Blood Work Guides for Bodybuilders
Blood work guides, harm reduction tips, and health monitoring insights for bodybuilders and enhanced athletes.
Estradiol on TRT: Ideal E2 Range, Symptoms & When to Use an AI
What should your E2 be on TRT? Target ranges by test type, high vs low symptom checklist, and when an aromatase inhibitor is actually warranted. Why crashing estradiol is worse than running it high.
How to Lower Hematocrit on TRT Without Blood Donation
Tiered protocol for managing high hematocrit on TRT. Strategies for 50-52%, 52-54%, and 54%+ levels: naringin, microdosing, hydration, and when to escalate.
BPC-157 and TB-500: What the Evidence Actually Says
Evidence review of BPC-157 and TB-500 for recovery. Human trials, animal data, safety concerns, Australian legality, and what your bloodwork shows.
TRT and Mental Health: Anxiety, Depression & the First 90 Days
Week-by-week timeline of mood changes on TRT. Why anxiety spikes at week 3, when depression lifts, the SSRI question, and 7 markers to track.
Low Libido on TRT? A Bloodwork-First Troubleshooting Guide
Testosterone optimized but libido still dead? A bloodwork-first protocol: free T, estradiol, prolactin, thyroid, DHT, plus tadalafil, PT-141, and dopamine.
How to Inject IM and SubQ: The Complete Guide for Every Site
Step-by-step injection guide covering every IM and SubQ site, needle selection by compound, Z-track technique, PIP prevention, and site rotation.
TRT Alternatives: A Decision Guide for Low Testosterone
Not sure if TRT is right for you? Compare enclomiphene, HCG, lifestyle changes, and supplements with real data to find the best path for your situation.
On-Cycle Support Protocol: Every Supplement Mapped to Your Bloodwork
Evidence-based on-cycle support protocol with every supplement mapped to the blood markers it protects. Dosing, timing, and protocols by cycle type.
Best Cholesterol Supplements On Cycle, Ranked by Evidence (2026)
We ranked every cholesterol supplement by clinical effect size for steroid users: bergamot, fish oil, niacin, berberine, red yeast rice, and more. Exact doses, HDL vs LDL targets, and when a statin is the smarter call.
The Complete Haematology Panel for Enhanced Athletes
Go beyond haemoglobin and haematocrit. Learn to read your full CBC on cycle: red cell indices, WBC differential, platelets, and compound-specific risk profiles.
SARMs and Peptides Bloodwork: The Complete Monitoring Guide
What blood tests to get before, during, and after SARMs and peptides. Compound-by-compound risk matrix, testing timeline, and action thresholds.
TUDCA and NAC for Liver Protection: What the Evidence Says
Evidence-based review of TUDCA, NAC, milk thistle and other liver supplements for bodybuilders on oral steroids. Dosing, timing, and what works.
MK-677 & Insulin Resistance: Full HOMA-IR and Glucose Data (2026)
MK-677 raises fasting glucose to 6.8 mmol/L within 4 weeks and HbA1c by 0.2% at 12 months. Complete HOMA-IR data from human studies, when the numbers cross into pre-diabetes, and 5 evidence-based fixes.
HCG and Fertility on TRT: How to Preserve Your Options
How HCG preserves fertility on TRT, with dosing protocols by urgency, enclomiphene and gonadorelin alternatives, and the bloodwork panel that actually matters.
PCT Bloodwork: When to Test and How to Know You've Recovered
The evidence-based guide to PCT blood tests. Learn which markers to order, when to draw labs, how to read recovery patterns, and what to do when PCT fails.
Cholesterol on Steroids: Which Compounds Destroy HDL the Most?
Oral steroids can crush HDL by 50-70% in weeks. Compound-by-compound rankings from clinical data, recovery timelines after stopping, and a tiered lipid management protocol for on-cycle use.
TRT Blood Test Timing: Exact Draw Windows by Ester (2026)
Same TRT dose can read 1,200 ng/dL at peak or 550 at trough. Exact blood draw timing for enanthate, cypionate, propionate, and undecanoate, plus how injection frequency changes the rules.
Does TRT Cause Hair Loss? DHT, Genetics, and What You Can Do
Does testosterone replacement therapy cause hair loss? The science behind DHT, genetic risk, delivery methods, and prevention strategies for men on TRT.
The Iron Paradox on TRT: Why Blood Donation Can Backfire
TRT raises haematocrit while depleting iron stores. Learn why phlebotomy can backfire, how to monitor ferritin and sTfR, and what the 2024 evidence says.
Thyroid Function on Steroids: Why Your T3 Looks Low
Learn why anabolic steroids lower total T3 and T4 on bloodwork, which thyroid markers actually matter on cycle, and how to avoid misdiagnosis.
High Creatinine, Low eGFR? Why Bodybuilders Need Cystatin C
Creatinine-based eGFR can overestimate kidney damage by 30%+ in muscular athletes. Why cystatin C is the accurate alternative, how to order it in Australia, and what your results actually mean on cycle.
Liver Enzymes on Steroids: How to Read Your ALT, AST and GGT
How to interpret elevated liver enzymes on a steroid cycle. Learn the GGT trick, compound hepatotoxicity rankings, and when to worry.
GLP-1 Bloodwork: What to Test on Semaglutide
Complete GLP-1 bloodwork guide. Which markers to test on semaglutide, tirzepatide, or retatrutide, with monitoring protocols for athletes on TRT.
TRT in Australia (2026): Clinics, PBS, Cost & How to Start
Everything Australians need to start TRT: PBS vs private clinic costs, testosterone levels by age, Reandron vs compounded options, fertility preservation, and the blood tests your GP should order.
The Complete Guide to Blood Work for Bodybuilders
Every blood marker explained with PED-specific context. Learn what to test, when to test, and what your results actually mean as an enhanced athlete.
TRT, Haemoglobin & Haematocrit: What Actually Matters
Why your haematocrit rises on TRT, when to worry, and why phlebotomy should be a last resort. Evidence-based guide with PubMed sources.