First of all – apologies for the long intro and details
I have been gradually moving towards Peat-friendly lifestyle since 2019. I have significantly cut-down my PUFA intake, and increased consumption of egg, milk, fish, red meat, cheese, butter, carrots, Ghee and Coconut Oil.
I am 37 yo male, and I have had a stressful background – divorced parents, difficult relationships and demanding work – although I have been slowly improving in this area since 2019, still have room for improvement.
I used to do CrossFit around 3 times per week up until 2 months ago, and I think it was making my stress much worse. So I stopped that and already feeling much better
Current Symptoms:
I have been using these supplements for last 6 months or so
Prolactin was 1141 mU/L on March 15, 2021 and 718 mU/L on 6 Nov 2018. Current level is 256 mIU/L
I have been taking Vitamin B6, Phosphatidylserine and Ashwaganda, beside working on my stress levels – these might’ve helped to bring down the Prolactin level
Vitamin B12 was 1052 ng/L on March 15, 2021, and current level is 1237 pg/mL
I was taking Thorne Vitamins B Complex supplement, and I stopped that since March, but still the current level is even higher
Total White Cell Count was 10.7 on March 15, 2021, and is 9.43 in recent results
Lymphocyte count was 5.2 in March 2021, and has now reduced to 4.08
Eosinophil count was 0.5 in March 2021, and is at 0.51 in recent results
Cholesterol / HDL ratio was 5.1 mmol/L white Serum Cholesterol was 6.1 mmol/L in March 2021.
Creatinine was 63 umol / L – slightly on the lower side
HB A1c (IFCC) is 39 in current results, and it was 39 in March 2021. Does this show poor glucose regulation?
Cortisol is normal – even though I expected it to be much higher. Could this be because of Phosphatidylserine and Ashwaganda supplementation?
Free T4 level – is this a concern?
Free Serum T4 is 11.6 now, and it was 14.2 back in March 2021.
I started taking Thyroid Supplementation (Cynomel & Cynoplus) in March because of cold hands & feet, and lack of energy
Cynomel – 1 tablet divided in 4/5 doses throughout the day
Cynoplus – Between one third and one fourth tablet before bed
I stopped taking these 1 week before the blood work, could this be the reason for low T4?
I really need help with the above symptoms, and recent blood results particularly around Lymphocyte, B12, HB A1c, Creatinine, Free T4, Libido, Stress and PE. I know its a lot to ask but can someone please advise me in the right direction?
Thanks in advance
@haidut @Hans
I have been gradually moving towards Peat-friendly lifestyle since 2019. I have significantly cut-down my PUFA intake, and increased consumption of egg, milk, fish, red meat, cheese, butter, carrots, Ghee and Coconut Oil.
I am 37 yo male, and I have had a stressful background – divorced parents, difficult relationships and demanding work – although I have been slowly improving in this area since 2019, still have room for improvement.
I used to do CrossFit around 3 times per week up until 2 months ago, and I think it was making my stress much worse. So I stopped that and already feeling much better
Current Symptoms:
- Low Libido – This has slightly improved, probably because of reduced prolactin
- Mild Hair Loss
- Premature Ejaculation
- Occasional Erectile Dysfunction
- Difficulty in gaining muscle mass, and shedding belly fat
- Brain Fog – although getting better
- Acne – used to be terrible, but still have breakouts every now and then
I have been using these supplements for last 6 months or so
- Vitamin A – 8000 iu per day
- Zinc – 50 mg per day
- Vitamin B3 – 500 – 1000mg per day
- Vitamin D3 – around 5000 iu per day (to build immunity against Covid 19)
- Vitamin E – 400 iu per day – to keep PUFA in check
- Thyroid – see concerns section for details
- Pregnanolone 25mg + DHEA 5 mg per day – stopped since March 2021
- Vitamin K2 – 5mg per day
- Occasional Aspirin
- Occasional Ascorbyl Palmitate
Prolactin was 1141 mU/L on March 15, 2021 and 718 mU/L on 6 Nov 2018. Current level is 256 mIU/L
I have been taking Vitamin B6, Phosphatidylserine and Ashwaganda, beside working on my stress levels – these might’ve helped to bring down the Prolactin level
Vitamin B12 was 1052 ng/L on March 15, 2021, and current level is 1237 pg/mL
I was taking Thorne Vitamins B Complex supplement, and I stopped that since March, but still the current level is even higher
Total White Cell Count was 10.7 on March 15, 2021, and is 9.43 in recent results
Lymphocyte count was 5.2 in March 2021, and has now reduced to 4.08
Eosinophil count was 0.5 in March 2021, and is at 0.51 in recent results
Cholesterol / HDL ratio was 5.1 mmol/L white Serum Cholesterol was 6.1 mmol/L in March 2021.
Creatinine was 63 umol / L – slightly on the lower side
HB A1c (IFCC) is 39 in current results, and it was 39 in March 2021. Does this show poor glucose regulation?
Cortisol is normal – even though I expected it to be much higher. Could this be because of Phosphatidylserine and Ashwaganda supplementation?
Free T4 level – is this a concern?
Free Serum T4 is 11.6 now, and it was 14.2 back in March 2021.
I started taking Thyroid Supplementation (Cynomel & Cynoplus) in March because of cold hands & feet, and lack of energy
Cynomel – 1 tablet divided in 4/5 doses throughout the day
Cynoplus – Between one third and one fourth tablet before bed
I stopped taking these 1 week before the blood work, could this be the reason for low T4?
I really need help with the above symptoms, and recent blood results particularly around Lymphocyte, B12, HB A1c, Creatinine, Free T4, Libido, Stress and PE. I know its a lot to ask but can someone please advise me in the right direction?
Thanks in advance
@haidut @Hans