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Is it possible you were under-hydrated for the test where your HCT was higher? That could do it.

The issue with sleep and keto (i had the same issue) as I understand it is low blood sugar episodes provoking cortisol release at night which puts the body into an awakened state. You can having your carbs late evening, or having a large serving of glycine late evening. I went away from strict...

I agree with the direction Funk is suggesting which is to look for root cause issues. If viagra is not working that suggests a lack of Nitric Oxide production, so things like Beet Root powder, Nitric Oxide tablets, sunshine and HIIT would be good to try. Bi-mix or Tri-mix would be another option...

Many thanks for taking the time to put that together. My original concern was avoiding iron overload, however in the last year my hematocrit jumped up for no known reason so I am now donating blood a bit more frequently to keep it i check, but I have no symptoms of low iron. I have quercetin on...

Hmmm. A brief experiment with a form of T that leaves your system quickly might be fine as an experiment, however that sounds like some sort of infection or nutrient issue. Have you been to a holistic doc who specializes in fatigue? Lyme disease is very tricky to diagnose but could cause that...

Two questions: 1) since the amount of iron that can be carried by Ferritin can apparently vary massively, how can ferritin alone be a good measure of available iron? My understanding is that TIBC is a better measure but I would be interested in your thoughts, and 2) if someone is trying to...

As other threads have discussed, the dosage to reach a particular blood level can vary from person to person, so there is a degree of experimentation involved. I agree with Vince that starting low and adjusting up after a couple of months if your symptoms dictate is a good approach. What...

More good info in the link below, especially regarding the affect of salt on Zeta Potential and the factors involved in finding healthy salt. https://www.midwesterndoctor.com/p/the-truth-about-salt-efa

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...

No. It requires sun exposure.

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...

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...

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...

For me it's the same. The tanning is excessive however.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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.

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.

I currently do 45mg T-cyp twice per week plus, HCG 200 twice per week, plus a pre-workout micro-dose of Oxandrolone and/or Nandrolone for a total (T pluse Ox/N) of around 180-220 per week. I also use PT-141 200mcg once per week, 7 mg tadalafil daily and BPC 157 from time to time. I also add...

Several observations: 2.5 mg per day is a very low dose of Tadalafil. Many of us had the back-pain issues resolve after trying it several times and a dose around 5-7mg per day seems reasonable. Have you triad viagra or levitra? Creaky joints sounds like low estrogen but your early numbers look...

Independent of who your doctor is, if you're going to raise your dose, do it slowly enough so that you can assess the impact. I agree with dosing twice per week, but if you raise the total, going up by 10mg per month seems like a reasonable progression so that you have a chance to identify a...

I was only suggesting Enclomiphene as an option for a temporary jumpstart. Some people recover without something like that, but some don't, or take much longer. It seems low risk to try. Sleep issues alone could cause much of your issue. Some people respond well to melatonin. Also, the Sleep...

As far as HCG goes, I don't know any reason not to stay on it if it is giving you benefit, assuming you are on a moderate dose. There was a clinic (the one bought by Tony Robbins IIRC) that recommended coming off for a month or two every year because they felt there was a risk of developing an...

In my observation of this topic. it is pretty clear that some people really need and benefit from DHT and others that don't seem to have much of a response to it, so I don't think there is one answer to your question. There is also the issue that some people can seem to tolerate low levels for a...

First, I would say that yes, clomid/enclomiphene at a low dose (e.g. 12mg every other day to start) seems like a low risk thing to try that might help, however equally important is that you are not doing other things that could cause your symptoms. Ultra-low-carb is likely not a great idea in...

I clicked all the links I saw here and didn't see any actual underlying data on the AAS use and other related markers. For example it would have been nice to know things like how much of the issue was due to uncontrolled blood pressure, what was the comparison of dose/duration to event type and...

And another thing, I hope you meant Clomid OR Nolvadex since AFAIK they would be redundant. Also, I would keep the dose of Clomid fairly low, as in no more than 25 mg three times per week. The dosages recommended in the physique community are IMO crazy-high and many people get nasty sides from...