What is estrogenization?
Answer: Testosterone is the main raw material for synthesizing estrogen in men. We call the conversion of testosterone to estrogen the aromatization of testosterone, and the reaction process is: testosterone + aromatase → estradiol.
Which parts/tissues of the body will be estrogenized?
Answer: Aromatase is a necessary condition for inducing testosterone aromatization, so as long as there is aromatase in the tissue (androgen target organ), aromatization (estrogenization) will occur, including: adipose tissue, liver, gonads, central nervous system and skeletal muscle.
Excessive estrogen can cause a variety of adverse consequences for men, such as male gynecomastia, body fat accumulation (whole body, especially abdomen), mood swings (central nervous system), erectile dysfunction (gonadal genitals)
Is estrogenization really useless?
Answer: Not entirely. In fact, estrogen itself has a strong ability to promote anabolic metabolism. Researchers have found that estrogen levels are positively correlated with phosphate dehydrogenase (the higher the level, the higher the utilization rate of glycogen), and this enzyme is important for the growth and recovery of muscle tissue. In addition, estrogen also plays a key role in the secretion of growth hormone.
How to maximize muscle growth while minimizing the risk of feminization?
Answer: Use medium to large doses of testosterone. While using testosterone to stimulate muscle growth, it can also increase the estrogen level in the body within a safe range! At the same time, use medium to low doses of aromatase inhibitors such as anastrozole to prevent the accumulation of excessive estrogen and prevent the occurrence of adverse reactions.