add_action("mesmerize_header_background_settings", function ($section, $prefix, $group, $inner, $priority) { mesmerize_header_separator_options($section, $prefix, $group, $inner, $priority); }, 3, 5); function mesmerize_header_separator_options($section, $prefix, $group, $inner, $priority) { $priority = 4; $group = "{$prefix}_options_separator_group_button"; mesmerize_add_kirki_field(array( 'type' => 'checkbox', 'label' => esc_html__('Bottom Separator', 'mesmerize'), 'section' => $section, 'settings' => $prefix . '_show_separator', 'default' => mesmerize_mod_default($prefix . '_show_separator'), 'priority' => $priority, 'active_callback' => apply_filters('mesmerize_header_active_callback_filter', array(), $inner), )); mesmerize_add_kirki_field(array( 'type' => 'sidebar-button-group', 'settings' => $group, 'label' => esc_html__('Options', 'mesmerize'), 'section' => $section, 'priority' => $priority, 'in_row_with' => array($prefix . '_show_separator'), 'active_callback' => apply_filters('mesmerize_header_active_callback_filter', array( array( 'setting' => $prefix . '_show_separator', 'operator' => '==', 'value' => true, ), ), $inner ), )); mesmerize_add_kirki_field(array( 'type' => 'sectionseparator', 'label' => esc_html__('Bottom Separator Options', 'mesmerize'), 'section' => $section, 'settings' => $prefix . '_separator_header_separator_2', 'priority' => $priority, 'group' => $group, )); mesmerize_add_kirki_field(array( 'type' => 'select', 'settings' => $prefix . '_separator', 'label' => esc_html__('Type', 'mesmerize'), 'section' => $section, 'default' => mesmerize_mod_default($prefix . '_separator'), 'choices' => mesmerize_get_separators_list(), 'priority' => $priority, 'active_callback' => array( array( 'setting' => $prefix . '_show_separator', 'operator' => '==', 'value' => true, ), ), 'group' => $group, )); mesmerize_add_kirki_field(array( 'type' => 'color', 'settings' => "{$prefix}_separator_color", 'label' => esc_attr__('Color', 'mesmerize'), 'section' => $section, 'priority' => $priority, 'choices' => array( 'alpha' => true, ), 'default' => mesmerize_mod_default("{$prefix}_separator_color"), 'output' => array( array( 'element' => $inner ? "body .header .svg-white-bg" : ".mesmerize-front-page .header-separator .svg-white-bg", 'property' => 'fill', 'suffix' => '!important', ), ), 'transport' => 'postMessage', 'js_vars' => array( array( 'element' => $inner ? "body .header .svg-white-bg" : ".mesmerize-front-page .header-separator .svg-white-bg", 'property' => 'fill', 'suffix' => '!important', ), ), 'active_callback' => array( array( 'setting' => $prefix . '_show_separator', 'operator' => '==', 'value' => true, ), ), 'group' => $group, )); mesmerize_add_kirki_field(array( 'type' => 'color', 'settings' => "{$prefix}_separator_color_accent", 'label' => esc_attr__('Accent Color', 'mesmerize'), 'section' => $section, 'priority' => $priority, 'choices' => array( 'alpha' => true, ), 'default' => mesmerize_get_theme_colors('color2'), 'output' => array( array( 'element' => $inner ? ".mesmerize-inner-page .header .svg-accent" : ".mesmerize-front-page .header-separator path.svg-accent", 'property' => 'stroke', 'suffix' => '!important', ), ), 'transport' => 'postMessage', 'js_vars' => array( array( 'element' => $inner ? "body.page .header path.svg-accent" : ".mesmerize-front-page .header-separator path.svg-accent", 'property' => 'stroke', 'suffix' => '!important', ), ), 'active_callback' => array( array( 'setting' => $prefix . '_show_separator', 'operator' => '==', 'value' => true, ), array( 'setting' => $prefix . '_separator', 'operator' => 'in', 'value' => mesmerize_get_2_colors_separators(array(), true), ), ), 'group' => $group, )); mesmerize_add_kirki_field(array( 'type' => 'slider', 'label' => esc_html__('Height', 'mesmerize'), 'section' => $section, 'settings' => $prefix . '_separator_height', 'default' => mesmerize_mod_default($prefix . '_separator_height'), 'transport' => 'postMessage', 'priority' => $priority, 'choices' => array( 'min' => '0', 'max' => '400', 'step' => '1', ), "output" => array( array( "element" => $inner ? ".header-separator svg" : ".mesmerize-front-page .header-separator svg", 'property' => 'height', 'suffix' => '!important', 'units' => 'px', ), ), 'js_vars' => array( array( 'element' => $inner ? ".header-separator svg" : ".mesmerize-front-page .header-separator svg", 'function' => 'css', 'property' => 'height', 'units' => "px", 'suffix' => '!important', ), ), 'active_callback' => array( array( 'setting' => $prefix . '_show_separator', 'operator' => '==', 'value' => true, ), ), 'group' => $group, )); } function mesmerize_get_2_colors_separators($separators = array(), $onlyIDs = false) { $separators = array_merge( $separators, array( 'mesmerize/1.wave-and-line' => esc_html__('Wave and line', 'mesmerize'), 'mesmerize/1.wave-and-line-negative' => esc_html__('Wave and line Negative', 'mesmerize'), ) ); if ($onlyIDs) { return array_keys($separators); } return $separators; } function mesmerize_prepend_2_colors_separators($separators, $use_only_defaults) { if ($use_only_defaults) { return $separators; } return mesmerize_get_2_colors_separators($separators); } add_filter('mesmerize_separators_list_prepend', 'mesmerize_prepend_2_colors_separators', 10, 2); function mesmerize_get_separators_list($use_only_defaults = false) { $extras = array( 'mesmerize/3.waves-noCentric' => esc_html__('Wave no centric', 'mesmerize'), 'mesmerize/3.waves-noCentric-negative' => esc_html__('Wave no centric Negative', 'mesmerize'), 'mesmerize/4.clouds' => esc_html__('Clouds 2', 'mesmerize'), 'mesmerize/5.triple-waves-3' => esc_html__('Triple Waves 1', 'mesmerize'), 'mesmerize/5.triple-waves-3-negative' => esc_html__('Triple Waves 1 Negative', 'mesmerize'), 'mesmerize/6.triple-waves-2' => esc_html__('Triple Waves 2', 'mesmerize'), 'mesmerize/6.triple-waves-2-negative' => esc_html__('Triple Waves 2 Negative', 'mesmerize'), 'mesmerize/7.stright-angles-1' => esc_html__('Stright Angles 1', 'mesmerize'), 'mesmerize/7.stright-angles-1-negative' => esc_html__('Stright Angles 1 Negative', 'mesmerize'), 'mesmerize/8.stright-angles-2' => esc_html__('Triple Waves 2', 'mesmerize'), 'mesmerize/8.stright-angles-2-negative' => esc_html__('Triple Waves 2 Negative', 'mesmerize'), ); $separators = array( 'tilt' => esc_html__('Tilt', 'mesmerize'), 'tilt-flipped' => esc_html__('Tilt Flipped', 'mesmerize'), 'opacity-tilt' => esc_html__('Tilt Opacity', 'mesmerize'), 'triangle' => esc_html__('Triangle', 'mesmerize'), 'triangle-negative' => esc_html__('Triangle Negative', 'mesmerize'), 'triangle-asymmetrical' => esc_html__('Triangle Asymmetrical', 'mesmerize'), 'triangle-asymmetrical-negative' => esc_html__('Triangle Asymmetrical Negative', 'mesmerize'), 'opacity-fan' => esc_html__('Fan Opacity', 'mesmerize'), 'mountains' => esc_html__('Mountains', 'mesmerize'), 'pyramids' => esc_html__('Pyramids', 'mesmerize'), 'pyramids-negative' => esc_html__('Pyramids Negative', 'mesmerize'), 'waves' => esc_html__('Waves', 'mesmerize'), 'waves-negative' => esc_html__('Waves Negative', 'mesmerize'), 'wave-brush' => esc_html__('Waves Brush', 'mesmerize'), 'waves-pattern' => esc_html__('Waves Pattern', 'mesmerize'), 'clouds' => esc_html__('Clouds', 'mesmerize'), 'clouds-negative' => esc_html__('Clouds Negative', 'mesmerize'), 'curve' => esc_html__('Curve', 'mesmerize'), 'curve-negative' => esc_html__('Curve Negative', 'mesmerize'), 'curve-asymmetrical' => esc_html__('Curve Asymmetrical', 'mesmerize'), 'curve-asymmetrical-negative' => esc_html__('Curve Asymmetrical Negative', 'mesmerize'), 'drops' => esc_html__('Drops', 'mesmerize'), 'drops-negative' => esc_html__('Drops Negative', 'mesmerize'), 'arrow' => esc_html__('Arrow', 'mesmerize'), 'arrow-negative' => esc_html__('Arrow Negative', 'mesmerize'), 'book' => esc_html__('Book', 'mesmerize'), 'book-negative' => esc_html__('Book Negative', 'mesmerize'), 'split' => esc_html__('Split', 'mesmerize'), 'split-negative' => esc_html__('Split Negative', 'mesmerize'), 'zigzag' => esc_html__('Zigzag', 'mesmerize'), ); if ( ! $use_only_defaults) { $separators = array_merge($extras, $separators); } $prepend_separators = apply_filters('mesmerize_separators_list_prepend', array(), $use_only_defaults); $append_separators = apply_filters('mesmerize_separators_list_append', array(), $use_only_defaults); $separators = array_merge($prepend_separators, $separators, $append_separators); return $separators; } function mesmerize_print_header_separator($prefix = null) { $inner = mesmerize_is_inner(true); if ( ! $prefix) { $prefix = $inner ? "inner_header" : "header"; } $show = get_theme_mod($prefix . '_show_separator', mesmerize_mod_default($prefix . '_show_separator')); if ($show) { $separator = get_theme_mod($prefix . '_separator', mesmerize_mod_default($prefix . '_separator')); $reverse = ""; if (strpos($separator, "mesmerize/") !== false) { $reverse = strpos($separator, "-negative") === false ? "" : "header-separator-reverse"; } else { $reverse = strpos($separator, "-negative") === false ? "header-separator-reverse" : ""; } echo '
'; ob_start(); // local svg as template ( ensure it will work with filters in child theme ) locate_template("/assets/separators/" . $separator . ".svg", true, true); $content = ob_get_clean(); echo $content; echo '
'; } }add_action("mesmerize_header_background_overlay_settings", "mesmerize_front_page_header_general_settings", 4, 5); function mesmerize_front_page_header_general_settings($section, $prefix, $group, $inner, $priority) { if ($inner) return; $priority = 5; $prefix = "header"; $section = "header_background_chooser"; $group = ""; mesmerize_add_kirki_field(array( 'type' => 'checkbox', 'label' => esc_html__('Full Height Background', 'mesmerize'), 'settings' => 'full_height_header', 'default' => mesmerize_mod_default('full_height_header'), 'transport' => 'postMessage', 'section' => $section, 'priority' => $priority, 'group' => $group, 'active_callback' => apply_filters('mesmerize_header_active_callback_filter', array(), $inner), )); }{"id":17236,"date":"2026-05-02T18:38:36","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T18:38:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rockwoodhealthcare.com\/?p=17236"},"modified":"2026-05-02T18:38:36","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T18:38:36","slug":"why-protein-intake-is-crucial-during-steroid-cycles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rockwoodhealthcare.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/02\/why-protein-intake-is-crucial-during-steroid-cycles\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Protein Intake is Crucial During Steroid Cycles"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to bodybuilding and enhancing physical performance, individuals often turn to steroid cycles to accelerate their progress. However, the importance of nutrition, particularly protein intake, cannot be overstated during these cycles. Protein serves as the building block of muscle tissue, making it essential for recovery, growth, and overall health.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/gecom.pe\/2026\/04\/17\/why-protein-intake-is-crucial-during-steroid-cycles\/<\/a><\/p>\n

The Role of Protein in Muscle Growth<\/h2>\n

During a steroid cycle, the body undergoes various physiological changes, including increased nitrogen retention, enhanced protein synthesis, and improved recovery rates. Here\u2019s why protein intake is particularly crucial at this time:<\/p>\n

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  1. Muscle Repair and Recovery:<\/strong> With intense training often accompanying steroid use, the muscles experience significant stress and micro-tears. Adequate protein intake helps repair these muscles more efficiently.<\/li>\n
  2. Increased Muscle Mass:<\/strong> Steroids enhance protein synthesis; however, without sufficient protein in the diet, the body cannot maximize this benefit, leading to suboptimal muscle gains.<\/li>\n
  3. Maintaining Lean Mass:<\/strong> During a caloric deficit, which is common especially after a cycle, protein helps preserve lean muscle mass, preventing unwanted fat gain.<\/li>\n
  4. Overall Health:<\/strong> A protein-rich diet supports various bodily functions, including hormone production, immune response, and tissue repair, which are vital when undergoing steroid cycles.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Determining Protein Needs During Steroid Cycles<\/h2>\n

    While the average adult requires about 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight, those on steroids\u2014or those who are bodybuilders in general\u2014may need significantly more. The general recommendation is:<\/p>\n