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Are androgens the same as testoterones?
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Ok, so I got it wrong. I found out that even though testoterone is a type of androgen, the androgen most members here refer to is actually DHT. And DHT is different from DHEA. Sorry, the DHs at the beginning confused me Big Grin

Credit to Isabelle for the info Smile

"Testosterone is made from DHEA. Estrogens are made from testosterone. So you need testosterone for NBE. The anti-androgen blocks testosterone from becoming DHT. Testosterone grows muscle. DHT grows facial and body hair, causes male pattern baldness, and acne."

"Testosterone is made from DHEA.

From testosterone, the enzyme 5α-reductase makes dehydrotestosterone (DHT).
Also from testosterone, another enzyme, aromatase, makes estrogens.

DHT is what makes you shed hair and break out and grow facial hair. It also has positive effects: DHT increases libido and energy, and it builds the capability to cope with stress. Most of those positive effects, you can also expect from progesterone.

To block 5α-reductase, you can take an anti-androgen. The strongest is saw palmetto (SP), but spearmint tea helps too. Some phyto-estrogen herbs also have their own anti-androgens included, like hops has xanthohumol, and PM has β-sitosterol. "
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