Does Tetracycline effect Protein Synthesis?

by **FatboyGinger** on Sun Jun 01, 2008 12:18 am

Basically I've been on some sort of Tetracycline product for the past couple of years due to mild acne.
I have read that it was shown to reduce Protein synthesis in a study, meaning less gains. Conversely, I read that the effect is so slight it won't make any difference.

Not sure what to believe. Anyone know anything on the subject?

by **ollie** on Sun Jun 01, 2008 12:26 am

I think you pretty much answered your own question mate.

By the way if it's bad, I recommend you talk to your GP about roaccutane. It's not as fearsome as it's made out to be and it was the only thing that worked for me. Even if you have to pay privately it's well worth the cost.

by **FatboyGinger** on Sun Jun 01, 2008 12:53 am

ollie wrote:I think you pretty much answered your own question mate.

By the way if it's bad, I recommend you talk to your GP about roaccutane. It's not as fearsome as it's made out to be and it was the only thing that worked for me. Even if you have to pay privately it's well worth the cost.

Tried many times, he wouldn't give it to me. I can get hold of the stuff illegally but it's still expensive.

by **ollie** on Sun Jun 01, 2008 8:52 am

The GP won't - he'll need to refer you to a dermatologist - whether that be private or through the NHS.

If it's getting to you mentally it's worth doing.

by **health4ni** on Sun Jun 01, 2008 5:12 pm

I was on roaccutane whe I was a nipper. It worked but can't say I'd recommend it.

Go off dairy and avoid simple carbs (sugary type stuff). Dairy & insulin insensitivity are the main causes of acne. However, being at the age where your hormones are all over the place etc doesn't help so no guarantee's it'll work 100%, but maybe give it a go.

Just to clarify: whilst whey & mpc is dairy you don't need to avoid these. Just milk & cheese mainly tbh.

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