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226. "No Secrets" Q+A! The Wikipedia Controversy, Strides, Singles v. Doubles, Breakthroughs After Layoffs, Ketones, Polarized Training, and Lots More!

Some Work, All Play

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Monitor the Triad of T3, Estradiol, and Testosterone

Free or total T3 is a critical thyroid hormone biomarker for athletes, where low levels may signal potential issues, such as reds. Understanding T3 provides coaches with more concrete evidence of an athlete's health state. Estradiol levels in female athletes can be influenced by hormonal IUDs and contraceptives, highlighting the need to contextualize testing. Free and total testosterone are essential markers for male athletes. Additionally, other biomarkers like insulin, glucose, ferritin, hemoglobin, cortisol, and cholesterol warrant further investigation, indicating the complexity of hormonal health in athletes.

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