Testosterone
links: Hormones Steroid reference: 4-11-2021
Testosterone
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Interpret blood test results in relation to cortisol, estrogen, and SHBG. Once released from the testes, it binds to Albumin and SHBG, which prevent it from being detoxified by the liver. Albumin has a rather weak bond, though.
- This is a good primer on how many of its mental benefits are mediated by upsteream metabolites: On the effects of testosterone on brain behavioral functions
- Optimizes fat oxidation for lean gainz.(?)
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- Reduces Glucose Oxidation, but Glycolysis is significantly upregulated, leading to glucose wasting. But, glucose production in the liver is upregulated, since the body thinks there is a deficiency. So ultimately, testosterone can inhibit wasting of glucose.
- Lowers Serotonin in the Amygdala.
Supplementation #
Only way to do TRT is transcrotal cream, or at least transdermal. No ester, no excipients, and no PUFA bloodsteram injection.