
Andrew T. Kucharchuk, MD FACS FAAOS
Orthopedic Surgery and Evaluation Medicine
Fellow American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery
Diplomate American College of Forensic Medicine
Abstract:
Positive effects of transdermal somototroph specific polypeptide and
anti-oxident combinant in strength athletes.
By Andrew T. Kucharchuk MD FACS FAAOS, Steve Lee, MD, Brandon Black,
LMT
Purpose: There is a great interest in the long term use of transdermal
dietary supplement with ST33, a proprietary combination of polypeptides,
antioxidents, and B-Complex vitamins to improve strength in recreational
athletes over an eight week period. The rational is instant muscular
nutrition after expercise.
Methods: 20 recreational strength exercise athletes were started
on this study, both male and female, ranging in age from 20-56 years
old with 16 completing the trial (twelve males and four females).
A total of three strength criteria were monitored:
1. Bench Press
2. Dead Lift
3. Squat
In addition, a total of seven subjective criteria were measured:
1. Well being
2. Loss of body fat
3. Overall energy increase
4. Decreased recovery time
5. Libido
6. Improved sleep pattern
7. Nocturia
Each of the athletes, 12 males and 4 females, applied the transdermal
creme on their wrists immediately after exercise and before bedtime
on off days. Objective criteria were researched using a self-assessment
method a caliper in measuring body fat.
Results: The following improvements were noted
1. Bench strength increased an average of 25%
2. Dead lift increased an average of 19%
3. Squat increased 15%
4. Body fat decreased from an average of 19% to 14.5% in males, and
an average of 22.5% to 17% in females
Conclusions: The increases in muscular strength and the decrease
of body fat showed that ST-33 are comparable to HGH injections for resisting
training. External advantages to ST-33 include compliance, safety, and
low cost.
Andrew T. Kucharchuk, MD FACS FAAOS
Orthopedic Surgery and Evaluation Medicine
Fellow American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery
Diplomate American College of Forensic Medicine
Abstract:
Subjective effects of transdermal somatotroph specific polypeptide and
anti-oxident combinant in chronic pain patients.
By Andrew T. Kucharchuk MD FACS FAAOS, Raul Reyes MD, Edward M. Gavin
DC, Jay M. Manda LMT
Purpose: There is a great interest in the long term use of transdermal
dietary supplement with ST33, a proprietary combination of polypeptides,
antioxidents, and B-Complex vitamins to improve the quality of pain
and reduce pain in chronic pain patients.
Methods: Thirty patients were started on the study, both male
and female ranging in age from 30-78 years old with 11 males and 19
females were seen at the Pain Management Center and the Total Care Medical
Center. All presented with musculoskeltal chronic pain of more than
three months duration. ST-33 was applied to the affected areas during
deep massage and soft tissue release for a series 14 therapy visits.
90% of the patients stated that they experienced a significant diminution
of their pain after four weeks of therapy. Subjective criteria were
researched using a self-assessment which included:
1. Decreased use of NSAIDS and opiates
2. Overall energy increase
3. Improved sleep pattern
4. Increased libido
5. Decreased recovery time
Results: Marked improvements were noted in decreased use of NSAIDS
and narcotics. Sleep patterns were improved. Mild to moderate improvement
was noted in increased libido and decreased recovery time from work.
Conclusions: The improvements in pain relief and improved sleep
patterns were significant and comparable to HGH injections with the
added advantages of compliance, safety, and low cost.