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Peptides Not Working? Check Testosterone & Hormones First (IGF-1 LR3 Example) (opens the original)
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Jon Andersen explains that the biggest reason many people don’t get results from peptides is neglecting hormone levels—especially testosterone—which he describes as the “foundation” peptides need to work effectively. He says peptides are messaging molecules, but if hormones are out of range (e.g., testosterone “in the tank”), the body may not carry out the intended effects, using IGF-1 LR3 for muscle gain as an example where low testosterone can blunt results. He notes many clients fail to progr
SS31 → MOTS-c → NAD: A Sequenced Protocol (opens the original)
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Jon Andersen explains a sequenced approach using SS31, MOTS-c (MotC), and NAD for people who aren’t “completely zapped” but want to level up energy, reduce the 3 p.m. crash, and improve performance and body composition. He suggests starting with SS31 to “tune up” mitochondria, then moving to MOTS-c to enhance mitochondrial output and recruit more mitochondria, and finishing with NAD to refill the cellular “gas tank” as fuel demand rises. He says this order can create lasting effects for months a
IGF-1 LR3 for Muscle Gain (opens the original)
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Jon Andersen explains why IGF-1 LR3 is, in his view, a direct way to support muscle-building compared with growth hormone secretagogues like tesamorelin and CJC that aim to raise IGF-1 indirectly. He highlights IGF-1 LR3’s longer half-life (~15–16 hours) versus regular IGF-1 (minutes) and shares a practical approach of morning dosing so it remains active through later training. He notes dosing is tricky because amounts are very small (often from a 1 mg vial) and uses “nasty pumps” in the gym as
NAD+ → SS-31 → MOTS-c: A Practical “Zapped” Mitochondria Protocol for Low Energy (opens the original)
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Jon Andersen explains a practical sequence he’s found helpful for people who feel chronically “zapped” with low energy, framing it as a cellular/mitochondrial energy issue. He outlines starting with NAD+ as “fuel” for the cellular gas tank, then adding SS-31 to “tune up” mitochondria once some energy returns, and finally using MOTS-c as “performance parts,” while continuing NAD+ throughout because improved mitochondrial efficiency can increase fuel demand. He shares a client case study (a mother
Strongman Injury: Quad & Kneecap Ruptures, Blood Clots, Infection, and Leg Amputation (opens the original)
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Jon Andersen interviews his former strongman training partner Ricky LaRocca about a catastrophic injury at a heavy Hugo Girard contest in Canada. After hurting his knee during a frame carry, Ricky continued competing until collapsing during a wheelbarrow frame event, tearing both quads and detaching kneecaps. He describes delays in emergency care, a painful flight back to the U.S., missed diagnosis, repeated surgeries, severe infections, and recurring blood clots that revealed an underlying clot
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