29-03-2014, 12:10 AM
(29-03-2014, 12:08 AM)~Lotus~ Wrote:(28-03-2014, 11:26 PM)peggy Wrote: Few things I do not understand, Lotus:
(28-03-2014, 11:15 PM)~Lotus~ Wrote: 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?
(28-03-2014, 11:15 PM)~Lotus~ Wrote: 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.
Peggy, it would would seem that NR does this fine dance so speak around T(free t) and E, meaning it raises both and tends to leave it all dressed up and no place to go dancing.
That's why it needs a little help from us, ya know tweaking with NBE herbs (pro-Aromatase and phytoestrogens)