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High cheese consumption boosted my HDL

This is for the people that want to increase their HDL. I am not on TRT and my usual HDL is around 60 mg/dL. About 1.5months ago, I started a diet with a high cheese consumption: 8 oz cheese daily = about 900 calories, out of about 2000 total daily calories (my diet is mainly cheese, rice...
- sammmy
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- Sep 30, 2022
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High Cholesterol - High Triglycerides

I'm 41, eat a low carb type diet, yet my triglycerides are high. I do drink alcohol but I wouldn't think it would make my triglycerides go up that much. My doctor told me to try niacin in a high dose to help lower the triglycerides and prevent a fatty liver 20 years from now. He's not a fan of...
- UCFguy01
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- Mar 10, 2020
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- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Taking Testosterone with High Lipids level

Hello Experts, I currently have very high LDL Cholestrol and Triglycerides Levels. Its genetics. Thats one of the reason i guess i have low testosterone and ED problems. So, i would like to know whether taking testosterone and HCG will cause increase in LDL and triglycerides.
- Jayyy
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- Nov 27, 2019
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- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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On Accutane: Looking for a Supplement that lowers LDL and increases HDL

I have taking fish oil. But does anybody know which supplement is helpful for good lipid panel? I tried niacin 500mg, I get hot flush/red rash with it. But I think niacin very good for Lipid panel. Currently I am on Testosterone cypionate and accunate for acne.My LDL and HDL both out of range...
- Ronnny
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- May 5, 2019
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- Forum: Nutrition and Supplements

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