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Testosterone Replacement, Low T, HCG, & Beyond
Blood Test Discussion
Low iron and iron saturation
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<blockquote data-quote="ajax31" data-source="post: 208219" data-attributes="member: 39208"><p>Testosterone increases erythropoiesis (red blood cell formation), which in turn draws on body iron stores (ferritin). This places men on TRT in a difficult position when their hematocrit rises and donating blood to reduce it further depletes more iron.</p><p></p><p>I haven’t had to deal with this problem, but they say if your hematocrit is too high, lower the test dose and inject more frequently. Or go the blood donation route and risk developing an iron deficiency.</p><p></p><p>Testosterone also increases the absorption of dietary iron as well as release of recycled iron stored in macrophages in the liver and spleen due to its suppressive effect on hepcidin (and resulting increased levels of the ferroprtin transporter). </p><p></p><p>Iron metabolism is very complex and tricky.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ajax31, post: 208219, member: 39208"] Testosterone increases erythropoiesis (red blood cell formation), which in turn draws on body iron stores (ferritin). This places men on TRT in a difficult position when their hematocrit rises and donating blood to reduce it further depletes more iron. I haven’t had to deal with this problem, but they say if your hematocrit is too high, lower the test dose and inject more frequently. Or go the blood donation route and risk developing an iron deficiency. Testosterone also increases the absorption of dietary iron as well as release of recycled iron stored in macrophages in the liver and spleen due to its suppressive effect on hepcidin (and resulting increased levels of the ferroprtin transporter). Iron metabolism is very complex and tricky. [/QUOTE]
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Low iron and iron saturation
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