What Numbers Do You Need?

Nutrition
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For:

A) Thyroid
B) Hormone levels (test, e, etc)
C) Cholesterol

I recall reading a post by someone that, if you ask to get your T levels checked, you still need to tell them to get specific numbers (free test, progesterone, etc). Same for thyroid.

So, if you would like to get some tests run, what are the parameters for each of the above tests that you should get checked out?

Feel free to add to the list. I want this to be some sort of reference guide.

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cholesterol (HDL to LDL)

C-Reactive Protein

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Ooh, great idea! This might be a dumb question, but I’d also like to know for any answers posted if the numbers should differ for women.

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Ponce,

As I posted in the Young Guy, Low T-Levels thread, this is what I found another guy got tested in an in-depth blood test. These are all very specific figures and testosterone-related, but I think they are important to know and have analyzed by a doctor to understand your situation. Hope it helps.

Testosterone Total
Testosterone Free
FSH
LH
SHBG
DHEA
Estradiol
Prolactin
Progesterone
Pregnenolone
Homocysteine,P
TSH
T4
T3 Uptake
Free Thyroxine Index

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Flask67,

I appreciate the info. That is what I was looking for.

However, those seem to be for T and Thyroid, no? It is ok if that is the case, but let’s separate them into the appropriate categories.

I want to have some blood tests done soon so that is why I started this thread. I want to test for everything which I have not done before.

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Ponce,

I copy-pasted this from another guy’s results, so I can’t say if its Test or Thyroid, but I think you are right that it covers both. I wouldn’t personally be able to separate it (any better than you would through common sense and guesswork). Still it’s better than nothing.

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[quote]jehovasfitness wrote:
cholesterol (HDL to LDL)

C-Reactive Protein

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Why C-reactive protein? What is that for?

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The following group will be related to test levels

Testosterone Total
Testosterone Free
FSH follicle stimulating hormone
LH luteinizing hormone
SHBG sex hormone bingding globulin
DHEA
Estradiol
Prolactin
Progesterone
Pregnenolone

Both of these are inflammatory markers, they are used to assess cardiovascular disease risk and overall inflammation in the body, can predispose you to diabetes, arthitic conditions and any other inflammatory conditions.
Homocysteine,P
C- reactive protein (CRP)

These are related to Thyroid
TSH thyroid stimulating hormone
T4
T3 Uptake
Free Thyroxine Index

Cholesterol
total
HDL
LDL
Triglycerides
HDL/LDL ratio

There are many other factors that can be tested to assess testosterone function. Another very informative test would be a 24 hour cortisol test. This can assess appropriate cortisol levels, in turn giving you information in proper GH release, and if you are getting proper rest at night amongst many other things. All of which will affect how your thyroid, test, and cholesterol profiles look. Hope this helps somewhat