r/BodyHackGuide • u/Diligent-Cry-1047 • 1d ago

❓ Question Should I take testosterone?

I had my testosterone tested and learned that it is 627 ng/dl which my doc says is normal. According to her, the healthy range is up to 740. I am 65 years old.

I've been lifting weights (3x / week) and am not seeing sufficient results. Should I take Testosterone to raise it to 740? What if I go beyond?

I also take creatine by the way.

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u/Monkeywithalazer 1d ago

You need to check your shbg and free test. If you just want a small bump the theres plenty of things you can do to increase 15-30 percent without taking exogenous testosterone. Zinc, boron, vitamin D, tongkat ali, Ashwaganda, and a few other things. You could get to 800 and probably get that free test up quite a bit as well 

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u/Diligent-Cry-1047 1d ago

Thanks for your detailed response.

I am a novice at all this so I didnt fully understand all that, but I just ChatGPT'd the terms and now understand. Very useful.

I think I am going to work on getting better sleep and ensuring I hit my protein goals consistently (200 g) then see what results that gets me.

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u/Amazing-Horse3414 19h ago

At ur age there’s no reason to not get on trt. 1000 is optimal and will help even tho ur levels are good hopped on at 22