hCG associated with factors know to promote cancer
"one potential concern, especially at higher dosages in older men, could be stimulation of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor and angiogenesis... simulates vascularity and tissue growth..."
" The problem is that VEGF in older individuals (and angiogenesis) is associated with the initiation and spread of cancer. [2][3] Cancers are the kings of unstoppable growth and feed off of VEGF..." [1]
Great. Who is an "older man"? What are "higher doses"? How do we make a decision on whether to continue or quit? No one has discussed this risk factor with me before.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK6482/
Torrential, Item #4 on the the Peak Testosterone piece which is the subject of Nelson's post claims increased VEGF production and angiogenesis and that these "are associated with increased incidence and spread of cancer in older individuals".Re-ride,
Help a brother out. I read then searched the linked document but could find no mention of hcg.
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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.
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The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins. Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.
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