That’s a great point about higher test levels possibly leading to the body being in a sympathetic state more of the time than if that same person had lower test levels. Being in a parasympathetic state is extremely important for things like digestion and healing. So it would make sense that if higher test levels caused a person to be in a sympathetic state more of the time, healing in certain areas could be effected. Not all areas tho, I would assume. Since testosterone can increase healing/ regeneration in things like skin, muscle and bone.
and that’s another great point in regards to the possibility of increased testosterone levels partitioning nutrients and resources differently/ using up certain nutrients more in order to increase some of the bodies actions, like how testosterone can cause iron stores to deplete faster since testosterone increases RBC production at a greater rate than men with lower testosterone levels. There absolutely could be trade offs to consider with testosterone, and like u said, everyone‘s body is going to function optimally at different levels.
But what matters most, imo, is anecdotal/ real world results. Clearly if u and @Belekas saw gastrointestinal issues when u raised ur test dosages, there’s definitely something going on here. The exact mechanism of action tho is hard to say. That study u posted at least offers a possible answer to what could be going on tho. So thanks for posting it
