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How Your Circadian Clock Genes Affect Your Testosterone- Deep Dive

Aug 27

This Beyond Testosterone podcast episode comes from an academic review article from the Asian Journal of Andrology, published in September-October 2025. This article, titled "Regulation of testosterone synthesis by circadian clock genes and its...

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Thyroid Tests and What They Mean

Aug 26

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Thyroid Blood Tests and What They Mean Your thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in your neck that plays a big role in controlling your energy, metabolism, and overall health. When the thyroid is not working properly, you may develop...

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Iron Supplementation Protocol to Raise Ferritin FAST While on TRT: The Vorck Protocol

Jul 12

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Hi all, I started TRT in 2001 and have been giving blood over the years and have always had issues with recovering my ferritin. Long story short, I got tired of waiting for others to do the research, so I did it myself, created a protocol, hired...

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New research on Taurine improving HPTA Hormone Axis

Jul 11

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Came across this video (linked below) showing a new study outlining that Taurine supplementation might increase Gnrh, FSH, LH and general testicular health. - relevant commentary from @24:25 Thoughts on adding 1g/day to the supp stack? The...

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Lipo-C - Who's using / what doses?

Jun 20

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Hey Folks, I'm curious to see who is using Lipo-C, what your dose/injection schedule is, and what your results (subjective or not) are so far. I recently started with Defy. Dr. Saya had no problem adding Lipo-C to my regimen. (I'm dying for...

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Best Sleep Supplements

Jun 15

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Please share which sleep supplements work best for you.

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The TRT Guide from ExcelMale.com

May 17

Understanding the Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Hypogonadism in Men Hypogonadism, a condition characterized by low testosterone levels, can significantly impact a man's quality of life. ExcelMale.com offers a comprehensive guide to help...

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What Every Man Needs to Know | Testosterone 101

May 17

Testosterone is a key hormone for men's health, but what happens when levels drop? In this episode, Dr. Alex Tatem and KG break down everything you need to know about testosterone—what it is, signs of deficiency, when to get tested, and the best...

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The Effects of Creatine Supplementation

Apr 20

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This is a meta-analysis so quite a few studies were combines. The authors found that creatine supplementation showed a beneficial effect for hypertrophy when compared to placebo. However, the size of the benefit was relatively small (0.11)...

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Sleep Apnea: Why Does Testosterone Make it Worse?

Mar 28

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As part of an unsuccessful recent experiment with my protocol (nandrolone added to testosterone), my sleep apnea appears to have gotten noticeably worse over a very short period of time. I haven't been treating my OSA since it's typically so mild...

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Controversies with Testosterone Replacement Therapy: Lecture by Dr Khera

Mar 28

As usual Nelson's Excel is where it's at! Mohit Khera, MD, MBA, MPH, Professor of Urology, F Brantley Scott Chair in Urology, Medical Director of the Laboratory for Andrology Research, Medical Director for the Scott Department of Urology...

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Iron Supplements: How to get the most benefits without feeling sick

Jan 04

Have you tested your iron levels lately? Are you currently taking iron? Are you taking it every day? (spoiler alert: you don't want to take iron every day!) Iron may be a standard, almost boring supplement to think about, but having adequate...

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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