Hello,
first time post.
I have been working with a provider to get my testosterone and estradial under control.
none of the tribulus or herbal products work to convert free T to DHT and at the same time control Estradial. (after using the products for 4 weeks or more i have lab work done to get the results)
The only over the counter item that have worked thus far is DAA / DIM.
We have checked my genetic profile and i do not have any mutations on the 5 Alpha reductase gene.
my provider and nutritionist are stumped.
I thought I would ask this forum if anyone had any similar experiences or suggestions as to why?
Please post all lab work with ranges. Not just hormones.
“Herbals” are often ineffective and a waste of time+labs+$$$
Serum E2 levels are a balance of E2 production [T–>E2] and E2 clearance, mostly in the liver. Aromatase drives T–>E2. Liver clearance can be reduced by liver problems and/or certain meds/substances that compete with the enzyme pathways that clear estrogens.
Evaluate your overall thyroid function by checking oral body temperatures as per the thyroid basics sticky. Thyroid hormone fT3 is what gets the job done and it regulates mitochondrial activity, the source of ATP which is the universal currency of cellular energy. This is part of the body’s temperature control loop. This can get messed up if you are iodine deficient. In many countries, you need to be using iodized salt. Other countries add iodine to dairy or bread.
KSman is simply a regular member on this site. Nothing more other than highly active.
I can be a bit abrupt in my replies and recommendations. I have a lot of ground to cover as this forum has become much more active in the last two years. I can’t follow threads that go deep over time. You need to respond to all of my points and requests as soon as possible before you fall off of my radar. The worse problems are guys who ignore issues re thyroid, body temperatures, history of iodized salt. Please do not piss people off saying that lab results are normal, we need lab number and ranges. a
The value that you get out of this process and forum depends on your effort and performance. The bulk of your learning is reading/studying the suggested stickies.