22-12-2011, 11:29
Thank you Eva,
That explains why the numbers upset you. The estrogen is high, yes, but that is probably a consequence of the high testosterone and DHEA. Testosterone is made from DHEA. Estrogens are made from testosterone.
DHT is also made from testosterone, by the enzyme 5α-reductase. Unless you have a 5α-reductase inhibitor in your diet or environment, you should have symptoms of high DHT: acne, scalp hair loss, facial or body hair, oily skin.
If you have none of these, check your diet and environment. The most common dietary and environmental 5α-reductase inhibitors where you live are licorice and spearmint tea, and some pesticides (like DDT, even if it was used long ago).
I am prepared to walk you through this step by step, but I insist you look at symptoms too.
That explains why the numbers upset you. The estrogen is high, yes, but that is probably a consequence of the high testosterone and DHEA. Testosterone is made from DHEA. Estrogens are made from testosterone.
DHT is also made from testosterone, by the enzyme 5α-reductase. Unless you have a 5α-reductase inhibitor in your diet or environment, you should have symptoms of high DHT: acne, scalp hair loss, facial or body hair, oily skin.
If you have none of these, check your diet and environment. The most common dietary and environmental 5α-reductase inhibitors where you live are licorice and spearmint tea, and some pesticides (like DDT, even if it was used long ago).
I am prepared to walk you through this step by step, but I insist you look at symptoms too.