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Do OTC vitamin/mineral/herbal supplements have a significant impact on meaningful labs?

To clarify. I didn't mean affect labs in terms of giving misleading or false results which is what biotin can do. I meant can supplements actually materially change the actual values (i.e. amount you have in your body).
- Craig74
- Post #3
- Apr 12, 2021
- Forum: Nutrition and Supplements
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Do OTC vitamin/mineral/herbal supplements have a significant impact on meaningful labs?

Do OTC vitamin/mineral/herbal supplements have a significant impact on meaningful labs (free T, SHBG, E2)? Or do they only have a minor impact? I ask because I take a lot of supplements and wonder if I'm potentially doing things that are counter-productive or if I'm wasting my money because...
- Craig74
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- Apr 12, 2021
- supplementation supplements
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Nutrition and Supplements
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Nervous. Younger. Just Want Answers.

I'm pretty new to this but I can tell you that I was in a similar situation as you (though I'm older at 46). TRT has been absolutely amazing for me (1 month in). Strength, stamina, erections, motivation, etc. all saw dramatic improvements. The only difference is that I have 4 kids so don't care...
- Craig74
- Post #2
- Mar 23, 2021
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Any good supplements for prostate health that don't block androgen receptors?

You did you accomplish that?
- Craig74
- Post #8
- Mar 9, 2021
- Forum: Nutrition and Supplements
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Any good supplements for prostate health that don't block androgen receptors?

Saw palmetto and lycopene both seem to benefit the prostate by reducing the effects of androgen which seems to defeat the purpose (at least part of it) of TRT. Are there supplements that reduce prostate inflammation / support prostate health without impacting androgen... or at least selectively...
- Craig74
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- Mar 6, 2021
- prostate health
- Replies: 20
- Forum: Nutrition and Supplements
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Just started TRT - Loving it so far!

Hi all. I am a 46 year old male from Calgary, Canada. I just started TRT 8 days ago. My doctor has me on 60x2/week of testosterone enanthate. I've read that many of the benefits of TRT take months to manifest but I'm feeling way better already. In fact, my libido felt noticeably higher less than...
- Craig74
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- Mar 4, 2021
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Introductions

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