insulin sensitivity

Could hCG or LH spikes cause blood sugar drops??

OK, so this is totally based on my own experience… I’ve noticed that I have huge, sudden drops in blood sugar (as much as 140 mg/dL) a few minutes after each hcg sub-q shot. The drops don’t last long though so they’re not a big concern- my glucose stabilizes within an hour or so on its own. But...
- phalloguy100
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- Mar 3, 2024
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Ursolic Acid for weight control and increases in skeletal muscle

I have been reading about Ursolic Acid and studies that indicate this helps with Metabolic Syndrome, Insulin Sensitivity, Decreased Inflammation, .Increases Skeletal Muscle and Brown Fat. Seems pretty impressive, but then I don't see a lot of other talk about Ursolic Acid. Here is a link to...
- DragonBits
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- Jul 22, 2018
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- Forum: Nutrition and Supplements
Anastrozole at 1 mg/day Reduced Insulin Sensitivity in Men

Aromatase Inhibition Reduces Insulin Sensitivity in Healthy Men. Randomized controlled trial Gibb FW, et al. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2016. Authors Gibb FW1, Homer NZ1, Faqehi AM1, Upreti R1, Livingstone DE1, McInnes KJ1, Andrew R1, Walker BR1. Author information 1British Heart Foundation...
- Nelson Vergel
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- Jun 23, 2017
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- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
Breakfast Improves Insulin Sensitivity and Decreases Nigh Time Hunger

Am J Clin Nutr. 2016 Mar;103(3):747-56. doi: 10.3945/ajcn.115.122044. Epub 2016 Feb 10. The causal role of breakfast in energy balance and health: a randomized controlled trial in obese adults. Chowdhury EA1, Richardson JD1, Holman GD2, Tsintzas K3, Thompson D1, Betts JA4. Abstract...
- Nelson Vergel
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- Jul 11, 2016
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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