Both men and women have a thyroid gland so does that mean that thyroid lab tests should be the same for both genders? Not exactly… While it is true that both men and women have a thyroid gland, the way that thyroid disease impacts both genders is not the same. Much of this has to …
Can using hCG help increase testosterone in men? Is hCG required as part of a TRT regimen? In this post you will find the answers to these questions and more, including how hCG can be effective in men, how it can help increase testosterone, help with weight loss, and more: More about hCG hCG, otherwise …
Do estrogen blockers really help to get you shredded or cut? Is high estrogen the bane of your TRT existence? In this post we will discuss the benefit of estrogen blockers including who should consider using them, how they should be used, and other signs and symptoms associated with estrogen problems: Estrogen in Men When …
Estrogen, along with testosterone, may be one of the most important hormones to monitor in men. High estrogen can cause symptoms ranging from weight gain to nipple tenderness to water retention. Learn the most common symptoms of high estrogen in men and how to deal with it in this guide: The Importance of Testosterone & …
This post will walk you through the ups and downs of testosterone replacement therapy and give you an idea of how long it takes testosterone to work and what to do if it isn’t. Testosterone replacement therapy can be used to help patients lose weight, improve their mood, and more, but what if you don’t …
Multivitamins are supposed to have all of the necessary nutrients that your body needs to function optimally all in one (or a few) capsules. They sound great in theory, but are they really as good as they sound? It depends! There are absolutely some people who should consider using a multivitamin each day, but in …
Testosterone is critical to the maintenance of health and overall quality of life for both men and women. Because of its role in regulating muscle mass, weight and mood it is no wonder that supplements designed to increase testosterone have emerged on the market. But the question remains: Is it all hype or is it …
SHBG is short for sex hormone binding globulin and it is a serum blood test that can give you valuable insight into your hormones! Low levels of SHBG may be associated with low thyroid function and low estrogen status while high levels may bind up testosterone leading to weight gain, depression, and other symptoms. Most …
Can taking probiotics really help lower cholesterol and help with weight loss? Several key studies do indeed confirm that these benefits are real and may be obtainable with daily probiotic use. In addition to these general benefits probiotics also offer key improvements specifically to men… The most interesting of which is the potential to retain youthful …
What is male-related andropause? Is it even real? These are the questions you may be asking yourself as you start to deal with low energy, decreased libido and weight gain as you age. Andropause is real and it is something that all men will deal with over time. Properly diagnosing and addressing low testosterone is …
