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consisting of different people every few weeks. sex usually 2-3x/week. I'm in college so it's quite easy to swoop up a new female every night I go out to the bar. Aggressive sex (obvi consensual) is important to put you in a high-T mindset also imo.
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consisting of different people every few weeks. sex usually 2-3x/week. I'm in college so it's quite easy to swoop up a new female every night I go out to the bar. Aggressive sex (obvi consensual) is important to put you in a high-T mindset also imo
Today's macros. You guys think my fat intake is too high for RP guidelines ? It was mostly saturated fat, lots of raw cheese
FT4 17.6 pmol/L (11 - 22 range)TSH should be less than 2. What does "normal" fT4 and fT3 mean? fT4 is ideally near the top of the range. fT3 is near/above the middle.
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How much do you weigh (to estimate lean body mass).Today's macros. You guys think my fat intake is too high for RP guidelines ? It was mostly saturated fat, lots of raw cheese
@Cirion I've definitely been seriously reducing my PUFA intake, from 20g or so to under 7g now.
I was not aware of tryptophan, so many new things I'm learning now.
@baccheion @Kammas and others ...
I don't mean to hijack this thread but because I have similar issues, I was hoping you could comment on my bloodwork.
Even if I don't benefit, hopefully someone else will.
My biggest issue is complete lack of libido although restful sleep and general fatigue would not be far behind as issues.
TSH - 1.35 (range: 0.45 to 4.5)
T4 - 1.22 (range: 0.82 to 1.77)
T3 3.2 (range: 2.0 to 4.4)
Testosterone - 598 (range: 294-916)
Free T - 14.2 (range: 8.7-25.1)
SHBG - 41.9 (range: 16.5 to 55.9)
Estradiol - 18.2 (range: 8 to 35)
I'm on T3/T4 and am also supplementing with B complex.
Recently I added iron only because my ferritin was lowish at last check and I found a couple of threads here touting this as a potential quick fix.
I've also tried almost all the androgen boosters (tribulus, pine bark extract, sodium aspartate, longjack, holy basil) with no benefit whatsoever.
I have also supplemented on and off w/ vitamin D, zinc, gaba, melatonin, magnesium, theanine and others. Many of these are mainly just to induce sleep.
Diet: mainly fruit/fruit juice, MCT oil, beef (lots of it), sugar, maple syrup, potatoes/sweet potatoes, occasional shrimp/tuna
(I can't tolerate dairy or eggs)
If there are any other questions I can help answer to get feedback, please let me know.
I haven't.Have you ever looked into genetic or food sensitivity testing?
Unsure. What about DHT? Low estradiol and/or high SHBG can result in lower libido. Same with low estradiol being associated with sleepiness and fatigue. SHBG has the highest affinity for DHT, then testosterone, then estrogen.@baccheion @Kammas and others ...
I don't mean to hijack this thread but because I have similar issues, I was hoping you could comment on my bloodwork.
Even if I don't benefit, hopefully someone else will.
My biggest issue is complete lack of libido although restful sleep and general fatigue would not be far behind as issues.
TSH - 1.35 (range: 0.45 to 4.5)
T4 - 1.22 (range: 0.82 to 1.77)
T3 3.2 (range: 2.0 to 4.4)
Testosterone - 598 (range: 294-916)
Free T - 14.2 (range: 8.7-25.1)
SHBG - 41.9 (range: 16.5 to 55.9)
Estradiol - 18.2 (range: 8 to 35)
I'm on T3/T4 and am also supplementing with B complex.
Recently I added iron only because my ferritin was lowish at last check and I found a couple of threads here touting this as a potential quick fix.
I've also tried almost all the androgen boosters (tribulus, pine bark extract, sodium aspartate, longjack, holy basil) with no benefit whatsoever.
I have also supplemented on and off w/ vitamin D, zinc, gaba, melatonin, magnesium, theanine and others. Many of these are mainly just to induce sleep.
Diet: mainly fruit/fruit juice, MCT oil, beef (lots of it), sugar, maple syrup, potatoes/sweet potatoes, occasional shrimp/tuna
(I can't tolerate dairy or eggs)
If there are any other questions I can help answer to get feedback, please let me know.
So that's ~142 grams protein to be 1g/lb LBM. And at least 71 grams fat.@baccheion I am now 158 - 160 lbs (71.5 kg) at ~11% BF due to losing a lot of weight on Carnivore. I was 168 lbs or so (76 kg) when I started Carnivore, in the spring.
I do 4-5 lifting sessions / week. Other than that, I am lightly active.
I haven't.
I wanted to give low-carb a go due to dealing with permanent bloating on the usual bodybuilding diets. I thought my digestion can't handle carbs well, even though, metabolically, I handle them great (did extensive blood glucose testing).
The only major improvement I saw with Carnivore was my digestion.
Now I realized it was the grains (oats) and the legumes). Since I've now finally cut them out, it's been better.
Couple things
1. what does your exercise program look like if any
2. what would u estimate your bf% to be
3. the biggest problem I see is in just those numbers u provided is that your SHBG is kind of high. this can render free T inactive. One thing that reduces shbg is boron, which is kind of hard to get but the best way to get it is by eating raisins.
4. I would look into eating some greens/mineral water for calcium if your having trouble sleeping. are you getting 6 hours minimum most days?
5. If possible, I would get a micronutrient analysis. You may be a little short on selenium just based off the diet your telling me. have you tracked your food on cronometer?
6. by no libido, does that mean no morning woods or you can’t get it up during intercourse?
7. If your eating beef with no dairy, don’t take iron supplements. was your feratin below the normal range? if not then low iron is not the cause of your issues
300-1,000 mcg melatonin is fine.@corvetteseeker
First thing Id do is cut out the melatonin. Peat is really anti melatonin as it basically acts like serotonin and this could be hindering your sleep long term. The morning woods are a very good sign and something you may be unfamiliar with is an overly aggressive sex drive is a sign of high estrogen, which isn’t ideal. A good sign of T is healthy morning woods, relaxed breathing throughout the day, no digestion problems, good in the gym, and the sex should be good to. but not necessarily a state of always thinking about sex, so don’t be too hard on yourself. your SHBG is a tad high but that’s it.
Do you eat gelatin with all the beef you eat?
Also are you getting sunlight?
25% bf is a little too high, could be aromatizing and be hindering your sleep. I would try to eat a tad less and cut down on the amount of fatty beef your eating and switch to more lean beef. You really only need around 60g a day total for T production IMO. Anything more cuts good blood flow i think. Also are you it’s grass finished beef right? on another note, if dried fruit makes you gain weight it’s a more of a sign that your diet may not be 100% optimal because that shouldn’t happen, but
honestly your nutrition looks pretty decent, it ultimately if it’s not getting you restful sleep, that’s gonna be a problem. Are you avoiding blue light at night, meditating, etc?
Also regarding calcium, I would try some raw goat cheese “parmissiano romano” as it is A2 casein and almost anyone can handle it. cows milk isn’t that good for T IMO. Some we’ll cooked kale spinach may also be decent, unless you really hate vegetables.
Overall I would work on losing a little bf by cutting down the amount of fat you eat. (nothing major). Maybe try eating some well cooked potato or even whole fruit. I find fiber from fruit to be a little relaxing and for me eating that much sugar doesn’t make me feel good, only if your digestion agrees with it of course. Cut out melatonin even if it hinders yours sleep. The melatonin alone may be the reason your not getting enough deep sleep. If you absolutely can’t sleep without it, i still wouldn’t take it. I’d just work on relaxation protocols, reading a book, sunlight during the day, and always remember it’s ok if you can’t sleep. Don’t stress about it and deal with less sleep until your body starts regulating its circadian rhythm naturally again. Also add in some cooked mushrooms, and make sure you eat the daily raw carrot. this fiber will help reduce estrogen and in turn reduce SHBG.