Are high Estrogen levels the only reason.........

[mikey007]

Are high estrogen levels the only reason you bloat while on Test?? And does anyone else seem to bloat even though your E levels are normal??

 

[MTS]

im not very sure but there are other hormones that cause bloat, and these might also contribute to bloat while 'On'

 

[lartinos]

Tren/deca bloat is an example of bloat not related to high estrogen levels

 

[mikey007]

Just curious, the only post on bloating is always about E levels. But if E levels are fine than it must not be the only culprit.

 

[macrophage69alpha]

estrogen is one of the primary reasons. though prolactin, igf-1, insulin among many hormones can be affected by androgens. Of course the progestins have their own mix of impacts as well.

diet is a big factor (both electrolytes and macros)... ie foods and diets that enhance insulin resistance will cause bloating.

though its quite possible to bloat, particularly face on test only even with high letro.

 

[mikey007]

Thanks Mac, I am pretty sensitive to Test as far as my receptors, never had much in the way of gyno problems either. I am eating clean ,low calories and taking Seapure and Glucorell R. Face starting to get a little bloated just wondered the best way to combat besides Anti-Es.

Oh yea doing cardio 4-5 times a week at 30 mins. Moderate pace.

 

[macrophage69alpha]

sodium intake?

 

[mikey007]

Well I was thinking that sodium might be the problem. I was eating the South Beach frozen dinners at work and they seem to have alot of salt in them. What should my sodium intake be?

 

[macrophage69alpha]

less than half your potassium intake. most rda set that at 2400/1200.

 

[mikey007]

Maybe up the green tea intake to shed some of the additional water?? Im drinking like 2-3 cups a day.

 

[lartinos]

First off bro.......how do you know that your estro is under control? What are you taking dose wise of what.

 

[Dr. JK]

First off bro.......how do you know that your estro is under control? What are taking dose wise of what.

Good point. What is your cycle, dose included? List any anti-e's, AIFM etc that you are taking..

I am also sensitive to estrogen and retain water easily so I know what you are talking about.

 

[mikey007]

Right now Im only taking 250mgs of Test E a week. Im in my 6-week. I had blood work done and my Estridol is in the mid normal range. Same place it is when Im off.

 

[lartinos]

are taking anything to combay estro bloat? Even a slght raise can bloat some. Look into aifm if you don't have it.

 

[mikey007]

No Im not, Ihave some Aromasin but I dont want to take if i dont need to lower my E. Thats the point of the whole question.

 

[lartinos]

And my point is that even a slight raise can cause me to bloat. My estro level may still fall in that middle range, but still get bloated. Just a thought bro

 

[Ulter]

Tired of posting this 1000 times. Here's a link

http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/showpost.php?p=7127578&postcount=15

 

[macrophage69alpha]

 

[Triple J]

there seems to be something about longer esters that leads to more bloat .. perhaps its the more persistant high blood levels etc. burn out your resistance to estrogen as ulter refers to ...