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    Another score for meat-only (carnivore) diet against deranged autoimmunity

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    Ambiguous blood serum levels. Something else needs to be looked at?

    Maybe someone here can advise me on where and how to proceed next. Perhaps there is some obscure hormone level or something else that the doctors have neglected to test for that would unlock the mystery of my condition. I am in despair that I will ever get an answer, much less any treatment. I...
  3. Nelson Vergel

    Gut Inflammation and Bloating: Culprit Foods

    "This team evaluated 14 studies, published from 2009 to 2017, showing a yin-yang combination of both pro- and anti-inflammatory effects triggered by different food items. Among naturally occurring items, sugar, fat, sodium caprate, gluten, wheat, pectin, fermentable fiber, alcohol, and salt were...
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    Does testosterone protect from irritable bowel syndrome?

    Am J Gastroenterol. 2000 Sep;95(9):2296-300. Do male sex hormones protect from irritable bowel syndrome? Houghton LA1, Jackson NA, Whorwell PJ, Morris J. Abstract OBJECTIVE: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is more common in women and it is frequently assumed that being female may predispose to...
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    Irritable Bowel Syndrome Is Associated With Erectile Dysfunction

    According to the Rome III diagnostic criterion, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is defined as recurrent abdominal pain or discomfort at least 3 days per month in the last 3 months associated with at least two syndromes of improvement with defecation, onset with change in frequency or form of...
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    When Gluten Sensitivity Isn’t Celiac Disease

    "...a growing body of research indicates that many may be suffering a real condition called non-celiac gluten sensitivity, or NCGS.It is not celiac disease, a far less common autoimmune condition that can destroy the small intestine. Indeed, no one has conclusively identified a physical...
  7. Nelson Vergel

    Report: Reviews of probiotic studies shows evidence

    A new and excellent reference guide, written by a team of researchers who reviewed all studies done using probiotics, confirms the positive role of some specific probiotics in the prevention of diarrhea which result from antibiotic treatment, as well as in the reduction of the overall symptom...
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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