As all of us AAS users know, during PCT cortisol levels will be high, which is obviously not good for muscle maintenance and health in general. From my understanding (please correct me if I am wrong), cortisol levels can be elevated during cycle due to the intense training while on AAS, and when we clear the AAS from our system, cortisol levels will still be elevated, and even spike up further during PCT. Aside from including GW and MK in PCT, what are other methods that you guys use to control cortisol levels during and post cycle? Do any of you take a week off, or do a lighter weight and/or volume deload week when you have finished a cycle? I have also heard some talk of high-dose vitamin C being helpful in reducing cortisol. Thoughts?