I.D WALKER
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In conclusion, we defined in healthy adults the pharmacokinetics and disposition of the diastereoisomers of equol by uniquely using tracer stable-isotope-labeled analogs of S-(−)[2-13C]equol and R-(+)[2-13C]equol produced by novel chiral chemistry (38). Our findings showed that, in contrast with published data for the soy isoflavones daidzein or genistein (46, 47), both equol enantiomers have high systemic bioavailability, although R-(+)[2-13C]equol exhibits greater bioavailability than its diastereoisomer, S-(−)[2-13C]equol or a racemic mixture. The latter behaves differently, ie, has a slower uptake and lower peak plasma concentrations.
No difference in libido, but then again i have only been taking it for a bit over a week. I am also on finasteride (for 9+months) and haven't gotten any sides yet so I may be an exception
they keep saying brotzu published something in a dermatology journal, where is it
Holy f***, this thread is getting really complicated and hard to follow. This is what I have gathered to sum it up for anyone looking for answers, someone correct me if I am wrong.
1. The lotion is expected some time in 2017. They are currently in trials.
2. The company and doctor behind this are reputable.
3. The ingredients involved COULD have a systemic affect on hormones like finasteride, but nobody knows for sure.
4. People are or have attempted to make a knock off lotion using ingredients but it's difficult and costly to do without a proper lab.
I am still eagerly awaiting this stuff. finasteride is not causing any regrowth yet 4 months in and I am almost thinking about starting minoxidil with the finasteride again. I just need some damn regrowth on my left temple. I am not asking for much.
it is not costly at all to make such a lotion; i have just recently made a batch with the main ingredient (Equol) as well as Borage oil and Carnitine and the cost was minimal for the amount i was able to make. I've been using it for only a couple of days and also taking Equol orally but no results to report yet given short time frame. Anyone with half a brain can mix such a lotion up. Just look up how to make lotions on youtube and invest in some Equol, Carnitine, Borage Oil, Isopropyl Myristate and wax/coconut oil/essential oils (optional). All you need is a few bowls, a blender, some container(s) and a clean workspace.
Bought the Equol in pill format from Amazon - just search for Equolibrium from Nature's Sunshine; opened pills and mixed with Isopropyl Myristate which enables fast absorption of components (such as Equol for example) and is commonly used to make lotions, etc. DGLA s covered by using Borage oil; also mixed it with coconut oil, Carnitine, Vitamin D and some bees wax for cosmetics to give it some stiffness. It is not Brotzu's lotion and may not be effective, but it isn't that far off so i'm testing it out to see if any results can be had. I don't like to wait around for test results, especially when ingredients seem readily available off the shelf - it's a small investment for me and keeps me entertained (i like this sort of thing)
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I am usually more methodical when i mix my lotions/creams, but in this case i was a bit looser in the formula since i could not find any downsides of using too much Equol (i guess i'll find out). Anyways, i used 50 pills - each pill is 6mg so that means 300mg total added to the mix. The total batch is about 400ml / 13.5 oz which i divided into two containers. That means i should roughly have 0.75mg Equol / ml. Each application is about ~5ml (~1 teaspoon), which would mean for each application there should be at least ~ 3.75mg Equol.
I apply it once every night - the hair becomes instantly slick because of the oils i used in the mix but the Isopropyl Myristate reduces the oiliness and the wax stiffens it up so it is comfortable to wear. I haven't perfected the mix enough to be able to wear it outside as a real hair gel since i think it is still too liquid but honestly that would be super easy to do by simply adding a bit more wax when i mix this up. If i did that, i could easily have a full on hair gel that would be indistinguishable from other commercial products and actually smells pretty unbelievable (i added some essential oils to it).
It doesn't feel like a nuisance to apply and it is easy so i'll keep applying it unless it all of a sudden makes all my hair fall out (fingers crossed).
Side note - i also take 1 pill of Equol every morning so that is 6mg oral and ~3.75 topical.
As for transdermal delivery i am relying 100% on the Isopropyl Myristate to do the job; with the oils in the mixture, it should do a fine job at carrying the Equol to the transdermal layers, though i am no scientist so this is more s in the mixture it trial and error (DIY science experiment!).