In summary, there is growing body of evidence showing that creatine supplementation, particularly when combined with exercise, provides musculoskeletal and performance benefits in older adults.
Creatine supplementation for longevit... - Advanced Prostate...
Creatine supplementation for longevity?
and there are concerns that it spreads bone metastasis if you already have them...
SARMs and creatine...which are basically the only two things that could help maintaining muscle mass while we have no testosterone
Combined with a proper workout program the above are effective in building muscle in a short amount of time. Been on them for years
no problem...but we are a sample of one, even the smallest risk stops me till I have a definitive answer, your situation is anecdotal not statistical, but good for you!👍👍👍
Ya my MO approved of it so off to the races I go. I am also of the belief that I Don't need to "micromanage" my cancer, it will take me when it is ready and I accept that and no longer fear the beast. We are all different
The only thing that can maintain muscle mass while we have no testosterone is weight bearing exercise. SARMs and creatine give a small assist to that, nothing more. Those products alone won’t make any difference.
yes, obviously I meant together with exercise 👍 not even steroids work if you don't exercise
You should see my before and after measurements I am testament to the muscle building power of SARMS and 6 days a week lifting heavy in the gym. Body builders use it for a reason
I believe you! Fortunately I’ve recovered T and training alone is fine for me. Good to know though, should I have to return to ADT.
Hi! I am 8 months into ADT and abi, arm and shoulder muscles stay painful all the time now - am trying to just use light-medium resistance bands until I feel good enough to go back to weights - any observations? Thx
Maybe add supplements like Creatine and BCAA's. For muscle pain my trainer has me use KT Tape. It is the tape you see pro athletes use. Cheap and super effective, the theory behind it is interesting. Have used for years with videos available for proper tape placement. I too started light training with HIIT then went to weights to see better results. As with anything you put in your body check with you Oncologist first. Mine is super knowledgeable about all kinds of supplements including SARMS
I know one member on this forum who saw a increase of PSA on SARMS and a decrease when he stopped it. Also anecdotal but interesting. I'll stick with just execise myself for now.
I know him as well! And that's one of the reasons why I am avoiding creatine and SARMs till at least there will be some consistent studies.
My results were the opposite, brought down PSA when I started and gave me a year and a half when ADT failed. MO approves of SARMS because it was originally designed as cancer drug for PC. Everyone's body is different
If you are not referring to me, then their are two on this forum who had a PSA increase directly related to SARMS ( RAD 140) see my profile for details. I had talked with mrscruffy and a couple of other users prior to trying them, my experience was different but as you point out it is all anecdotal.
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what are SARMs?
Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators, a chemical that targets specific parts of your body, much like a key fits into a specific lock. They are designed to mimic the effects of testosterone. A bit like steroids, but targeted, not systemic. They focus primarily on muscles and bones without affecting other parts of the body as much. They are popular among bodybuilders because way less harmful than steroids. But the fact that they are targeted also to bones in case you already have bone metastasis (like I do) could not be a great idea. But we will know more soon as there should be a trial focused on that
There are already studies that confirm that creatine is of help with prostate cancer patients for their training routine to preserve muscle and has also some anti-cancer effect. My doubt is only about when bone metastasis are already present. As with many vitamins/minerals/supplements, their role changes and something that is preventive can become cancer promoting, according to the stage of the disease
On the days that I go to the gym, I take both a scoop of creatine and a scoop of a protein shake that contains HMB. The latter does not help younger men but it is supposed to help older men and I believe it has benefitted me in my training though I could not quantify by how much. While I was on ADT, it felt like my muscles would not ache as much and for as long after lifting weights.
We also take a scoop of EAAs after workouts—essential amino acids. But had to look for a brand with no sugar substitutes.
Me, Chocolate chip ice cream (two scoops)....
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