I’m getting my T levels checked by my MD. I want to get a true baseline reading-how long should I be off of Tribex or Androsol to get a true (natural) reading? I’m not taking any other supps or drugs.
I’m not Bill Roberts, but I just thought I’d chip in my 2 cents worth anyway. I actually just ordered a saliva test kit from Body Balance (mentioned back in issue 125). The following note is copy-and-pasted from their website. Hope this proves helpful…
Special Note:
If you are taking certain supplements or hormones, there are special instructions for collection. When taking any of the following supplements and hormones – Pregnenolone, Progesterone, Cortisol, DHEA, Androstenedione, Androstenediol, Testosterone, Estrone, Estriol, Estradiol or any other steroid hormone:
• Make sure at least one month has passed since you started taking hormone supplements before beginning any of the HormoneChecks. Time is required before the hormone reaches equilibrium with binding proteins in the blood, specimens collected too soon do not accurately reflect hormone concentrations in the saliva.
It’s been about that long, looks like I’m ok. Thanks.