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Exogenous Testosterone and Alcohol

If you do a Google search on "How to Raise Testosterone Naturally" or even casually follow any bodybuilding sites, you'll note that the articles all recommend limiting alcohol intake because it allegedly affects testosterone levels (i.e., lowers test production). Assuming for the sake of...
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- May 29, 2015
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- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Why is 200 mg/wk the "upper limit" for TRT?

I keep seeing people post that 200 mg/wk of test propionate is the upper range for TRT and that anything more than that constitutes AAS levels, with the implication that if you go higher you are abusing the protocol. Why is that, exactly? I'm a pretty big guy (235, just under 6'), and I feel...
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- Jan 29, 2015
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Androgel & DMSO

Does anyone have any experience using DMSO with Androgel to improve absorption? I've read three or four threads on t-nation and related forums discussing DMSO's ability as a transport agent to dramatically increase absorption rates. Anecdotally, some posters claim they've gotten their total T...
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- Aug 9, 2014
- Replies: 22
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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2 Months After Starting TRT

Been lurking for a while now and thought I'd introduce myself. I'm 49, live in in South Orange County, and have historically been pretty active -- lifting weights 2-3 times a week, running 2-3 times a week, golfing on the weekends, walking the dogs for an hour every morning, etc. In the last...
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- Mar 2, 2014
- Replies: 14
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion

TRT Hormone Predictor Widget

Understanding Your Hormones

Estradiol (E2)

A form of estrogen produced from testosterone. Important for bone health, mood, and libido. Too high can cause side effects; too low can affect well-being.

DHT

Dihydrotestosterone is a potent androgen derived from testosterone. Affects hair growth, prostate health, and masculinization effects.

Free Testosterone

The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins. Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.

Scientific Reference

Lakshman KM, Kaplan B, Travison TG, Basaria S, Knapp PE, Singh AB, LaValley MP, Mazer NA, Bhasin S. The effects of injected testosterone dose and age on the conversion of testosterone to estradiol and dihydrotestosterone in young and older men. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Aug;95(8):3955-64.

DOI: 10.1210/jc.2010-0102 | PMID: 20534765 | PMCID: PMC2913038