What are the different forms of testosterone?
There are several chemical forms of testosterone. People who are prescribed hormone therapy often ask about the fact that hormones come in different forms, chemically. While sometimes it doesn’t matter what exact chemical form a nutrient or supplement is in, for hormones, the different chemical forms do matter. There are two popularly prescribed forms of testosterone: testosterone cypionate and testosterone enanthate. Although they both eventually act in the form of free testosterone in the body, each has different initial characteristics and effects on male physiology.
A patient recently asked Dr. Larry:
What’s the difference between testosterone cypionate and testosterone enanthate, the two most common forms of testosterone?
Dr. Larry responded:
- Enanthate has been reported in patients to provide a more immediate, observable effect compared to cypionate. This is due to the slight chemical difference between the two.
- Enanthate has a 7-carbon ester chain while cypionate has an 8-carbon ester chain. The more carbons the ester group has, the more soluble in oil and the less soluble in water it becomes. As a result, cypionate has a slightly slower release and longer active life.
- Enanthate is manufactured widely throughout the world, while cypionate is less common outside the USA. Hence, cypionate tends to be more common in the States.
- Enanthate is suspended in sesame oil; cypionate is suspended in cottonseed oil.
- Due to being one atom lighter, enanthate has more testosterone per mg. The difference is insignificant though, perhaps a few milligrams amount of steroid more.
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AAI specializes in treating chronic age-related diseases and symptoms. Our primary goal is to promote wellness and vitality by focusing on the early detection of hormonal imbalances. A therapy through AAI is individualized to suit your unique needs in alignment with specific health and fitness goals. Our programs supersede other clinics in that we provide a combination of three crucial elements for successful treatment. First, we prescribe state of the art pharmaceutical support supplied by our specialized pharmacies. In order to partner with AAI, these pharmacies have to be in accordance with the highest regulations for injectable medications. Most common deficiencies are treated with Testosterone, Sermorelin, and HGH options. We provide all supporting medications to ensure your endocrine system is functioning at a superlative level. Secondly, we follow with the latest in plant-based medicine to help cellular support during and after treatment enhancing your benefits and minimizing your ailments. Lastly, we provide the best patient advocate support available. Our advisers have been trained closely by our physicians to ensure that you are empowered to understand your treatment from start to finish. We truly believe in our therapies because we have experienced the life-changing benefits first hand and through our patients. Thank you for choosing AAI Rejuvenation Clinic!
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