If you had to choose a UV lamp device to help with Vitamin D between the Sperti, Chroma D-Light, or the EMR Inferno which one would you choose and why?
EMR Tek Krypton (i think that's what you meant by Inferno)
Why? Because it has both UVA and UVB.
UVA is more important than UVB, which is extremely important. TCA cycle activation, OPN regeration, nitric oxide, serotonin, melatonin, and dopamine synthesis? the list goes on.
EMR-Tek Krypton: narrowband UVB at 311 nm - very slow to generate vitamin D.
Chroma D-Light: UVB centered at 297 nm (generates much more Vitamin D at the lower wavelength)
I personally found 20 mins of EMR Tek was not enough for me when I did blood tests of vitamin D, and the EMR-Tek timer is only 5 mins, so can't just "leave it on".
How to structure sprints for DHT optimalization for the best outcome - sets/ lenght (metres/seconds)/frequency per week etc and if I may - follow up Q - does the same structureof sprints apply for mitochondrial biogenesis?
For DHT max, do 10-30 second all-out sprints, 6-8 sets with 2-3 min full recovery, 2-3x weekly focusing on explosive power not endurance since DHT converts to fast-twitch fibers. Track distance or use hill sprints at 40-60m per rep, keep total sprint time under 4 minutes per session, and time your fastest split each workout to ensure you're hitting 95%+ intensity. Mitochondrial biogenesis needs completely different structure, go 4-6 min at 85-90% VO2max for 4-5 intervals with 1:1 work-rest ratio 2x weekly, or better yet get 2 hours zone 2 cardio weekly plus your DHT sprints. Don't mix protocols in same session, separate by 48 hours minimum, add 200mg CoQ10 daily for both pathways. The sprint work builds power, the aerobic work builds the engines to use it.
Curious on your thoughts on my current 'starter' brain protocol in terms of the supplements (also dietary choline/hormone/circadian/zone 2 maxxing of course), especially in terms of timings maybe around learning events etc and whether that matters. Taking (all NDepot stuff):
Non-Daily:
200+100mg Caffeine 3-4x per Week
200+100mg Sabroxy sublingual 3-4x per Week (non-caffeine/intense learning days)
400mg Alpha GPC from Gorilla Energy 2x per Week (performance boosting)
Daily:
250mg CDP Choline first thing + early afternoon
200mg Cognance first thing
10mg 4DMA 78DHF first thing
30mg Saffron first thing
100mg Polygala sublingual in afternoon
200ug Huperzine in afternoon
2mg Nicotine 2/3x as needed
75mg Bromantane - just arrived - unsure on dosage and timing
Is there a point where too much serum DHT causes downside longterm (especially if it’s through supra-physiological levels) ? Would emotional blunting be one of those where you literally don’t care about anything with passion?
If you were experimenting with 120mg Test C, 750 IU HCG, 30mg DHTE, and 15mg AndroE, would you also consider Pygeum to improve load volume, or would you avoid it because it interferes with DHT?
I have been taking androsterone enanthate for about 3 weeks now(5mg eod), I did labs 1 week before and they came out like this:
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT): 46.9 ng/dL
Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG): 30.70 nmol/L
Free Testosterone: 16.31 pg/mL
Estradiol: 51.12 pg/mL
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH): 4.54 mIU/mL
Luteinizing Hormone (LH): 7.22 IU/L
Prolactin: 11.06 ng/mL
Testosterone: 730.69 ng/dL
19y, 169cm, 56kg for reference
I find the estradiol and dht quite concerning but understandable.
Where would I see the most drastic changes when I do labs in about 1-2 weeks? Should I expect higher dht and and lower estradiol?
So far the androsterone effects have been noticeable but underwhelming to what I've expected.
Just started out at college and found myself to be more charismatic calm and collected, especially with girls, but I feel like I miss that masculine edge. Could it be all placebo?
There's a lot of factors at play to estimate what will actually change with labs, but I am asking just for your opinion and if you find any other thing from this panel concerning.
Lifestyle has been okay, drank a few times and haven't done much recently for hormonal optimization other than taking ae.
Don't pay attention to that. Get IGF-1 bloods and evaluate. Might want to try MK777 or man up and inject bioidentical HGH because mk677 will make you fat longterm 😜
For nnEMF mitigation, do you have direct experience with using EMF canopy or heard from people for who it worked? Asking because I've heard unsuccessful stories, and they're very expensive.
It 100% works if you set it up correctly. You don't need to rely on trust, use a TF2 and see for yourself. Proper set up requires a pad under the mattress and complete enclosure. Even smarter to paint your walls with RF proof paint. If you don't live in an apartment, the canopy may be unnecessary if you just turn off your wifi and airplane mode your phone.
WARNING: Do not use your phone inside the canopy. it will cook you.
Bought some Lithium Orotate for brain health, 5mcg pills, about how often should I consume it? Something like once per day for a few weeks and cycle off?
You mean 5mg? Take one 5mg lithium orotate daily with breakfast for 8 weeks on, 4 weeks off, always pair it with 18g inositol powder split into 3 doses and 600mg magnesium glycinate at night. Add 1000mcg methylcobalamin sublingual since lithium helps B12 recycling, makes the whole stack work better. The brain health comes from the combination not the lithium alone.
Hey UM, I enjoyed your recent posts on self love and tuning into positive frequencies. I’ve been trying to work on approaching life with a better mindset, but I struggle with rejecting love or interest from people close to, or get close to, me (family, friends, girls)
This sounds awful I know, but I usually feel repulsed, close myself off, and get annoyed by small things they do. I think this is a self limiting belief and a reflection of my own view about myself. I am aware of it, and try to open my heart to the few that like me. I have been constantly reminding myself to be better, but in the moment it is such a monumental effort to follow through with
Is there anything you’d suggest to someone trying to open their hearts to those that have an interest/joy/loving feelings towards them?
Means you still aren't quite there yet with self love. More work to do on that front, which means more forgiving others to do too :) When someone shows you affection and you feel that repulsion, pause and ask yourself "What would happen if I just said thank you and received this?" Start small by accepting one compliment per day without deflecting or dismissing it. Notice when you're about to push someone away and literally do the opposite action, even if it feels uncomfortable. The repulsion is just your ego protecting you from vulnerability, but vulnerability is the only path to real connection, so you either choose discomfort now or loneliness forever.
If you had to choose a UV lamp device to help with Vitamin D between the Sperti, Chroma D-Light, or the EMR Inferno which one would you choose and why?
Only one?
EMR Tek Krypton (i think that's what you meant by Inferno)
Why? Because it has both UVA and UVB.
UVA is more important than UVB, which is extremely important. TCA cycle activation, OPN regeration, nitric oxide, serotonin, melatonin, and dopamine synthesis? the list goes on.
If you have the money, Chroma's Lux vital + D light is a wicked combo
Otherwise: Krypton
I'm really after the best set up combo that can improve Vitamin D especially heading into the Winter. I'm the tan as hell skin low Vit D....
We don't believe UVA is optional.
Chroma D-light much better.
EMR-Tek Krypton: narrowband UVB at 311 nm - very slow to generate vitamin D.
Chroma D-Light: UVB centered at 297 nm (generates much more Vitamin D at the lower wavelength)
I personally found 20 mins of EMR Tek was not enough for me when I did blood tests of vitamin D, and the EMR-Tek timer is only 5 mins, so can't just "leave it on".
appreciate you offering your experience!
Old tweet “most people would benefit from 5mg pregnenolone”
Who wouldn’t and why?
If you're living low nnEMF with great light environment, time outside and dietary fats you probably aren't low
Do you or anyone else have thoughts/recommendations on some of the best TRT clinics to work with?
Marek / hormonesforme
How to structure sprints for DHT optimalization for the best outcome - sets/ lenght (metres/seconds)/frequency per week etc and if I may - follow up Q - does the same structureof sprints apply for mitochondrial biogenesis?
For DHT max, do 10-30 second all-out sprints, 6-8 sets with 2-3 min full recovery, 2-3x weekly focusing on explosive power not endurance since DHT converts to fast-twitch fibers. Track distance or use hill sprints at 40-60m per rep, keep total sprint time under 4 minutes per session, and time your fastest split each workout to ensure you're hitting 95%+ intensity. Mitochondrial biogenesis needs completely different structure, go 4-6 min at 85-90% VO2max for 4-5 intervals with 1:1 work-rest ratio 2x weekly, or better yet get 2 hours zone 2 cardio weekly plus your DHT sprints. Don't mix protocols in same session, separate by 48 hours minimum, add 200mg CoQ10 daily for both pathways. The sprint work builds power, the aerobic work builds the engines to use it.
Wonderful answer ! Thanks for making it clear to me.
Love the EMF guide
Curious on your thoughts on my current 'starter' brain protocol in terms of the supplements (also dietary choline/hormone/circadian/zone 2 maxxing of course), especially in terms of timings maybe around learning events etc and whether that matters. Taking (all NDepot stuff):
Non-Daily:
200+100mg Caffeine 3-4x per Week
200+100mg Sabroxy sublingual 3-4x per Week (non-caffeine/intense learning days)
400mg Alpha GPC from Gorilla Energy 2x per Week (performance boosting)
Daily:
250mg CDP Choline first thing + early afternoon
200mg Cognance first thing
10mg 4DMA 78DHF first thing
30mg Saffron first thing
100mg Polygala sublingual in afternoon
200ug Huperzine in afternoon
2mg Nicotine 2/3x as needed
75mg Bromantane - just arrived - unsure on dosage and timing
Cheers boss
Is there a point where too much serum DHT causes downside longterm (especially if it’s through supra-physiological levels) ? Would emotional blunting be one of those where you literally don’t care about anything with passion?
Sure, that is absolutely an effect of dht too high. It would be resolved by adding exogenous e2 or waiting for the dht ester to clear
Family member had a stroke, what would your supplement stack look like for future prevention?
Best peptides seller that ships to EU?Is swisschems still good?
If you were experimenting with 120mg Test C, 750 IU HCG, 30mg DHTE, and 15mg AndroE, would you also consider Pygeum to improve load volume, or would you avoid it because it interferes with DHT?
I have been taking androsterone enanthate for about 3 weeks now(5mg eod), I did labs 1 week before and they came out like this:
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT): 46.9 ng/dL
Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG): 30.70 nmol/L
Free Testosterone: 16.31 pg/mL
Estradiol: 51.12 pg/mL
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH): 4.54 mIU/mL
Luteinizing Hormone (LH): 7.22 IU/L
Prolactin: 11.06 ng/mL
Testosterone: 730.69 ng/dL
19y, 169cm, 56kg for reference
I find the estradiol and dht quite concerning but understandable.
Where would I see the most drastic changes when I do labs in about 1-2 weeks? Should I expect higher dht and and lower estradiol?
So far the androsterone effects have been noticeable but underwhelming to what I've expected.
Just started out at college and found myself to be more charismatic calm and collected, especially with girls, but I feel like I miss that masculine edge. Could it be all placebo?
There's a lot of factors at play to estimate what will actually change with labs, but I am asking just for your opinion and if you find any other thing from this panel concerning.
Lifestyle has been okay, drank a few times and haven't done much recently for hormonal optimization other than taking ae.
Wife is experiencing postpartum hair loss - any recommendations or differences than what is in the hair guide?
Hi BTB! 20y.o. With low HGH throughout multiple years
0.14 ng/ml with reference range 0.01-11.2
Reasonable to try oral Mk-677 ?
Don't pay attention to that. Get IGF-1 bloods and evaluate. Might want to try MK777 or man up and inject bioidentical HGH because mk677 will make you fat longterm 😜
For nnEMF mitigation, do you have direct experience with using EMF canopy or heard from people for who it worked? Asking because I've heard unsuccessful stories, and they're very expensive.
It 100% works if you set it up correctly. You don't need to rely on trust, use a TF2 and see for yourself. Proper set up requires a pad under the mattress and complete enclosure. Even smarter to paint your walls with RF proof paint. If you don't live in an apartment, the canopy may be unnecessary if you just turn off your wifi and airplane mode your phone.
WARNING: Do not use your phone inside the canopy. it will cook you.
Bought some Lithium Orotate for brain health, 5mcg pills, about how often should I consume it? Something like once per day for a few weeks and cycle off?
You mean 5mg? Take one 5mg lithium orotate daily with breakfast for 8 weeks on, 4 weeks off, always pair it with 18g inositol powder split into 3 doses and 600mg magnesium glycinate at night. Add 1000mcg methylcobalamin sublingual since lithium helps B12 recycling, makes the whole stack work better. The brain health comes from the combination not the lithium alone.
Hey UM, I enjoyed your recent posts on self love and tuning into positive frequencies. I’ve been trying to work on approaching life with a better mindset, but I struggle with rejecting love or interest from people close to, or get close to, me (family, friends, girls)
This sounds awful I know, but I usually feel repulsed, close myself off, and get annoyed by small things they do. I think this is a self limiting belief and a reflection of my own view about myself. I am aware of it, and try to open my heart to the few that like me. I have been constantly reminding myself to be better, but in the moment it is such a monumental effort to follow through with
Is there anything you’d suggest to someone trying to open their hearts to those that have an interest/joy/loving feelings towards them?
Means you still aren't quite there yet with self love. More work to do on that front, which means more forgiving others to do too :) When someone shows you affection and you feel that repulsion, pause and ask yourself "What would happen if I just said thank you and received this?" Start small by accepting one compliment per day without deflecting or dismissing it. Notice when you're about to push someone away and literally do the opposite action, even if it feels uncomfortable. The repulsion is just your ego protecting you from vulnerability, but vulnerability is the only path to real connection, so you either choose discomfort now or loneliness forever.