Special Populations and Contraindications Who Should Avoid This Blend Contraindications for Tesamorelin/Ipamorelin use: Active cancer or history of cancer (especially GH-sensitive tumors) Pregnancy or breastfeeding Uncontrolled diabetes Active diabetic retinopathy Severe liver or kidney disease Active pituitary tumors Known allergies to peptide components Special Considerations Athletes and competitors: Check sport-specific banned substance lists WADA prohibits growth hormone secretagogues Plan discontinuation before testing periods Consider detection windows Diabetics and pre-diabetics: Close glucose monitoring essential May require insulin or medication adjustments Start at lower doses More frequent lab monitoring Work closely with endocrinologist Thyroid conditions: Optimize thyroid function before starting Monitor thyroid levels during therapy May need thyroid medication adjustments GH can affect thyroid hormone conversion Older adults (65+): Start at lower doses More gradual dose escalation Enhanced monitoring for side effects Consider shorter cycles initially Cardiovascular screening recommended Frequently Asked Questions Can I use the blend every day
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