TRT and intermittent fasting

[Emark]

Hi,

during fast no supplements like BCAA, oils, protein powder etc.

But what about hormone capsules/pills like DHEA, types of cortisone, thyroid hormone, Pregnenolone (for memory), etc.
Do they break the fast or not?

thanks

 

[LateStart]

Hormones are not fuel for the body. They are not broken down into any form of sugar. Perhaps I am confused about the question?

BCAA/PROTEIN = fuel
Oil = fat= fuel
You can live off of protein and oil/fat. So of course it will break a fast.........unless mild amounts are part of your fast and your just restricting your cals thru "fasting".

Forgive me if I am misunderstanding

 

[Emark]

Perhaps I am confused about the question?

No, you got it right

So just confirming: it's ok to take hormones during fast they will not break the fast. Correct?
ALL the rest like oils, BCAA/protein.. i better take during the eating window in order not to break the fast. Got it thanks

 

[LateStart]

Right. You got it

 

[SoreButtCheeks]

Both tabs and caps contain fillers / gelatin etc totaling a kcal or to so they would technically break a water fast. However in the real world it probably makes no difference and certainly hasn't stopped me losing bfat.

 

[Emark]

Both tabs and caps contain fillers / gelatin etc totaling a kcal or to so they would technically break a water fast. However in the real world it probably makes no difference and certainly hasn't stopped me losing bfat.

good observation thanks.