Low T-levels

[Jakieras]

I am a 20 year old man and I just got test results back from the lab and my testosterone is at 375 ng/dl. I wanted to know if this level was low enough to hinder fat loss and muscle growth. I have never been able to go lower than 12 percent bodyfat without losing massive amounts of muscle, no matter how slow I was cutting. opinions?

[Logie_Bear]

I am a 20 year old man and I just got test results back from the lab and my testosterone is at 375 ng/dl. I wanted to know if this level was low enough to hinder fat loss and muscle growth. I have never been able to go lower than 12 percent bodyfat without losing massive amounts of muscle, no matter how slow I was cutting. opinions?

Describe your method of cutting to us.

[Bigwade17]

I am a 20 year old man and I just got test results back from the lab and my testosterone is at 375 ng/dl. I wanted to know if this level was low enough to hinder fat loss and muscle growth. I have never been able to go lower than 12 percent bodyfat without losing massive amounts of muscle, no matter how slow I was cutting. opinions?

I believe the avg is 250-500... or 250-750. So your not that that low. So i dont think it matters that much. Just make sure your getting enough protein in while your cutting. Ya going for a slow cut will help fo sho. But just make sure your getting at least 1 g of protein per lb you weigh. I personally do about 1.5 per lb

[Jakieras]

Describe your method of cutting to us.

Lean gains 16/8 IF approach. I train fasted (w/ pre-WO bcaas) every other day. I only do five motions per workout.
Diet looks like this
Training days 2400 kcal
220g protein
300g carb
35g fat
Non- Training day 2100kcal
220g protein
110g carb
80g fat

[spiderman997]

You won't get prescribed for anything unless you are under 200-250ng/dl

[killyoselfnig32]

It seems everyone on here has low t-levels why don't you try eating and jerking the meat once in a while instead of worrying about low t-levels yikes!

[CajunPballer]

It seems everyone on here has low t-levels why don't you try eating and jerking the meat once in a while instead of worrying about low t-levels yikes!

Lol this. Far too many "hey guys, I can't gain at all! I think I might have low testosterone! HELP!" haha

375 isn't low. Mine was roughly the same. Feels bad, I wish I was one of those freaks with over 500 but whatever.

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[zepplin92]

^^ Jesus christ so my 748ng/dl is like above average then??

[CajunPballer]

^^ Jesus christ so my 748ng/dl is like above average then??

Lucky SOB!

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[jake1224]

Why didn't you ask the guys at the lab, or your doctor. jesus.

Edit: 35g fat, no wonder you have a test problem.

[zepplin92]

^^ that...get some ****ing fatty steak, full fat cheese and milk in you man.

[Woundwort]

If you think you have a test problem try natural test boosters, they can't do any harm. Worst thing they do is simply not work.

[northnorth35]

dem levels is low as faurkkk.... my friend has 1200 natty

[AsianAesthetics]

dem levels is low as faurkkk.... my friend has 1200 natty

pro

[MidgitoFlex]

23 on HRT

Level was 326

Now on HCG

Level is 770

Normal is NOT 250-750

Normal for an 89 year old man is 250. Normal for 16-25 is more around 600-1000.

Yes it could be having an effect, not only on your body but on your motivation and energy. Get yourself checked out.

[CajunPballer]

23 on HRT

Level was 326

Now on HCG

Level is 770

Normal is NOT 250-750

Normal for an 89 year old man is 250. Normal for 16-25 is more around 600-1000.

Yes it could be having an effect, not only on your body but on your motivation and energy. Get yourself checked out.

My endocrinologist must be a dumb ass then. Because I got tested and they were <400 and he said I was perfect.

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[chris213]

23 on HRT

Level was 326

Now on HCG

Level is 770

Normal is NOT 250-750

Normal for an 89 year old man is 250. Normal for 16-25 is more around 600-1000.

Yes it could be having an effect, not only on your body but on your motivation and energy. Get yourself checked out.

Hcg? is that a steriod?

[CajunPballer]

Hcg? is that a steriod?

Looks at post, looks at joint date..

Trollolol?

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[MidgitoFlex]

My endocrinologist must be a dumb ass then. Because I got tested and they were <400 and he said I was perfect.
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ur 13


Look up hcg on wikipedia. Used to treat female infertility, male hypogonadism, and fat loss. In the male body, it acts like LH and signals to the testicles that they need to get busy making testosterone. It's often used by guys that do celltech cycles in their PCT.

[chris213]

Nah bra, i just do my thing on here and read , the only time i post is in my log really. But just this year ive been getting serious.

[CajunPballer]

ur 13


Look up hcg on wikipedia. Used to treat female infertility, male hypogonadism, and fat loss. In the male body, it acts like LH and signals to the testicles that they need to get busy making testosterone. It's often used by guys that do celltech cycles in their PCT.

I'm not 13. I'm 20.

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[Landon12]

I'm not 13. I'm 20.

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he found you out.

[MidgitoFlex]

Then yes, you are on the lowside, and you may want to read up about testosterone. The TRT forum at steroidology.com is good. T-Nation has a good forum too.

400 perfect? No, he is incorrect.

[Jakieras]

If you think you have a test problem try natural test boosters, they can't do any harm. Worst thing they do is simply not work.

I dont want to pay 80+ dollars for something that works 50 percent of the time.

[Jakieras]

23 on HRT

Level was 326

Now on HCG

Level is 770

Normal is NOT 250-750

Normal for an 89 year old man is 250. Normal for 16-25 is more around 600-1000.

Yes it could be having an effect, not only on your body but on your motivation and energy. Get yourself checked out.

that why I got the test. I have been experiencing serious fatigue during the latter part of the day and I am unable to concentrate as well. Its tough to find a doctor who will give me anything because Im technically within normal range. I dont understand why the range is so wide tho, its like 275-1050 for men 20-25.

[messineo]

According to LifeExtension, a company out of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida with 20 years of research behind them, men should target having an average testosterone level of 805. Most men in their 20s should be averaging anywhere from 500 to 1000+. I'm at 500, which is low for my age - at 52. Mine dropped 100 pts. (to 500) from just last year, and I'm getting it corrected. Testosterone boosters may help you through workouts, but keep in mind: if you take testosterone on a daily basis, it can eventually reduce or shut down your body's natural product of testosterone - that's why it's always advised to do this under a doctor's supervision, including blood testing to monitor for other things. Go to another doctor, and get a second opinion.

[Isaacroths123]

Aromatase inhibitors like Aspirin and caffeine (Don't know if caffeine inhibits aromatase but I know it downregulates estrogen and estrogen receptors) may boost testosterone, and anything that raises cholesterol will subsequently boost hormone production so if you increase calories, you might also wanna inhibit aromatase to keep testosterone from converting to estradiol or estrogen.
If you want high test, I suggest making your principle fat saturated and get at least 50g a day, and eat more carbs, definitely more carbs. A post above said drink more milk, I concur whole heartedly.