Ep. 011: Sleep Meds and Bodybuilding, Genetics and Bodybuilding, Cardarine (GW501516): Is the Risk (Cancer?) worth the Reward? Secrets of Russian Weightlifting

Title	Gear, Growth, and Gains: Ep. 011: Sleep Medications (Magnesium, Melatonin, NyQuil, ZzzQuil, Trazodone, Mirtazapine, the Z-Drugs, Ambien, etc.) and Effects on Body Composition and Performance; Genetics and Enhanced Bodybuilding: Specific Genetic Markers, like ACE, ACTN3, PPARGC1A, AR, and GH-R; Cardarine (GW501516) and Cancer: Are the Risks Overblown? Is it Still of Benefit if Not? What are Russian Weightlifters Doing Behind the Scenes? Well... Dexamethasone!
Runtime	36 min 43 sec
Synopsis	In Episode 011, we tackle three major topics that serious bodybuilders need to know about. First up, we break down the truth about sleep medications - from basic supplements like magnesium and melatonin to prescription options like trazodone and Z-drugs like Ambien®. Learn which ones actually help muscle recovery and which ones might sabotage your gains. Next, we dive into how genetics shape bodybuilding success, revealing key markers like ACE and ACTN3 that influence muscle growth and training response. Using real research from Russian sports scientists, we explain why some lifters need just 5% of the volume to make the same gains as others. The show wraps with an insider’s look at Russian weightlifting methods, including their controversial use of dexamethasone for recovery. Plus, don’t miss our announcement of Symposium IV covering growth hormone vs. secretagogues, and a preview of next week’s special guest - a veteran homebrewer from Meso-Rx sharing the ins and outs of steroid brewing.
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Topics	Sleeping medications Bodybuilding Magnesium Melatonin NyQuil (doxylamine succinate) Mirtazapine (Remeron) Trazodone Z-drugs (Zaleplon, Zolpidem, Zopiclone) Genetics Enhanced bodybuilding ACE gene (rs4646994) ACTN3 gene (rs1815739) PPARGC1A gene (rs8192678) Cardarine (GW501516) PPAR delta agonist Cancer risk Russian weightlifters Dexamethasone Recovery techniques Anabolic steroids
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