Blood Work

[zwjensen]

I'm considering getting blood work done before i start my first cycle (ever), as kind of a base line, then again after . What things should i keep an eye on?

 

[ProfitsWorld]

major hormones of importance, which include:

Testosterone
Free testosterone
IGF-1 Estradiol
DHEA/DHEA-s
Full thyroid panel


full cardiovascular risk profile, which include:
Total cholesterol
LDL
HDL
Triglycerides
C-reactive protein
Homocysteine


major liver function tests done: alkaline phosphatase, GGT, SGOT, and SGPT, as well as a PSA test to check prostate.

major kidney function tests done: creatinine, BUN, and the creatnine/BUN ratio. These are test to consider having done and is worth every penny... if you spend tons of money on food and supplments then this is somthing you can get done onece a year because being safe is not being sorry.

 

[MARMASS]

I totally agree, your health should always be first, without it you are not going to be in the gym.

 

[zwjensen]

What would normal ranges of these levels be?
(i'm 22)

 

[ProfitsWorld]

Results

Testosterone: (normal range 300 - 1200)
Free testosterone: (normal range 8.7 - 25)
IGF-1: (normal range 109-284)
Estradiol: (normal range 5 - 53 for adult male)
DHEA-s: (normal range 120 - 520)
Thyroid panel
T4: (normal range 4.5 - 12 )
T3: (normal range 2.3 - 4.2)
TSH: (0.350 - 5.500)
Total cholesterol: (normal healthy range 100 - 199)
LDL fraction: (normal range 0 - 99)
HDL fraction: (normal range 40 - 59)
Triglycerides: (normal range 0 - 149)
C-reactive protein: (> 2 increased risk of MI and stroke)
Homocysteine: (normal range 6.3 - 15)
Alkaline phosphatase: (Normal range (25 - 150
GGT: (normal range 0 - 65)
SGOT: (normal range 0 - 40)
SGPT: (normal range 0-40)
PSA: (normal 0.0 - 4.0)
Creatinine: (normal 0.5 - 1.5)
BUN: (normal range 5 - 26)
Creatinine/BUN ratio: (normal 8 - 27)

 

[crank]

I posted some helpful info HERE

Might want to give that a read

 

[zwjensen]

Wow great information thanks zlyo,PW.