My TRT / Testosterone Protocol Reviewed by Doctor: Free Testosterone, SHBG, DHT, Estradiol & More…

[@JAYBOLA1]

One of the best discussions and its refreshing to hear from someone who isnt obsessed with muscles

[@Bullishbeto]

I've seriously fought trt for years. I'm 40. I have been drinking 2 years. I don't smoke. I don't even smoke weed. I have maybe two cups of coffee a day. I exercise 4-5 times a week for years. Sleep 6-7; hours a night No libido, no motivation. Tired. Bouts of depression or the blues. I got blood work done last week. My overall t is 91 and my free t is 1.6. I feel so much relief knowing what's been going on with me

[@Bullishbeto]

I have been sober* two years 🤦🏽 anyways.. I am on week 3 of trt. I feel a little better brain fog wise but my libido is better definitely.

[@kenmac13]

This is how I’ve been feeling for years now. I’m almost 45. Been fighting the idea of trt like you said. I always thought it was a psychological problem. time to get my T checked.

[@PugsCanDance]

Amazing. I started T two weeks ago and my numbers were almost EXACTLY the same as yours. Hoping I get the same results you have. Thanks for sharing this info.

[@JamesGrage]

So the one thing you’ll have to define for yourself is what results you expect. For me, because I have been training hard for so long (since ‘91) the TRT didn’t do a lot for physique (except when my levels briefly got too high). The results I was hoping for were centered around energy. I was really dragging at the time and that’s where the TRT made a huge difference.

[@Nickd778]

Dr. Osborn is super. I’ve been a patient for 5 years . This video was a superb discussion and reminder why we pay attention to our blood work, energy etc. I like how he said that you must put in your 50%. It’s both sides really… the extra help w the T and the eating, sleeping and fitness.

[@zengerz]

If you need a doctor in order to check your own bloodwork you already failed ;) I sit in front of docters, ask them questions and end up laughing at them

[@MW-od8vu]

Where is Dr. Osborn located? Thanks 😊

[@Nickd778]

@@MW-od8vu Jupiter Florida

[@MW-od8vu]

@@Nickd778 thanks Nick

[@jrod2422ify]

@nickd778 does he have a website where we can sign up as a patient to get on TRT??

[@puregaming5714]

I am very impressed for being 185lb the size you carry. I'm on trts well for medical reasons for hyperlipedimia. I've had this for over 20 years! In 1 session, it was back to normal. TRT has been a game changer for me all around. I've been given a second chance. I've stopped drinking, smoking, etc.. TRT set back the clock at least 15 years.

[@fahadSmile]

Sir what is connection between trt and hyperlipidemia? I am also suffering through it since 11 years and due to that i had multiole episodes of pancreatitis(i dont drink though)

[@WellonDowd]

Same here. I couldn't agree more. Congratulations brother! I'm glad you feel great and you got your life back. 👏

[@tltarzan678]

Can you be father if you start TRT?

[@Excelsiorearthworks]

So TRT lowered your lipids? Injections?

[@mr_fuji_mintsmr_fuji_mints9873]

​​@@tltarzan678no, it's illegal

[@Josh00]

Thank you James for being absolutely transparent. Your videos have always been helpful and informative! Much respect!

[@clemchirpich4907]

Thanks. I am on testosterone and never got the amount of information that you covered. It helped explain some of the things I saw on my lab reports.

[@JamesGrage]

Glad it was helpful!

[@decabeatzHealthWellness]

Here is another tip divide your weekly dose into EOD to have stable blood levels and minimal side effects.

[@darrylwilliams7091]

I am in the same boat as James, although not near the lean muscle. I am a software developer and the last 2 years my Testosterone went from 605 to 450 and my ability to concentrate and motivation is in the toilet. I can sit at home on a Saturday and get little to nothing done. I am an active Crossfitter and I do enjoy working out and plenty strong and great body composition for a 56 yr old. I really want to have some giddy up as my first priority, Libido and muscle growth fat loss in that order. Thanks for being transparent, very helpful

[@cliff1422]

I wish there were more doctors like Dr Osborn and easier for people to access them. I am 42 and energy levels suck most of the time. Its just expensive and insurance does nothing. I'm not trying to become jacked. Just want to feel energetic again without going broke

[@CaneIn850]

Totally agree with everything you said. Don't know anywhere around here that I feel I could get honest input with. I'm 43 and just want to have the energy again

[@leetennant3080]

Wow being 51 this has been one of the most interesting and especially how I’m feeling and having a good insight now to speak with my doctor thank you 🙏🏻

[@kngpin41]

DUDE thank you so much for posting this. Lots of insight for TRT and GREAT info

[@JamesGrage]

👊

[@MissMollyMoo-r4u]

im late to this video James - though this doctor and his brilliant attitude is needed in Australia.

[@Doriginal5]

Good mature discussion. I’m nursing school and his understanding the of the science is spot on

[@Patrick11223]

A man with a Testosterone level of over 500 given 200 mg injections of Testosterone a week so he can get his levels over 1500. He will have to phlebotomize because his HCT is going to be dangerously high. Do u agree with 200 mg of Test a week in this case.

[@Doriginal5]

@@Patrick11223 oh for sure

[@Doriginal5]

@@Patrick11223 Yes, your Hct and Hgb count will go through the roof. Increased RBC count will increased risk of stroke and blood clots. You have to give blood at that point or risk self harm. I wouldn’t ever want my Test level to be higher than 900 for that reason. If body builders are doing it they probably have their labs being strictly monitored.

[@DRGUANE]

James - and anyone that reads this - I’m 49 now (2022/March) and I have been feeling like chit since I was 38. For the next 5-7 years I tried to find out what was wrong with me and all my doctors that I visited said I was good. I didn’t have drive and could sleep for hours only to wake up to get back to sleep. After 45 years old I ran into issues like my appendix then COVID and just now - after all this time I get some answers to my questions thanks to you James. My man , I don’t think I will go on TRT but will be trying to maximize on what I have for this year but I will do a follow- up post in the future. 🙏🙏👌💪

[@JamesGrage]

Hey my friend. I hear you. I can personally attest to how lousy it feels to have so little energy. I’m the type of person that likes to move and get shit done so having low energy was a crappy feeling.

[@DRGUANE]

@@JamesGrage I just appreciate and listening to your discriminations of what you were going thru clarified and solidified my thoughts of what could be wrong with me. 🙏🙏🙏🙏 Alway looking for ur next post as I am learning sooo much

[@tj9382]

Great video, there’s so much to take into account and this helps to shed some light on it.

[@powerslave]

Dude these 3 videos with dr osbourne have been exactly what i was looking for. Thank you and him very much. I just turned 30 and had my blood work recently done. i have a 357 Total T but other metrics are normal. Been feeling very groggy and unmotivated and i suspect thats why. I know i have a few things a in my life i have to optimize before even considering Trt but This is the knowledge i was searching for. my doctor said because said that because i fell in that 350-1000 range that im totally normal but i wasnt really buyin that since i was borderline. Thanks again man, Subb’d and looking forward to future vids!

[@bowsama07]

Imagine how i feel at yr age with a 101 total.. scary.

[@powerkarma]

I've been struggling with this issue and TRT for about 3 years, this video and the previous is extremely informative. This video helped me to make some decisions to explore my options again.

[@redefv]

7:35 mind you the average in 1984-85 in men ages 22 to 32 was 1200. That range is something newer that the medical community adopted within the last 15 years or so. I take 170 mg every Wednesday and my resting T is 780ish. My medical team started at 50 mg and increased the dosing slowly on a monthly basis.

[@dennisdavis2103]

That was a great informative video for TRT. Congratulations James for hitting your sweet spot of Total T at 703. You're a great example for all men on TRT!

[@JamesGrage]

Important Side Note: One thing that didn't get covered in this video is that my first labs were done in Jan. of 2016. The strategies and philosophies have changed a bit from that time, especially as it pertains to using an anti-aromatase. If you listen through the video you'll hear us discuss it.

[@deltaromeo5542]

So basically you have been juiced for years legally like all these other KZbin idiots. Lying to people looking for help when you have just been cheating like everyone else. Bravo shit bag. Still trying to lie your way out too

[@msurdan1]

Thank you so much for these videos and sharing your own bloodwork. This was incredibly valuable and informative for me

[@cw6410]

Lol I was just about to ask about that. Just had my work done and I was worried about estradiol levels being higher and was told it isn’t a problem.

[@UmarUmar-bg1fj]

James, can you please talk more about your A1c? I'm in the same boat. I'm around your age. I work out regularly, I'm natural, and I'm lean. But I was surprised to see my A1c at 5.7 (getting pre diabetic)!! Has your A1c improved since you started with TRT?

[@pencilpusher9166]

You all make TRT sound complicated. If you are on a small dose of say, 100mg of test per week, if will have minimal effects on fertility. If it does, simply take HCG for 4 weeks and you are good.

[@robertchadwick518]

Fantastic video James, I recently had my first blood test (to see what my test levels are like) and it was an eye opener, bottom range of normal and low free test but high end of normal SHGB. Definitely considering TRT and this video has been invaluable

[@zengerz]

another spineless unmanly man! go ahead and take the drugs, destroy yourself even more than you already did

[@jamie.777]

I had almost same numbers at 50 with the same symptoms. I just started and look forward to the future

[@alanbaker-uh5mm]

Thanks for the honesty James👍👍

[@JamesGrage]

👊

[@postmanrp]

I’m 43 and have been doing a lot of KZbin research on this subject. Have felt pretty shitty for a few years now. Gained quite a bit of weight and no drive. Seeing that this Dr is in Palm Beach area is awesome because I’m close. Need to setup an appointment with him. Thank you for this

[@kingwillie206]

Get in shape first so the treatment will have the greatest impact.

[@michaelclifford6468]

​@@kingwillie206 get in shape and might not need it. Maybe sleep better, higher fat diet training less

[@kingwillie206]

@@michaelclifford6468 - Every man needs it eventually if they want to feel the best and perform the best. Nobody beats Father Time no matter what they do, which is why these treatments exist. It gives people who have tried everything else an opportunity to regain some youth. When my libido drops and my energy levels drop due to age I’m heading straight to the clinic because I’ll be 48 this year and I know my time is short. Sylvester Stallone is 75 and still doing weighted pull-ups because he’s on the good stuff.

[@MilkyWayGalaxyy]

​@@michaelclifford6468I am 42 and in great shape. Lift 3 hours a day. Sleep well. Eat really clean. Lost my libido completely 8 months ago. I think I need TRT.

[@TiberiusWorld]

Valuable info..thanks a lot..the only problem is that doctors, competent people that know what are talking about like Brett, are very few... Maybe in the future he's considering opening a clinic in London,UK..i will pay him a visit for sure

[@brucebraddock]

James! Thank you for sharing! I will look at this some more in comparison to myself. I am 60, rebuilding my body! Almost 4 years on TRT.

[@StevenBarra]

This was highly informative. I recommend that every male get their bloodwork done, including testosterone and estrogen. Knowing this info will make your lives much easier. I've been pulling panels for the past four years ... I am 60 today ... incredibly helpful to me. Great job, James!

[@zengerz]

You should have made sure you never ever even had to check your bloodwork. When you are stupid or a unmanly unnatural man you will end up needing to check your blood because the blood is degenerated already. Pumping test into your system because you already failed is not going to fix it and make you a simple junkie

[@johnjperricone7856]

Thanks for this James. I've been on TRT for over a decade, and my docs have NEVER been this clear and in-depth. Very useful.

[@JamesGrage]

Hey John. Glad it was helpful!

[@anthonylemanski9032]

I was the same as far as my level is for being prediabetic. I just started my TRT protocol and hopefully within my next bloodwork I’ll be healthy again.

[@cesaria585]

Wow my bloodwork looks almost identical to your initial numbers. Especially the cortisol and glucose. This was super helpful in terms of figuring out if I should try TRT.

[@JamesGrage]

👌

[@mind-blowing_tumbleweed]

James, you are an awesome person, thank you for your channel. You are the reason why I'm exercising with bands instead of weights and feel just great. It's sad to see your channel doesn't have the following it deserves, but I hope I'll see more of you.

[@ianbrown5955]

BANDS ?? 😂

[@tonyfulton3901]

Love this James. Been following you and your wife for years. And your always building your health. A1c is at 7. And with other meds test dropped besides feeling tired I hadn’t noticed trt going low. Started trt therapy a few weeks ago. Thanks for putting this info out

[@yyxy.oncesaid]

Trt going low? Wrong

[@luisvilla799]

So how is your diabetes now I have diabetes and considering trt because I’m just dragging ass but afraid of side effects

[@scootermcgooginhime2464]

I opened my company about a year ago ~6 months ago I noticed some pretty serious issues with what seemed like test dropping and after getting my test results this is almost exactly the problems that showed up. Kind of crazy how life works some times

[@JamesGrage]

👊

[@jamescoad7174]

Thank you so much sir. I've been off trt for a year and I'm dead inside. Doctors just wanted to give me test. With no blood work I been to 3 different doctors and same thing. I stoped cold and I'm emotionally fucked and physically like shit. I'm calling Monday for appointment... thank you seriously

[@tonehernandez8598]

Whats your dose now ?

[@israelhernandez1050]

My numbers were total test 327 Free test - 10 Was told all my numbers were normal , but have similar symptoms to you

[@hubriswonk]

Did you find a doctor to treat you? My numbers were 351 and 9.6......now they are 1000 and 220 and I am 20 again at 53!

[@erick6102]

Thanks so much for sharing your lab work. This is very helpful. Seems like you could have just started slower on smaller , more frequent doses without the AI and slowly increased from there until you found your best levels / symptoms/ bloodwork

[@miiiikee_]

Doc Osborn seems like one heck of a professional, I like his style

[@JamesGrage]

He is. Incredibly solid guy

[@superpoacher6711]

Sounds like a father and son having a conversation son that's very mature of you to say😂😂😂

[@edwardguy6048]

Great information James. Thanks for your insight. Stay well!

[@JamesGrage]

Thanks, you too!

[@Styxswimmer]

I love your content Mr Grage. You taught me how yo use bands. Thank you

[@JamesGrage]

Thank you! Glad to hear it!

[@aiami2695]

I month ago Started Nebio 1000 mg for every 12 weeks. I just had a blood test today, but need to wait for result a couple days. Sleep improved a lot, strength improved, libido is same...but testis are sore..hence blood test...😁 I really appreciate this info what you put out for us. 👍👍

[@JamesGrage]

👊

[@johnyousif3178]

This was a very informative video. Easy to understand and makes absolute sense. Thanks for sharing 🦍👊

[@afco06]

Thanks James, very intesting. One question though: in your first 2 results (at 5:30 and 8:00), the Free T reference range is 6.8 to 21.5 pg/ml, while in the third result (at 12:40), it is 35 to 155, still pg/ml. What is this incoherence ? As a side note, if the free T is to be 2% of total T, only the last range can be correct. I saw in another comment from a pharmacist that the difference in ranges doesn't really matter, and we should just look at where we position relative to whatever range our lab has established. But still, this is disturbing to get a result which means our free T is 0.2% of total T...

[@matthewcarbone2108]

Looks like he used Quest for 2nd labs like I used..

[@Alexandergreen218]

Wondering the same thing

[@tomn9975]

You clearly have good genetics tho. Nice video I start my trt next week I have my consultation in a few days. Hopefully my doctor is as good as him.

[@JamesGrage]

Thanks my friend. I appreciate it. You know the conversation about genetics is an interesting one. If I hadn't worked out hard and consistently for the past 30+ years and didn't always watch what I eat, what would I look like - and would anyone ever say that I had good genetics? It's hard to say. There's a chance that I may look slightly better than someone else with the same lifestyle habits but probably not much different. Genetics is often an easy scapegoat for lifelong lifestyle habits.

[@johngreen1683]

Wow. How informative for someone on TRT.

[@kingcreed348]

Im 25. I got tested and was at 520. 7 months later, im in the best shape of my life (so far) , but it dropped to 465. My diet, etc everything is on point finally, but showing all the symptoms of low T. Dick issues, libido issues, sleep issues, energy issues, it goes on and on. My NP prescribed me Test-C after my GP prescribed me antidepressants which i nearly killed myself on because it made everything 100x worse. I hope this gets me back to feeling normal. I shouldn't feel incredibly worse, when physically my health is amazing compared to back then. Im so tired of feeling how i feel 😞

[@jasonhart4711]

Hang in there,I feel the exact same way. I thought I was the only one who felt like this .

[@PabloFernandez-ro9ix]

Any updates buddy?

[@skott5yahoo]

I feel exactly the same way James is describing how he is feeling in this video. The difference is that I live in Canada where the sun doesn't shine that much over the winter time and James lives in Florida where the weather and sun are suppose to benefit your health even during the winter months.

[@kingwillie206]

Same here. Seattle weather is shyt!

[@JoshRampling]

Get yourself some high strength vitamin d3 👌🏻

[@marklowe5939]

@@JoshRamplingRight I live in the PNW and I have to take 50,000 iu daily.

[@liamlynch2115]

Bro science is much better than most docs on this subject.

[@ejhemt]

I had the same levels and symptoms! So much better on TRT

[@chrisp7858]

At that 120, are you also still taking the HCG? So, are the nads still supplementing/making more testosterone? Or is 700 trough with just the 120 only?

[@gjguili]

Great information! On those last results that you were using 120mg testosterone, were you also using the clomid and hcg? If so what doses? And what was the frequency ? Ive been trying to dial in for long time, right now 100mg tw but just test. Hope you can respond to this please, thank you.

[@daviddavid1057]

Great video, very interesting as always! Thanks a lot brother!👍🏻

[@JamesGrage]

My pleasure!

[@CanabisRevolution]

I’m 46, and this morning have started TRT per doc direction. I’m nervous because I domes line to put chemicals in my body…. But I have zero drive, ambition or libido, no energy ever… I hope this works because I’m tired of getting like garbage…. I think food made in America has a lot to do with why I feel like garbage…. As soon as I got my house in Costa Rica…. The food there is real and not processed or given hormones…. Chicken breasts are NOT supposed to be the size of your human thigh. My Costa Rica diet is impossible to follow in the US…. No fresh food, seafood or fruits…. Everything is processed foods in the US

[@TmcIIIvideo]

Hey James! Thanks for being so transparent and motivational to a lot of us in the health and fitness world… You have great taste in guitars I see a Seagull headstock back there…. Very cool! Great hardware… all my best!

[@thanosrabbit]

I’ve been on Test C now, nothing else, for approx 5 months now. 250mg weekly, bi weekly injections. I’m wanting to just hop off and go cold turkey without any PCT, do you think my levels should bounce back normally?

[@roninbjj498]

I heard that's the best way to do it .

[@Pusfilth]

Be prepared to feel like a woman

[@jimdavis9382]

Great video with loads of info. Thanks

[@dakotahayden6937]

VERY informative, thank you for posting this.

[@JamesGrage]

Glad it was helpful!

[@michaelrosa5410]

Not since Rich Piana have I seen such a honest,to the point, break down of a hormone adjustment. You're much better than me Gage. If I shot T levels up, like yours did, i'd freak if I had to give blood to start over again. lol I'm a guy who doesn't do needles,vaccines, or even aspirin,well I took Tylenol all 4 times I had corona. That's it. 64 and probably negative T in my body. But I just keep fighting thru. i'm a candidate for sure. So a video like this, is certainly inevitable if if continue bow hunting with an 80 pound bow the next several years if I stay healthy. i'm gonna need a boost. 200 Mg was too much,so maybe like 25 mg,just a little boost. Might work for a guy like me who isn't into taking meds. BTW love your content,and think you're fairly local to me in Palm Beach-Dade ? When I started back up in the gym when corona went down, I did the 20 reps thing to get range of motion,and restrengthen tendons etc. Got the tendonitis and your videos on it helped me immensely,the Doctor from the Dolphins ? Warm the body part up first before stretching it ? Turned my life around !! No bullshit. Shoulders were killing me. I bow hunt and shoot a ton of archery. It was the BICEP the whole time, not the rotator or labrum. I warm up good, and stretch,do a set, stretch again, and i'm good. I know you don't like doing it, but i'd like to see how you handle and workout using heavier weight maxing @ 12 reps or so ? Seems many guys like John Means and even Jay Cutler, feel 12 is a good way to work the muscle ? 20-16-12 is sorta what i've started doing. When I was your age, I maxxed @ 8 reps,,,,,lol 8 reps was lite weight.

[@JamesGrage]

Appreciate it my friend.

[@gthomas6750]

James, I would like to do a video chat with Dr. Osborn, do you think this is possible? I had testicular cancer in 2018 and have felt the same since. I had my testosterone checked with my doctor and he said everything is ok.

[@7THxSIGN]

Excellent video. This doctor definitely cares about his patients. I like many others enjoyed and reaped the benefits of TRT when I first started. That was short lived. Now I feel absolutely no benefits and I feel just as bad as I did before starting TRT. I've tried every protocol out there. Nothing has worked. Libido dead. Energy dead. Drive dead. Horrible. Tried countless endos and doctors. No one can fix it. Enjoy the honeymoon phase my friends, because after that, its gone forever.

[@LuisGonzalez-ip8jp]

That's so scary man. I hope things get better for you. I'm debating on weather to do this or go the enclomiphene citrate route. I'm scared of the sterilization that could happen with trt

[@7THxSIGN]

@@LuisGonzalez-ip8jp thank you. I have two children and we aren’t looking to have anymore. HCG has been shown to work for conceiving. So you always have that option. I just switched to one dose a week IM. Second week of this. I feel a little better but still no where near where I was originally. I’m not giving up.

[@ericjames7819]

You realize the "normal levels" of testosterone are adjusted down continuously? It wasn't that many years ago that 1500 was within the normal range.

[@ericperry72]

Wish there was a clinic here in southeast michigan that was as knowledgeable as Dr.Osborn, I just had my blood work done and my test levels is now 199 and I just turned 50. Dr has referred me to a urologist, but I worry they will try to tell me its normal and I have to accept the depression like state im in.

[@beast-mode115]

Man, where is this doctor located? I’m in Dallas Texas! I want to go see him!! I’m just like you not necessarily wanting more muscle. The thing is energy, mood, desire, ect.. my total level is 492 and free is 59. And I’m 58 yrs old🤜🏽🤛🏽💪🏾💯👍🏾

[@randomguy32150]

Enjoyed the video but I don’t think you mentioned anything about injection frequency. How many times a week are you injecting?

[@DanielBrown-nj3th]

Great content here 🙌🏼

[@kidqwick57]

Its 700 on the lowest stage on TRT, for a 7 day pinning. Curious what it is at its peak. Usually 48 hours after pinning then gradually descending. I pin EOD because at once a week, I was crashing after day 6.

[@enntense]

Yeah, It's hard to say becasue if you look at it it seems clear that its a peak and valley effect, but..after several weeks the wave pattern does get flattened out. If you were at zero on last day, then you would just get the same wave pattern, but you get more and more overlap as weeks go by.

[@mikearonson1071]

What dosage per day or per week?

[@kidqwick57]

@@mikearonson1071 I do 0.25 every other day. Tried once a week. Didn't like the crash. Did twice a week 0.4 and as well, but notice the trend is microdosing eod. Less peaks and troughs. Everyones different though. Need to find what works best for you.

[@s1vrbck_fitness]

Great information! Thanks James👊

[@JamesGrage]

Thank you!

[@lubas88pl]

Awesome video.Lots of good info.

[@letsgobrandon2014]

Thank you for the great info! I struggle with the AI and going to try finding my sweet spot dose to get off the AI. Also do you split your dose? So twice a week but split.

[@Justaguyb5c]

Not sure if I will get a response since it been some time but I really could use a physician like this in the Florida area (i live in miaimi). My levels: 8.5 Free 450 Total I am 26 years old, I weigh 180 pounds, I heat very healthy (weigh all my foods etc). I lift 5-6 times a week. I am sore more than often and I refuse to say I am depressed but my motivation is seriously lacking. I really need some help but I don't trust doctors and am so worried I will go into the wrong Endo and get someone who just prescribed for the symptoms rather than actually helps me address the problem and if worse comes to worse prescribes me TRT but forgets about maintaining my sperm count etc. Really could use and all advice. Lacking a lot of direction but I refuse to give up.

[@JamesGrage]

Check out Dr Osborn. He’s in West Palm Beach

[@inferidii]

I really love your honesty about it and especially about the libido part because it's a very important one , so now you only take cypionate , nothing else , but how much growth hormones are you taking with it

[@JamesGrage]

Appreciate it my friend. Yes, cypionate is the only thing I take. I don't take growth hormone but I'm sure there are plenty of doctors that would give the thumbs up if it was done the right way (to optimize healthy normal levels).

[@kingwillie206]

@@JamesGrage - I had a consultation with Evolve and they recommended HCG to keep the nuts hanging and CJC 1295 to stimulate HGH secretion. I hadn’t had any blood work done, but that was the basic protocol.

[@dmukic111]

@JamesGrage how much HCG and chlomid were you using?

[@dmukic111]

@@JamesGrage how much HCG and chlomid were you using weekly?

[@Robert-im5ut]

Great video. I do think you missed talking about how this is affecting your lipids, especially Apo-b and hdl. These inevitably can turn into bad values.

[@OTDefense]

Great no BS video. Did you by chance have your cortisol levels tested? Curious as to what your AM cortisol was given what he referred to as the 'CEO profile'.

[@MrJcrook88]

i wish i could see this guy for my DR

[@Capt_Caveman205]

I just started trt. My 1st injection of just 1ml every 2 weeks. My doc said my free testosterone was ONE!! I was told i almost had enough testosterone to be a 90 year old woman. Im a 47 year old man. But ive also been a quadriplegic for 30 years and in pain management for 10 years. Opioids can destroy your testosterone ive heard. So i hope this helps because i had all the symptoms of Low T

[@anjosdomar269]

While on trt my gyno went crazy, my estradiol was 60. I used to to cycle tamoxifen to manage the gyno, but I saw one comment one day of a doctor that said to take 0.5 milligrams of anaztrasol per week. That’s a super low dose and I started taking 1 mg per week. Never had issue with gyno anymore. I’ll probably lower to 0.5 mg

[@josephfuccillo8079]

Hi James, you never explained how you were injecting.. was it subcutaneous or intermuscular? Also, how often were you injecting? Thank you.

[@caindl7393]

Brilliant, did you look into the supplements to help you achieve your optimal health, protect your liver, my LDL are elevated.

[@fsufan]

where did you find a lab that uses a reference range of 1197 for total test. labcorp is 916

[@markridley-vw9xh]

Very good info. Thanks.

[@BsnyderinsuranceUSA]

Really enjoying videos and getting a lot of insight to TRT and good health. Do you know of a TRT specialist like your doctor in the Nashville TN area?

[@HigherBracket]

Commenting to follow thread.

[@guzguzon3310]

Thank you!! Great video 💪🙏👍

[@JamesGrage]

My pleasure!

[@ceerock8088]

Thank you. Great info.

[@bigbejar]

Awesome information.

[@DanielBrown-nj3th]

On .5ml 100mg test cyp I’m at 1160total and 58 on free test. I metabolize it slowly. Get blood draw every 60 days to keep hemoglobin good level.

[@paulfraser6274]

bro that does not mean your 1500 total test. you wouldn't land on an even number like that. the bigger then sign means 1500 is the limit on that lab test so you are somewhere higher and you have no idea how much higher fyi

[@bogse]

9:00 can you take baby dose of aspirin to thinner your blood, is that enough? I used to eat those until someone said that dont eat those without a reason or you may get cerebral hemorrage (blood is too thing in this case). So, how can we know when the blood is not too thin or thick + there are genetical factors e.g. "too thick" blood may safe your life since with "normal blood" you would have got a hemorrage..... very complicated and I dont know if anyone has an answer to this even with full examination science knows today.

[@familialclown6]

Awesome video. Great information. I'm a natural bodybuilder, with a high haemoglobin and haematocrit, is donating blood something I should consider. Where I live, doctors arnt very clued up on this kind of stuff. Cheers

[@algunz3047]

How we doing james I have seen your videos and i want to start trt Dr osborn is awesome My free testosterone is 65 on low side , should i start for first time ?

[@hollisday1421]

Why would I block estradiol? It’s cardiac protective. I didn’t block it in my teens and 20’s. There is no study showing a phlebotomy helps. Again, we didn’t do that when we were at our highest levels naturally. Is there a study showing these 2 issues?

[@beerandbones614]

our bloods look very similar , I had issues with my H/H , Learned to do things smarter.. We have exact MCV MCHC , RDW Platelets, ect... One thing i was curious on was your liver enzymes were a little high i believe? I may have got confused or got distracted. What was the reason for that to go up? And just to share my last blood test, i tried to lower my hematocrit and red bloods by taking a month of TRT.. Well I dont advise ever just stopping.. I felt great for the 1st 3 wks but by week 4, very tired, pale got sick with fever and just in a catabolic state.. My total test was 35 free was 0.1 and i thoght i ws reading the test wrong.. It def lowered my bloods into the 16 ng/dl for hemaglobin. but i did that on my own and when i went to the doc and we went over the bloods he was happy to see them lower.. and even said maybe stay off test and let the body come back.. Problem is , im 45 and the reason i went to him in the first place is cus my testosterone levels were low in the low 300s and Nope i wasnt messing with Gear prior. Its not an Looks thing for me either,its feeling great and being optimal im looking for.. So anyway im writing and doing 5 other things at once , so some of this may come out scattered, but this was a great video, thank you for sharing your blood work..

[@evanpaulsmithfalconfogolin6147]

Blasting 1500ng off the hop must have felt like quite the rush.

[@magnesiumiia4624]

Lol when he said he started him at 200mg right away, I knew it would be too high from watching MPMD. I even said should have started at 125mg and then later on in the video that's what he ended up at.

[@corso5150]

Excellent video, thank you

[@beasty_b6967]

Everything is great except Rbc & HCT I’m stressing! I even donated! I hope this don’t become a problem !

[@channelurviews]

Thanks! Very good information, this one and the past couple! Been very helpful. So question I have is about the ranges on the test, they seem to vary from region and facility. Do you think the doctor could speak on that and if certain testing facilities are good like labcorp or quest?

[@JamesGrage]

I can definitely ask him.

[@WideAwakeHuman]

FYI - the ranges between labs don’t matter as much as some people think. The lab sets their “normal” ranges so that the result can be Interpreted correctly. So as long as you’re interpreting the lab result based on the normal range reported from that same company at the same time you got the test done then you’re fine. In other words, the absolute numbers don’t matter as much as the result’s relation to the range. For context I’m a clinical pharmacist and look at/interpret labs all day, every day so I know more than the average bear

[@bradshumate783]

Does Dr Osborn offer remote consultation with our current labs to get recommendations ?

[@JamesGrage]

He definitely works with remote patients out of state (he's in Florida). I'm not sure how the process works but I believe he has some information about it on his site Senolytix.io

[@aaroncombest9351]

Very informative Doctor! What state is this guys clinic in?

[@patriot4life167]

So I just got my blood work and I am 5’9 178 pounds and around 12% bf and have high cholesterol. I eat Healthy do cardio 7 days a week and weight train 5 days a week. I am completely confused and shocked. Still waiting on my test blood work.

[@carlosfernandez1]

How Nandrolone will affect the testosterone levels on the person and the blood test?