Has anyone's doctor put them on a special diet while on TRT? When I was initially on HCG mono, my Dr put me on a "detox" diet which entailed no dairy, no grains, no alcohol/caffiene, and only hormone free meat. She recommended a protein powder called Thorne Mediclear ($80 for a 2 lb can), and she advised that I stay away from whey protein as well. She basically said that hormones, contaminants, and gluten/lactose, etc interfere with your bodies ability to regulate hormones. Is there any validity to this type of diet?
Special diet while on TRT?
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halfwit
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Your doctor doesn't happen to "conveniently" sell this expensive powder, now does she? If so, I'm seeing a pretty big conflict of interest here.
There is some truth to what she's telling you though. Some foods contain phytoestrogens like soy, which are to be avoided. However, I'd be skeptical with the other recommendations as lactose is a sugar from dairy, and the only hormone that it would impact is insulin. (unless intolerant or you have a candida problem in your GI)
My .02c
There is some truth to what she's telling you though. Some foods contain phytoestrogens like soy, which are to be avoided. However, I'd be skeptical with the other recommendations as lactose is a sugar from dairy, and the only hormone that it would impact is insulin. (unless intolerant or you have a candida problem in your GI)
My .02c
The doctor said that hormones in meat and dairy interfere with your body's own hormones. She also said that the liver plays a big role in regulating hormones, and anything that puts stress on the liver (like alcohol) inhibits the body's ability to regulate things like e2. As far as the lactose/gluten, she just said that some people end up feeling better once they are off of them.
3J
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my company, 3Js Nutrition Network, works with a number of HRT clinics setting up diets for people on trt...
your doc is just trying to make some extra money off you.. your body has a regulatory function for those hormones.. so long as you keep things straight you should be fine..
if you want to see the most out of your trt.. consider using a certified sports nutritionist who knows what he is doing..
you can check me out at the link below, or contact me at 3jdiet@gmail.com
3J's Nutrition | Diet and fitness consulting to get you to the next level.
your doc is just trying to make some extra money off you.. your body has a regulatory function for those hormones.. so long as you keep things straight you should be fine..
if you want to see the most out of your trt.. consider using a certified sports nutritionist who knows what he is doing..
you can check me out at the link below, or contact me at 3jdiet@gmail.com
3J's Nutrition | Diet and fitness consulting to get you to the next level.
halfwit
I like turtles.
This is where you look up CYP3A4 on google and also aromatase. You then realize you're seeing a quack that doesn't know her ass from her elbow, and find a new doctor.
Oh, and if you want to fix your diet, 3J *IS* easily one of the best on the planet.
Anytime I hear the words Detox or Toxins from anyone related to food or medicine I immediately ignore everything they say. Your body has built in detox its called the liver and kidneys. If there is something wrong with you that they can't handle then its pretty much transplant, dialysis or death. Anyone telling you to detox with a special diet or to eat ina special way to avoid toxins is a quack with an agenda to sell you something and completely untrustworthy.
Jimstigator
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Special diet not necessary, but it will complement your treatment nicely.
I personally eat somewhat paleo style - all whole foods. Meat, veggies, fruit, nuts. No grains, added sugars, heavily processed foods, etc. Definitely not low carb by any means, as I eat potatoes, fruit, etc, especially at specific times to match with workouts and meet my personal goals.
You don't need a specific protein, and whey won't kill you. I don't know much about 3Js services, but alot of guys around here love it!
-Jim
I personally eat somewhat paleo style - all whole foods. Meat, veggies, fruit, nuts. No grains, added sugars, heavily processed foods, etc. Definitely not low carb by any means, as I eat potatoes, fruit, etc, especially at specific times to match with workouts and meet my personal goals.
You don't need a specific protein, and whey won't kill you. I don't know much about 3Js services, but alot of guys around here love it!
-Jim
3J
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thanks for the kind words!!
here is my website
3J's Nutrition | Diet and fitness consulting to get you to the next level.
here is my website
3J's Nutrition | Diet and fitness consulting to get you to the next level.
I'll check 3Js out. I have some experience with diet/nutrition, as I did a few contests back in the 90s. Currently, I use something similar to the "Nutrient Timing" approach where I consume carbs up to about 4 hours post workout with the rest of the day being low carb. I never really had an issue with dairy, however I have gone without it before (pre contest), but giving up whey is losing a significant source of protein. The hormones/antibiotics in meat makes some sense, but eating all-natural beef and chicken is almost cost prohibitive, as it's typically over $8.00 a pound. I'm no longer with that Dr, as I didn't feel she has the best protocol for TRT, however I wanted to see if anyone else had a doctor that put them on a simar diet.
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