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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...
- T-dog
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- Feb 27, 2019
- muscle damage muscle growth skeletal muscle hypertrophy
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- Forum: Health & Wellness
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Is feeling sore after lifting weights tearing the fibers for growth?

Guys I understand that after you lift you can expect to be sore and because of lactic acid buildup. What I want to know is if soreness is because you tore the muscle fibers to stimulate muscle growth or no you can be sore just from lifting alone without any muscle tear/growth?
- Whatzup
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- Nov 29, 2018
- muscle growth soreness weights
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- Forum: Workouts & Routines
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Freaking out over high bf%

I am 5'9" and 160 lbs. I took a Dexa Scan today and my BF% came out to 24%. I've been on TRT since January and I just seem to stall in my gains. I eat past maintenance, and obviously I have gained weight BUT its all fat. I don't know what the fuck is wrong with me and my body but I tried a few...
- Birdman
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- Oct 16, 2018
- muscle growth skinny-fat trt
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- Forum: When TRT Is Not Enough (ED, Libido, & More)
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
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Top 5 Exercises to Help You Gain Muscle

Gaining muscle requires specific exercises. While you can lose weight by increasing the number of calories you use up, gain flexibility by performing specific exercises, gaining muscle involves exercises where you lift weights. While there are many exercises that require you to lift weights...
- Benjamin
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- Nov 23, 2013
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- Forum: Workouts & Routines

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