Bryan Johnson· Author
Initially started TRT to offset the side effects of 25% caloric restriction (1,950 cal daily) - a longevity therapy
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Initially started TRT to offset the side effects of 25% caloric restriction (1,950 cal daily) - a longevity therapy
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I was on TRT temporarily when on 20%+ caloric restriction (1950) to offset the potential side effects.
We then adjusted my calories to 2250 (10% caloric restriction) to evaluate the change in caloric intake on my biomarkers while discontinuing the testosterone
My testosterone levels were normal before starting the caloric restriction.