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K2 and D3

Thanks guys !
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- Post #4
- Feb 25, 2014
- Forum: Nutrition and Supplements
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K2 and D3

Is vitamin K2 needed for proper D3 utilization ?
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- Feb 22, 2014
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Nutrition and Supplements
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Estrogen: Definitive answer on E2 testing methodologies

I did the regular E2 with Defy (LabCorp) earlier this month, preparing to see a higher #. I had been using 1 mg anastrazole / wk. It came back @ 7.3, I assume due to the Adex. Now I'm experimenting with EOD sub-q low dose (60 ml) and no Adex. I ordered the ultrasensitive test for next month...
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- Post #6
- Nov 28, 2013
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Subcutaneous Administration of Testosterone

Really enjoyed this discussion. Thanks to all involved !
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- Post #64
- Nov 21, 2013
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Total T high .... Free T low

Thanks for the feedback guys. Still, the disparity puzzles me. Oh well, time to hit the gym ! 😎
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- Post #12
- Nov 14, 2013
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Total T high .... Free T low

By the way, this site is cool ! Thanks for all your work.
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- Post #10
- Nov 14, 2013
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Total T high .... Free T low

I got these #s from the nurse over the phone each time after bloodwork. Not sure what their reference range is, but I wrote down 35-115 (may have pulled that off the net). FT #s are pg/ml, not %
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- Post #9
- Nov 14, 2013
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Total T high .... Free T low

Thanks guys. Just don't understand why all my other labs this year had free T over 25% of TT. Previous this year: Feb TT 797 FT 203 Apr TT 451 FT 118 June TT 707 FT 184 July TT 383 FT 101 Sept TT 705 FT 202
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- Post #7
- Nov 14, 2013
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Total T high .... Free T low

Labs back. E2 is 7 ! No Adex for several weeks, then .25 mg day after inj. BTW Htc. is 38, probably due to recent blood donation.
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- Post #4
- Nov 14, 2013
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Total T high .... Free T low

Thanks Gene. I'm really looking forward to getting E2 results. For now I've reduced dosage to 90 ml E3.5D and increased Adex to 1.5 mg/wk.
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- Post #3
- Nov 10, 2013
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Total T high .... Free T low

I've had 6 labs this year and my free T has always been in 100-200 pg/ml range with total T ranging from approx. 400-800. I just had labwork last week with Labcorp (through Defy). TT 1312, Free T 42 pg/ml (???). I'm still waiting for E2 results. I'm thinking it's probably the culprit. I've been...
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- Thread
- Nov 10, 2013
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Dr. Robert H. Lustig - Sugar: The Bitter Truth

Excellent ! Worth the time. Everyone should hear this message !
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- Post #2
- Oct 11, 2013
- Forum: Nutrition and Supplements

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