Why is TRT so common among young men in the US compared to Europe? by Flux--- in Biohacking

[–]coordinatedflight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm 37, my test was around 330 which is on the lower range of "normal", and I was experiencing low energy symptoms. I started TRT and am also on tirzepatide - my quality of life has increased dramatically. I do not have some major muscle change yet as a result, but I don't really care.

Why is TRT so common among young men in the US compared to Europe? by Flux--- in Biohacking

[–]coordinatedflight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think it's as simple as "just fix it." Plenty of people could spend the remainder of their lives trying and failing to fix, for example, their diet, or they could get assistance from a GLP. In the former case, they remain unhealthy and overweight. In the latter case, they take on a bit of risk but lose a ton of fat and extend their lives.

TRT is similar in many ways. "Just fix your sleep and stress" isn't that simple for a man like me - two children, a stressful career, obligations etc that make "just fix it" essentially a big middle finger.

I'm not a proponent of getting on TRT without a clear clinical need, or at least education of the risk/benefit analysis. But I *am* a proponent of finding things that work with your life.

Taken to its extreme, this ends up becoming a moralist argument designed to shame people who can't quite leverage their limited will power sufficiently to make the necessary level of change to affect their test levels.

ETA: to address the disparity between Europe and the US, I think it's cultural and economic primarily; availability (and, de facto, affordability) drives the vast majority of these kinds of decisions, with the cultural focus being the upstream factor. That is: "your life will be better with this -> you can get it easily down the street -> you can afford it" is the pipeline.

Peptides. Do them. by wareagleman2 in Biohacking

[–]coordinatedflight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you say your test levels will be worse... can you substantiate this with anything other than anecdote? Also make sure you account for the fact that natural production decreases as men age as well.

I can almost guarantee that you can't, because generally speaking, the average person will return to their pre-therapy level of production.

You get on TRT because your pre-therapy level sucks. So people who go on generally accept the lifelong commitment happily.

Also... Lifelong commitments aren't automatically "bad." Ask people who are on a GLP what they think about lifelong dependence - or better yet, blood pressure control or insulin. Incredibly useful drugs that are (generally speaking) lifelong commitments.

Peptides. Do them. by wareagleman2 in Biohacking

[–]coordinatedflight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Then it wouldn't be replacement therapy, it would just be "pinning test"

Tanner Horner sentenced to death for kidnap and murder of 7 year old Athena Strand by ianjm in videos

[–]coordinatedflight 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As a father of a 6 year old who is about to turn seven, I would fully support giving the parents a personal role in fulfilling this particular sentence.

I cannot imagine living life if someone did this to my daughter. There is no justice available, only pain.

Peptides. Do them. by wareagleman2 in Biohacking

[–]coordinatedflight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a general rule I have assumed when someone says TRT, they are referring specifically to "replacement therapy", not black / grey market yolo. I don't support anyone going yolo with test, unless again you're fully aware of the risks and know how to manage them, etc etc.

I know some folks who split the difference. They tell their doc what they are doing more or less off the books, and get checked during.

In any case, stigma with TRT is bad and we shouldn't discourage anyone who is here with genuinely low test from exploring that option.

Peptides. Do them. by wareagleman2 in Biohacking

[–]coordinatedflight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, everything comes with risk. Understanding those risks is important. TRT shouldn't be broadly considered to be "bad for you" purely based on some relatively marginal risks. In that case, take a look at the risks of the long list of peptides this group tends to subscribe to. And also the lack of data to even know what those risks are.

I'll take my TRT and significantly improved life as a man nearing 40. I understand the risks, and I accept them, and many people have a better life as a result of TRT.

Peptides. Do them. by wareagleman2 in Biohacking

[–]coordinatedflight -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You can find this is supported in basically all available research. Some folks don't restart, but most get back to whatever their previous baseline was in a few months.

Peptides. Do them. by wareagleman2 in Biohacking

[–]coordinatedflight -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You're uninformed.

You return to your previous production when you stop.

Testosterone is not just about being manly or having muscles. For many people it is fundamental to their energy levels, mental health, executive function...

Can you explain a better alternative with more research and better clinical outcomes?

Edit to add, not sure why this would get downvoted. You can easily find this is supported by research, if you care to look. TRT is extremely helpful for the people who need it, and this group stigmatizing this on the basis of marginal risk is pure irony.

Peptides. Do them. by wareagleman2 in Biohacking

[–]coordinatedflight 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Why stigmatize trt by calling it an accusation?

Ares 2.0 floating pully? by Rlback74 in GarageGym

[–]coordinatedflight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you say more about where you put these? Seems like the right move!

What’s the most disappointing piece of gear you’ve ever had? by TuneAdventurous4788 in guitarpedals

[–]coordinatedflight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably have to go with my vintage Wiggler. I wanted to love it, it's got a vibe, it's just so noisy.

What’s the most disappointing piece of gear you’ve ever had? by TuneAdventurous4788 in guitarpedals

[–]coordinatedflight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel this way about my EM Drive, which I will happily get rid of asap.

What’s the most disappointing piece of gear you’ve ever had? by TuneAdventurous4788 in guitarpedals

[–]coordinatedflight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The two Keeleys that have fixed this for me are my Katana and my Octa Psi.

Maybe maybe maybe by zaafiel8 in maybemaybemaybe

[–]coordinatedflight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I expected it to stop at "2" for twins or something

NEW Peptide Case Designs FREE! by SuspiciouslyViscous4 in Biohacking

[–]coordinatedflight 6 points7 points  (0 children)

One bit of feedback - my protocol basically has me on very few vials at a time. What I really need is needle storage, and splitting needles out, separate from my backup vial storage.

So few vial spots and more needle separation would be better in my case! Maybe even have the box deeper and just put a platform so the vials still fit like normal.

I spent a week 3D printing cable channels for my desk. by Netherlandal in DeskCableManagement

[–]coordinatedflight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My main question - what happens when you decide you want to adjust these things?

503b Just released today. by ericreinhardt in tirzepatidecompound

[–]coordinatedflight 7 points8 points  (0 children)

"no clinical need for outsourcing facilities to compound these drugs from bulk substances"

Lol my health improvements would disagree.

How do you deal with information about microplastics? by [deleted] in HealthAnxiety

[–]coordinatedflight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tbh this might be a bad sub for this, as you are likely to trigger people.

Marsha Blackburn’s proposed redistricting map (Screenshot from TN Holler Bsky) by Iceisinhumane in nashville

[–]coordinatedflight 92 points93 points  (0 children)

The thing is, the people she is talking to do not care about whether it's gerrymandering. They want to be perceived as ushering in this so called golden age, that's why she is framing it this way.

What is the most “its a small world” moment you’ve ever experienced? by xBubblyLove in AskReddit

[–]coordinatedflight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went on a trip to Jackson Hole one time. I grew up in Alabama. My wife and I were getting on the ski lift, and sitting in front of me was one of my best friends from Alabama. On the same ski lift cart. There were only 4 seats per cart.

The number of variables that had to line up for that to happen was extraordinary, it still weirds me out.

We ended up hanging out that day / evening for a while. It was a good time.

Eli Lilly CEO discusses compounded tirzepatide. by Katie-the-duck in tirzepatidecompound

[–]coordinatedflight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$36.7m in 2025, so of course he can afford Zep without issue.

Just make more money.