Peter Attia· MD
So the conversion is via the enzyme five alpha reductase that's present that's present in uh high concentrations in the genital tissue.
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So the conversion is via the enzyme five alpha reductase that's present that's present in uh high concentrations in the genital tissue.
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So what's interesting about this is that you have a mechanism to achieve high concentrations of a more potent androgen without that uh having to circulate through the general circulation which you do not want in a developing fetus.