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Creatine Supplementation + Resistance Training To Treat Sarcopenia

Jul 20

Don't miss out this talk on "Creatine (+RT) and Sarcopenia" by Prof. Scott Forbes, PhD from Brandon University, Canada. This presentation was part of the 1st Chilean Symposium "Creatine for Health," led by DBSS in Santiago de Chile. The...

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The Best and Worst Whey Protein Powders

Jun 14

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I thought this was a good youtube video on whey protein. Let me know what you think. Published on Jan 6, 2016 So I have been reading a lot about whey protein lately. It's a staple in my diet and I'm sure for most of you, so why not know the most...

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Creatine in Health and Disease

Jun 07

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Abstract Although creatine has been mostly studied as an ergogenic aid for exercise, training, and sport, several health and potential therapeutic benefits have been reported. This is because creatine plays a critical role in cellular...

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Testosterone induced water retention: Guide to Natural Diuretics

Jun 01

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I would like to find out if anyone has tried herbal diuretics. 15 Natural Diuretics: Herbs, Supplements, Foods, and Drinks https://examine.com/outcomes/leg-edema/ Horse Chestnut 3 Studies Participants: 297 Moderate Improvement Pycnogenol 3...

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Metformin Decreases Aerobic Capacity, Muscle Mass and Testosterone

Apr 22

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I have been on 2x1000mg a day but I lost my endurance(Kun Khmer/Muay Thai training) and workout capacity/volume. I had no common sides from it, no diarrea etc, but felt physically limited. A strange feeling of being limited by the amount of...

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Common questions and misconceptions about creatine supplementation

Apr 02

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Abstract Supplementing with creatine is very popular amongst athletes and exercising individuals for improving muscle mass, performance, and recovery. Accumulating evidence also suggests that creatine supplementation produces a variety of...

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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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Testosterone Update on Oral Products

Mar 04

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T. Mike Hsieh, MD, MBA, a professor in the Department of Urology at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) School of Medicine and Director, of the Men's Health Center at UCSD Health provides an update on available oral testosterone...

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Pregnenolone 101: What You Need to Know About this Precursor Hormone

Feb 21

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As the years slip slowly by, our bodies begin to decline. It's an unfortunate truth, but the good news is that we can DO something about it. Hormone supplements can help to restore our vitality, boost our sex drive, enhance cognitive function...

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Liver Protection Supplements

Feb 08

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It's a well-known fact that taking oral anabolics can have a detrimental effect on the liver. In order to break down the anabolics, the liver has to increase the production of certain enzymes. This can put stress on the liver, affecting overall...

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What are the best vitamin/supplements for Liver health?

Feb 03

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My liver enzymes are always a little high, not super high, but always 30-40% over normal range for the last 20+ years. Occasionally they have gone down to WNL when I lost weight (I am up and down with my weight). Therefore I know some of this is...

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What Every Man Should Know About Nitric Oxide

Feb 02

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When it comes to treating erectile dysfunction, there is one name we're all familiar with: Viagra. Viagra generated over $1.7 billion in sales in 2015 alone. That's a lot of people popping "the little blue pill" in order to have sex. But what if...

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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