A fitness influencer who goes by Brandon Ruh found himself at the center of controversy after posting blood work results. Fitness coach Greg Doucette analyzed the report and said that is has as evidence of PED use.
The situation began when Ruh posted a video celebrating his testosterone levels, which measured at 1,007 nanograms per deciliter. In the video, he jokingly attributed this increase from his previous 847 level to blue light blocking and morning sun exposure.
“I think it’s all the blue light,” Ruh said in the video, referencing nighttime routines and morning sun exposure practices.
However, Doucette noticed something concerning about the disclosure. While Ruh showed his total testosterone numbers, he failed to include other critical markers from his blood panel, such as LH (luteinizing hormone), FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone), and estradiol levels.
“When somebody shows one part of a test and not the other, they’re usually covering for something,” Doucette explained.
Doucette, who is transparent about his own hormone replacement therapy use, publicly commented that showing only testosterone levels doesn’t prove natural status.
He specifically suspected Ruh might be using a fertility medication sometimes used off-label to boost testosterone production. “I was 99% sure that he was on cl**iphene,” Doucette stated.
The controversy escalated when Ruh responded with another video addressing Doucette’s concerns.
Rather than simply ignoring the comment or providing the additional blood work privately, Ruh posted the complete panel. The results appeared to confirm Doucette’s suspicions.
Ru’s LH levels were out of range and elevated, while his FSH measured 11.9, near the upper limit of 12.8. His SHBG was also elevated at 54.
“Do you see that there’s the LH in the red? Out of range, super physiological, too high,” Doucette pointed out while reviewing the results. These elevated markers, particularly when viewed together, suggested external intervention rather than natural production.
Ruh maintained his natural status in his response video, stating, “I’ve never taken a st**oid a day in my life.” However, Doucette emphasized he never accused Ruh of taking st**oids or testosterone specifically. Clomiphene is neither a st**oid nor testosterone, though it does influence hormone production.
The blood work also revealed Ru’s SHBG was previously measured above 70, which Doucette noted as extremely high. Combined with the other markers, the pattern suggested clomiphene use rather than direct testosterone administration, which would have suppressed LH and FSH levels instead of elevating them.
Ruh attributed some of his blood work abnormalities to overtraining, anxiety management through intensive exercise, and his paleo-style low-carb diet. He admitted doing multiple training sessions daily, including Brazilian jiu-jitsu, surfing, and assault bike work.
