Beginner Stack
HGH + Test Cypionate + T4 — the complete entry protocol, hormone axes properly supported.
Overview
A first protocol built the way endocrinology says it should be: a smooth long-ester testosterone base at a conservative dose, low-dose HGH for recovery and body-composition support, and T4 to backfill the thyroid demand that exogenous GH creates — GH accelerates T4-to-T3 conversion, and supplementing T4 keeps the metabolic engine fed instead of letting free T4 sag. Three axes, each at a dose chosen for learning your response, not chasing maximums.
Who it's for
- 01First-protocol researchers who want the full foundation done correctly
- 02Researchers ≥25 with baseline bloodwork and ≥2 years training
- 03Anyone prioritizing body recomposition and recovery over maximum mass
What's inside — 3 compounds
$339.00
View PDP →- Dose
- 2 IU
- Frequency
- Daily
- Weeks
- 1-16
- Category
- hgh
Subcutaneous on waking, fasted. ~2.5 kits for the protocol.
$65.00
View PDP →- Dose
- 125 mg
- Frequency
- 2× weekly
- Weeks
- 1-12
- Category
- injectables
250 mg/week, split Mon/Thu — smooth cypionate curve.
$45.00
View PDP →- Dose
- 50 mcg
- Frequency
- Daily
- Weeks
- 1-16
- Category
- orals
Morning, fasted, 30 min before food — with the HGH dose.
Weekly Protocol
HGH and T4 run the full 16 weeks; test runs 1–12 with weeks 13–14 as clearance and PCT at weeks 15–16 (+2): Nolvadex 20 mg + Clomid 25 mg daily × 4 weeks. The T4 is support, not a fat-burner — 50 mcg simply replaces what GH-accelerated conversion consumes. Bloodwork at week 6: E2, IGF-1, TSH/free T3/free T4, fasting glucose. This stack teaches you three axes at once at doses where mistakes are recoverable.
| Compound | Dose | Frequency | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novatrop HGH 100IU | 2 IU | Daily | 1-16 |
| Test Cypionate | 125 mg | 2× weekly | 1-12 |
| T4 Levothyroxine | 50 mcg | Daily | 1-16 |
Expected Outcomes
- 12–20 lb scale gain over 12 weeks with concurrent fat reduction
- Markedly better sleep and recovery within 2–3 weeks (GH onset)
- Stable energy and metabolism — the T4 prevents the GH-induced thyroid sag
- Standard testosterone suppression — full SERM PCT required
Support Requirements
Items referenced in the protocol. Some are included in the stack; support-only items may need to be ordered separately.
On hand — 250 mg/week rarely needs it; dose off bloodwork
PCT — primary SERM
PCT — stacked SERM
HGH reconstitution
Daily HGH administration
Safety & Warnings
- Do not raise the T4 dose chasing fat loss — at 50 mcg it's replacement support; beyond that you're running a thyroid cycle with different rules.
- GH glucose effects apply even at 2 IU — check fasting glucose at week 6.
- PCT is non-negotiable: 250 mg/week suppresses fully despite being a 'conservative' dose.
- Not for researchers under 25 or without baseline thyroid labs.
Frequently Asked
Why is T4 in a beginner stack?
Exogenous GH increases deiodinase activity — your body converts T4 into active T3 faster, which can drain free T4 and leave you flat, cold, and stalled by week 6. 50 mcg of T4 backfills exactly that demand. It's the detail most first GH protocols miss.
Why only 250 mg of test and 2 IU of GH?
A first protocol has one scientific job: characterizing your response — aromatization rate, glucose sensitivity, recovery behavior. These doses produce clear results while keeping every variable readable and every side effect reversible. Maximums come later, with data behind them.
Cypionate vs Enanthate — does it matter?
Functionally interchangeable — cypionate's half-life is marginally longer and many researchers find its curve slightly smoother on twice-weekly pinning. If you ever switch, dose mg-for-mg.
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.