Nelson Vergel

Nelson Vergel

Founder, Excel Male Forum
Author: Books

Understanding the Influence of Genetic Differences on SHBG Hormone Levels in Men

Apr 24

Understanding the Influence of Genetic Differences on SHBG Hormone Levels in Men The Connection Between Genetics and Hormone Binding Our bodies are finely tuned systems where even the smallest changes can have significant impacts. This is...

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New Atrevis Hydrogel Based Testosterone Cream from Empower: Surprising Results!

Apr 18

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After a month of using the new hydrogel cream from Empower Pharmacy at 1 ml per day (4 clicks of 0.25 mg each) my testosterone increased dramatically higher than it was even on 200 mg per week of injectable testosterone cypionate. and this...

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A New Hope for Back Pain Relief: Agmatine Sulfate

Mar 26

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A New Hope for Back Pain Relief: Agmatine Sulfate Back pain, particularly that brought on by herniated discs in the lower spine, is a common and frequently crippling issue. Many people struggle to find effective treatments that don't have...

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Top Supplements That Improve Sperm Quality

Mar 25

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Coenzyme Q-10: Coenzyme Q10 supplementation in infertile men with low-grade varicocele: an open, uncontrolled pilot study. Festa R, et al. Andrologia. 2014. Abstract Many conditions associated with male infertility are inducers of...

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Growth Hormone Deficiency: How to Know if You Have It?

Mar 20

Table of Contents What Is the Growth Hormone? Growth Hormone Functions and Effects Growth Hormone Synthesis and Control The Basics of Acquired Growth Hormone Deficiency in Adults Diagnosing Growth Hormone Deficiency Popular Clinical Features of...

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How to Improve Sperm Quality, LH, FSH and Testosterone in Infertile Men

Mar 19

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Improving Testosterone, LH, FSH and Sperm Quality in Men Who Stopped TRT or Anabolic Steroids? Main Therapies. Note: AI's are not recommended due to extreme decreases in estradiol that may have negative health consequences in men. hCG plus...

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Do statins affect erections in men?

Feb 27

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Question: Do statins affect erections in men? Answer: The science on statins and sexual function is inconclusive, but it does appear that taking a statin may sometimes affect a person's sex life. Researchers looked at statin use and sexual...

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The Effects of Ketogenic Dieting on Body Composition, Strength, Power, and Hormonal Profiles

Feb 27

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J Strength Cond Res. 2017 Apr 7. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000001935. The Effects of Ketogenic Dieting on Body Composition, Strength, Power, and Hormonal Profiles in Resistance Training Males. Wilson JM1, Lowery RP, Roberts MD, Sharp MH, Joy JM...

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Testosterone Controversies and Myths- Lecture by Dr. Mohit Khera

Feb 20

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00:29 Testosterone therapy controversies include cardiovascular risk, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), prostate cancer, and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). 01:30 Concerns arise from the misuse of testosterone, with a significant percentage of...

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Gynecomastia: Causes, Types, and Treatments.

Feb 20

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What is Gynecomastia and How to Diagnose it Gynecomastia is a benign enlargement of the male breast resulting from a growth of the glandular tissue of the breast, known as male breast tissue. It is defined clinically by the presence of a...

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Video Lecture: hCG Use in Men- Review of Studies by Nelson Vergel

Feb 19

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Nelson Vergel, co-founder of ClinicOptimizers.com, founder of ExcelMale.com and DiscountedLabs.com, and author of the book "Testosterone: A Man's Guide", reviews current data on the use of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in men to...

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Pregnenolone and Progesterone for Men: Pharmacokinetics and Studies

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Pharmacology of pregnenolone and progesterone: "Oral administration of 50 or 100 mg pregnenolone has been found to have minimal or negligible effect on urinary levels of testosterone and testosterone metabolites, including of androsterone...

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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