Test + HGH
The most requested pairing in performance research — androgen and growth axis together.
Overview
Two compounds, two separate axes, one synergy. Testosterone drives contractile tissue through the androgen receptor; HGH works through IGF-1 on connective tissue, fat metabolism, and cellular recovery. Run together, they recompose: muscle accrues while body fat drifts down, joints tolerate the added loading, and sleep-cycle recovery deepens. This is the foundational pairing every more complex protocol is built from.
Who it's for
- 01Researchers with at least one test cycle done, ready to add the GH axis
- 02Recomposition goals — gain quality tissue and lose fat in the same window
- 0330+ researchers where natural GH output has measurably declined
What's inside — 2 compounds
$339.00
View PDP →- Dose
- 4 IU
- Frequency
- Daily
- Weeks
- 1-16
- Category
- hgh
Subcutaneous on waking, fasted. ~4 kits for the full protocol.
Weekly Protocol
HGH needs runway — IGF-1-mediated effects build over 8–12 weeks, which is why it runs the full 16 and starts day one. Test runs weeks 1–14; weeks 15–16 are clearance; PCT follows (Nolvadex 20 mg + Clomid 25 mg daily × 4 weeks). Monitor fasting glucose monthly — GH at 4 IU reduces insulin sensitivity in a dose-dependent way. Bloodwork: weeks 4, 10 (E2, IGF-1, fasting glucose, HbA1c if extended).
| Compound | Dose | Frequency | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test Enanthate | 250 mg | 2× weekly | 1-14 |
| Novatrop HGH 100IU | 4 IU | Daily | 1-16 |
Expected Outcomes
- 10–18 lb lean gain with simultaneous fat reduction over 16 weeks
- Visibly improved skin, sleep quality, and recovery speed (GH effects)
- Connective tissue keeping pace with strength — fewer tweaks and strains
- HPTA suppression from the test — standard PCT required; HGH needs no PCT
Support Requirements
Items referenced in the protocol. Some are included in the stack; support-only items may need to be ordered separately.
On-cycle estradiol control
PCT — primary SERM
PCT — stacked SERM
HGH reconstitution
Daily HGH administration
Safety & Warnings
- GH reduces insulin sensitivity — monitor fasting glucose monthly, especially past week 8.
- Early GH sides (water retention, hand tingling, joint aches) usually resolve by week 3–4; if not, drop to 2–3 IU.
- HGH is contraindicated with active or suspected malignancy.
- Reconstituted HGH is fragile: refrigerate, don't shake, use within the kit window.
Frequently Asked
Why is HGH dosed in the morning and not pre-bed?
Exogenous GH taken pre-bed suppresses your largest natural pulse (first deep-sleep cycle). Morning fasted administration adds to your daily total instead of replacing it. The exception is multi-injection protocols at higher doses — not this one.
Is 4 IU enough to matter?
Yes — 4 IU daily roughly doubles a healthy adult's daily GH exposure and produces clearly supraphysiological IGF-1 within 4 weeks. Doses above 6 IU mostly add side effects and glucose issues for marginal physique return outside elite contexts.
How many HGH kits does the protocol need?
4 IU × 112 days = 448 IU ≈ 4.5 kits of 100 IU. Order 4 to start (covers ~14 weeks) and a 5th if you extend HGH past the cycle — many researchers run it 6+ months standalone.
Research disclaimer
All stack suggestions reflect the published literature and are provided for research-reference purposes only. Individual protocols require compound-specific planning. Consult the stacking theory guide before designing your protocol. Not medical advice.