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    Extreme Fatigue With a Few Clues in Blood Work. What am I Missing?

    Here's something I found. Yes, plants produce endogenous pesticides to protect themselves from pests, and while these substances aren't inherently "bad" for humans, consuming them in small doses can have beneficial effects on our health through a process called hormesis, according to Scientific...
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    Extreme Fatigue With a Few Clues in Blood Work. What am I Missing?

    You should start a thread on this subject (if you haven't already). It would be interesting to see the studies on this.
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    Extreme Fatigue With a Few Clues in Blood Work. What am I Missing?

    They're very easy to clean. Just use baking soda. I really shocked that you didn't know that! To wash vegetables with baking soda, add about one teaspoon of baking soda to a bowl of cold water, enough to cover the produce. Submerge your vegetables and let them soak for 12 to 15 minutes, gently...
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    Extreme Fatigue With a Few Clues in Blood Work. What am I Missing?

    I would considered eating a diet high in non-starchy vegetables. I believe if you did this for 3 months all your issues would disappear.
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    Warning for Men on TRT: Low Ferritin is Bad

    hemoglobin (H&H) levels
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    Pre workout stack

    I always bring a cup of coffee with me to my workouts.
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    TRT Peaks and troughs or steady levels. Which is correct?

    Natural testosterone production and fluctuations Daily cycle (diurnal rhythm): For most men, testosterone levels are highest in the morning and gradually decline throughout the day, reaching their lowest point in the evening. Aging: After a man's peak testosterone production in his late teens...
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    Shoulder problems help

    So what type of surgery did you actually have? Was it for repairing rotator cuffs? Any bone spurs?
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    Shoulder problems help

    I don't know if you have a torn rotator cuff, if you do this will heal it. It there's bone spurts you will have to have surgery. https://www.excelmale.com/threads/shoulder-pain-relief-hanging-for-healthy-shoulders.8003/
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    Mitochondrial Health: A key to Aging & Recovering Well- Urolithin A Supplement

    https://www.excelmale.com/threads/melatonin-functional-significance-for-optimal-cellular-physiology-prof-russel-reiter-14-11-19.22714/
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    New blood work after 12 weeks on 50mg/2x week

    For what labs you had, everything looks good. At some point you may wish to add HCG to keep you libido and testicle size.
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    Aging and Testosterone dose

    Also, the vials do vary in strength. If you wish to increase your dose I definitely would. I'm not a fan of AI, I've never used one. I would try to avoid it.
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    Impact of TRT and Supraphysiological Testosterone Doses on Biological Aging

    I do think it takes time for your body to adjust to higher testosterone levels. I've never gained water weight on TRT. I'm sure other members have.
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    hCG question- is it too late

    https://www.excelmale.com/forum/showthread.php?435-The-Use-of-HCG-to-Prevent-Reverse-Testicular-Shrinkage-and-Preserve-Fertility
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    hCG question- is it too late

    I've been injecting 500 IU of HCG twice a week for over 10 years now. And presently injecting 500 IU every third day. I combined both in the same syringe like Nelson does. He has a thread out how he does it. It helps with libido and also testicle size. Mine are the same size as when I first...
TRT Hormone Predictor Widget

TRT Hormone Predictor

Predict estradiol, DHT, and free testosterone levels based on total testosterone

⚠️ Medical Disclaimer

This tool provides predictions based on statistical models and should NOT replace professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your TRT protocol.

ℹ️ Input Parameters

Normal range: 300-1000 ng/dL

Predicted Hormone Levels

Enter your total testosterone value to see predictions

Results will appear here after calculation

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

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