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My question is regarding high hemoglobin and hematocrit. I’m currently on 90mg per week; injecting twice a week. Going higher will increase my values above normal range. Any suggestion on how to decrease my values while going up on my dosage. I do donate regularly; every 56 days. Have tried natto. Would increasing the frequency of injection lower my value by matching the bodies normal rhythm? Would time of day be of any benefit?

AlphaMD's Answer

Some methods to reduce erythrocytosis on TRT include:

  1. Try adding the OTC supplement naringen. It has been proven to stabilize and lower hematrocrit levels.

  2. Try increasing the frequency of dosing (3x/wk or daily). Lower boluses seem to trigger less EPO release from the kidneys, decreasing hematocrit.

  3. Switch to cream. Creams don't come with the same risk as injections for high hematocrit.

Time of day for injections has no bearing on hematocrit.

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