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Mitochondrial Health: A key to Aging & Recovering Well- Urolithin A Supplement

Jan 24

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Prof. Stuart Phillips, Ph.D. (McMaster University) ‘Mitochondrial Health: A key to Aging & Recovering Well' presentation at the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) annual meeting 2022. 2:40 - Sarcopenia: the age-related decline in muscle...

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My CAC calcium score is high- Should I take vitamin K?

Jan 24

Recently I did a calcium score in my arteries (heart). It came out 144. I am not fat and eat right. What dies this CAC score mean? is it too high for my age ( 46 male) ? How do I reduce this hard calcium from my arteries?

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Mitochondrial Mastery: Supplements, Exercise & Longevity Insights

Jan 23

From my neck of the woods. Dr. Mark Tarnopolsky is a world-renowned expert in mitochondrial health, muscle function, and ageing science. As a clinician-scientist at McMaster University, he has dedicated his career to understanding how...

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Management of Erythrocytosis in Men Receiving TRT

Jan 23

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Management of Erythrocytosis in Men Receiving Testosterone Therapy: Clinical Consultation Guide (2022) Pranjal Agrawal, Sajya M. Singh, Taylor Kohn 1. Introduction Testosterone deficiency, previously known as male hypogonadism, affects...

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Common questions and misconceptions about creatine supplementation: what does the scientific evidence really show?

Jan 22

ABSTRACT Creatine monohydrate supplementation (CrM) is a safe and effective intervention for improving certain aspects of sport, exercise performance, and health across the lifespan. Despite its evidence-based pedigree, several questions and...

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Do Male Fertility Supplements Really Work?

Jan 22

In this episode, hosts Dr. Kevin Chu and Dr. Justin Dubin engage in an insightful discussion about the effectiveness of fertility supplements with expert Dr. Kian Asanad, a fellowship-trained men's health urologist at Keck Medicine of USC who...

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Can Testosterone Induce Blood Clots and Thrombosis? Interview with Dr Charles Glueck

Jan 22

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In my work collecting information for ExcelMale.com, I review abstracts daily on latest studies related to testosterone, men's health, nutrition, and more. I am always looking for studies that stand out and are no just repetitions of what we have...

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Viagra and Cialis Make You Healthier? (Shocking Side Effect NO ONE Talks About)

Jan 22

In this episode, Dr. Brandon & Dr. Morgentaler discuss how Tadalafil (Cialis) improves heart health, reduces cardiovascular risks, and offers benefits for sexual and overall wellness in both men and women. Chapters: 00:11 Study Overview...

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3 Reasons and Solutions for "Deca Dick"

Jan 21

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3 Reasons for "Deca D*ck" the whole video is only 19:32 min long Deca-Durabolin: A Fascinating Look at a Classic Steroid If there’s one name in the world of anabolic steroids that evokes both awe and curiosity, it’s Deca-Durabolin. This...

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Penile Rehabilitation Post Radical Prostatectomy

Jan 20

2:43-19:29 Highlights from the ISSM Webinar: Advancing Sexual Medicine Introduction:This ISSM webinar brought together leading experts to discuss cutting-edge topics in sexual medicine, including advancements in penile rehabilitation...

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Testosterone Cypionate and Nandrolone Decanoate

Jan 19

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Hello, I'm writing this post to gather opinion and insight from others on a similar path. I've been prescribed Testosterone for two years. Due to various reasons, adding Nandrolone Decanoate as an adjunct has been suggested by my provider...

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Minimizing Erythrocytosis during TRT (Daily injectable Testosterone vs. Gels vs. Kyzatrex)

Jan 19

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All, I react very badly to injectable T (56 hematocrit @ 100 mg split 3x per week SubQ). My ferritin suffers greatly here and sits in the 20's to low 30's. I want it to be above 70. Testosterone have given me a severe case of periodic limb...

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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