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  1. 05-20-2013, 08:46 AM #1
    jwhit84
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    T:E ratio questions

    In sports they do a urine test to determine the T:E ratio (testosterone to epitestosterone) in order to detect the presence of exogenous testosterone. In MMA, I think the limit is 6:1. Many people seem to think that 6:1 means "omg they have 6x the testosterone of a normal man!", but obviously that's not necessarily true. Couldn't their testosterone be within natural range (800-1200) but still have a high T:E ratio?

    Has anyone checked their own by any chance? I was hoping my blood test would show, but I guess epitestosterone isn't included. Anyway, I'm just curious about it!
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  2. 05-20-2013, 05:20 PM #2
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    Welcome. Sorry I haven't a clue. ...crazy mike
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  3. 05-20-2013, 06:55 PM #3
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    i would think a typical guy with 800 test would have around 30 e which is much more than 6x.
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  4. 05-20-2013, 10:02 PM #4
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    Epitestosterone - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    That article should answer all your questions.
    Let me know if it doesn't.
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