Aromatase Inhibitors

[cveckRock]

As a noob who just tried to read Dr. Houser's "PCT: A Clinician's View", I just want to make sure I understand something. Pertaining to only OTC PCT, if I'm not mistaken, Dr. Houser is not a big fan of Aromatase Inhibitors (AT/ATD)... correct?

[dinoiii]

Actually, as with much of that series, there should be the following take-home point:

- There is no one-size-fits-all approach to PCT.

However, more points do fit the bill here as well:

- An approach is often best-considered === agent-specific, length-of-cycle specific, and user-specific.

I am very much ok with AIs being used as monotherapy in instances of highly-aromatizable compounds, but I do NOT think companies that sell them have your best-interest in mind when considering OTCs. In other words, a ramp-up method is still best employed and the use of more mild AIs like SAMe and Vit D can and should be emphasized. This will be a hot topic focus in the new penning of the series with a 2010 update slated for next year that will be site-specific and you will NOT have access via simple free-article series on-line unfortunately. If you plan on using something like 6-oxo, 6-Bromo, and/or ATD - they are best employed with a ramp-up method of use though and something like an estrogen-channeling agent (despite many on-line poster's incorrect interpretation of in-vivo anti-androgenic data) like I3C should be employed.

Very soon, a new series of SERM-like agents will also be introduced to the market - so it is a very exciting time in supplementation for sure. Just be wary of many unscrupulous companies listing certain things in this category prematurely without data.


Now, I've probably confused the hell out of you more. Am I correct?


D_

[cveckRock]

Actually, you didn't confuse me too much =). Although your "Clinician's View" is rather elaborate, the more I re-read it, the more the pieces come together. I'm not fooling myself into thinking I will ever grasp some high-level knowledge of the subject, but a little education can go a long way.

I did pick up the concept of there not being a "one size fits all" PCT. It's amazing that some of these products are marketed in such a way to give that very impression. I've drafted some mock PCTs based on your review. The more I read your PCT CV, the more I'll refine my PCT.

The most interesting thing I have read so far is just how incredible SAMe is. This is truly a remarkable supplement, whether you are into fitness or not. I'm amazed at how little SAMe is mentioned among most people's PCT. I now intend to make SAMe a permanent resident in my supplement cabinet. Although I do wonder if it's use during a cycle could lessen the effectiveness of a PH. Any thoughts?