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    Iron Supplementation Protocol to Raise Ferritin FAST While on TRT: The Vorck Protocol

    RBC was 5.62 last CBC I had done. I’m pretty certain I was good about avoiding Vitamin C and D during the 2 times I ran the protocol, but in another week or so I’ll run it again and strictly eat just chicken/rice and protein powder for the 5 days and see if there’s any change and report back.
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    Iron Supplementation Protocol to Raise Ferritin FAST While on TRT: The Vorck Protocol

    Maybe a dumb thought but perhaps worth asking, could nicotine consumption affect either the results of my test or the effectiveness of the protocol itself? I don’t smoke anymore (from ages ~16-19 I was a social smoker, probably like 2 packs a year) but I do use nicotine gum. I’m going to...
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    Iron Supplementation Protocol to Raise Ferritin FAST While on TRT: The Vorck Protocol

    Test for the hemochromatosis gene (C282Y and H63D) came back negative. Did another 4 days of your protocol and got my levels checked again and my ferritin was 35. So 1 point higher than last time but still lower than my original result of 40. Tsat, TIBC, and everything else was normal...
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    Iron Supplementation Protocol to Raise Ferritin FAST While on TRT: The Vorck Protocol

    Late reply, but my hemoglobin actually went from 17.1 down to 16.2 (which I assume is just a normal day-to-day type fluctuation?). HCT from 50.9 to 47.6 as well. My Doc tested me for hemochromatosis, still waiting for a result on that though. I'm thinking it could also be celiac, but I had an...
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    Iron Supplementation Protocol to Raise Ferritin FAST While on TRT: The Vorck Protocol

    Understood, thanks. I do have an in-lab sleep study at the end of the month so we'll see how that goes. I'm just paranoid that nothing will come up because I was negative for apnea in my home study and don't have any clear symptoms of any other major sleep disorder, so I'm just slowly chipping...
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    Iron Supplementation Protocol to Raise Ferritin FAST While on TRT: The Vorck Protocol

    So forgive me for these dumb questions I'm about to ask but I'm 24 years old, a little dumb, and very sleep deprived. I should note that I am not on TRT, my test level is ~550, I actually stumbled upon this thread because I've been having severe sleep issues for the past ~2 years that have been...
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    Iron Supplementation Protocol to Raise Ferritin FAST While on TRT: The Vorck Protocol

    Got an initial ferritin level of 40, tested on 12/19. Did one week of your protocol (felt much better energy wise and still do since) but according to a test I had done yesterday at Quest, my ferritin levels actually dropped to 34. Any thoughts?
TRT Hormone Predictor Widget

TRT Hormone Predictor

Predict estradiol, DHT, and free testosterone levels based on total testosterone

⚠️ Medical Disclaimer

This tool provides predictions based on statistical models and should NOT replace professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your TRT protocol.

ℹ️ Input Parameters

Normal range: 300-1000 ng/dL

Predicted Hormone Levels

Enter your total testosterone value to see predictions

Results will appear here after calculation

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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