Do you want to quickly gain muscle mass or lose weight without using anabolic hormonal drugs? Unfortunately, you won't succeed. But a well-designed diet, intense training, good long sleep and legal pharmaceutical products will help you gradually achieve your cherished goal and maintain health, and most importantly, consolidate and maintain the results achieved.
- List of approved pharmaceutical drugs for bodybuilders Drugs for gaining muscle mass
- Vitamins and minerals
- Pump-increasing drugs
- Means that improve blood supply to organs and tissues
- Weight loss drugs and fat burners
- Energy
- Enzymes
- Antiestrogens and estrogen blockers
- Hepatoprotectors
- Sugar-lowering drugs
- Drugs that do not affect the training of athletes
- For weight gain Scheme No. 1
List of approved pharmaceutical drugs for bodybuilders
Preparations for gaining muscle mass
The drugs presented below for increasing muscle mass are sold in pharmacies without a prescription, but do not have such a pronounced effect as the products used by professional bodybuilders. But before using them, you should carefully study the instructions, or better yet, seek the help of a specialist and progress through a well-designed diet and training regimen.
Methyluracil - this remedy is an excellent anabolic steroid as it has an anti-catabolic effect and regenerates new cells well. This drug allows you to reduce recovery time between workouts. The medicine has virtually no side effects except for headaches and dizziness.
You need to take methyluracil 0.5 mg 6 times a day after meals.
Trimetabol is an excellent means for gaining weight, having a strong anabolic effect. The syrup is aimed at improving appetite in children, improving the processes of digestion and assimilation of food. Athletes use increased dosages of up to 60 mg per day.
Syrup in such dosages has a strong effect on the central nervous system, and just one dose of an increased dose makes you very sleepy.
Thyroxine is a drug that helps improve metabolism and also affects tissue growth at the cellular level. It has a positive effect on metabolism and in particular protein metabolism. Affects the oxidative processes of the body.
The effect of the drug depends on the dosage. In small quantities, El-Thyroxine has an anabolic effect. In medium dosages, the effect of the drug is aimed at stimulating the central nervous system, and in large dosages it reduces the production of thyroid-stimulating hormone.
The drug is a hormone replacement agent in the treatment of such ailments as hypothyroidism of any origin, diffuse euthyroid goiter, and is also used in the treatment of Graves' disease and Hashimoto's autoimmune thyroiditis. The optimal dose as a sports supplement would be 25 mg per day. The drug should be taken on an empty stomach half an hour before meals.
The drug has a number of side effects. In large dosages, or with a sharp increase in dose, the drug causes a malfunction in the cardiovascular system in the form of tachycardia, arrhythmias, angina pectoris, as well as tremors of the limbs and even sleep disturbances. Taking the drug may cause an unreasonable feeling of anxiety and restlessness. Allergic reactions are possible.
You need to know that anabolic hormonal drugs can change the connection of levothyroxine with protein molecules, which increases the effect of the drug.
Vitamins and minerals
B vitamins
B1 thiamine; B12 cyanocobalamin; B6 pyridoxine - all B vitamins play a vital role in the metabolic processes of the body. Improves metabolism and appetite. Positive effect on the central nervous system. Often used by athletes of all sports in the form of injections. Folic acid (B9) is a vitamin that helps strengthen the immune system and plays a role in protein metabolism. Directions for use: 1-2 grams 3 times a day before meals.
Asparkam is a drug used by many athletes of various sports. It has a positive effect on electrolyte metabolism, replenishes potassium and magnesium reserves in the body, which prevent heart rhythm disturbances, and eliminate muscle cramps. Asparkam does not have a direct anabolic property and its effect on the body is of an auxiliary nature, however, a sufficient amount of potassium and magnesium in the athlete’s body significantly increases strength and endurance. In bodybuilding, asparkam is taken in small dosages that do not exceed 200 mg per day. The dose should be divided into two or three equal parts and taken after meals.
Calcium glycerophosphate - the medicine replenishes calcium levels in the body and has a synergistic effect in anabolic processes. This drug is not used in sports because its effect is negligible in achieving sports results. The drug should be taken twice a day, 200-400 mg after meals.
Glutamic acid is one of the most important non-essential amino acids, playing a role in protein metabolism and the construction of muscle fibers, and is involved in nitrogen metabolism. Glutamine enhances the secretion of growth hormone. The dosages of this amino acid in sports are very large, up to 10 g per dose.
Trimetazidine - the medicine maintains the level of ATP in the cell and supplies the cells with oxygen. The drug makes the body resistant to physical stress. Occasionally, athletes take it as a group. The maximum daily dose is 70 mg.
Ecdisten is a drug aimed at increasing the body’s performance. The drug is actively used by athletes during intense training. Athletes use the drug three times a day, 0.001 mg. Side effects occur in people with a weak nervous system in the form of insomnia and increased blood pressure.
Riboxin - this drug is also called vitamins for the heart. It improves the functioning of the cardiovascular system, promotes cell regeneration, and to some extent, precedes the synthesis of ATP. Many athletes take this drug as a preventive measure for cardiovascular system failure and as an anabolic agent, using it in combination with other drugs aimed at improving metabolic processes. In bodybuilding, the drug is taken in increased dosages, which reach 3000 mg per day and are divided into three doses.
Potassium orotate is an anabolic non-hormonal agent. It affects protein production at the DNA level. The medicine is used for protein metabolism disorders. Helps increase appetite and tissue regeneration. There are frequent cases of athletes taking potassium orotate. The medicine is taken at a maximum dose of 500 mg 3 times a day on an empty stomach.
Vitamin C, ascorbic acid is one of the main vitamins that affects the body’s oxidative processes and the production of sex hormones. It is an aid that strengthens the immune system. The maximum daily dose of the drug is 1 gram, which must be divided into two doses. Vitamin complexes – vitamin complexes consist of a dozen vitamins and minerals. They are taken in a course lasting several weeks.
Fish oil – contains polyunsaturated fatty acids: omega-3, 6 and 9, which play an important role in metabolism and strengthening the cardiovascular system. Everyone should take fish oil. The standard dosage of the drug is 1000 mg, which is divided into two doses.
Leuzea maral root is a plant-based medicine, rich in vitamins and microelements, but today, pharmacological companies can offer a wide list of alternative remedies containing the same components as in the tincture of Leuzea root, but in a more convenient form. The dosage and method of administration depends on the form and dosage of the drug.
Hematogen is an excellent remedy for people who suffer from iron deficiency and anemia, as it contains albumin (easily soluble proteins) and iron. For athletes, hematogen is useful along with vitamin complexes and other auxiliary drugs, but it does not play a special role in muscle development, since the amount of necessary components is small. Drugs to increase testosterone
Preparations based on the Tribulus are drugs that affect the production of endogenous testosterone. The medicine stimulates the hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular arc. But in practice, its effect is so small that athletes do not notice any effect. The maximum daily dose of the drug is 1500 mg.
Pump-increasing drugs
Agapurin is a drug that has a positive effect on the walls of blood vessels and the ability to expand them. The drug reduces the number of platelets and promotes blood thinning. The drug has a positive effect on vascular elasticity and reduces the risk of myocardial hypoxia. The drug is aimed at improving blood circulation in peripheral vessels and supplying tissues with oxygen. The drug is used for circulatory disorders caused by various etiologies. The drug has a number of side effects that affect almost all systems.
The drug should be taken after meals with plenty of water. The standard dose of the drug is 200 mg, which is divided into three doses. The drug also exists in injection form. Injections dosage is less. It is 100 mg per day.
Means that improve blood supply to organs and tissues
Pentoxifylline, Piracetam, Trental are drugs aimed at improving peripheral circulation. The dosage of these drugs is prescribed by the doctor.
Nitric oxide – helps strengthen blood vessels and their elasticity. Great for athletes of all sports. The drug also has antispasmodic properties by relaxing smooth muscles. Nitric oxide has anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antibactericidal effects at the DNA level. It is highly toxic to intracellular parasites. The dosage is determined by the doctor and is strictly individual. Panangin is a medicine for the treatment of various heart diseases and failures of the heart muscle with various etiologies. This medicine has no use in sports, except in situations involving side effects of other drugs, only to reduce or eliminate symptoms. The drug should be taken three times a day, 1-2 tablets after meals.
Vinpocetine - the drug improves blood circulation and strengthens the walls of blood vessels.
Mildronate - a product that removes waste products after intense muscle work and enriches the muscles with oxygen. An excellent aid for muscle recovery after intense exercise. Mildronate is added to various dietary supplements and sports supplements. The medicine is used in the treatment of heart failure (chronic form), cerebral circulatory disorders during withdrawal syndrome.
Directions for use: Athletes are recommended to use 0.5-1 g 2 times a day before training. Duration of the course during the preparatory period is 14-21 days, during the competition period - 10-14 days
Side effects are extremely rare and manifest themselves in the form of allergic reactions or increased heart rate.
Weight loss drugs and fat burners
Yohimbine hydrochloride – has energetic properties, it increases motor activity, increases peripheral blood pressure, and enhances potency. Stimulates the central nervous system. The drug is non-toxic and is used by athletes as an energy drink. Yohimbine hydrochloride is taken three times a day, 1-2 tablets.
Guarana is an energy drink with a high caffeine content. It can be found in pre-workout complexes or fat burners. Dosages depend on the form of the substance used.
Carnitine is a means of transporting fat to muscles and, during aerobic exercise, converting it into energy. Despite the fact that many novice athletes, having read information on the Internet, actively use the supplement, its effect is greatly exaggerated. Dosages depend on the form of the substance used and the purpose of administration.
Beta-2 agonists and Beta-2 locators are a group of drugs aimed at treating asthma, but are widely used in cutting bodybuilding as powerful fat burners. Drugs in this group have a number of serious side effects, and their effect does not apply to all athletes. The most popular drugs are: clenbuterol, saltos, ketotifen. All of the listed drugs in this group are dispensed at the pharmacy with a prescription and contain derivatives of narcotic substances.
Energy
Safinor is a general tonic.
Caffeine, caffeine sodium benzoate is a drug aimed at improving attention and reactions. The drug is used as a central nervous system stimulant and its use in sports is useless, at least when taking the drug “solo”. Adaptogens
Aralia Manchurian - this adaptogen is often used in bodybuilding as an adjuvant to increase appetite and have a mild tonic effect, similar in effect to ginseng root. The drug is made from Araliaceae and has a positive effect on the central nervous system. Strongly reduces sugar and is used in the fight against diabetes.
Adaptogen is available in the form of tablets of 50 mg, the daily dose of the drug is 50-100 mg.
While taking the drug, side effects may occur such as:
- insomnia;
- high blood pressure;
- various allergic reactions.
Rhodiola rosea is one of the adaptogen plants that increases vital activity by influencing the central nervous system, affects the functioning of muscle fibers, and increases their strength. Stimulates immunity.
Ginseng tincture is a general tonic and adaptogenic remedy. Capable of increasing endurance and strength. The tincture increases blood pressure and has a weak diabetic effect. Ginseng tincture contains a large amount of microelements and B vitamins. The drug as a sports supplement should be taken in a therapeutic dose of 15 mg 2 times a day.
Enzymes
Festal is a remedy that contains pancreatic enzymes and affects digestion and also reduces the symptoms of pancreatitis. In sports it can be used as an auxiliary means to improve digestion. Festal is usually taken 1-2 tablets before meals.
Cytochrome c is an enzyme that plays a role in cell regeneration. It is not used as a separate means in sports.
Antiestrogens and estrogen blockers
Anastrozole belongs to the group of estrogen blockers. Anastrazole reduces estrogen production by 80%. The medicine is aimed at combating malignant tumors of the mammary glands. Widely used by athletes taking anabolic steroids. I take the drug in a dosage of 1 gram per day.
Tamoxifen is a drug from the group of antiestrogens, aimed at treating breast cancer. Athletes taking anabolic steroids often resort to tamoxifen during the post-course therapy phase. The substance, entering the target organs, takes up space on estrogen receptors, and thereby prevents the development of tumor processes. The side effects of the drug are very serious, and there are often cases where athletes were forced to stop taking the drug after a few days of taking the minimum dosage of 5 mg per day.
Bromocriptine is a dopamine receptor stimulant with pronounced sedative properties. It is absolutely useless in sports, with the exception of the suppressive effect of prolactin, which can lead to the development of a benign tumor of the mammary glands (gynecomastia), which is a common ailment of athletes who resort to hormonal anabolic drugs. It also reduces the production of somatotropin (growth hormone), the amount of which affects the amount of testosterone, creating a balance. The lower the level of growth hormone in the human body, the higher the level of testosterone, and vice versa.
Hepatoprotectors
Methionine is an amino acid that plays an important role in the metabolic processes of the liver. Promotes cell restoration and improves metabolism. Many athletes include this drug at the stages of PCT (after a course of therapy) as a means of accelerating the regeneration of liver cells and normalizing metabolic processes. To cleanse the liver during PCT, bodybuilders take 4 tablets 3 times a day.
Carsil silymarin is a medicine aimed at treating liver diseases. Completely useless compared to modern medicines. It is contraindicated in bodybuilding, since silymarin has a fairly strong estrogen-like effect and converts testosterone to dehydrotestosterone.
Sugar-lowering drugs
Diabeton and Diabeton MV - the medicine is intended to combat diabetes in cases where lowering blood glucose through exercise or diet is impossible. Despite the fact that this drug is aimed at the synthesis of insulin (the strongest anabolic hormone), its action is not enough for the athlete to noticeably achieve results, but the risk of developing diabetes is extremely high. Athletes do not use this drug.
Metformin is a drug that lowers blood sugar levels. This drug is not used by bodybuilders. The dosage is prescribed by the doctor.
Drugs that do not affect the training of athletes
Papaverine hydrochloride is an antispasmodic agent aimed at normalizing blood pressure of various etiologies. 1 tablet 2-3 times a day.
Phenibut - affects the nervous system, and acts as a synergist for sedatives. Has tranquilizing properties. Dosages are determined by the doctor.
Aescusan - has an anti-edematous and anti-inflammatory effect, and is aimed at treating varicose veins. It is useless in sports, as there are stronger drugs.
Classification
Methods for increasing body weight are divided into 2 conditional groups:
- For women. Oral contraceptives are used, which increase body weight due to side effects. Often the drug is prescribed for a deficiency of female hormones or anorexia.
- For men. Steroid hormones are used to help build muscle mass. However, they belong to the doping class and are banned in most countries. The anabolic effect is based on the introduction of synthesized testosterone into the body. As a result, the use of pills or injections provokes an increase in muscle volume, accelerated hair growth and the formation of a masculine body type.
However, taking hormonal drugs is dangerous due to the increased risk of side effects.
In this regard, the majority choose safe methods, namely:
- amino acid complex;
- pharmaceutical preparations;
- vitamin and mineral complex;
- traditional methods;
- Brewer's yeast;
- sports nutrition.
Everyone chooses a method of weight gain depending on their body type, gender, goals and reasons for weight loss.
Before you start taking vitamins that will allow you to gain weight, you must undergo a medical examination to check for the compatibility of the components. If you take the medicine incorrectly, a metabolic disorder may occur. At the same time, to gain additional kilograms, you should correctly develop a training plan and strength exercises.
In rare cases, upon completion of taking hormonal drugs, metabolic stimulants or appetite stimulants, body weight may begin to decrease again. In this regard, it is recommended to initially solve the problem using traditional methods.
Work schemes and courses of pharmaceutical drugs in bodybuilding
For weight gain
An excellent complex for gaining weight would be to take Trimetabol with B vitamins and Glutamic acid. With such a complex, it is advisable to exclude fast carbohydrates and pay special attention to nutrition, it should be balanced. Despite glutamic acid, increase your protein intake. Alternate meat and seafood. Include fermented milk products in your diet and consume them before bed.
Scheme No. 1
- Trimetabol - 30 mg one hour before meals before each meal. With this complex you need to eat at least 6 times.
- Glutamic acid - 5-10 grams three times a day, between meals.
- Vitamin B complex - taken in the morning after meals. There is no specific dosage; to gain weight, a therapeutic dose is sufficient, which is different for each complex.
The amount of protein when using these drugs should be consumed at least 2 grams per 1 kg of body weight, and carbohydrates 3-4 grams per 1 kg of weight.
Course duration 14 days
Scheme No. 2
Another wonderful complex that can support an athlete’s body and even boost his immunity.
- Riboxin 1000 mg 3 times a day after meals;
- Methyluracil 6 times a day, 0.5 mg after meals;
- Mildronate 2 times a day before training.
Course duration is 21 days.
When using these drugs, you need to pay special attention to nutrition. The minimum amount of protein when using medications should be at least 2 grams per 1 kg of body weight, and carbohydrates 3-4 grams per 1 kg of weight.
For weight loss
When losing weight, you should follow a low-carbohydrate, salt-free diet. To increase the transport of fats into energy, you need to take the following drugs:
- L-carnitine, 1000 mg twice a day, morning and evening, or morning and before training;
- Fat burners based on caffeine, yohimbine and guarana, taken before training according to the instructions, not exceeding the daily allowance;
- Vitamin complexes. Especially important during periods of vitamin deficiency and poor diet. It is undesirable to use individual vitamins additionally to avoid overdose. The course of application is from 20-30 days;
- Asparkam - necessary to prevent cramps, bone depletion, due to loss of calcium, which occurs due to diet. Take 100 mg twice daily.
The course lasts no more than 2 months.
To increase strength
When training for strength, energy drinks are suitable. The best option would be pre-workout complexes that contain the following substances:
- Yohimbine hydrochloride;
- Guarana;
- Caffeine;
- Creatine;
- Vitamins, minerals, amino acids.
Important! Avoid the substance ephedrine in pre-workout complexes and complexes for weight loss - similar to a narcotic substance, it negatively affects the central nervous system and the cardiovascular system.
Which doctor should I contact?
If a person has complexes about his height and wants to increase it, then first of all it is necessary to consult a doctor to find out whether there are drugs for increasing height that are suitable specifically for him, whether surgical intervention is possible, etc. Any drugs, hormonal or not, should be taken only after consultation with a doctor, who will examine the patient’s medical history and make a conclusion about the advisability of their use.
I, Georgy Nikitich Romanov, am a qualified endocrinologist with more than 20 years of experience. My area of expertise is the endocrine system and hormones. In my practice, there were patients with growth problems, and we solved them using effective modern methods. I have classical and modern knowledge in the field of medicine, I consider each patient as a separate unit, thoroughly study the history and draw conclusions based on it and a number of diagnostic studies.
At the moment, I provide face-to-face consultations in a private clinic in Gomel, as well as paid online consultations, which you can sign up for directly in any of my accounts: Viber, Skype, Instagram, Vkontakte, WhatsApp.
As part of an online consultation, I can evaluate diagnostic results, study symptoms and refer you for the necessary examinations, adjust treatment, and more.
Results
In achieving sports results, an athlete must follow several rules.
Firstly, he should get a lot of rest, since during sleep, recovery processes are launched in the body.
Secondly, meals should be varied and frequent so that catabolic processes do not start in the athlete’s body.
Thirdly, the athlete must nourish his body, exhausted by serious stress, with whole complexes of drugs, which should include anabolic agents and vitamin complexes in order to replenish the body’s needs with all the necessary nutrients. The drugs covered in this article will help you achieve the desired result and maintain health.
What are Omega 3, Omega 6 and Omega 9
The basis of all fats in the human body are fatty acids. They consist of an even number of carbon atoms connected to each other in a long chain. Fatty acids with single bonds between atoms are called saturated, and those with double bonds are called unsaturated. The latter include:
- Omega-3. Consists of plastic and flexible acids, which are primarily necessary for the brain and heart. Contained in fatty fish: herring, salmon, sardines, tuna, including fish oil.
- Omega-6: linoleic, arachidonic and gamma-linoleic acids. The latter is considered especially valuable.
- Omega-9. Also known as oleic acid. Contained in nuts, pumpkin and sunflower seeds, and in the greatest quantities in olive oil.
They are considered healthier than saturated fats. The name of such acids is very easy to explain:
- The beginning of the carbon chain of an acid is called “alpha”, and the end is called “omega”.
- In omega-3, the first molecule with a double bond is located at a distance of 3 carbon atoms from the omega end, in omega-6 - 6 atoms, in omega-9 - 9 atoms.
Optimal proportions of fatty acids
In ancient times, the human diet was designed in such a way that omega-3 and omega-6 entered the body in equal quantities. With the deterioration of living conditions and the quality of nutrition, the proportions of fatty acids obtained from food have also changed. Fast food and other harmful things have led to the fact that people began to receive less omega-3 and consume omega-6 and omega-9 in excess.
Today, the proportions of omega-3 and omega-6 consumption are already 1:25, not 1:1. But balance is very important in fatty acid intake. A deficiency of one and an excess of the other negatively affects the body. For example, with a deficiency of omega-3, the body begins to work using only omega-6. For a person, this is fraught with increased fatigue, drowsiness and general lethargy.
Such an imbalance causes atherosclerosis, deterioration of blood supply to the brain, heart and vascular diseases. Even scientists have proven that the presence of omega-3 and omega-6 in the diet in a 1:4 ratio as part of the prevention of cardiovascular pathologies has reduced mortality by 70%.
Considering that a person is deficient in omega-3 and has an excess of omega-6 and omega-9, experts advise taking the former in the form of supplements and getting the rest from food. Moreover, the secret of the effectiveness of acids lies in the correct proportion.
Omega-9
Omega-9 acids are not considered too significant for the body. Even with a negligibly low intake, the body will not experience a deficiency, especially considering that this triglyceride is very easily absorbed. Therefore, such fatty acids can be obtained from food: avocado, almonds, rapeseed and sunflower oil.
But despite their insignificant role in studying the question of why and how to take omega-9, scientists have concluded that these acids help reduce cholesterol levels and the risk of developing diabetes and heart disease. The amount of triglyceride should be about 13-20% of the daily caloric intake. Omega-9 harm may occur if the dosage is exceeded. Due to impaired lipid metabolism, there is a risk of obesity, problems with the reproductive system, blood thickening and, as a result, heart attacks or strokes.
