Tagged: harm-reduction
16 articles tagged with “harm-reduction”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.