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High cheese consumption boosted my HDL

This is for the people that want to increase their HDL. I am not on TRT and my usual HDL is around 60 mg/dL. About 1.5months ago, I started a diet with a high cheese consumption: 8 oz cheese daily = about 900 calories, out of about 2000 total daily calories (my diet is mainly cheese, rice...
- sammmy
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- Sep 30, 2022
- cheese cholesterol hdl increase hdl ldl triglyceride
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- Forum: Nutrition and Supplements
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HDL 37...now what?

My HDL keeps getting lower the longer I use TRT. Anyone else experiences this and if so what have you done to raise your HDL? 30mg Monday/Thursday HCG Monday/Thursday Aspirin 81mg daily
- timk
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- Jan 26, 2019
- hdl increase hdl side effects
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- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
Supplements that lower LDL cholesterol and triglycerides and increase HDL.

This is a very good summary table of different supplements that have been successfully studied in decreasing LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. Some also can increase HDL (good) cholesterol.
- Nelson Vergel
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- May 25, 2015
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Nutrition and Supplements
How to Increase Good Cholesterol (HDL)

Higher doses of testosterone can cause decreases in good cholesterol (high density lipoprotein- HDL). There are several ways that HDL can be increased. Lee Myers, the founder of PeakTestosterone.com, has written a very good summary on the subject. How to Increased HDL
- Nelson Vergel
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- Jul 24, 2014
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Nutrition and Supplements
How to Increase Good Cholesterol (HDL) in Men on TRT

Higher doses of testosterone can cause decreases in good cholesterol (high density lipoprotein- HDL). There are several ways that HDL can be increased. Lee Myers, the founder of PeakTestosterone.com, has written a very good summary on the subject...
- Nelson Vergel
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- Jul 24, 2014
- Replies: 27
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management

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