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  1. Nelson Vergel

    Joint Pain and Supplements

    That's awesome! I have been taking 5,000-10,000 IU per day for over 4 years and my PTH/calcium are OK. I will give 20K IUs a try and retest my PTH.
  2. Nelson Vergel

    Joint Pain and Supplements

    https://www.excelmale.com/threads/fixes-for-joint-issues-a-list-of-some-basics.17543/
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    Analysis of Collagen Supplementation Research for Joint Health

    Good question. I asked ChatGPT03 deep research. In a nutshell: Early research shows that just 40 mg/day of undenatured type II collagen (the branded ingredient is often called UC-II®) can cut knee-osteoarthritis pain and disability by roughly 25-35 % in 90 days, performing better than the...
  4. Nelson Vergel

    Joint Pain and Supplements

    Love it. Thanks for sharing. I am concerned about high Vit D doses and elevated calcium/ low PTH.
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    Joint Pain and Supplements

    Prompt: What is the dose and frequency of each of the 4 supplements listed above and what food requirements should I be aware of to minimize GI side effects? Below is a quick-reference dosing chart for the four supplements you singled out, followed by practical food-timing tips to keep your...
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    Joint Pain and Supplements

    Buying & stacking tips Check the “Supplement Facts” panel—the same brand sells multiple potencies (e.g., Move Free Advanced vs. Ultra). Look for third-party seals (USP, NSF, Informed Sport) to minimize heavy-metal or mis-label risk. Bundle for savings: Costco glucosamine + Vitacost Boswellia +...
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    Joint Pain and Supplements

    Prompt: What are the best rated and where to buy supplements mentioned above? Below is a practical buying-guide that pairs the highest-rated, third-party-tested brands for each evidence-based joint-health ingredient with the simplest places to purchase them in Houston (or online with fast U.S...
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    Joint Pain and Supplements

    ChatGPT03 Prompt: Research best supplements and dosages to improve joint pain and lubrication. Most clinically studied nutraceuticals for joint health target either (1) cartilage matrix synthesis (glucosamine, chondroitin, collagen, hyaluronic acid), (2) inflammatory mediators that drive pain...
  9. Nelson Vergel

    Examine.com Releases Their *** Report on 4/20

    Too many C B D spammers.
  10. Nelson Vergel

    Ankle swelling after starting testosterone injections

    Thanks for replying. By any chance, did they test for these tests: Factor V Leiden, Prothrombin gene, Factor VIII and Factor XI. How was your hematocrit ? I am sorry for so many questions.
  11. Nelson Vergel

    Ankle swelling after starting testosterone injections

    Sorry to hear. What other meds were you taking when the DVT happened?
  12. Nelson Vergel

    Semaglutide

    Empower Pharmacy does
  13. Nelson Vergel

    Ankle swelling after starting testosterone injections

    Sodium retention is the main cause of water retention. High Blood Pressure and Water Retention on Testosterone ( TRT ) | Testosterone Wisdom TRT can cause water retention and high blood pressure during the first weeks of treatment. This article mentions ways to deal with that issue...
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    Ankle swelling after starting testosterone injections

    Peripheral Edema and Testosterone Replacement Therapy Overview of Peripheral Edema in TRT Peripheral edema-swelling caused by fluid accumulation, often in the feet or ankles-is a recognized side effect of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) in men1. This edema is typically mild at therapeutic...
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    Does testosterone cause swelling of feet? How to fix

    https://www.excelmale.com/threads/ankle-swelling-after-starting-testosterone-injections.1735/
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    Does testosterone cause swelling of feet? How to fix

    https://www.excelmale.com/threads/water-retention-while-on-trt-may-only-occur-to-certain-men.21722/
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    Does testosterone cause swelling of feet? How to fix

    Peripheral Edema and Testosterone Replacement Therapy Peripheral Edema in TRT: Peripheral edema refers to swelling caused by fluid accumulation in the limbs, often noticeable in the feet or ankles. It is a recognized side effect of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) in men1. In fact...
  18. Nelson Vergel

    "We value your privacy" pop up

    I will let Sadik know. Thanks
  19. Nelson Vergel

    Changes in Blood Cells May Explain Why Some Older Men Had Cardiovascular Issues Using Androgel in the TRAVERSE Trial

    https://www.excelmale.com/tags/heart-palpitations/ https://www.excelmale.com/threads/heavy-heart-beats-and-skipped-heart-beats-from-testosterone.12757/
  20. Nelson Vergel

    Changes in Blood Cells May Explain Why Some Older Men Had Cardiovascular Issues Using Androgel in the TRAVERSE Trial

    https://www.excelmale.com/threads/traverse-testosterone-and-cardiovascular-safety.28566/ https://www.excelmale.com/threads/the-traverse-trial-cardiovascular-safety-of-trt-for-older-men.28411/
  21. Nelson Vergel

    Changes in Blood Cells May Explain Why Some Older Men Had Cardiovascular Issues Using Androgel in the TRAVERSE Trial

    Background: Please read this previous article: https://www.excelmale.com/threads/heart-palpitations-and-afib-in-older-men-on-testosterone-signals-from-traverse.28247/ New Data: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0002870325001206 Neutrophil and Monocyte Changes in...
  22. Nelson Vergel

    Empower Pharmacy CEO Shaun Noorian Challenges Big Pharma Over GLP-1 Drug Access and Pricing

    https://www.excelmale.com/threads/glp-1-ozempic-semaglutide-tirzepatide-compounding-legal-updates.32101/
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    Empower Pharmacy CEO Shaun Noorian Challenges Big Pharma Over GLP-1 Drug Access and Pricing

    I highly recommend watching this episode! You can also listen to it on: Spotify: Apple: Is Ozempic Actually Safe? CEO of Major Pharmacy Speaks Out | Shaun Noorian, CEO
  24. Nelson Vergel

    Empower Pharmacy CEO Shaun Noorian Challenges Big Pharma Over GLP-1 Drug Access and Pricing

    Everyone is talking about GLP-1s. As these so-called "miracle drugs" for weight loss exploded in popularity, shortages quickly followed. That’s when compounding pharmacies stepped in, offering lower-cost, customizable versions of these medications. But are patients really getting the same...
  25. Nelson Vergel

    Scrotal Testosterone Cream: Can it Increase Libido?

    Hi Steve I no longer use scrotal T cream due to excessive itchiness after a few weeks. I am using twice weekly 50 mg/shot testosterone enanthate. Also, Empower stopped making Atrevis-based T creams due to low demand.
  26. Nelson Vergel

    How Many Men Have False-Positive PSA Tests that Lead to Unnecessary Biopsies?

    https://www.excelmale.com/threads/high-psa-prostatitis-or-prostate-cancer.26449/
  27. Nelson Vergel

    High PSA: Prostatitis or Prostate Cancer?

    https://www.excelmale.com/threads/how-many-men-have-false-positive-psa-tests-that-lead-to-biopsies.32214/
  28. Nelson Vergel

    What Every Man Should Know About Prostatitis

    https://www.excelmale.com/threads/how-many-men-have-false-positive-psa-tests-that-lead-to-biopsies.32214/
  29. Nelson Vergel

    How Many Men Have False-Positive PSA Tests that Lead to Unnecessary Biopsies?

    PSA Screening, Prostate Biopsies, and Prostatitis: Prevalence and Outcomes Frequency of PSA-Triggered Biopsies (U.S. and Global) Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening became widespread in the 1990s, resulting in a high volume of prostate biopsies. In the United States, approximately 1...
  30. Nelson Vergel

    High PSA: Prostatitis or Prostate Cancer?

    https://www.excelmale.com/threads/what-every-man-should-know-about-prostatitis.8639/
  31. Nelson Vergel

    What Every Man Should Know About Prostatitis

    @Wolverine You are welcome. More goodies: Why Antibiotics Struggle to Reach the Prostate in Chronic Prostatitis Key Reasons: · Anatomical Barriers: The prostate gland is surrounded by a dense, lipophilic (fat-loving) epithelial layer and nonporous capillaries, which significantly...
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