sarcopenia

Three Questions with Sarcopenia

Three Questions with Sarcopenia 2 Principal Investigators Dr. Shalender Bhasin and Dr. Peggy Cawthon https://fnih.org/news/announcements/three-questions-with-sarcopenia2-principal-investigators September 21, 2020 — The FNIH Biomarkers Consortium Sarcopenia 2 project, Sarcopenia as a Valid...
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- Sep 23, 2020
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Testosterone and Exercise for Non-hypogonadal Older Men

Putting non-hypogonadal men on testosterone in order to reverse muscle wasting. The article says: Eighteen non‐hypogonadal healthy older men, 65–75 years, were assigned in a random double‐blinded fashion to receive, biweekly, either placebo (P, saline, n = 9) or T (Sustanon 250 mg, n = 9)...
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- Oct 1, 2019
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Dysregulated Hormonal Pathways in Sarcopenia

Analysis of hormone levels in older men in Sigapore suffering from sarcopenia showed that both dysregulated insulin/ghrelin and testosterone are responsible for muscle wasting. The full text of the article is online. "Insulin signaling and energy metabolism (ISEM: denoted by insulin, C‐peptide...
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- Oct 12, 2018
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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