Asheville Testosterone Clinic
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Men's Health Clinic specializing in the optimizing the Vitality and Virility of men in an age of declining Testosterone levels. Direct MD 1:1 Telemedicine to all of NC.
Monthly EBM Blog at www.ashevilletestosteroneclinic.com
Monthly EBM Blog at www.ashevilletestosteroneclinic.com
TRT timeline insight: lipid changes are progressive
📊 Studies show progressive improvement to maximal reduction in serum total cholesterol at ~12 months, reflecting sustained improvements in lipid metabolism with continued Testosterone therapy. [1]
#TRT #Endocrinology #EvidenceBasedMedicine
📊 Studies show progressive improvement to maximal reduction in serum total cholesterol at ~12 months, reflecting sustained improvements in lipid metabolism with continued Testosterone therapy. [1]
#TRT #Endocrinology #EvidenceBasedMedicine
February 5, 2026 at 5:49 PM
TRT timeline insight: lipid changes are progressive
📊 Studies show progressive improvement to maximal reduction in serum total cholesterol at ~12 months, reflecting sustained improvements in lipid metabolism with continued Testosterone therapy. [1]
#TRT #Endocrinology #EvidenceBasedMedicine
📊 Studies show progressive improvement to maximal reduction in serum total cholesterol at ~12 months, reflecting sustained improvements in lipid metabolism with continued Testosterone therapy. [1]
#TRT #Endocrinology #EvidenceBasedMedicine
TRT timeline: Early metabolic changes occur sooner than many expect.
📊 Reductions in serum total cholesterol have been observed within ~4 weeks in clinical studies, suggesting early improvements in lipid metabolism alongside hormonal optimization. [1]
#TRT #LipidMetabolism #EvidenceBasedCare
📊 Reductions in serum total cholesterol have been observed within ~4 weeks in clinical studies, suggesting early improvements in lipid metabolism alongside hormonal optimization. [1]
#TRT #LipidMetabolism #EvidenceBasedCare
February 4, 2026 at 7:04 PM
TRT timeline: Early metabolic changes occur sooner than many expect.
📊 Reductions in serum total cholesterol have been observed within ~4 weeks in clinical studies, suggesting early improvements in lipid metabolism alongside hormonal optimization. [1]
#TRT #LipidMetabolism #EvidenceBasedCare
📊 Reductions in serum total cholesterol have been observed within ~4 weeks in clinical studies, suggesting early improvements in lipid metabolism alongside hormonal optimization. [1]
#TRT #LipidMetabolism #EvidenceBasedCare
🧠 Early neuropsychological effects of TRT
A study found that within days to weeks of TRT initiation, patients may have:
• Improved mood
• Reduced depression
• Enhanced cognition
How?
Testosterone influences dopamine & serotonin; critical for mood regulation, motivation & cognitive processing. [1]
A study found that within days to weeks of TRT initiation, patients may have:
• Improved mood
• Reduced depression
• Enhanced cognition
How?
Testosterone influences dopamine & serotonin; critical for mood regulation, motivation & cognitive processing. [1]
February 3, 2026 at 4:30 PM
🧠 Early neuropsychological effects of TRT
A study found that within days to weeks of TRT initiation, patients may have:
• Improved mood
• Reduced depression
• Enhanced cognition
How?
Testosterone influences dopamine & serotonin; critical for mood regulation, motivation & cognitive processing. [1]
A study found that within days to weeks of TRT initiation, patients may have:
• Improved mood
• Reduced depression
• Enhanced cognition
How?
Testosterone influences dopamine & serotonin; critical for mood regulation, motivation & cognitive processing. [1]
🧠 Feeling down?
Testosterone plays a measurable role in mood
Studies demonstrate:
• TRT is associated with reductions in depressive symptoms
• Positive mood states increase, while negative mood states decline
• These effects have been observed within approximately 3 weeks of therapy initiation [1]
Testosterone plays a measurable role in mood
Studies demonstrate:
• TRT is associated with reductions in depressive symptoms
• Positive mood states increase, while negative mood states decline
• These effects have been observed within approximately 3 weeks of therapy initiation [1]
February 2, 2026 at 9:19 PM
🧠 Feeling down?
Testosterone plays a measurable role in mood
Studies demonstrate:
• TRT is associated with reductions in depressive symptoms
• Positive mood states increase, while negative mood states decline
• These effects have been observed within approximately 3 weeks of therapy initiation [1]
Testosterone plays a measurable role in mood
Studies demonstrate:
• TRT is associated with reductions in depressive symptoms
• Positive mood states increase, while negative mood states decline
• These effects have been observed within approximately 3 weeks of therapy initiation [1]
📊 COVID-19–associated telogen effluvium (CATE)
Retrospective study of 69 patients found:
• ~80% with mild to moderate shedding from Covid
• Onset of shedding ~117 days post infection
• Low-dose oral minoxidil (LDOM) worked to curb the shedding
• Median shedding resolution time: 93 days [1]
Retrospective study of 69 patients found:
• ~80% with mild to moderate shedding from Covid
• Onset of shedding ~117 days post infection
• Low-dose oral minoxidil (LDOM) worked to curb the shedding
• Median shedding resolution time: 93 days [1]
February 1, 2026 at 5:58 PM
📊 COVID-19–associated telogen effluvium (CATE)
Retrospective study of 69 patients found:
• ~80% with mild to moderate shedding from Covid
• Onset of shedding ~117 days post infection
• Low-dose oral minoxidil (LDOM) worked to curb the shedding
• Median shedding resolution time: 93 days [1]
Retrospective study of 69 patients found:
• ~80% with mild to moderate shedding from Covid
• Onset of shedding ~117 days post infection
• Low-dose oral minoxidil (LDOM) worked to curb the shedding
• Median shedding resolution time: 93 days [1]
📊 Testosterone Therapy is more than 6 pack abs...
Clinical data suggest that optimized Testosterone levels may lead to reductions in serum total cholesterol within approximately 4 weeks, reflecting Testosterone’s role in lipid metabolism and insulin sensitivity. [1]
#TRT #HeartHealthy
Clinical data suggest that optimized Testosterone levels may lead to reductions in serum total cholesterol within approximately 4 weeks, reflecting Testosterone’s role in lipid metabolism and insulin sensitivity. [1]
#TRT #HeartHealthy
December 16, 2025 at 2:25 AM
📊 Testosterone Therapy is more than 6 pack abs...
Clinical data suggest that optimized Testosterone levels may lead to reductions in serum total cholesterol within approximately 4 weeks, reflecting Testosterone’s role in lipid metabolism and insulin sensitivity. [1]
#TRT #HeartHealthy
Clinical data suggest that optimized Testosterone levels may lead to reductions in serum total cholesterol within approximately 4 weeks, reflecting Testosterone’s role in lipid metabolism and insulin sensitivity. [1]
#TRT #HeartHealthy
Testosterone’s early mood effects are likely mediated through its interaction with key neurotransmitters involved in affect regulation.[1]
• Dopaminergic signaling → motivation and reward
• Serotonergic pathways → mood stability
This helps explain why mood improvements are often reported early on.
• Dopaminergic signaling → motivation and reward
• Serotonergic pathways → mood stability
This helps explain why mood improvements are often reported early on.
December 15, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Testosterone’s early mood effects are likely mediated through its interaction with key neurotransmitters involved in affect regulation.[1]
• Dopaminergic signaling → motivation and reward
• Serotonergic pathways → mood stability
This helps explain why mood improvements are often reported early on.
• Dopaminergic signaling → motivation and reward
• Serotonergic pathways → mood stability
This helps explain why mood improvements are often reported early on.
💉 Guys on TRT — one of the coolest early wins?
It’s not the gym gains first… its the mental shift that hits sooner.
• Mood ➡️ steadier
• Low-cloud ➡️ lifts
• Focus & energy ➡️ sharper
A 2000 study found TRT improves mood/depressive symptoms in as little as 3 weeks.[1]
It’s not the gym gains first… its the mental shift that hits sooner.
• Mood ➡️ steadier
• Low-cloud ➡️ lifts
• Focus & energy ➡️ sharper
A 2000 study found TRT improves mood/depressive symptoms in as little as 3 weeks.[1]
December 13, 2025 at 3:42 PM
💉 Guys on TRT — one of the coolest early wins?
It’s not the gym gains first… its the mental shift that hits sooner.
• Mood ➡️ steadier
• Low-cloud ➡️ lifts
• Focus & energy ➡️ sharper
A 2000 study found TRT improves mood/depressive symptoms in as little as 3 weeks.[1]
It’s not the gym gains first… its the mental shift that hits sooner.
• Mood ➡️ steadier
• Low-cloud ➡️ lifts
• Focus & energy ➡️ sharper
A 2000 study found TRT improves mood/depressive symptoms in as little as 3 weeks.[1]
New study shows higher protein (~1.3 g/kg) + dairy during a cutting phase leads to:
• 🔥 More fat loss
• 💪 Lean mass gain
• 🏋️ Strength maintained
High-protein diets don’t just protect muscle — they build it even in a deficit. [1]
Protein = the cheat code.
• 🔥 More fat loss
• 💪 Lean mass gain
• 🏋️ Strength maintained
High-protein diets don’t just protect muscle — they build it even in a deficit. [1]
Protein = the cheat code.
November 20, 2025 at 3:46 PM
New study shows higher protein (~1.3 g/kg) + dairy during a cutting phase leads to:
• 🔥 More fat loss
• 💪 Lean mass gain
• 🏋️ Strength maintained
High-protein diets don’t just protect muscle — they build it even in a deficit. [1]
Protein = the cheat code.
• 🔥 More fat loss
• 💪 Lean mass gain
• 🏋️ Strength maintained
High-protein diets don’t just protect muscle — they build it even in a deficit. [1]
Protein = the cheat code.
Cut fat. Keep muscle. 🔥
A new Journal of Nutrition & Metabolism study shows natural lifters can hold onto muscle while shredding fat with:
🥩 High-protein diet
🏋️♂️ Intense resistance training
⚖️ Smart and slight calorie deficit [1]
Lean doesn’t have to mean small. Train smarter.
A new Journal of Nutrition & Metabolism study shows natural lifters can hold onto muscle while shredding fat with:
🥩 High-protein diet
🏋️♂️ Intense resistance training
⚖️ Smart and slight calorie deficit [1]
Lean doesn’t have to mean small. Train smarter.
November 9, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Cut fat. Keep muscle. 🔥
A new Journal of Nutrition & Metabolism study shows natural lifters can hold onto muscle while shredding fat with:
🥩 High-protein diet
🏋️♂️ Intense resistance training
⚖️ Smart and slight calorie deficit [1]
Lean doesn’t have to mean small. Train smarter.
A new Journal of Nutrition & Metabolism study shows natural lifters can hold onto muscle while shredding fat with:
🥩 High-protein diet
🏋️♂️ Intense resistance training
⚖️ Smart and slight calorie deficit [1]
Lean doesn’t have to mean small. Train smarter.
🔥 Even with a 40% calorie deficit, lifters gained muscle + lost fat — but only when eating high protein.
Keys:
💪 Protein protects muscle in a deficit
⚡ Lower calories don’t have to mean weaker gains
➡️ Bottom line: You don’t shrink in a cut — if you put protein 1st. [1]
#TRT
Keys:
💪 Protein protects muscle in a deficit
⚡ Lower calories don’t have to mean weaker gains
➡️ Bottom line: You don’t shrink in a cut — if you put protein 1st. [1]
#TRT
November 6, 2025 at 8:59 PM
🔥 Even with a 40% calorie deficit, lifters gained muscle + lost fat — but only when eating high protein.
Keys:
💪 Protein protects muscle in a deficit
⚡ Lower calories don’t have to mean weaker gains
➡️ Bottom line: You don’t shrink in a cut — if you put protein 1st. [1]
#TRT
Keys:
💪 Protein protects muscle in a deficit
⚡ Lower calories don’t have to mean weaker gains
➡️ Bottom line: You don’t shrink in a cut — if you put protein 1st. [1]
#TRT
💤 Sleep isn’t lazy—it’s anabolic.
High stress + low sleep = high cortisol → less muscle, more fat.
✅ Get 7+ hours a night
✅ Manage stress (lift, breathe, move)
✅ Protect your gains [1]
A 2021 study found sleep deprivation kills muscle protein synthesis. [1]
#MensHealth
High stress + low sleep = high cortisol → less muscle, more fat.
✅ Get 7+ hours a night
✅ Manage stress (lift, breathe, move)
✅ Protect your gains [1]
A 2021 study found sleep deprivation kills muscle protein synthesis. [1]
#MensHealth
November 5, 2025 at 6:57 PM
💤 Sleep isn’t lazy—it’s anabolic.
High stress + low sleep = high cortisol → less muscle, more fat.
✅ Get 7+ hours a night
✅ Manage stress (lift, breathe, move)
✅ Protect your gains [1]
A 2021 study found sleep deprivation kills muscle protein synthesis. [1]
#MensHealth
High stress + low sleep = high cortisol → less muscle, more fat.
✅ Get 7+ hours a night
✅ Manage stress (lift, breathe, move)
✅ Protect your gains [1]
A 2021 study found sleep deprivation kills muscle protein synthesis. [1]
#MensHealth
💪Want max muscle and strength?
Here’s the science-backed formula👇
🔥 Mix compound + isolation lifts
⚙️ Hit 8–12 reps, stop ~2–3 shy of failure
📈 Keep total volume high — 2017 meta-analysis shows it drives more growth [1]
Consistency > gimmicks.
Here’s the science-backed formula👇
🔥 Mix compound + isolation lifts
⚙️ Hit 8–12 reps, stop ~2–3 shy of failure
📈 Keep total volume high — 2017 meta-analysis shows it drives more growth [1]
Consistency > gimmicks.
November 3, 2025 at 3:07 PM
💪Want max muscle and strength?
Here’s the science-backed formula👇
🔥 Mix compound + isolation lifts
⚙️ Hit 8–12 reps, stop ~2–3 shy of failure
📈 Keep total volume high — 2017 meta-analysis shows it drives more growth [1]
Consistency > gimmicks.
Here’s the science-backed formula👇
🔥 Mix compound + isolation lifts
⚙️ Hit 8–12 reps, stop ~2–3 shy of failure
📈 Keep total volume high — 2017 meta-analysis shows it drives more growth [1]
Consistency > gimmicks.
Want to know how to build muscle and lose weight at the same time?
Here’s what actually works 👇
💪 Slight deficit: 200–300 cal/day
🍗 High protein every meal
🏋️♂️ Lift heavy [1]
➡️ A 2021 study showed this combo preserves lean mass while still burning fat.
#BodyRecomp #Nutrition
Here’s what actually works 👇
💪 Slight deficit: 200–300 cal/day
🍗 High protein every meal
🏋️♂️ Lift heavy [1]
➡️ A 2021 study showed this combo preserves lean mass while still burning fat.
#BodyRecomp #Nutrition
October 28, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Want to know how to build muscle and lose weight at the same time?
Here’s what actually works 👇
💪 Slight deficit: 200–300 cal/day
🍗 High protein every meal
🏋️♂️ Lift heavy [1]
➡️ A 2021 study showed this combo preserves lean mass while still burning fat.
#BodyRecomp #Nutrition
Here’s what actually works 👇
💪 Slight deficit: 200–300 cal/day
🍗 High protein every meal
🏋️♂️ Lift heavy [1]
➡️ A 2021 study showed this combo preserves lean mass while still burning fat.
#BodyRecomp #Nutrition
🍂🔥 Fall isn’t just about football & flannels—it’s peak season for Testosterone-boosting foods.
Top 5 to keep your edge:
1️⃣ Pumpkin seeds 🎃
2️⃣ Pomegranate 🍅
3️⃣ Walnuts + almonds 🌰
4️⃣ ...
5️⃣ ...
👉 Read more: ashevilletestosteroneclinic.com/blog/f/%F0%9...
Top 5 to keep your edge:
1️⃣ Pumpkin seeds 🎃
2️⃣ Pomegranate 🍅
3️⃣ Walnuts + almonds 🌰
4️⃣ ...
5️⃣ ...
👉 Read more: ashevilletestosteroneclinic.com/blog/f/%F0%9...
October 27, 2025 at 3:53 PM
🍂🔥 Fall isn’t just about football & flannels—it’s peak season for Testosterone-boosting foods.
Top 5 to keep your edge:
1️⃣ Pumpkin seeds 🎃
2️⃣ Pomegranate 🍅
3️⃣ Walnuts + almonds 🌰
4️⃣ ...
5️⃣ ...
👉 Read more: ashevilletestosteroneclinic.com/blog/f/%F0%9...
Top 5 to keep your edge:
1️⃣ Pumpkin seeds 🎃
2️⃣ Pomegranate 🍅
3️⃣ Walnuts + almonds 🌰
4️⃣ ...
5️⃣ ...
👉 Read more: ashevilletestosteroneclinic.com/blog/f/%F0%9...
Think you can’t build muscle in a deficit?
A 2019 study compared high vs. low protein intake while both groups trained & ate in a 40% calorie deficit.
Here’s the twist 👇
🍗 Higher protein = ⬆️ muscle gain, ⬆️fat loss
🍞 Lower protein = ⬇️ muscle, ⬇️fat loss [1]
A 2019 study compared high vs. low protein intake while both groups trained & ate in a 40% calorie deficit.
Here’s the twist 👇
🍗 Higher protein = ⬆️ muscle gain, ⬆️fat loss
🍞 Lower protein = ⬇️ muscle, ⬇️fat loss [1]
October 24, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Think you can’t build muscle in a deficit?
A 2019 study compared high vs. low protein intake while both groups trained & ate in a 40% calorie deficit.
Here’s the twist 👇
🍗 Higher protein = ⬆️ muscle gain, ⬆️fat loss
🍞 Lower protein = ⬇️ muscle, ⬇️fat loss [1]
A 2019 study compared high vs. low protein intake while both groups trained & ate in a 40% calorie deficit.
Here’s the twist 👇
🍗 Higher protein = ⬆️ muscle gain, ⬆️fat loss
🍞 Lower protein = ⬇️ muscle, ⬇️fat loss [1]
You can’t out-train bad sleep or constant stress. 😤
2021 study: Sleep deprivation kills muscle protein synthesis
7+ hrs of sleep = anabolic recovery 💤
High cortisol = low muscle, high fat ⚖️ [1]
Train hard. Recover harder.
#MensHealth #Recovery #SleepForGains
2021 study: Sleep deprivation kills muscle protein synthesis
7+ hrs of sleep = anabolic recovery 💤
High cortisol = low muscle, high fat ⚖️ [1]
Train hard. Recover harder.
#MensHealth #Recovery #SleepForGains
October 20, 2025 at 1:44 PM
You can’t out-train bad sleep or constant stress. 😤
2021 study: Sleep deprivation kills muscle protein synthesis
7+ hrs of sleep = anabolic recovery 💤
High cortisol = low muscle, high fat ⚖️ [1]
Train hard. Recover harder.
#MensHealth #Recovery #SleepForGains
2021 study: Sleep deprivation kills muscle protein synthesis
7+ hrs of sleep = anabolic recovery 💤
High cortisol = low muscle, high fat ⚖️ [1]
Train hard. Recover harder.
#MensHealth #Recovery #SleepForGains
Build muscle that shows up when it counts. 💪
A 2017 meta-analysis 🔬 showed:
🔹Mix compound + isolation lifts
🔹Hit 8–12 reps, stop 2–3 from failure
🔹More training volume = more growth [1]
🏋️♂️ Strength + size aren’t luck — they’re programmed.
#MensHealth #Hypertrophy
A 2017 meta-analysis 🔬 showed:
🔹Mix compound + isolation lifts
🔹Hit 8–12 reps, stop 2–3 from failure
🔹More training volume = more growth [1]
🏋️♂️ Strength + size aren’t luck — they’re programmed.
#MensHealth #Hypertrophy
October 18, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Build muscle that shows up when it counts. 💪
A 2017 meta-analysis 🔬 showed:
🔹Mix compound + isolation lifts
🔹Hit 8–12 reps, stop 2–3 from failure
🔹More training volume = more growth [1]
🏋️♂️ Strength + size aren’t luck — they’re programmed.
#MensHealth #Hypertrophy
A 2017 meta-analysis 🔬 showed:
🔹Mix compound + isolation lifts
🔹Hit 8–12 reps, stop 2–3 from failure
🔹More training volume = more growth [1]
🏋️♂️ Strength + size aren’t luck — they’re programmed.
#MensHealth #Hypertrophy
🏋️♂️ Do you want real muscle growth?
Stop guessing — start progressing.
Key points from a 2015 study found:
🔹Progressive overload = key to size & strength
🔹Protein + lifting = muscle growth even in a calorie deficit
🔹The anabolic effect lasts 48 hours post-workout [1]
#MensHealth
Stop guessing — start progressing.
Key points from a 2015 study found:
🔹Progressive overload = key to size & strength
🔹Protein + lifting = muscle growth even in a calorie deficit
🔹The anabolic effect lasts 48 hours post-workout [1]
#MensHealth
October 15, 2025 at 4:49 PM
🏋️♂️ Do you want real muscle growth?
Stop guessing — start progressing.
Key points from a 2015 study found:
🔹Progressive overload = key to size & strength
🔹Protein + lifting = muscle growth even in a calorie deficit
🔹The anabolic effect lasts 48 hours post-workout [1]
#MensHealth
Stop guessing — start progressing.
Key points from a 2015 study found:
🔹Progressive overload = key to size & strength
🔹Protein + lifting = muscle growth even in a calorie deficit
🔹The anabolic effect lasts 48 hours post-workout [1]
#MensHealth
🔥 Want to get lean and build muscle? Here’s the play:
⚡ A 2021 study found this sweet spot burns fat while keeping muscle gains maxed.
🔹Cut just 200–300 calories/day — not more.
🔹Keep protein high (1-2g/kg+) as long as kidneys are healthy (always consult an MD before). [1]
⚡ A 2021 study found this sweet spot burns fat while keeping muscle gains maxed.
🔹Cut just 200–300 calories/day — not more.
🔹Keep protein high (1-2g/kg+) as long as kidneys are healthy (always consult an MD before). [1]
October 15, 2025 at 12:29 AM
🔥 Want to get lean and build muscle? Here’s the play:
⚡ A 2021 study found this sweet spot burns fat while keeping muscle gains maxed.
🔹Cut just 200–300 calories/day — not more.
🔹Keep protein high (1-2g/kg+) as long as kidneys are healthy (always consult an MD before). [1]
⚡ A 2021 study found this sweet spot burns fat while keeping muscle gains maxed.
🔹Cut just 200–300 calories/day — not more.
🔹Keep protein high (1-2g/kg+) as long as kidneys are healthy (always consult an MD before). [1]
🥩 Want to get bigger AND leaner?
📖 A 2016 study found that participants consuming 2.4 g/kg/day protein gained more lean mass and lost more fat than those consuming 1.2 g/kg/day, even under caloric restriction.
▪️ Supports muscle protein synthesis
▪️ Preserves lean tissue in deficit [1]
📖 A 2016 study found that participants consuming 2.4 g/kg/day protein gained more lean mass and lost more fat than those consuming 1.2 g/kg/day, even under caloric restriction.
▪️ Supports muscle protein synthesis
▪️ Preserves lean tissue in deficit [1]
October 13, 2025 at 4:22 PM
🥩 Want to get bigger AND leaner?
📖 A 2016 study found that participants consuming 2.4 g/kg/day protein gained more lean mass and lost more fat than those consuming 1.2 g/kg/day, even under caloric restriction.
▪️ Supports muscle protein synthesis
▪️ Preserves lean tissue in deficit [1]
📖 A 2016 study found that participants consuming 2.4 g/kg/day protein gained more lean mass and lost more fat than those consuming 1.2 g/kg/day, even under caloric restriction.
▪️ Supports muscle protein synthesis
▪️ Preserves lean tissue in deficit [1]
Most people think you have to choose:
⚔️ Bulk (gain muscle)
🔥 Cut (lose fat)
But science says otherwise — with smart nutrition & resistance training, you can do both.
📊 Studies:
➡️ 75% of weight loss = fat
➡️ 25% is lean tissue (especially when protein is too low) [1]
⚔️ Bulk (gain muscle)
🔥 Cut (lose fat)
But science says otherwise — with smart nutrition & resistance training, you can do both.
📊 Studies:
➡️ 75% of weight loss = fat
➡️ 25% is lean tissue (especially when protein is too low) [1]
October 6, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Most people think you have to choose:
⚔️ Bulk (gain muscle)
🔥 Cut (lose fat)
But science says otherwise — with smart nutrition & resistance training, you can do both.
📊 Studies:
➡️ 75% of weight loss = fat
➡️ 25% is lean tissue (especially when protein is too low) [1]
⚔️ Bulk (gain muscle)
🔥 Cut (lose fat)
But science says otherwise — with smart nutrition & resistance training, you can do both.
📊 Studies:
➡️ 75% of weight loss = fat
➡️ 25% is lean tissue (especially when protein is too low) [1]
Testosterone and Aggression: Rare, nuanced
Research on 4,462 US male military veterans found that context is key!
Increased aggression risk for:
• Socio-economic status significantly moderates the relationship.
• Individuals with lower SES & prior behavioral issues exhibit higher aggression. [1]
Research on 4,462 US male military veterans found that context is key!
Increased aggression risk for:
• Socio-economic status significantly moderates the relationship.
• Individuals with lower SES & prior behavioral issues exhibit higher aggression. [1]
September 29, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Testosterone and Aggression: Rare, nuanced
Research on 4,462 US male military veterans found that context is key!
Increased aggression risk for:
• Socio-economic status significantly moderates the relationship.
• Individuals with lower SES & prior behavioral issues exhibit higher aggression. [1]
Research on 4,462 US male military veterans found that context is key!
Increased aggression risk for:
• Socio-economic status significantly moderates the relationship.
• Individuals with lower SES & prior behavioral issues exhibit higher aggression. [1]
Testosterone ≠ aggression 😡
Double-blind experiment (n=27):
• Groups: Testosterone | Placebo | No treatment
• Placebo group showed ↑ anger, irritation, impulsivity vs. both other groups
• Highlights a placebo/social expectancy effect in perceived “roid rage” [1]
Double-blind experiment (n=27):
• Groups: Testosterone | Placebo | No treatment
• Placebo group showed ↑ anger, irritation, impulsivity vs. both other groups
• Highlights a placebo/social expectancy effect in perceived “roid rage” [1]
September 28, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Testosterone ≠ aggression 😡
Double-blind experiment (n=27):
• Groups: Testosterone | Placebo | No treatment
• Placebo group showed ↑ anger, irritation, impulsivity vs. both other groups
• Highlights a placebo/social expectancy effect in perceived “roid rage” [1]
Double-blind experiment (n=27):
• Groups: Testosterone | Placebo | No treatment
• Placebo group showed ↑ anger, irritation, impulsivity vs. both other groups
• Highlights a placebo/social expectancy effect in perceived “roid rage” [1]