I understand what you’re saying but I’m interested in the LH FSH and vitD relation of this thread. It appears its helped some and hurt some.
The fact that TEI has pointed out to avoid it, atleast for me, on both tests, is noteworthy, knowing there is an inverse relationship between Vit D and LH. This would suggest taking Vit D would cause further shutdown. But perhaps not because of receptor damage. We also know VDR also has transcriptional activity with AR.
I can’t speak to TEi validity but my first test I was only using powder under my pits, 2nd test anti-antiperspirant deodorant, which spiked the aluminum readings. I have no foot in the fire, but perhaps it saved me from gettting worse by taking vitD, who knows. If so, perhaps it has benefits if you can get an accurate reading while your system is cleared of all other hormones, herbs, supps, or RX you may be taking.