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Saint Dirty Face

Tag: #MensHealthNoBS

  • The Numbers Game: Why Your Blood Tells the Truth

    Robert

    Quit the Limp – A Saint Dirty Face Protocol, Part 3

    By Saint Dirty Face

    Disclaimer from The Wounded Sentinel (also known as Saint Dirty Face):

    This ain’t a “just trust me” game. Testosterone isn’t a vibe — it’s chemistry. You can’t feel your SHBG. You can’t guess your free T. And if you’re guessing? You’re gambling with your results. Talk to your doctor, get your labs, and don’t be an idiot about it.

    Why Numbers Matter

    Too many guys treat their hormones like their gas tank — “Eh, I think I’ve got enough to get home.”

    Then they wonder why they’re stalling on the side of the road with no drive, no strength, and a libido that retired without notice.

    You can sleep better, lift harder, pop the right stack… and still limp along if something in your blood chemistry is off.

    The only way to know? Lab work.

    The Big 6 Tests You Need

    Total Testosterone – The full tank number. Doesn’t tell the whole story, but it’s the baseline. Free Testosterone – The horsepower that’s actually usable. SHBG (Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin) – The handcuffs on your testosterone. High SHBG = less free T. Estradiol (E2) – Your estrogen. Needed in balance, but too high smothers your T. LH & FSH – The pituitary signals that tell your boys to make testosterone. Vitamin D, Zinc, Magnesium – Nutritional co-pilots for hormone production.

    How to Read the Basics

    High Total T + Low Free T + High SHBG → You’ve got testosterone, but it’s locked up. Focus on SHBG-lowering tactics (Tongkat Ali, Boron). Low Total T + Low Free T → You’re just not making enough. Could be lifestyle, nutrient deficiency, or time to talk TRT. High Estradiol → Drop excess fat, clean up diet, consider more cruciferous veggies (broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage). Low Vitamin D, Zinc, Magnesium → No amount of gym time will override a missing building block.

    When to Test

    Baseline: Before you start changing things. Follow-up: 8–12 weeks after implementing the stack and lifestyle changes. Maintenance: Every 6–12 months, or sooner if symptoms return.

    The Saint Dirty Face Rule of Labs

    Guessing is for gamblers.

    Blood doesn’t lie.

    If you’re not checking your numbers, you’re basically swinging in the dark hoping you hit the target — and wondering why you keep breaking lamps instead of records.

    Saint Dirty Face says:

    “Numbers don’t care about your feelings.

    They don’t care about the motivational meme you saw.

    They’ll tell you if you’re killing it or coasting.

    And once you know, you either fix it or quit lying to yourself.”

  • The Core Stack: The Only 6 Things Worth Swallowing

    Robert

    Quit the Limp – A Saint Dirty Face Protocol, Part 2

    By Saint Dirty Face

    Disclaimer from The Wounded Sentinel (also known as Saint Dirty Face):

    This ain’t a “buy my brand” post. I don’t have a brand to sell you — I’ve got a BS filter and a short fuse for overpriced crap that doesn’t work. These are the things that have actual science, real-world results, and won’t have you peeing out your paycheck.

    Before You Swallow Anything

    Pause.

    Talk to your doctor or a qualified healthcare pro.

    Get your labs done. Make sure you’re not allergic to any of this stuff.

    Don’t be that guy who pops a handful of mystery pills and ends up explaining to the ER nurse why his throat is closing.

    Saint Dirty Face plays it hard, but we play it smart.

    The Problem with the Supplement Game

    The male vitality aisle is basically Vegas — flashing lights, promises of glory, and the house (the supplement company) always wins.

    They bank on three things:

    You’re tired and horny for a quick fix. You won’t check the dosages. You’ll confuse “feeling something” (like caffeine jitters) with actually improving testosterone.

    We’re not playing that game.

    We’re building a short, mean list that’s actually worth the swallow.

    The Dirty Face Six-Pack

    1. Vitamin D3 – 5000 IU/day

    Why: It’s not just for bones — it’s a hormone precursor. Low D = low T. Tip: Take with fat (eggs, avocado, nuts) for best absorption.

    2. Zinc – 25 mg/day (gluconate or picolinate)

    Why: Essential for testosterone production and sperm health. Warning: Don’t go over 40 mg daily long-term — you’ll mess with copper balance.

    3. Magnesium Glycinate – 300 mg/night

    Why: Helps free up bound testosterone by lowering SHBG. Bonus: Improves sleep quality, which in turn boosts T.

    4. Ashwagandha (KSM-66) – 600 mg/day

    Why: Stress kills testosterone. This adaptogen drops cortisol and can raise T 10–15%. Tip: Split dose — AM and PM — for steady effect.

    5. Tongkat Ali (200:1 extract) – 200–300 mg/day

    Why: Lowers SHBG, freeing more testosterone to actually work. Bonus: Libido booster that’s more slow-burn than instant jolt.

    6. Boron – 6–10 mg/day

    Why: Can drop SHBG and bump free T in as little as a week. Rule: Cycle it — 3 months on, then take a break.

    Why Not More?

    Because more pills ≠ more results.

    The supplement graveyard in your kitchen drawer is proof of that.

    We’re here for potency, not a pharmacy bill.

    Saint Dirty Face says:

    “If your supplement list is longer than your grocery list, you’re not biohacking — you’re panicking.”

    How to Take the Core Stack

    Morning: Vitamin D3, Zinc, Tongkat Ali, Boron, Ashwagandha (first half) Night: Magnesium, Ashwagandha (second half) With meals for better absorption (except magnesium — take before bed).

    What to Expect

    Week 1–2: Sleep improves, mood steadies, libido flickers back. Week 3–6: Strength ticks up, morning wood more reliable, energy more consistent. Week 8–12: Labs start showing real movement in free T and total T.

    Saint Dirty Face says:

    “Supplements are the spice, not the steak.

    You don’t build a man out of capsules — you build him in the hours you lift, sleep, and live like you give a damn.

    The right stack just makes the fire burn hotter.”

  • Before You Pop a Pill: The Dirty Truth About Low T

    Robert

    Fuel the Fire – Part 1

    By Saint Dirty Face

    Disclaimer from The Wounded Sentinel (also known as Saint Dirty Face):

    This ain’t medical advice. This is life advice with calluses and scar tissue. If you’ve got real health issues, get your labs done and talk to a pro. If you’re just looking for a magic gummy to fix your life, go buy candy — it’s cheaper.

    Why This Series Exists

    Because I’m sick of the “male vitality” supplement circus that clogs up the internet.

    Every week I see another glossy ad promising to turn you into a Greek god with the sex drive of a pornstar — for the low, low price of $69.99 a month.

    Here’s the truth:

    Most of these “formulas” are just overpriced sugar, pixie dust amounts of herbs, and marketing copy stolen from a Men’s Health cover in 2004.

    Hell, I saw one the other day bragging about 200 mg of Tongkat Ali — sounds spicy, right? Until you realize you’d need about 3x that dose to even sniff a clinical effect. But they don’t care. They know most guys won’t check the science — they’ll just swipe their card and pray their jeans feel tighter by Friday.

    That’s how this series was born — from watching the supplement industry pimp lies to men who don’t know any better. I’m here to cut through the bull, name names (politely… sort of), and give you a real game plan to raise testosterone and libido that doesn’t involve flushing your paycheck down the toilet.

    The Foundation No Pill Can Replace

    You can’t “out-supplement” a broken lifestyle.

    Before you even think about popping a capsule, gummy, or powder, you have to fix the three horsepower-killers that choke your T to death:

    1. Sleep Like You Mean It

    7–8 hours. Same time every night. Dark, cool, phone out of arm’s reach. Sleep debt is a testosterone killer — a week of crap sleep can tank your T by 10–15%.

    Saint Dirty Face says: “If you can binge Netflix until 2 AM but complain about low energy, your problem isn’t hormonal — it’s stupid.”

    2. Lift Heavy Things

    3x a week: squats, deadlifts, bench, pull-ups, overhead press. Keep reps in the 5–8 range, rest 2–3 minutes. This tells your body, “We’re in the fight — bring the big guns.”

    Saint Dirty Face says: “If you’re only curling in the mirror, your testosterone thinks you’re a 14-year-old on summer break.”

    3. Lose the Gut, Drop the Crap

    Belly fat turns testosterone into estrogen. Cut processed sugar, beer binges, and fast-food grease traps. Drop 10–15 lbs and watch your free T climb without touching a pill.

    Saint Dirty Face says: “If your abs are buried under a keg, you’re sending your testosterone an eviction notice.”

    The Point

    The supplement industry wants you to believe that a bottle fixes everything.

    But without sleep, training, and diet in check, you’re just a healthier couch potato with expensive urine.

    That’s why Phase 1 is all about building the engine.

    In Part 2, we’ll talk about the Core Stack — the only 6 things worth swallowing that actually move the needle.

    Until then, fix your foundation. The rest will hit harder.