Patient with Polycythemia Vera (gene mutation JACK II).Observe the elevated thrombocytes (490000 μL) with high hemoglobin (17.7 g/dL) -Fig. 1 Patient undergo repeated phlebotomies, that eventually dropped his hematocrit and hemoglobin to very low levels (tanked ferritin and iron, causing
DOES TRT LEAD TO CLOTTING?
Testosterone induces fibrinolysis, breaking of thrombusTestosterone induces secondary erythrocytosis.Just like high altitude, sleep apnea and smoking. While smoking increases fibrinogen and disrupts endothelium, leading eventually to platelets aggregation and clotting.Men who live in Colorado, Mexico, and Tibet adjust eventually to the
TESTOSTERONE’S LEVEL DECREASE
It’s a fact that testosterone levels are dropping in regards to the 20th century.The generation of our fathers had higher levels than our generation, while our grandfathers had higher than our fathers.This is demonstrated by laboratory levels, where the range
FOODS TO BE AVOIDED AND TO PREFER DURING PREP
Before a bodybuilding contest, the main target is to kill the fat, but also to preserve muscle.However during the course of a cycle, steroid abuse leads to health complications, including dyslipidemia and fatty liver disease. Hence, food that are prohibited
WHY DO DOCTORS HATE TESTOSTERONE?
It’s a fact nowadays that the medical community is not fond of the main androgen. Both endocrinologists and urologists are trying to avoid prescribing testosterone during its deficiencies. They are literally terrified and try to provide alternative treatments. For instance, aromatase
SCIENCE VS. BROSCIENCE
Broscience can be a step ahead of science in certain topics when bodybuilders walk the walk from experience and personal perspective. Growth hormone (GH) was known to be used for dwarfs and children with delayed development. Nevertheless, it was not
TYPE 2 DIABETES: HOW TO REVERSE IT
Testosterone, protein, and weights are the optimal recipe to reverse non-insulin-dependent type 2 diabetes. Testosterone builds muscle, muscles burn glucose and fight glycemia. Moreover, testosterone oxidizes visceral fat, linked to insulin resistance and dyslipidemia; factors contributing to the metabolic syndrome. Furthermore,
MYTHS REGARDING TRT
The commonest fears regarding TRT are: 1) Prostate cancer 2) Cardiovascular Disease First of all we have to know that prostate cancer occurs in men with low testosterone. The type of cancer is not androgen based; On the contrary, uncontrolled
PREVENTIVE MEDICATIONS FOR BODYBUILDERS
Salicylic acid (anti-thrombotic). Useful under erythrocytosis during steroid cycles, but also during testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). Moreover, useful against colon cancer. Pentoxifylline (anti-thrombotic). Useful under erythrocytosis during steroid cycles and under TRT. It’s not a blood thinner, but improves blood flow by
LOW TESTOSTERONE AND FACTS

Most doctors (urologists/endocrinologists) are not willing to help men who face andropause. They prefer not to treat with testosterone under hypogonadic levels. Instead, they prescribe 5PDE inhibitors that only increase the blood flow in cavernous bodies and treat erectile dysfunction
COVID-19 DISEASE AND LOW TESTOSTERONE
The significance of Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) in COVID-19 pandemic crisis has been estimated in clinical trials last year.In different studies it was assessed the effect of low testosterone levels in the prognosis of COVID-19 disease. Men with low testosterone
STEM CELLS IN BODYBUILDING
Stem cells are embryonic cells that proliferate into various different cells and tissues.They are the premature cells that later will form different organs.Stem cells play significant role in locomotory system, throughout recovery and rehabilitation. They can assist in tissue repair
PEDS QUIZ 2
1) Which is the most anabolic form of testosterone?– Suspension– Propionate– Enanthate– Cypionate– Undecaonate ANSWER: SUSPENSION 2) Name the most potent anti estrogenic compound– Exemestane– Letrozol– Anastrozol– Tamoxifen– Clomiphene ANSWER: EXEMESTANE 3) What Is the correct ratio between iu/mg regarding
PCT vs TRT
During Post Cycle Therapy (PCT) we shouldn’t use simultaneously human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) and Selective Estrogen Receptors Modulators (SERMs).The reason is that they work for the same effect throughout opposite and antagonistic pathways.HCG is LH analogue that mimics LH, but it
PEDS QUIZ
1) WHICH IS THE MOST TOXIC 17 ALK AAS? OXANDROLONE OXYMETHOLONE METHYLTRIENOLONE FLUOXYMESTERONE STANOZOLOL ANSWER: METHYLTRIENOLONE (M3) 2) WHICH AAS HAS THE LOWEST ANDROGENIC INDEX? STANOZOLOL OXANDROLONE METHENOLONE NANDROLONE OXYMETHOLONE ANSWER: OXANDROLONE (ANAVAR) 3) WHICH AAS IS NOT DHT DERIVATIVE?
METABOLIC SYNDROME/DIABETES MELLITUS 2
It is widely known that Western type diets, consisting of saturated and trans fat, along with refined carbohydrates and processed foods, lead to cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Vasculopathy, atherosclerosis, insulin resistance, blood pressure, visceral fat, dyslipidemia obesity are the facts.
TESTOSTERONE THE WONDER MEDICINE

As a doctor who follows Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) for the past five years, my belief is that TRT is ruining big pharma sales. You see, testosterone is a cheaper drug compared to other medications, that treat some of the
BETA HUMAN CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN (βHCG)

Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) is a female hormone released from placenta, during the first weeks of pregnancy. In males, it is proven to act as LH mimicker (LHRH). LH in turn will boost endogenous testosterone production. Beta hCG is a
EPISTAXIS IN BODYBUILDING

The phenomenon of epistaxis (nosebleed) is often observed in athletes who are in a cycle. This may be due to different causes, depending on the medication administered each time: 1) increase of systolic blood pressure affecting the vessels of the
INTRAMUSCULAR ABSCESS

Occasionally, bodybuilders develop intramuscular abscesses, septic and sterile. The main difference between them is that the former develops the clinical symptoms of inflammation and deals with infection, while the later deals with hard lumps of oily solutions. In the long