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Morning Workout: Eating Before or Eating After?

https://thibarmy.com/revisiting-carbs-pre-workout/
- JMP
- Post #8
- May 13, 2017
- Forum: Workouts & Routines
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Do My Labs Show TRT a Possibility?

I have a slightly different take RLW. I like you started to feel the symptoms of low testosterone at around 39. The only difference is that I had a few more symptoms than you including ED and less libido as well as less energy. I was still lifting weights 3x a week and biking or hiking...
- JMP
- Post #12
- May 13, 2017
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Appointment with Defy in 2-3 weeks

Last question is for those of you that have started TRT and may have had higher than normal glucose, did TRT lower it? I have heard that it does. I have cut out most of my light and sweet coffee from 2 cups a day to a few cups a week as well as cutting down on bread and pasta, etc.
- JMP
- Post #8
- Apr 25, 2017
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Appointment with Defy in 2-3 weeks

Ok, I'll look to start at every 3.5 days instead of 1x/week
- JMP
- Post #7
- Apr 25, 2017
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Appointment with Defy in 2-3 weeks

Anyone have a take on starting with once a week frequency vs every 3.5days?
- JMP
- Post #4
- Apr 25, 2017
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Appointment with Defy in 2-3 weeks

Thanks Vince. Seems like using an AI can cause more problems than not unless ones E2 is very high or there are syptoms
- JMP
- Post #3
- Apr 25, 2017
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Appointment with Defy in 2-3 weeks

Hi everybody, I first wanted to introduce myself and thank everyone on this wonderful forum for sharing their experiences so we can all learn. I felt obligated to share my experience as well rather than just "take" information. So I have an appointment with Defy fairly soon and wanted to get...
- JMP
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- Apr 25, 2017
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions

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