MK677, worth it?

Summary

The presenter shares a short-term personal experience with MK-677 and emphasizes that his account is his opinion, not a recommendation. He says he gained weight and strength while bulking, but also discusses possible side effects and uncertainties.

Reported benefits

Over about nine weeks, the presenter says his weight increased from 171 lb to 185 lb and that his strength and one-rep max improved. He also reports better workout recovery, sleep, appetite, and muscle size. He notes that some of the added size may have been due to water retention, which can make muscles look softer.

He says the increased appetite helped him reach his calorie goals while bulking. Based on his own experience, he considers MK-677 more favorable than creatine, but this is a personal opinion.

Risks and cautions

• Blood sugar and insulin sensitivity: He warns that MK-677 may affect insulin sensitivity, particularly for people with a family history of diabetes risk. He suggests monitoring glucose, while noting that this should not replace medical advice.
• Increased appetite: He says it may make overeating or choosing sugary, less nutritious foods easier. He recommends paying attention to food quality while bulking.
• Water retention and puffiness: He mentions reports of facial puffiness and swollen ankles or wrists, though he personally experienced little of this.
• Tingling or numbness: He noticed tingling on the first day, but says it did not continue. He notes that others have reported similar symptoms.
• Mental effects: He experienced no anxiety or mood problems himself, but mentions reading a report from another user who described severe panic attacks.

Timing and dosing comments

The presenter says he initially tried taking MK-677 at night but switched to mornings because nighttime hunger was bothersome. He found the morning appetite increase useful for eating enough.

He also describes gradually increasing the amount he took. This is a personal account, not a safe-use recommendation: the video does not establish a medically appropriate dose, and its volume measurements should not be treated as dosing guidance.

The presenter acknowledges that some figures he cited about recovery or growth hormone came from Grok and were “completely made up,” so they should not be relied on as evidence.

Overall

The video is an anecdotal account, not clinical evidence. It discusses potential metabolic and other side effects, so the presenter’s experience should not be treated as proof of safety or effectiveness.

Presenter and sources

• Presenter: Unnamed speaker on the Datshmu channel.
• Sources mentioned: The presenter’s own experience, Grok/AI-generated research (which he says provided unreliable figures), and a Reddit post about panic attacks.