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Weight Loss and TRT questions

It's never really 'bad'. I make barbeque about 1x/mo - usually smoked salmon, once in a while a pork butt. Usually eat well during weightloss periods - low carb, lots of salads, granola, as much pickled herring as I can stand, some cheese (usually Jarlsberg Lite). Off-period, I eat what my...
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- May 15, 2018
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Weight Loss and TRT questions

Howdy, y'all, long time listener, first-time caller. Lemme set the stage: I'm 50, a former motocross rider, banged up a lot in extremity joints from various forms of crashing. Never been on TRT. All my life my weight's been kind of a yo-yo. Lost ~125 lbs once (304 to 179), then gained it...
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- May 14, 2018
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- Forum: Health & Wellness

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