[Lotus]

Few things I do not understand, Lotus:

One important point about herbal supplements, make sure to avoid saw palmetto, which can block the conversion of testosterone into DHT. Given that DHT is more potent than testosterone, this is the last thing you want.

But we want to block the conversion of testosterone into DHT. We don't want any DHT, right?

Instead, take nettle root, which shows numerous benefits, including unbinding testosterone and DHT from the glycoprotein sex-hormone binding globulin (SHBG). In other words,supplementing nettle root can increase free testosterone and free DHT levels, making both readily available for use. Secondly, nettle root helps block the conversion of testosterone into estrogen

Why do we want to increase free DHT levels?

Sorry for those questions.

That's a statement from a doctor on this website I listed, which makes me understand why Jcap114 said you'd need to supplement with more E to make Nettle a viable option which we'd be already doing with our phytoestrogens right?,


Nettle Root - Binds to SHBG (binds to excess hormones decreasing hormone levels), and decreases 5ar and aromatase. Taking this tends to increase estrogen and testosterone. Would need to be taken with a pro-aromatase, and maybe estrogen.


Peggy, when you get a chance check in on that web listing it might shed some light. But the part about blocking T to E goes along the lines of it being an Aromatase inhibitor. (AI's are not NBE friendly)