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average life cycle of RBC - 120days, combined with most guys running long esters equates to a longer than expected time to see a noticeable reduction in levels.
going off completely is not optimal.
a better idea would be to adopt something very similar to Emeric's protocol of 10mg per day. this way mood, libido, etc are all not effected and overall wellbeing is maintained as well as muscle. simply stay at the above mentioned while donating at a rate that allows you to maintain an in-range iron level. this will most likely will take up to 6 months but you will be able to maintain this much easier once its under control with donation in the 3-4 month range. I went from 61 to 50 by being patient, focusing on not becoming anemic, and allowing RBC life cycles and long acting esters to run there course. stop, think, and do not be impatient. on a side note the obvious hydration and cardio helped speed the process.
you didn't get that high over night, it was a build up over time so a reduction will also take time.
going off completely is not optimal.
a better idea would be to adopt something very similar to Emeric's protocol of 10mg per day. this way mood, libido, etc are all not effected and overall wellbeing is maintained as well as muscle. simply stay at the above mentioned while donating at a rate that allows you to maintain an in-range iron level. this will most likely will take up to 6 months but you will be able to maintain this much easier once its under control with donation in the 3-4 month range. I went from 61 to 50 by being patient, focusing on not becoming anemic, and allowing RBC life cycles and long acting esters to run there course. stop, think, and do not be impatient. on a side note the obvious hydration and cardio helped speed the process.
you didn't get that high over night, it was a build up over time so a reduction will also take time.
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