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Fat burning dose?

I could have sworn I recently read (somewhere) on this forum that significant fat burning doesnt appear until you hit a minimum of 130mg test per week. Ive searched through several threads discussing fat loss and cant find it again. Can someone please point me to that thread or specific guide...
- Spetzal
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- Feb 1, 2023
- fat fat burn fat loss
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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Chest fat or Gynecomastia? Can Test correct it?

Hello again, sorry for posting so much but I have a lot concerning me atm. To preface, ever since I was a teenager and puberty started to take its toll on me, I have had extra tissue on my chest that has caused me much embarrassment and discomfort in my social life (I hate beaches/pools) and in...
- Vithat
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- Aug 31, 2018
- fat gynecomastia hormone balancing
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
DHT Counteracts Estradiol's Beneficial Effect on Insulin Sensitivity

This super elegantly done study looked at the effect of testosterone and DHT on body fat and insulin sensitivity. The researchers previously did a similar study that determined that low estradiol was linked to increased fat mass. By blocking testosterone, DHT and estradiol in different arms...
- Nelson Vergel
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- Sep 22, 2014
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
Muscle and Fat On and Off Testosterone Injections

Sequence of Changes in Body Composition Induced by Testosterone and Reversal of Changes after Drug Is Stopped Objective. —To study the changes in body composition produced by large doses of testosterone and reversal of changes when the drug is discontinued. Design. —Weekly injections of...
- Nelson Vergel
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- Apr 8, 2014
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Testosterone and Men's Health Articles
Rethinking Fat: The Case For Adding Some Into Your Diet

"[Carbs] were the base of the pyramid," says Mozaffarian. The message was "eat all carbohydrates you want." Americans took this as a green light to eat more refined grains such as breads, processed snack foods and white pasta. "But carbohydrates worsen glucose and insulin — they have negative...
- Nelson Vergel
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- Apr 6, 2014
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Nutrition and Supplements

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