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Help! HCG & Kisspeptin-10 no longer FDA allowable?

I’ve been on TRT for 4 yrs now. I’ve always wanted to keep my HPG axis activated. Began 4 yrs ago also using HCG. Then FDA reclassified it as a biological and could no longer get. Dr substituted peptide Kisspeptin-10. It worked like a champ. Now the FDA is banning that from clinical use because...
- Frank777
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- Dec 25, 2023
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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New research on Taurine improving HPTA Hormone Axis

Came across this video (linked below) showing a new study outlining that Taurine supplementation might increase Gnrh, FSH, LH and general testicular health. - relevant commentary from @24:25 Thoughts on adding 1g/day to the supp stack? The "New Research On How Taurine Improves Performance...
- Adamsapple
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- Mar 19, 2023
- amino acid supplementation hpg axis natural production of testosterone nutrition sperm supplement
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Nutrition and Supplements
Types of Hormone Axes and Their Functions
- Nelson Vergel
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- Sep 5, 2019
- hormone axis hpa axis hpg axis hpga hpp axis hps axis hpt axis hpta
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Thyroid, DHEA, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, etc

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