Hi.
I’m 35 and loosing hair. It’s likely that Propecia could be one good solution. However, from what I understand Propecia blocks DHT by limiting the creation of testosterone which is why it can stop balding process.
Now, I am working out seriously 4 times a week and trying to add on muscle. Muscle growth is due to testoterone. My question: how can my work out be still beneficial in terms of muscle growth if the testosterone is lowered because of use of Proprecia.
Thanks for your time.
Propecia does not decrease testosterone. It decreases the byproduct of testosterone known as dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT is what is implicated in male pattern hair loss. Taking Propecia increases testosterone by about 15% and benefit (although not proven) muscle building. Propecia can also apparently be used to mask muscle enhancers. You may recall from the recent Olympic games the controversy surrounding Propecia — Olympic Athlete Banned from Competition for Propecia Use.
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there really might be some truth in propecia being beneficial to muscle anabolism. i myself noticed i do not only lose muscle tissue, but get stronger and build muscles far easier than ever before. it s nothing dramatic, but it is noticeable.i read that propecia causes more fat tissue, less muscles and weaker stamina. quite contrary in my case. i notice its negative impacts on my libido (i really believe far higher a percentage of fin users than the notorious 1-4% suffers this side affect), but a positive influence on building and remaining muscles. in fact, the hair is not as much affected as the body. while still thinning, i look like a top athlete now. my “normal” weight was 85 kg, right now it is 92 with less fat (!).i would really recommend that anyone with concerns should try themselves. nobody but i have my body.