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Lifting and Weight Gain on TRT (26 Years Old/165 lbs)

Turns out my multivitamin doesn't contain any iodine but does have 110mcg of selenium. Should I look for a different one or straight iodine supplement?
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- Sep 7, 2018
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Lifting and Weight Gain on TRT (26 Years Old/165 lbs)

I do in fact take a men's multivitamin and have been for the past few years. Will have to check the iodine content. Any other recommendations until I can get labs again since it won't be for ~3 months?
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- Sep 7, 2018
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Lifting and Weight Gain on TRT (26 Years Old/165 lbs)

Would there be no point in supplementing iodine without getting the full thyroid panel first?
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- Sep 7, 2018
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Lifting and Weight Gain on TRT (26 Years Old/165 lbs)

How does TRT play into the thyroid levels and functioning? Or is it just another factor that can lead to symptoms of low t? Would iodine supplementation help?
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- Sep 7, 2018
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Lifting and Weight Gain on TRT (26 Years Old/165 lbs)

Would I have already experienced this weight gain before TRT? I have been keeping a close eye on my weight and caloric intake and feel like I have a pretty good handle on that. Would TRT change things?
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- Sep 7, 2018
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Lifting and Weight Gain on TRT (26 Years Old/165 lbs)

Should I be worried about my high TSH at all? Doc is supposed to test again at my follow-up in three months but just not sure about that result and what I should do about it.
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- Sep 7, 2018
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Lifting and Weight Gain on TRT (26 Years Old/165 lbs)

Hi All, TLDR and protocol at the bottom! I will be starting TRT tomorrow when my prescription arrives. I am an avid lifter and have been consistently working out and dieting for the past five years or so. Including tracking meals calories and macros down to the T. I am about to start a bulking...
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- Sep 6, 2018
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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