Chronic Illnesses

Prostate Cancer - Active Surveillance: Past, Present, and Future

Jul 25

* the truisms are that most men die with rather than of prostate cancer, if you live long enough almost all men will get a couple of cancer cells in the prostate Dr. Matthew Cooperberg takes us on a candid journey through Active...

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Resilience, Testosterone and Anabolic Steroids: Interview with Nelson Vergel

Jul 15

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Nelson Vergel’s Journey: From HIV Diagnosis to Men’s Health Advocate Introduction: A Life of Resilience Host: Nelson, we’re live! Thanks for joining me. Nelson Vergel: Thanks for having me, Daniel. Host: Let’s start with this—how does it feel to...

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Zimislecel: Stem Cell–Derived, Fully Differentiated Islets Cured Type 1 Diabetes?

Jun 24

Type I Diabetes Mellitus is a terrible disease causing premature death and morbidity. Micro and macrovascular damage are the main contributing factors to injury. This video reports on an article published in the NEJM. The treatment seems to work...

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Anyone taking PCSK9 inhibitors (i.e. Repatha)?

Jun 09

I have a scrip for Repatha but haven't yet started. Covered by insurance so cost not an issue. Was concerned that LDL would go too low and cause issues. Also, side effects. Read that it can cause hyperglycemia (diabetes). Any input would be...

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Oxandrolone (Anavar) : The Most Studied Oral Anabolic Agent in Wasting and Catabolic Conditions

May 20

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Oxandrolone is a man-made anabolic androgenic agent that has been studied by doctors for more than 30 years, mostly because it might help treat catabolic disorders and chronic wasting conditions like alcoholic hepatitis, severe burn injuries...

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What Every Man Should Know About Prostatitis

Apr 22

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What factors can falsely elevate your PSA level? There are other factors that can affect the PSA level besides prostate cancer. The following conditions can lead to increased PSA levels: Increasing age Benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH), a...

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Steroids & Testosterone: The Science Behind Anabolic Therapies with Nelson Vergel

Mar 18

The one and only! Real special one we are so lucky to have you Nelson! Nelson Vergel’s story is one of resilience, perseverance, and an unrelenting drive to defy the odds. In the mid-1980s, he was handed what many would have considered a...

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Uncovering the Truth Behind Alzheimer's Research

Mar 14

In this episode of the You Are Not Broken podcast, Dr. Kelly Casperson interviews investigative journalist Charles Piller about his book, 'Doctored,' which delves into the misconduct in Alzheimer's research. They discuss the amyloid hypothesis...

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Low Dose Nandrolone Improves Recovery After Knee Replacement Surgery

Feb 23

Review of the Study: Anabolic Steroids After Total Knee Arthroplasty Introduction Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a common and effective procedure for managing end-stage osteoarthritis, but post-surgical rehabilitation remains a challenge...

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Clinical Uses of FDA-Approved Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids (AAS)

Feb 22

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https://www.slideshare.net/nelsonvergel/clinical-uses-of-fdaapproved-anabolicandrogenic-steroids-aas Here are the FDA-approved label indications for the anabolic steroids nandrolone, oxandrolone, stanozolol, and oxymetholone: Nandrolone...

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Hormonal approaches for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

Jan 12

Fig. 1 Mechanism of onset of rheumatoid arthritis * Hormones such as estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone have been shown to impact immune function and have anti-inflammatory properties, suggesting their involvement in the development...

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Updates on Testosterone Deficiency in Men Living With HIV and the Cardiovascular Implications

Dec 27

Fig. 1 Proposed mechanism of testosterone and HIV on the systemic vasculature. This figure exemplifies the similarities of both TD and HIV on the vascular system and therefore the potential to enhance CVD risk. Both conditions lead to vessel...

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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