Presently, these are my lab values,at age 64.5 Testosterone, total = 683 ng/dL = 23.7 nmol/L = about 85th percentile in 60-69 old males IGF-1 = 99.4 ng/mL = about 25th percentile in 65 old males Fasting insulin = 5.1uU/mL = about 30-50th percentile estimated value Of course, the above may have no meaning if the binding proteins of the respective hormones (SHBG and IGF-1 BP) have values far from the median,
Glycine is generally well-tolerated, and only mild side effects have been reported, but watch out for some potential GI distress
Research indicates that ghrelin receptors participate in signaling networks that influence appetite-related hormones, metabolic enzyme activity, and mitochondrial dynamics
Oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen may be considered for short-term use, but discuss with your GP or pharmacist first, particularly if you have diabetes-related kidney concerns, heart disease, or gastrointestinal risks