body's ability to control body fat is not working as well as it should, mainly because the body's natural fat-burning ability is slightly hampered.

If you plan to supplement with insulin, you need to be very organized and intentional with your diet and nutrition.

If you don't check off any of the proverbial boxes, you could end up with major problems with your insulin.

As far as macronutrients are concerned, the margin of error is very narrow, so you need to strictly limit your fat intake.

This way, your body will be more inclined to store nutrients in your muscles rather than other types of tissue.

If you plan to take insulin, you should always take it after an intensive weight training session, and you should always take it with food, but more on that later.

Insulin has amazing anabolic properties that promote muscle building, so you can build a lot of muscle mass in a relatively short period of time.

In addition to using insulin alone, it can also be used in conjunction with other types of compounds to create a tremendous synergistic effect, enhancing overall structural improvements.

Side Effects of Insulin

The main side effect associated with insulin supplementation is hypoglycemia, which is when too much insulin is released in the body.

This is not a big problem for people with diabetes because the pathology is different, but it can be incredibly dangerous for people without diabetes.

This kind of condition is very bad for people who exercise because it can lead to serious health problems and complications, and most permanently, death.

Low blood sugar itself isn't that bad, but when you learn about the other complications that can result from low blood sugar, you realize why it's such a big deal.

Hypoglycemia occurs when your blood sugar levels drop dramatically.

There are many symptoms associated with low blood sugar, but some of the most common ones include dizziness, depression, drowsiness, hunger, and a myriad of other obvious symptoms.

While these symptoms may be somewhat vague to the average person, if you're using insulin in a performance setting, they should be an immediate warning if they occur and are noticeable.

When your blood sugar is very low, the best course of action is to consume a high-sugar drink or food.

This will ensure quicker absorption, and once absorbed, it may actually make you feel better.

No matter what, you should never sleep after feeling these symptoms.

You could become hyperglycemic during sleep, which can be very dangerous.

Aside from that, even assuming you want to address these issues, you won't be able to because you're sleeping.

And if your symptoms worsen and your hypoglycemic state worsens, you won't be able to wake up in time to fix it, which could lead to an easily preventable death.

It's also always a good idea to have someone watching you take your insulin, as they can get help if something goes wrong.

Most people still wonder how serious severe hypoglycemia is.

It's important to note that in very severe cases, you can actually go into a diabetic coma, and once you're in a coma, it's very difficult to come out of it.

In addition to the effects associated with low blood sugar, you may experience rashes, irritation, increased heart rate, difficulty breathing, and a myriad of other problems.

One of the strangest and least favorite side effects is the fact that it can sometimes cause an increase in fatty tissue.

This happens in some individuals and produces what is often referred to as “HGH-gut”.

However, it is actually fat deposits caused by the use of insulin.

In some extreme cases, large amounts of adipose tissue can form.

Insulin dosing and uses

If you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, the exact dosage is not known by the general public.

It varies from case to case, so you should supplement the amount of hormone as advised by your healthcare professional.

A similar protocol exists for athletes.

If you plan to use insulin, you should use a fast-acting insulin such as Humulin-R, NovoLog, etc.

For example, insulin, such as Humalog, starts working immediately, as little as 15 minutes after injection.

It then takes about 30 minutes to an hour for the insulin to reach its peak effect, which lasts for about 3 to 5 hours.

Humalog is the fastest option, with the other two aforementioned options being similarly fast-acting, and Humulin-R being the slowest.

Many insulins, such as Humalog, are only available with a prescription, while others, such as Humulin-R, are available over the counter.

Since these are products that most athletes will have access to, the doses we will be offering in the future will be based on these protocols.

To start, the most basic dose for strictly athletic performance is 1iu per 10 pounds (4.5 kg) of body weight.

So if you weigh 170 pounds (77 kg), you would need a total of 17iu.

However, given the variability in insulin use, we recommend starting very conservatively.

We recommend starting with around 1 IU per day to assess your tolerance, and then increasing the dose by 1 IU per day after some time to see what happens.

If you start to feel hypoglycemic symptoms, you'll know that your dose is too high and should be reduced.

However, given how painful it can be to properly adjust your insulin dose, most men will never use or even need the “maximum” dose of insulin.

Once you've figured out your insulin dosing protocol, timing is key.

It's a good idea to time your injections after exercise, especially weight-bearing exercise.

Once you've injected, you'll need about 100 grams of carbohydrates.

It is recommended that you consume carbohydrates, whether liquid or solid, immediately after the injection.

We also recommend that you eat about 40 to 50 grams of protein along with your carbohydrates.

The 100 grams of carbohydrates should be a baseline, and the amount of carbohydrates should increase as the insulin dose increases, as many men need much more than 100 grams of carbohydrates.

However, insulin doesn't need to be used in large amounts to be effective, and using too much can lead to hypoglycemic problems, so keep this in mind when using insulin.

It's also important to keep plenty of simple carbohydrates within reach when using insulin.

These simple sugars help with low blood sugar symptoms, so you should take them as soon as you start to experience side effects, but even if you don't, you should try to eat another meal relatively soon after your first “post-insulin” meal.

Availability of insulin

For many people, insulin is so important that if a diabetic needs insulin in an emergency, it should be easy to find it in a pharmacy.

That's why Humulin-R is available everywhere.

You can get low-grade copies on the black market, but the number is extremely small.

In terms of cost, it is also much cheaper than many other supplements on the market.

Buying insulin online and the legalities

There are a number of legal issues when it comes to buying insulin online.

However, due to the large number of diabetics worldwide, various insulin formulations are common and widely available in pharmacies.

Overall, however, insulin is an incredibly well-researched and practical supplement that, when managed properly, can do far more good than harm, even for those who abuse or use it for non-diabetic purposes.

Bodybuilders and athletes prefer to use insulin in very small doses and in combination with other supplements.