Individuals who are 'natural' (not using performance-enhancing drugs) are more susceptible to significant hormone suppression and nutrient deprivation if they engage in extreme calorie restriction or excessive cardio. — Whalespan
Individuals who are 'natural' (not using performance-enhancing drugs) are more susceptible to significant hormone suppression and nutrient deprivation if they engage in extreme calorie restriction or excessive cardio.
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The headline is broadly defensible, but the qualifications matter. Effect sizes vary by population, the strongest claims rest on shorter trials, and credible voices push back on how it's typically framed.
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High-risk intervention — consult a physician before acting.Drug-drug interactions, dose-dependence, and screening contraindications apply.
“because as a natural you are very susceptible to Major aberration and hormone suppression if you are going to deprive the hell out of nutrients and especially if you're doing huge amounts of cardio concurrently because you think that's what you need to be doing”