27-01-2014, 08:45 PM
I don't consider myself a veteran member, but I'll give you my opinion on the questions you've asked:
1) Since I'm overweight would I need MORE of everything than an average weight person would need? Do you think it hinders the capsules working as well at a lower dosage?
The amount of a particular supplement needed by a person is determined by so many factors. Weight may be a factor insofar as fatty tissue produces estrogen. That's why gynecomastia is often associated with overweight males.
2) People who have attained growth... do you typically eat anything when you take any pills or do you just drink milk or whatever else? Do you hold off on eating anything for a certain period of time around the time you take the pills to allow for better absorption or does that not matter? I know you shouldn't eat a fatty meal but I didn't know if just regular food might hinder the capsules a little.
I've taken my supplements before, during, and after eating, with and without a glass of milk. I never noticed any consequence one way or the other. Calcium is recommended for efficient absorption of PM, so taking a Ca supplement or consuming some dairy products is probably going to help.
3) Do you think 12 hours is too far apart between dosages? I was thinking to add 2 more PM capsules at midday sometime to keep a steady supply of PM in my body. Do you think it would HELP?
I've always spread out my doses over the course of the day. Taking too much at one time, in my opinion, with produce a spike in the phyto-estrogen level above that which the body can use.
4) I'm taking SP and Spearmint as anti-androgens... This might sound like a weird question but if I'm still getting erections that means it's not suppressing the testosterone enough...meaning I should maybe increase the dosage... is that right?
If you mean spontaneous erections, then yes, your testosterone level is still too high. But, it's only been 3 weeks. Give it some time to work. Don't be so impatient for results, they will come.
5) Do you think that PABA is enough in the swanson capsule I'm taking(see above)?
I have no opinion on this.
I know it's only been 3 weeks and it will take time on everything but I'm just trying to set myself up here in the beginning for the best overall results... Thanks SO MUCH for any help!!! I really enjoy reading all of these posts all the time!!!
I have to say that I think your program is too complex for a newbie. I would have recommended taking just PM, ramping up to 2000 to 3000 mg/day to gauge its effect on your body. For me, that was all I needed to begin strong breast growth. You have no way of knowing what is doing what when you throw all those herbs in the mix at once. After 3 months on just PM, I've now added Spearmint to see if I can cut back on my PM dosage and still get growth. It will take a few weeks to determine whether that regimen is working.
Welcome to the forum. I hope my meager experience is of some help to you.
Clara Kay
1) Since I'm overweight would I need MORE of everything than an average weight person would need? Do you think it hinders the capsules working as well at a lower dosage?
The amount of a particular supplement needed by a person is determined by so many factors. Weight may be a factor insofar as fatty tissue produces estrogen. That's why gynecomastia is often associated with overweight males.
2) People who have attained growth... do you typically eat anything when you take any pills or do you just drink milk or whatever else? Do you hold off on eating anything for a certain period of time around the time you take the pills to allow for better absorption or does that not matter? I know you shouldn't eat a fatty meal but I didn't know if just regular food might hinder the capsules a little.
I've taken my supplements before, during, and after eating, with and without a glass of milk. I never noticed any consequence one way or the other. Calcium is recommended for efficient absorption of PM, so taking a Ca supplement or consuming some dairy products is probably going to help.
3) Do you think 12 hours is too far apart between dosages? I was thinking to add 2 more PM capsules at midday sometime to keep a steady supply of PM in my body. Do you think it would HELP?
I've always spread out my doses over the course of the day. Taking too much at one time, in my opinion, with produce a spike in the phyto-estrogen level above that which the body can use.
4) I'm taking SP and Spearmint as anti-androgens... This might sound like a weird question but if I'm still getting erections that means it's not suppressing the testosterone enough...meaning I should maybe increase the dosage... is that right?
If you mean spontaneous erections, then yes, your testosterone level is still too high. But, it's only been 3 weeks. Give it some time to work. Don't be so impatient for results, they will come.
5) Do you think that PABA is enough in the swanson capsule I'm taking(see above)?
I have no opinion on this.
I know it's only been 3 weeks and it will take time on everything but I'm just trying to set myself up here in the beginning for the best overall results... Thanks SO MUCH for any help!!! I really enjoy reading all of these posts all the time!!!
I have to say that I think your program is too complex for a newbie. I would have recommended taking just PM, ramping up to 2000 to 3000 mg/day to gauge its effect on your body. For me, that was all I needed to begin strong breast growth. You have no way of knowing what is doing what when you throw all those herbs in the mix at once. After 3 months on just PM, I've now added Spearmint to see if I can cut back on my PM dosage and still get growth. It will take a few weeks to determine whether that regimen is working.
Welcome to the forum. I hope my meager experience is of some help to you.
Clara Kay