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What is it
10β,17β-dihydroxyestra-1,4-dien-3-one or DHED is a prodrug designed to become E2 in the brain by metabolizing and binding to your ER alpha receptors.
This image shows how DHED is inactive in estrogen receptors but it converts to 17b estradiol through SDR mediated conversion and then binds to ERa/b receptors locally in the brain
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
How can this be used in gear cycles
This can be used in gear cycles that use an aramotase inhibitor to reduce the conversion of testostrone into E2, because of it causing Gynecomastia or infertility when the levels are high, as an ancillary.
When E2 is nuked, estrogen signaling in the brain drops, reducing synaptic plasticity, BDNF expression, cholinergic and dopaminergic activity, and
overallneuronal energy metabolism, which can contribute to brain fog, poorer memory, and impaired cognition
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
You can use this in your cycle to cancel out the negative effects on cognition from an aramotase inhibitor which is caused by low E2 by supplying it selectively to the brain so that we dont have to deal with gyno or infertility
Tl;dr
DHED selectively converts to estrogen in your brain with minimal conversion in the rest of the body and binds to ER alpha receptors which can eliminate AI’s negative side effects on the brain
10β,17β-dihydroxyestra-1,4-dien-3-one or DHED is a prodrug designed to become E2 in the brain by metabolizing and binding to your ER alpha receptors.
This image shows how DHED is inactive in estrogen receptors but it converts to 17b estradiol through SDR mediated conversion and then binds to ERa/b receptors locally in the brain
The prodrug DHED selectively delivers 17β-estradiol to the brain for treating estrogen-responsive disorders - PMC
Many neurological and psychiatric maladies originate from the deprivation of the human brain from estrogens. However, current hormone therapies cannot be used safely to treat these conditions commonly associated with menopause because of detrimental ...
How can this be used in gear cycles
This can be used in gear cycles that use an aramotase inhibitor to reduce the conversion of testostrone into E2, because of it causing Gynecomastia or infertility when the levels are high, as an ancillary.
When E2 is nuked, estrogen signaling in the brain drops, reducing synaptic plasticity, BDNF expression, cholinergic and dopaminergic activity, and
overallneuronal energy metabolism, which can contribute to brain fog, poorer memory, and impaired cognition
The prodrug DHED selectively delivers 17β-estradiol to the brain for treating estrogen-responsive disorders - PMC
Many neurological and psychiatric maladies originate from the deprivation of the human brain from estrogens. However, current hormone therapies cannot be used safely to treat these conditions commonly associated with menopause because of detrimental ...
You can use this in your cycle to cancel out the negative effects on cognition from an aramotase inhibitor which is caused by low E2 by supplying it selectively to the brain so that we dont have to deal with gyno or infertility
Tl;dr
DHED selectively converts to estrogen in your brain with minimal conversion in the rest of the body and binds to ER alpha receptors which can eliminate AI’s negative side effects on the brain
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