Goal
Hormones
Testosterone, estrogen, thyroid, cortisol. Age-related decline, replacement therapy, and lifestyle levers.
Compounds
All compounds →Ashwagandha
aka Withania somnifera / KSM-66 / Sensoril
Ashwagandha supplement guide: KSM-66 and Sensoril extracts at 300-600 mg/day cut morning cortisol and stress in RCTs. Dose, side effects, testosterone data.
- Half-life
- 10hr
- Typical dose
- 600mg
Clomiphene
aka Clomid / clomiphene citrate / Serophene / enclomiphene
Clomiphene citrate raises LH/FSH and endogenous testosterone in men. SERM TRT alternative, 25 to 50 mg, fertility preserved, visual side effects flagged.
- Half-life
- 168hr
- Typical dose
- 25mg
DHEA
aka dehydroepiandrosterone / prasterone / Intrarosa
DHEA supplement profile: adrenal androgen precursor, typical 25-50 mg dose, DHEA-S targets, evidence for adrenal insufficiency and vaginal atrophy, side effec.
- Half-life
- 12hr
- Typical dose
- 25mg
Testosterone
aka TRT / testosterone replacement therapy / testosterone cypionate / testosterone enanthate / Androgel / Testim
Testosterone replacement therapy for hypogonadism: TRAVERSE 2023 cardiovascular data, cypionate dosing, body composition gains, Schedule III status.
- Half-life
- 192hr
- Typical dose
- 150mg
Calculators
All tools →Articles
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Best Supplements for Men Over 40: Tier-Ranked Guide
Best supplements for men over 40: tier-A foundation (creatine, omega-3, vitamin D3+K2, magnesium), plus age-specific picks (CoQ10 if on statins, ashwagandha.
Cortisol Blood Test Meaning: Morning Levels, HPA Axis, and CAR
Cortisol blood test: morning cortisol, awakening response, 4-point salivary cortisol measure different things. Adrenal fatigue is not a diagnosis.
Finasteride Side Effects: Hair Loss, DHT, and the Honest Trade-off
Finasteride side effects on libido and mood are real in a minority. DHT suppression drives hair and BPH benefit. Topical vs oral, PFS risk, decision framework.
Male Fertility Testing: When to Check Sperm Count, What It Costs
Male fertility testing explained: when to check sperm count, what semen analysis costs, which lifestyle factors move the number, and TRT tradeoffs.
Perimenopause Testing and Treatment: A Practical Field Guide
Perimenopause testing and treatment in 2026: signs in your 40s, hormone panels worth running, and where HRT and estradiol evidence sits.
Hormone Changes With Age: Testosterone, Estrogen
Hormone changes with age: testosterone levels by decade, perimenopause testing, thyroid drift, cortisol shifts, and where HRT evidence sits.