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Caloric Restriction Increased Testosterone in Overweight Men and Decreased T in Men with Normal Weight

Nutr Rev. 2021 Oct 6;nuab072. doi: 10.1093/nutrit/nuab072. Online ahead of print. Examining the effects of calorie restriction on testosterone concentrations in men: a systematic review and meta-analysis Stephen J Smith 1, Shaun Y M Teo 1, Adrian L Lopresti 1, Brody Heritage 1, Timothy J...
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- Oct 11, 2021
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Stopping Metformin transient glucose increase

For those who stopped taking metformin. Did you experience a transient increase in fasted blood glucose? My blood glucose on metformin has been around 90 (97-99 without it before using). After a few weeks of quitting metformin i had bloodwork done and fasted blood glucose came at 105. Wondering...
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- Jan 24, 2020
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Thinking of trying metformin with TRT

Hi, I would say after 6 months on TRT I am close to dailled in, or at least the best I've been. Pre-TRT and during TRT I've had periods where I've trained every day, seen my strength and fitness go up (benching bodyweight, squad and deadlift 2x bodyweight, completed tough mudder, found it...
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- Jun 25, 2019
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Will I Lose Muscle Doing Low Carb Plus Intermittent Fasting?

Hey guys. I’ve been weightlifting for 26 years religiously. Currently I am 215 lbs and trying to get to 195 lbs. I’ve already lost 15lbs. My problem is I am trying to maintain my muscle while just losing fat. I am always obsessed with making sure I get enough protein that I think it prevents me...
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- Mar 20, 2019
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Intermittent Fasting Tips

From www.MuscleforReal.com I want to share with you 5 tips that make intermittent fasting as easy as falling off a log. * Btw: Remember that the first few days of intermittent fasting might be a little uncomfortable (although many people don't report this) but after a few days your body will...
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- Oct 31, 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