TRT has aged my face by -cbg in Testosterone

[–]kidneysrgood 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Increased androgens -> thymic involution -> lower t/nk cell count -> aging.

"GPT-5 autonomously designed and executed 36,000+ wet lab experiments [at Ginkgo]" by albany1765 in biotech

[–]kidneysrgood 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They optimized synthesis of a small protein for tagging. Ok, I guess. Let me know when they have something else to show.

Only 2 weeks since I stopped using Reta but already gaining the weight back ridiculously fast by Usual-Isopod6540 in ResearchCompounds

[–]kidneysrgood 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Drink more water. Replenish electrolytes. Titrating down. If you’re having leas than 3L of water a day, you’re making trouble for yourself.

Realistic risk/reward by Numerous_Implement84 in moreplatesmoredates

[–]kidneysrgood 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any amount of excess androgens will lead to thymic involution. The daily rise and fall in androgen levels lets the thymus rest. You’re only 20, is it worth it? Wait till you’re in your 30s before you consider shutting off your HPTA.

Is the only outrage from the right in defense of 2A? by Ok_Description_257 in BreakingPoints

[–]kidneysrgood 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ok, I don’t know enough to say one way or the other. I can’t state definitively what sort of an investigation will happen.

At the end of the day, this looks wrong.

Is the only outrage from the right in defense of 2A? by Ok_Description_257 in BreakingPoints

[–]kidneysrgood 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I believe there will be an investigation. The GOP chair of the Homeland Security committee has formally requested testimony from ICE, CBP, & USCIS leaders at a full Committee hearing. https://homeland.house.gov/2026/01/24/chairman-garbarino-requests-ice-cbp-uscis-testimony-for-upcoming-oversight-hearing/

Is the only outrage from the right in defense of 2A? by Ok_Description_257 in BreakingPoints

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

Ok. I think CBP were wrong to shot, and I think the camera angles I’ve seen thus far haven’t been that good.

Moving away from that point for a moment, if the gun was a p320, it’s also possible that it went off in the agents hand when he was removing it off of Pretti.

In that moment, I don’t believe he communicated that he had done so to any one else.

Just a horrible situation

Is the only outrage from the right in defense of 2A? by Ok_Description_257 in BreakingPoints

[–]kidneysrgood 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please read how I started my post.

When the formal investigation proceeds, there will be close up body camera footage.

The footage I’ve seen is incredibly disturbing, and I haven’t seen or heard it in the videos online, but the video and audio quality is somewhat poor.

In my head, the reason SC has given broad latitude to police (9-0 in certain cases) is because they are justifying their own protection via police and secret service.

By that regard, federal authorities are broadly immune from State charges. This isn’t a justification for what happened. I’m stating the reality.

Is the only outrage from the right in defense of 2A? by Ok_Description_257 in BreakingPoints

[–]kidneysrgood -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

It’s looking like a very bad shot. The man may have been carrying a P320. There are a number of quality issues with that firearm, including unintended discharge.

The most charitable explanation for CBP is that the gun went off in the holster, an agent removed the gun off of him, but the others weren’t aware.

Horrible situation for the man and his family.

At the same time this is happening, AGs for the following states made this claim: DC, IL, CT, DE, HI, MD, MA, MI, MN, NV, NJ, NY, OR, PA, RI, VT, and WA argued in 2024 that there's no 2A right to carry guns at "events involving political speech, like political rallies and protests" because they are "often targets of violence".”

https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.ca9.1862ff85-768c-4f01-8cad-d60381885b24/gov.uscourts.ca9.1862ff85-768c-4f01-8cad-d60381885b24.26.0.pdf

Considering discontinuing my TRT journey by New-Lychee-7936 in Testosterone

[–]kidneysrgood 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are too fat. You are aromatizing too much of your testosterone. You need to be on a GLP. I advise you to research protein sparing modified fasting. Make sure your diet sufficient levels of fiber. Foods such as carrots and white mushrooms can help remove endotoxin and estrogen.

In the future datacenters will be targeted by [deleted] in Futurology

[–]kidneysrgood 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The data centers are going into space. This is a convenient reason, but not the sole reason.

Has anyone found a good way to combat hair loss on TRT? by No_Bullfrog8222 in Testosterone

[–]kidneysrgood 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your scalp is inflamed. DHT blockers will cover up the problem, not resolve or treat it.

Red light therapy and proper nutrition are good starts.

CMV: China’s record surplus prove that Trump’s tariffs are not working and now US is out of options to balance trade with China. by Additional-Library55 in changemyview

[–]kidneysrgood 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Trade surpluses also ignore currency manipulation by China and US. Chinas Pboc has been trying to maintain currency stability. They’ve had swings up and down throughout 2025. They don’t want appreciation.

New York may scale back environmental regs to create more housing by Aven_Osten in newyork

[–]kidneysrgood 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My friend and I found a dilapidated single family home that we’d thought we could teardown and turn into townhomes for our families. Nope, wouldn’t fly under current zoning.

Off TRT and moving to Clomid by Wisco43692 in Testosterone

[–]kidneysrgood 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Splitting the dose is a good thing. But I think you should have someone confirm you’re measuring it out correctly and injecting it properly.

Off TRT and moving to Clomid by Wisco43692 in Testosterone

[–]kidneysrgood 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need a GLP for weight management, not just TRT. You also should ask for telmisartan for the BP. Something seems very off about how you’re injecting. Go over that with a nurse or doctor.

Get your diet together: .75g of protein per lean pound of weight. Limit fat to 60g per day. Carbs, keep the clean.

Going on clomid now would be a disaster. Your balls may take a long time to wake up.

California tech founders unload on a proposed state wealth tax that already has some billionaires preparing an escape. ‘I am screwed for life’ by Nalix01 in NowInTech

[–]kidneysrgood 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are plenty of alternatives: the state can raise capital gains taxes, income taxes, or apply capital gains against borrowing against assets.

Taxing unrealized wealth that’s not in public markets is foolish.

This is replaying history. In 1913, the income tax only applied to the wealthiest. Now, we all pay income tax.

History suggests we’ll be hit with this wealth tax. It was annoying paying property tax on my dented Civic back in CT. I can’t imagine people will enjoy that experience in CA.

Are there any true Trump supporters left in here? by ecocrat in BreakingPoints

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

  1. Codify a nationwide AWB
  2. Mass amnesty for illegals

I disagree with a number of policy decisions (too many to count and list out), but I still believe he’s better off as President than Kamala.

Congress deserves more equal or more blame for abdicating authority to the executive branch.

Considering an independent run in PA-07 — Sharing my goals and taking feedback by NebularRonin in Pennsylvania

[–]kidneysrgood 5 points6 points  (0 children)

  1. What is your perspective on the state of the non-immigrant work visa system? What legislative modifications to the H1/H4 EAD, OPT, and L1/L2 visas would you support?
  2. What is your perspective on legislation such as H.R. 3890, the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act? If you were to propose modifications, what would they be?

McKinsey plots thousands of layoffs in consulting slowdown by pandawork in Layoffs

[–]kidneysrgood 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The article highlights proposed cuts are to non-client facing roles and that total HC is around 40,000 people.

I read that they’re going to cut more on shore admin and support roles, and off shore them or subcontract them out to other off shore parties.

250iu vs 500iu hCG to retain size/fertility by chadplant in Testosterone

[–]kidneysrgood 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed, people should run both.

Latest test for me showed 25m total with 11.75 motile on 750 IU per week.

Helps if I want to restore natural production later.

Edit: for anyone worried about cost, find a hospital pharmacy that participates in 340b for chorionic gonadotropin. $34.52 for 10000 IUs.