Is trt detectable on a drug test?

When using trt just enough to maintain healthy test levels, could that be enough to show up on drug test? Obviously most of us dont run into that but what about professional or even semi pro athletes? Would being on trt barr them from competeting?

Yes, it is detectable (so long as it is synthesized from a plant source). Some sporting bodies do allow HRT and others don't.

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Originally Posted by Bonaparte

Yes, it is detectable (so long as it is synthesized from a plant source). Some sporting bodies do allow HRT and others don't.

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But it has to be within normal ranges correct?7

In Italy sport feds would require you to wash off first (the time depending on ester used) then have your natural output tested.

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Originally Posted by Bonaparte

Yes, it is detectable (so long as it is synthesized from a plant source). Some sporting bodies do allow HRT and others don't.

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Test from plant source?

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Originally Posted by Couchlockd

Test from plant source?

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Testosterone is produced from soy.

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Originally Posted by Mr.BB

Testosterone is produced from soy.

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Wow, no shit.

I always read and was told to avoid soy because of phyto-estrogens.

Thanks for the info.

Last I checked, it is synthesized from DHEA extracted from the African wild yam.
Here's an explanation of the testing: The New York Times > Sports > Image > Graphic: How Carbon Isotope Ratio Testing Works

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Originally Posted by Bonaparte

Last I checked, it is synthesized from DHEA extracted from the African wild yam.

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Interesting, I always thought production of large amounts synthetic test came from DHEA which is bio catalyzed from the bacteria Pseudomonas Testosteroni.

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Originally Posted by Bonaparte

Last I checked, it is synthesized from DHEA extracted from the African wild yam.
Here's an explanation of the testing: The New York Times > Sports > Image > Graphic: How Carbon Isotope Ratio Testing Works

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Funny you didn't check your own nytimes interesting drawing/graph link, where actually states "...drug companies synthetize from soy,...".

But, yes it can also be synthesized from yams. Most raws are made in china, do you think its cheaper for them to make it from soy or yams? (bit of a trick question)

Here's a interesting (non-nytimes) biotechnology paper about it, for you to check: From Soybean Phytosterols
to Steroid Hormones

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Originally Posted by Mr.BB

Funny you didn't check your own nytimes interesting drawing/graph link, where actually states "...drug companies synthetize from soy,...".

But, yes it can also be synthesized from yams. Most raws are made in china, do you think its cheaper for them to make it from soy or yams? (bit of a trick question)

Here's a interesting (non-nytimes) biotechnology paper about it, for you to check: From Soybean Phytosterols
to Steroid Hormones

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I had read about the yams somewhere 5+ years ago (maybe it was a really old source). And I only skimmed that NY Times piece. I posted it for the explanation of C-18 vs C-19 testing.