Testosterone pellets are arguably one of the most convenient forms of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). They were invented shortly after the discovery of testosterone and received FDA approval in 1972, but it wasn’t until 2008 when they were officially marketed for the management of low T. Due to the relatively low popularity compared to other forms of TRT, there are…
Testosterone is the symbol of masculinity, so men will always be interested in new ways that may help them naturally optimize their hormonal levels. Therefore, mentioning a potential method to raise testosterone on live TV is bound to get a lot of attention. This is exactly what happened during a recent interview between the Fox News host Tucker Carlson and…
Testosterone (T) medications are often mistaken with anabolic–androgenic steroids (AAS), due to the fact that both categories have abuse potential, steroid structure, and potent anabolic effects. Yet, testosterone can be legally prescribed in the form of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) to help manage the symptoms of medical conditions such as hypogonadism. On the other hand, anabolic steroids are products that…
Aging is an inevitable part of human life. Yet, most of us would do anything to slow down the process as much as possible with the hope to preserve both good health and youthful appearance. Unfortunately, many manufacturers of beauty products and anti-aging supplements exploit this desire by promising unrealistic benefits. One of the most famous of these is the…
Anastrozole, more popular by the brand name Arimidex, is a prescription drug that’s become popular amongst men with low testosterone (T) because of its ability to affect the ratio between testosterone and estrogen (E) in the human body. This makes it suitable for certain subsets of male patients with mild hypogonadism who have functional testes but experience infertility and hormonal…
There is a complex relationship between your endocrine system and the health of your joints. For example, estrogen in women, as well as testosterone in men, both have anti-inflammatory effects which help reduce joint pain and symptoms of arthritis. Another interesting endocrine factor with an impact on your joints is growth hormone (HGH). HGH plays a key role in the…
If you have ever tested your testosterone levels, then you may already know that being in a fasted state is one of the requirements for getting accurate results. That’s because researchers have found that eating a meal can influence your T levels and suppress its natural peak which normally occurs in the morning, although the exact mechanism is still unclear.…
If you’ve been looking for natural ways to boost your growth hormone (HGH) levels, then you’ve likely heard by now that fasting may help. In fact, some studies have shown that 5 days of continuous fasting may increase HGH levels up to 10-fold. To put it simply, HGH increases during fasting because of its role as a stress hormone. The…
HGH treatment is a form of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and just like any other hormonal medication, it is not available for purchase without a prescription. What is more, purchasing and possessing HGH without a prescription is illegal due to its high potential for abuse. Healthy adults who do not have the medical indications may consider abusing HGH with the…
If you are exploring options to improve various health problems or your overall well-being, you may have stumbled upon medications called Growth Hormone Secretagogues (GHSs) or “peptides.” GHSs are a group of compounds including peptides and other non-peptide molecules which can effectively stimulate your natural human growth hormone (HGH) synthesis. HGH is a quite popular hormone amongst bodybuilders thanks to…