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Anti-Obesity Pharmacotherapy for Long-Term Obesity Management

Feb 03

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Dr. Carolyn T. Bramante, MD, MPH presented a grand round on Anti-Obesity Pharmacotherapy for Long-Term Obesity Management. She discussed the complexity of obesity as a disease, the physiological and genetic factors affecting it, the importance of...

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Protein: Is there a limit to how much we can use?

Jan 31

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I guess bodybuilders who eat huge amounts of protein have been right all along. So much for the 20g of protein bro science. Jorn Trommelen, Glenn A.A. van Lieshout, Jean Nyakayiru, Andrew M. Holwerda, Joey S.J. Smeets, Floris K. Hendriks...

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea and TRT

Jan 31

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Abstract The evidence on the role of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in the pathogenesis of hypogonadism and the impact of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) in OSA patients are still contradictory. OSA is generally considered to be a...

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Sleep, testosterone and cortisol balance, and aging men

Jan 30

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Sleep, testosterone and cortisol balance, and aging men (2022) Peter Y. Liu, · Radha T. Reddy Abstract Sleep serves important biological functions and influences health and longevity through endocrine and metabolic-related systems. Sleep...

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What is Post SSRI's (Antidepressants) Sexual Dysfunction

Jan 25

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He works at one of the well-known Universities in my hometown. Dr. Healy gets deep! David Healy is a psychiatrist, scientist, psychopharmacologist, and author. Before becoming a professor of Psychiatry in Wales and more recently in the...

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Exercise Tips for Best Fat Loss and Muscle Gain

Jan 20

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Exercise has long been praised for its role in hormonal regulation, especially when it comes to improving testosterone levels. While that is undoubtedly a significant benefit, the realm of exercise extends much farther than hormones alone. A...

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Anti-Obesity Medications and Investigational Agents

Jan 20

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Anti-Obesity Medications and Investigational Agents: An Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Clinical Practice Statement (CPS) 2022 Harold E. Bays, Angela Fitch, Sandra Christensen, Karli Burridge, Justin Tondt ABSTRACT Background: This...

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Effect of Alcohol on Testosterone Blood Level

Jan 17

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Does anyone have any info about alcohol and TRT ? Is it true that while you are on TRT and consuming alcohol, your estrogen levels will rise?

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Testosterone Level: How Low is Too Low? Health Consequences of Low Testosterone

Jan 03

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I was able to summarize all available studies on testosterone blood levels and how they are linked to several health issues. I will add references soon. Low Blood Levels of Testosterone and Associated Risks: < 450 ng/dl (15.3 nmol/l) -...

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The effect of estrogen on tendon and ligament metabolism and function

Dec 08

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Another possible positive benefit for e2? The effect of estrogen on tendon and ligament metabolism and function - ScienceDirect Abstract Tendons and ligaments are crucial structures inside the musculoskeletal system. Still many issues in...

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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