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At what age would you advocate taking TRT even if it's not necessarily needed? (Longevity)
Posted on 4/2/24 at 8:36 am
Posted on 4/2/24 at 8:36 am
Here is a picture of Ernie Hudson taken at 78 years old:
I get that a lot of it is genetics, consistency with health, diet, and fitness, and luck.
However, there are certainly some enhancements going on to maintain that kind of physique into his late 70s.
So if I wanted to optimize my longevity, when is the right time to start TRT? My doctor says it's not needed even though my total test is in the low to mid 300s because I don't have symptoms of low testosterone.
I get that a lot of it is genetics, consistency with health, diet, and fitness, and luck.
However, there are certainly some enhancements going on to maintain that kind of physique into his late 70s.
So if I wanted to optimize my longevity, when is the right time to start TRT? My doctor says it's not needed even though my total test is in the low to mid 300s because I don't have symptoms of low testosterone.
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Posted on 4/2/24 at 8:52 am to StringedInstruments
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My doctor says it's not needed even though my total test is in the low to mid 300s because I don't have symptoms of low testosterone
Then don't get on it. Sounds like a lot of people are worried about the number associated with it. If you feel good, and don't have any symptoms, don't start it.
Posted on 4/2/24 at 9:42 am to StringedInstruments
Was traveling recently with family and saw my FILs large pill box. For people on TRT, it is part of their "weekly pill box" that they will likely need for the rest of their lives.
To answer your question directly, for longevity, I believe there are numerous lifestyle/health choices not involving TRT I can make now and in the next 25 or so years that may help me live a healthy life in my 70s, lord willing. Outside of vitamins, unless I have a medical issue or get to the point where it is absolutely needed I don't want to be on anything I have to take consistently to maintain my quality of life.
I know a lot of younger people take TRT for aesthetic and competitive reasons, thankfully I'm not worried about either of those. And Ernie is awesome, and definitely on TRT and/or PEDs, but he is an actor and if it helps him get more roles I support it.
To answer your question directly, for longevity, I believe there are numerous lifestyle/health choices not involving TRT I can make now and in the next 25 or so years that may help me live a healthy life in my 70s, lord willing. Outside of vitamins, unless I have a medical issue or get to the point where it is absolutely needed I don't want to be on anything I have to take consistently to maintain my quality of life.
I know a lot of younger people take TRT for aesthetic and competitive reasons, thankfully I'm not worried about either of those. And Ernie is awesome, and definitely on TRT and/or PEDs, but he is an actor and if it helps him get more roles I support it.
Posted on 4/2/24 at 10:56 am to StringedInstruments
How much you SQUAT!
Posted on 4/3/24 at 9:52 pm to StringedInstruments
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My doctor says it's not needed even though my total test is in the low to mid 300s because I don't have symptoms of low testosterone.
Your doctor is a moron
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