So many people here have seen improvement in symptoms on a low carb diet. THe following study may explain why. Also of the few recoveries Mitch rings a bell, diet was the key. Perhaps this whole time as we analyze neurosteriods and hormones perhaps the answer lies in increasing what Finasteride decreased. 5alpha reductase.
" 5Alpha-reductase mRNA was increased on the low carbohydrate compared with the moderate carbohydrate diet"
Creatine? The a review of the board suggests mixed results for the use of creatine monohydrate
Where is the study that Creatine inceases 5ar activity? I have seen reports where it was suspected to but never one that actually stated it increased it. The key may be in dieting long term and avoiding carbs and especially flax and soy which are know to inhibit 5ar. Mitch was sick for years and after going on a special diet he recovered from both brain fog and sexual issues.
Interesting,
I can’t do dht test in my country but i am sure my dht level is high because my hairloss is even more aggresive than before PFS. And also my body hair is grow like crazy. Every day i see new body hairs.
But maybe i should try that.