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    Melanotan 2 Question

    I recommend starting with 100-300 mcg (micrograms) and then adjusting upward if necessary. The people who seem to have bad reactions start with higher amounts. For me, it is not a night and day miraculous difference, but a very noticeable bump in the right direction, which I combine with dozens...
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    Melanotan 2 Question

    No. It requires sun exposure.
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    Does arthritic elbow mean I can't lift weights?

    For me, the key to the descent is to envision the muscles tensioning like a spring or rubber band, so my cue on the descent is to think “coil, coil,coil…”. This is what powerlifters mean when they say “stay tight”. I only inhale and then hold my breath if necessary until the lift, at which point...
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    Does arthritic elbow mean I can't lift weights?

    First of all, kudos to you for being open-minded enough to try new things. Most people use an issue as an excuse to stop lifting. Several comments… Something I’ve noticed is that when you injure a joint, the body seems to try to protect itself by immobilizing the joint by locking up the muscles...
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    Immunodeficient / Looking for Guidance Starting Peptides & Other Injectables

    Regarding Vitamin C, you can take higher levels while your body is fighting an infection (think of C as being like the bullets for your innate immune system "gun") however I back down as soon as I start to feel better. It will provoke diarrhea if you take too much but I've never had an issue. I...
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    Melanotan 2 Question

    For me it's the same. The tanning is excessive however.
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    Immunodeficient / Looking for Guidance Starting Peptides & Other Injectables

    A few ideas. Regarding recovery from illness, I would start with micro-nutrients. Do you ramp up you vitamin C intake whenever you feel an illness coming on? By ramp-up I mean go from maybe a gram per day to 5-10 grams per day? And add-in liposomal C? In addition, Vitamin D blood levels over 50...
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    0.25mg oral Finasteride daily - risk of Post-Finasteride Syndrome?

    I have recently started using red light therapy for joint issues and in reading about it, it seems to have a pro-hair affect as well. I use the $90 face mask sold on amazon but it is a flexible mat that you can form to use almost anywhere including the top of your head. Also, there have been a...
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    Does arthritic elbow mean I can't lift weights?

    I've had tons of joint issues, they come with lifting and living, but thankfully they've all pretty much resolved and I'm lifting as much as ever for the most part. Look through the tread "Fixes for Joint Issues." A few highlights and things I need to go back and add to the other thread: - DMSO...
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    Latest developments in Parkinson's disease biomarkers

    Vitamin D is apparently helpful for PD, as with so many other things https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2025/05/26/vitamin-d-and-parkinsons-disease.aspx Also, I heard an interview with Dr. Bredesen where he said his dementia reversal protocol was showing benefit for...
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    About to Start a New Protocol

    This is an essential point and one that doesn't get nearly enough emphasis. I'm so used to doing this that I completely missed it but thanks to Phil for bringing it up
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    About to Start a New Protocol

    Your plan and reasoning seems sound. An observation however...It sounds like you need to develop the ability to act independently from your Doctor, both for practical reasons (most of us have had to make dozens of tweaks to get to where we are in a good spot which would have been frustrating and...
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    Starting TRT Soon

    I've had a higher RHR for a while and I can't pinpoint why but I remember it being lower pre-TRT (that was eight years ago) so it's an ongoing mystery for me.
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    Updated Labs - Help Please

    For joint/injury issues, my main go-to is DMSO, but recently I added Boswellia extract, curcumin, and red light, all of which seem to help. I've kept my T/HCG dose consistent for 8 years or so.
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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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