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Advice for short term Oxandrolone use

Hi. It seems like this site is helpful and informative, so I'll give this a shot. First, my info: Part 1) I've never been a bodybuilder because I have no desire to be buffed. I have lifted weights for health reasons, but about 6 years ago I nearly destroyed my left elbow doing curls, and it was...
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- Feb 19, 2022
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Workout and Muscle Soreness Recovery

I went to workout last Saturday after a long period of time. Today is Tuesday and my muscle still sore for some reason. I took pre-workout suplement, Beta-Alanine, L-glutamine, creatinine to reduce workout recovery time. I took Whey protein after workout. My body never sore like this before. I...
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- Feb 23, 2021
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Understanding Test Levels and Muscle Retention/Gains

Thanks in advance for reading a rather lengthy post. o_O I am 90% happy with my TRT protocol, which I've been on for 5 years or so. So I'm not looking for advice on adjustments, but to better understand some specific questions. As an aside, my testosterone levels are on the higher side (900...
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- Feb 27, 2019
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- Forum: Health & Wellness
Estradiol blunts muscle damage induced by exercise

The influence of estradiol on muscle damage and leg strength after intense eccentric exercise. Minahan C, et al. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2015. Abstract PURPOSE: To examine the influence of estradiol on muscle damage and leg strength after intense eccentric exercise. METHODS: Eight men...
- Nelson Vergel
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- Mar 21, 2016
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- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
Muscle Damage From Statins May Evade Blood Test

Statin users with prolonged statin-related muscle pain may also experience muscle damage, even when a blood test used to identify muscle injury is normal, new research shows. Studies suggest that between 10% and 15% of patients who take cholesterol-lowering statin drugs like Crestor, Lipitor...
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- Mar 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