Insulin

Steroid Terms
Slin

Definition

A peptide hormone used by advanced athletes to shuttle nutrients into muscle cells. Extremely dangerous if misused; hypoglycaemia can be fatal. Often combined with GH.

Related Blood Markers

Glucose

Unit: mmol/L

Blood sugar level. Elevated levels indicate diabetes risk.

HbA1c

Unit: %

Average blood sugar over 2-3 months. Best marker for long-term glucose control.

Related Compounds

Insulin

Insulin

Exogenous insulin (Humalog/NovoRapid rapid-acting, Humulin-R regular, Lantus long-acting). The most anabolic hormone. Used in advanced bodybuilding for nutrient partitioning and muscle growth.