About this video

• Video Title: Fouad Abiad And The Research Station MISINFORMATION!?
• Channel: More Plates More Dates
• Speakers: Derek (host), Fouad Abiad (quoted)
• Duration: 56:57

Overview

This video features Derek from More Plates More Dates reacting to and correcting claims made by Fouad Abiad on a podcast regarding various performance-enhancing substances and practices. Derek addresses misinformation about testosterone dosage limits, subcutaneous injections, SARMs, insulin usage, genetic predispositions, GH administration, and hair loss treatments, using scientific studies to support his counterarguments.

Key takeaways

• Testosterone Dosage: The claim that the body cannot utilize more than 125mg of testosterone per shot is refuted with studies showing dose-dependent increases in testosterone levels and muscle mass. While higher doses increase side effects, the body can process them.
• Subcutaneous vs. Intramuscular Injections: The video argues that subcutaneous injections can be as stable as intramuscular ones, especially for TRT, and may even result in higher levels due to less product loss from the syringe compared to larger intramuscular needles.
• SARMs Misinformation: Derek refutes the claim that SARMs are entirely abandoned in clinical trials and that their chemical structures are not true SARMs. He provides examples of SARMs in various trial phases and explains the difference between steroidal and non-steroidal SARMs.
• Insulin Usage: The video criticizes determining insulin dosages based solely on body type, emphasizing the importance of individual carbohydrate intake and insulin sensitivity. Chronic exogenous insulin use is linked to impaired insulin sensitivity and glucose disposal.
• GH Administration and Testing: Derek disputes the idea that GH testing is a waste and that IGF-1 is rapidly cleared. He argues that IGF-1 remains elevated, allowing for testing to assess GH quality, and that timing GH administration, particularly pre-bed, can be beneficial due to the negative feedback loop on natural GH secretion.
• GH Lipolysis: While agreeing that fasted GH administration enhances lipolysis, Derek disputes the claimed dosage, stating that lipolysis maxes out at much lower doses than suggested, preventing unnecessary high dosages and potential waste.
• Finasteride for Hair Loss: The video strongly refutes the claim that topical finasteride and minoxidil can fully reverse hair loss, especially in bodybuilders using high androgenic compounds. It's argued that these methods offer only fractional protection and do not address the primary androgenic drivers of hair loss in such individuals.
• Micronutrient Importance: Both Derek and Fouad agree on the critical role of micronutrients in bodybuilding, which is often overlooked in favor of macro counting.

The video mentions several dosages for Growth Hormone (GH):

• 2 IU intramuscular at nighttime before bed is suggested as a dosage for better results than splitting into multiple doses.
• 10 IU a day was the initial dosage for some athletes, which was reduced to 2 IU intramuscular before bed.
• 0.9 IU of Pharma grade GH IV is stated as the maximum for lipolysis for a 100kg person.
• 1.5 IU of HGH administered subcutaneously is mentioned as the point where fat loss benefits would be maxed out for a 100kg man.
• 2 or 4 IU fasted pre-workout is discussed in the context of maximizing lipolysis.
• 300 micrograms of Somatropin (which equals 0.9 IU) is mentioned as the dose that maxes out lipolysis for a 100kg person when administered intravenously.
• 3 and 6 micrograms per kilogram of GH administration are mentioned in the context of a study on lipolytic actions, with no difference noted between these two dosages.