Nolvadex vs Zinc for hormones
Short answer: For hormones, more users report improvement with Nolvadex — 97% of 37 reports, versus 88% of 94 for Zinc.
Nolvadex has 6 meta-analyses and 22 randomized trials on PubMed; Zinc has 220 and 555.
Based on 219 reports about Nolvadex and 1,582 about Zinc. Not medical advice.
| Nolvadex Medication | Zinc Supplement | |
|---|---|---|
| User score | 45 | 43 |
| Verdict | Mostly positive | Mixed |
| Positive of reports that state an outcome | 67% | 59% |
| Reports | 219 | 1,582 |
| Research | AResearch: Strong | AResearch: Strong |
| Meta-analyses / RCTs | 6 / 22 | 220 / 555 |
| Mainly used for | ||
| Weight loss % reporting improvement | — | 100% (3) |
| Appetite % reporting improvement | — | 50% (4) |
| Focus % reporting improvement | — | 65% (31) |
| Energy % reporting improvement | 100% (3) | 74% (57) |
| Sleep % reporting improvement | — | 84% (76) |
| Anxiety % reporting improvement | — | 74% (35) |
| Mood % reporting improvement | — | 81% (67) |
| Memory % reporting improvement | — | 33% (6) |
| Performance % reporting improvement | 50% (2) | 87% (23) |
| Recovery % reporting improvement | — | 91% (11) |
| Pain & inflammation % reporting improvement | — | 56% (9) |
| Digestion % reporting improvement | — | 0% (2) |
| Libido % reporting improvement | 67% (3) | 90% (118) |
| Hormones % reporting improvement | 97% (37) | 88% (94) |
| Blood sugar % reporting improvement | — | 100% (2) |
| Heart & lipids % reporting improvement | — | 50% (2) |
| Skin & hair % reporting improvement | — | 84% (43) |
| Immunity % reporting improvement | — | 89% (37) |
| Common side effects | fatigue, depression, mood swings, brain fog | nausea, stomach issues, fatigue, vomiting |
| Typical dose reported | 3 weeks at 10 mg daily | daily |
The current debate is centered on whether the optimal strategy is to give an aromatase inhibitor initially or after several years of tamoxifen treatment. Multiple important questions remain, including the predictive value of molecular markers such as progesterone receptor, the optimal duration of aromatase inhibitor therapy, the long-term adverse effects, and the relative efficacy and toxicity of the different aromatase inhibitors.
Clin Cancer Res, 2006 ↗“This is now 2nd day on nolva and I swaer my balls are about back to normal. Energy is a bit better”
Acne patients have decreased serum zinc levels. Zinc is effective for the treatment of acne, particularly at decreasing the number of inflammatory papules, when used as monotherapy or as an adjunctive treatment.
Dermatol Ther, 2020 ↗“I had actual energy in the mornings for the first time I could remember.”
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