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Putting Calcium in its Place - Vit D and Vit K Synergy

Anyone else taking Vit K2 with Vit D? The Vitamin D Council mentions the synergy between the two, and the importance of the combination in keeping calcium out of the arteries and putting it into the bones...
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- Mar 21, 2017
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Nutrition and Supplements
Can't get T up

49 y/o male, 6'0" 260 lbs, low T symptoms for years, on T cyp (180 mg/wk via daily shots) and HCG 400 mg twice a week. T was under 300 before I started the protocol, is now almost 500. Not a big change. My lipds, liver, kideny, CBC are all normal, but my A1C is high normal (5.5). Should I...
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- Mar 9, 2017
- Replies: 29
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion

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