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Wilson6
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- Dec 17, 2019
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My advice is don't change so many variables. Eat what you need to eat for protein, and like to eat so it doesn't drive you nuts. Don't take iron suppl of any kind (multi) and mix in more fish vs red meat. Don't get overly anal with iron in food (heme vs non-heme), yes it matters but how much? Same with T dosing do what works within the HRT framework 200 - 300 mg/wk max. Most importantly, keep everything consistent and figure out how often you need to donate and stick with it. If you change a number of variables that affect the donation schedule you'll never figure out what it takes to keep your HCT in the 49 - 52 range. Lastly, donations can drive down ferritin, without normal iron intake to maintain blood iron, you'll end up iron deficient. It's a paradox, high Hb with low ferritin and it too can cause symptoms. Can't take this for granted, probably the number two side effect that you have to stay on top of, BP being number one, and if you're young and want to stay fertile, that too is up there in shit to pay attention to.