Can This Gel-Type "Dope" Really Be Used in Fighting Cocks? Featuring BTW Gel Booster for Birds

Can This Gel-Type "Dope" Really Be Used in Fighting Cocks?
Featuring “BTW Gel Booster for Birds” By Asst. Prof. Dr. Sompote Weerakul (DVM)

Honestly, I prefer not to use the word "dope," as it often carries negative connotations—suggesting stimulants or harsh substances that can destroy health. Instead, I want you to view it as a "booster"—a supporter or enhancer based on athletic principles. Sports innovation never stops. It’s not just for national athletes or bodybuilders; animals like fighting bulls, fighting cocks, racing pigeons, and even ornamental birds like Macaws and Cockatoos can benefit from health and power supplements. Let’s look at an innovation for fighting cocks that comes in a gel form, featuring a bird on the label.

BTW Gel for Fighting Cocks is a new product. It is not a staple feed, but rather a Booster supplement primarily used for racing pigeons and large parrots. I believe it works excellently for fighting cocks because its composition and properties have long been recognized among Olympic athletes and have been studied in relation to avian physiology.

How Does It Help?
Owners don't just want a bird that strikes well; they want stamina. We need them to fly well, be agile, stay active, avoid panting, and remain strong and durable! Furthermore, many owners (and veterinarians) want the birds to be safe, minimize injuries, and recover quickly. We want to avoid severe muscle inflammation (myopathy/rhabdomyolysis), which risks kidney and liver failure or neurological symptoms caused by excessive myoglobin release from muscle destruction. Using this can help reduce the reliance on health-damaging "dope."

The Science Behind BTW Gel
BTW is essentially a "Natural Dope" because it contains a very high concentration of Arginine. This amino acid increases the production of Nitric Oxide in the body. Nitric Oxide dilates blood vessels, reducing resistance to blood flow from the heart. This allows more oxygen to reach muscle cells, facilitating Aerobic Energy Production (the Krebs Cycle and Electron Transport Chain), which utilizes pyruvate and fatty acids.

This replaces Anaerobic Energy Production (Glycolysis), which relies on sugar/starch and produces Lactic Acid as a byproduct, yielding only 2-6 ATP. If oxygen supply is insufficient, lactic acid accumulates until it becomes unbearable, leading to fatigue and eventually cramps.

Nitric Oxide significantly helps by ensuring blood and oxygen flow smoothly to muscle cells. This allows lactic acid to be converted back into pyruvate to enter the Krebs Cycle, resulting in less lactic acid and 5 times more energy than anaerobic processes. With just one unit of glucose, the bird can generate much more explosive power, provided the muscles receive sufficient and continuous oxygen.

Lactic Acid is the Disaster of Fighting Cocks!
No matter how good a bird’s form is, it can lose to a more durable opponent. If the energy source remains purely starch or sugar, lactic acid production is inevitable. While "Lactic Tolerance" depends on training and muscle quality, the body will eventually start "panting" to expel acidic CO2 and balance pH levels. The liver also works hard to convert lactic acid back to glucose via the Cori Cycle. These processes make the bird's body run hot, leading to exhaustion and cramps. No matter how "talented" the bird is, it will lose if it lacks the stamina to handle lactic acid.

Improving Performance Before the Match
Studies in human athletes showed that taking Arginine (equivalent to the BTW formula) consistently for 45 days significantly improved performance and endurance.

For Daily Maintenance: 1 drop daily.
For Competition: 3 cc before the match and 3 cc after every round.
Post-Match: Continue usage to reduce injury and speed up recovery. Some birds may look as if they hadn't even fought.
What Else is in BTW Gel?
Fighting cocks are like marathon runners or prize fighters; they need specialized support:

Heart & Muscle Recovery: Contains Taurine, which, like Arginine, improves oxygen circulation and reduces cardiac workload, preventing muscle destruction.
BCAAs (Leucine, Valine, Isoleucine): These build muscle strength and replace proteins lost during intense exercise. Leucine specifically triggers protein synthesis, ensuring muscle durability.
Herbal Strength: Contains Pine Bark Extract (Pycnogenol), which supports heart function and blood pressure.
Joint Protection: Contains Galangal Extract, which helps prevent joint swelling and inflammation. It protects cartilage from the impact and weight-bearing stress of fighting.
Flexibility and Bone Strength
The gel uses Collagen Di-peptides. Studies show that collagen is more effective than Glucosamine or Chondroitin in reducing joint degeneration (up to 40% improvement). It stimulates new cell synthesis and increases Hyaluronic Acid (joint lubricant).

Daily use (1 drop) increases flexibility and agility.
Muscle/Joint recovery typically occurs within 48–72 hours.
Bone Mass: Consistent use over 12 weeks helps increase bone density and strength.
Concentrated Energy
Known as a "Micro-Gel," it provides concentrated energy from Maltodextrin and BCAAs. While it is excellent for "igniting" energy, it is even more effective when used alongside "Booster" or "Nok Bin" (Bird Wing) supplements for a comprehensive energy profile. It also includes Acerola Cherry (Vitamins C, A, B) and minerals like Zinc, Magnesium, Selenium, and Copper for muscle metabolism.

Recommendation:

Daily: 1 drop.
Match Day: 3 cc (using a syringe) or 6–8 drops before/after every round.
If you want to see the results, you have to try it for yourself. It is a healthier choice for your bird, focusing on longevity and recovery rather than just a "win at all costs" mentality using health-destroying stimulants.