So meet with new HRT doc today

[herrubermensch]

As to the Metformin, my principal reservation is that I understand it reduces IGF-1.

 

[Poppy]

How much metformin do you take a day?

@Kad1 how much metformin a day did he prescribe?

The test optimization therapy bible is a very big advocate of this. They’ve gone as far to say that 2 grams a day could be ok.

I’m prescribed 2g a day for my betes… but never thought of it for health benefits until @NeuroRN turned me on to the tot bible.

 

[Kad1]

Still considering it. I’d like to compare pharmacy vs sponsor. Lol

 

[Kad1]

500mg extended release

 

[Dirtnasty]

I wonder if one of those script saving apps can get you a lower price haha

 

[Kad1]

From what I’ve heard from docs is it’s beneficial for everyone to take

 

[Kad1]

Haha. Not sure .

 

[Poppy]

The tot bible is a huge proponent of metformin for quality of life. I will go back and read the section when i get a minute.

 

[Poppy]

The tot bible claims that there are those that are dosed at up to 3 grams a day. That is pretty high. Suggested by them is 1g twice a day… that still seems high. That’s what I’m prescribed as a struggling type 2. I’m thinking less than that for great life expectancy outcomes. Time release is their preferred type.

Nevertheless… they list many benefits from usage for type 2 folks and off label life extension and list studies supporting their position.

 

[Poppy]

@NeuroRN putting that tot bible in my hand made me dangerous! Hahaha

Like everything else… a great reference to bounce things off.

 

[John]

Holy shit, ha ha time totest it …

 

[John]

Ha ha yup

 

[Fred]

Interestingly enough, my family doc wrote me a script for oxandrolone. I just told him that I had a hard time gaining weight and that I needed it. One he looked it up (he did not know what it was), he gave me the script (20 mg. per day) then an oration on the “dangers” of AAS. Anyway, the insurance covered the script so everyone was happy. Side note: the hot young wifey loves that A-var.

 

[herrubermensch]

Wow. I think that’s a pretty rare thing! Nice doc!

Be sure to watch your liver enzymes, particularly AST and ALT. Var can hurt those puppies.

 

[Kad1]

Yeah that’s what I’m worried about

 

[NeuroRN]

Did they write the script with intention of year round use?

 

[Kad1]

Just 10weeks to start

 

[NeuroRN]

Ahh gotcha. That makes more sense.

 

[Kad1]

I’m holding off for a bit. Till a get started prepping for the 20week contest

 

[NeuroRN]

I figured that was the plan. I’m excited to see the pharma grade experience if you go with it.