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About to Start a New Protocol
I would only add the dhea and observe if there is an improvement in symptoms. Imho this is reasonable because your dhea-s tested deficient twice.- Seagal
- Post #11
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Is Fiber Really Essential?
If “essential” means absolutely required in the same way as some amino acids or certain vitamins, then fiber isn’t considered "essential" in that strict biochemical sense because the body doesn’t require it to perform basic metabolic functions or synthesize essential compounds.- Seagal
- Post #6
- Forum: Nutrition and Supplements
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Fat loss diet optimization ++
Had anyone tried MOTS-C or SLU-PP 332?- Seagal
- Post #44
- Forum: Weight Loss Options
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Starting TRT Soon
I think that one can avoid mood swings and other initial side effects if one slowly increases the blood serum T and avoids overshooting. The baseline natural T level then matters because natural production decreases after TRT initialization. E.g. starting at 150 or 450 and aiming at 800 would...- Seagal
- Post #40
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Fainting, High HCT, Low Ferritin — TRT Vet of 15+ Years Needs Help ASAP
You could donate blood to calm your mind. I would also take an iron supplement as well as the psych meds if they help with the symptoms, and also talk to the psychiatrist. Edit: I'm not sure about the iron supplement after reading @Guided_by_Voices post. Edit2: Reading up on TIBC, saturation. I...- Seagal
- Post #7
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Fainting, High HCT, Low Ferritin — TRT Vet of 15+ Years Needs Help ASAP
Imho you should compare the current lab report with previous ones in order to identify significant changes. Compare the hematocrit and estrogen values. PCP's reaction is typical... Question is what would be next on the list of possible causes. Your ferritin is further off range than the hct. I...- Seagal
- Post #3
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Why do most say other hormones deplete while on TRT?
Exactly that has been the problem here. It sounds like it's damn sure that something is broken "this suppression disrupts the entire steroidogenesis pathway[1][3][4]."- Seagal
- Post #14
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Why do most say other hormones deplete while on TRT?
This theory was popular at excelmale Regarding dhea, pregnenolone (the majority doesn't need to supplement it): Post in thread 'Supraphysiologic testosterone (350 mg weekly)' Supraphysiologic testosterone (350 mg weekly) - Page 3 - Excel Male TRT Forum I believe most issues occur only if men...- Seagal
- Post #3
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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What it the purpose of Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) ?
@Cataceous I meant if we had example cases it would be easier to comprehend. We both had a bit discussion about the topic and I think you are right. The details are hard to evaluate. E.g. some TRT clinics prescribe a dht derivative in order to increase free T by lowering shbg. They claim that is...- Seagal
- Post #25
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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What it the purpose of Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) ?
@Nelson Vergel and @Cataceous Can you find evidence for both theories/explanations (shbg on TRT etc)?- Seagal
- Post #21
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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10 Years on TRT and Only Recent Libido Issues
Rule out overtraining: 1-2 weeks no weight training.- Seagal
- Post #7
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Re use the individual Cypionate vials or throw away?
Could keep the remainder in another syringe.- Seagal
- Post #8
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Re use the individual Cypionate vials or throw away?
Do you mean the 1ml ampoules?- Seagal
- Post #5
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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