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balancing low ferritin levels and frequent donation.

Nelson, forgive me for sounding crass but I don't get why you are always harping on people with high hematocrit not to give blood frequently. Seems to me they should be and taking an iron supplement to combat the low iron concerns.
- Alexis Chamot
- Post #4
- Sep 13, 2015
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Switch to Topical T to Bring Hematocrit Down?

It's a very difficult balancing act. You get high hematocrit and then donate often and then low iron from donating so often but hematocrit still stays on high side and ferritin crashes. My fella still trying to dial in. I suppose for immediate cardiac concerns you are better off bloodletting...
- Alexis Chamot
- Post #16
- Aug 13, 2015
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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fish oil

My main concern is shipping methods. Just a few hours in a hot truck can turn it rancid. I live in Florida and the store I go to has the Carlson's shipped via refrigerated transport.
- Alexis Chamot
- Post #4
- Aug 7, 2015
- Forum: Nutrition and Supplements
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Multivitamin

I wouldn't take anything that has Vitamin A so I don't think there are any. Besides...you want a good zinc/copper ratio so good luck with that too. Get a good B-complex and start adding on what you like from there. Easy and cheap using NOW products from Amazon or Vitamin Shoppe.
- Alexis Chamot
- Post #5
- Aug 6, 2015
- Forum: Nutrition and Supplements
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HCG - 350IU 2x per week vs. 100IU every day

My fella splits the baby and does 200 IU every other day.
- Alexis Chamot
- Post #6
- Jul 29, 2015
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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HotBodz.com: Great clothing for muscular guys

Those models are the very definition of douchebags tho. :)
- Alexis Chamot
- Post #9
- Jul 23, 2015
- Forum: Other Men's Health Product or Company Reviews
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Does supplements that contain FLAXSEED OIL raise or affect E2 or aromatase?

Then stop speaking in absolutes Gene. You do it all the time and get a pass because of your status here.
- Alexis Chamot
- Post #6
- May 16, 2015
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Better Choice For Body Comp

You make a lot of absolutist statements Gene and this bit of broscience is hands down incorrect.
- Alexis Chamot
- Post #7
- May 6, 2015
- Forum: Workouts & Routines

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