Insulin plays the role of a potent anabolic, which makes it the most popular drug in this group among weightlifters. Insulin should be taken taking into account the individual characteristics of the athlete's tolerance, as well as concomitant medications.
Weightlifters actively use insulin, this is due to the fact that it acts as the most potent anabolic. Insulin is capable of increasing the synthesis of fats, proteins and carbohydrates several times; in addition, the use of this anabolic accelerates the penetration of glucose, fatty acids and amino acids into cells.
The introduction of insulin into the body leads to a decrease in blood sugar. This provokes the activation of the body's defenses. You can take insulin in different ways, such as after you finish exercising, to lower your sugar levels. After all, the less sugar the body contains, the faster the muscle mass grows. The dosage should be adhered to: 1-2 units. for 5-10 kg of weight.
How and in what dosages to take insulin
If you have just decided to start taking insulin, then it is recommended to start with small doses, over time they can be increased. The first reception can be limited to 2 units. Each subsequent sports activity in the gym may be accompanied by an increase in the volume of insulin taken by a couple of units. So, the final daily rate can be increased to a dose of 20-40 units. This approach will help the athlete determine the appropriate dosage unit for himself. If you are not sure about your own calculations of insulin intake, then you should visit a doctor who can help determine the dose amount.
It should be borne in mind that the amount of insulin intake depends on the level of tolerance of the body and the intake of additional drugs. If you are taking thyroid and growth hormone, then the insulin dose must be increased, otherwise the desired result will not be achieved.
Insulin administration rules
Insulin should be injected subcutaneously, for this it is necessary to clamp the fold of the abdominal skin. It will speed up the action of the drug by introducing it into the thigh or triceps. Insulin should not be heated. After the introduction of insulin, it is necessary to drink an energy carbohydrate drink within 15 minutes, it is permissible to replace it with something sweet. A unit of insulin requires an intake of 10 grams of carbohydrates.
An hour after the injection of insulin, you can eat food that is rich in protein, you can replace the procedure with a protein shake. Reception of a protein-carbohydrate composition is necessary, this is due to a decrease in blood sugar levels, which can provoke hypoglycemia. It is inadmissible to fall asleep within 4 hours after the administration of insulin.
