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Hormone optimization

21 Intelligence Profiles

Ashwagandha

compound

Adaptogenic herb for stress and cortisol support. Supplement.

Updated 5/19/2026

DHEA

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Dehydroepiandrosterone. Endogenous adrenal steroid that declines dramatically with age. Precursor to testosterone and estrogen. FDA-approved topical form (Intrarosa) for vulvodynia. OTC supplement.

Updated 5/20/2026

Estradiol (17β-Estradiol)

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Estrace, Vivelle-Dot, Climara. Bioidentical estrogen. Multiple FDA-approved formulations. Primary HRT estrogen for menopause.

Updated 5/20/2026

Estradiol Cypionate

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Depo-Estradiol. Long-acting estradiol ester. Injectable HRT option with ~2-week activity.

Updated 5/19/2026

HCG

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LH analog maintains testicular function

Updated 5/19/2026

HRT (Female Hormone Replacement Therapy)

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Hormone therapy. Bioidentical HRT using estradiol, progesterone, and sometimes testosterone. Restores estrogen, progesterone, and/or testosterone; reduces menopausal symptoms; protects bone and cardiovascular health.

Updated 5/19/2026

Human Growth Hormone (HGH/Somatropin)

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Norditropin, Humatrope, Genotropin. 191-amino acid recombinant human growth hormone. FDA-approved for GH deficiency, Turner syndrome, and HIV lipodystrophy. Used off-label for anti-aging and body composition.

Updated 5/19/2026

IGF-1 (Mecasermin)

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Increlex. Recombinant human IGF-1. FDA-approved for IGF-1 deficiency in children. Anti-aging and anabolic off-label use.

Updated 5/19/2026

Maca

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Peruvian root for libido and energy support. Supplement.

Updated 5/19/2026

Oxandrolone

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Anavar. Mild anabolic steroid with high anabolic:androgenic ratio. FDA-approved for muscle wasting conditions. Used for body composition and TRT augmentation.

Updated 5/19/2026

Oxytocin

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Bonding hormone enhances connection and orgasm

Updated 5/20/2026

Pregnenolone

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"Mother hormone" - precursor to all steroid hormones. Neuroprotective, cognitive enhancement, mood support. Declines sharply with age.

Updated 5/20/2026

Progesterone (Bioidentical)

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Prometrium, Crinone. Bioidentical form of endogenous progesterone. FDA-approved oral micronized Prometrium. Used in HRT for women, hormone balance, and sleep improvement.

Updated 5/20/2026

Rhodiola

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Adaptogenic herb for stress and energy support. Supplement.

Updated 5/19/2026

Shilajit

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Mineral-rich substance for energy and vitality support. Supplement.

Updated 5/19/2026

Testosterone Cypionate

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Depo-Testosterone. Long-acting testosterone ester (half-life ~8 days) in cottonseed oil. Gold standard for TRT in USA. FDA-approved. IM injection.

Updated 5/20/2026

Testosterone Enanthate

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Delatestryl. Long-acting testosterone ester (half-life ~7-10 days). Widely used for TRT and performance. FDA-approved. IM injection.

Updated 5/20/2026

Testosterone Propionate

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Short-acting testosterone ester (half-life ~1-3 days). More frequent dosing required. Allows rapid adjustment. IM/SubQ injection.

Updated 5/19/2026

Testosterone Undecanoate

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Aveed, Jatenzo. Ultra-long-acting testosterone ester. FDA-approved as Aveed (IM, every 10 weeks) and Jatenzo (oral). Brand names: Aveed, Jatenzo.

Updated 5/19/2026

Tongkat Ali

compound

Herbal extract for male vitality support. Supplement.

Updated 5/19/2026

TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy)

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Hormone therapy. Comprehensive testosterone optimization protocol including testosterone (injectable, topical, or pellet), with ancillary medications (anastrozole, gonadorelin, HCG) to maintain full hormonal function.

Updated 5/19/2026