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So you should know that supplements are always the last thing you look at to help optimize testosterone.
You first focus on:
Fat loss
Sleep
Diet
Resistance Training
Once you have these nailed you look at supplementing nutritional gaps
So you should know that supplements are always the last thing you look at to help optimize testosterone.
You first focus on:
Fat loss
Sleep
Diet
Resistance Training
Once you have these nailed you look at supplementing nutritional gaps
Vitamin D3
Unless you are spending multiple hours in the sun daily, chance is you are D3 deficient.
D3 is a steroid hormone. Multiple studies have shown D3 supplementation increases T
A 12 month study saw male T levels increase by as much as 20%!
https://www.thieme-connect.com/products/ejournals/html/10.1055/s-0030-1269854#N68360
Unless you are spending multiple hours in the sun daily, chance is you are D3 deficient.
D3 is a steroid hormone. Multiple studies have shown D3 supplementation increases T
A 12 month study saw male T levels increase by as much as 20%!
https://www.thieme-connect.com/products/ejournals/html/10.1055/s-0030-1269854#N68360
Vitamin K2
Deficiency can lead to declining testosterone levels
The K2 vitamin MK4 is believed to stimulate testosterone
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3180407/
K2 also enables the body to utilize D3, more efficiently
So best to supplement D3 & K2 together! https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5613455/
Deficiency can lead to declining testosterone levels
The K2 vitamin MK4 is believed to stimulate testosterone
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3180407/
K2 also enables the body to utilize D3, more efficiently
So best to supplement D3 & K2 together! https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5613455/
Zinc
It's estimated that 1/3 of the global population are deficient in Zinc & deficiency is one of the leading causes of low testosterone levels.
One study showed that men supplementing with Zinc for six months, nearly doubled testosterone levels. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8875519
It's estimated that 1/3 of the global population are deficient in Zinc & deficiency is one of the leading causes of low testosterone levels.
One study showed that men supplementing with Zinc for six months, nearly doubled testosterone levels. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8875519
Magnesium
Most don't get enough in their diet & deficiency is a common cause of testosterone deficiency
Magnesium helps lower SHBG, cortisol levels & aids with sleep quality
When you have low Magnesium levels you negatively impact both total & free T https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3958794/
Most don't get enough in their diet & deficiency is a common cause of testosterone deficiency
Magnesium helps lower SHBG, cortisol levels & aids with sleep quality
When you have low Magnesium levels you negatively impact both total & free T https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3958794/
Boron
In short you need to supplement boron to get enough in your diet.
It aids testosterone levels in three key ways
Lowers SHBG
Lowers inflammation levels
Increases vitamin D
Supplementing 6 - 10 mg daily shown to have the greatest impact https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21129941
In short you need to supplement boron to get enough in your diet.
It aids testosterone levels in three key ways
Lowers SHBG
Lowers inflammation levels
Increases vitamin D
Supplementing 6 - 10 mg daily shown to have the greatest impact https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21129941
Fenugreek
It’s believed that Fenugreek boost testosterone due to reducing enzymes in the body that convert testosterone into estrogen.
Studies have shown that supplementing with 500mg increase total & free testosterone levels. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26791805
It’s believed that Fenugreek boost testosterone due to reducing enzymes in the body that convert testosterone into estrogen.
Studies have shown that supplementing with 500mg increase total & free testosterone levels. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26791805
Urtica Dortica
Probably a supplement you aren't familiar with, it sounds like a heavy metal band; but it's actually a nettle.
It blocks the aromatase enzyme that converts testosterone to estrogen & at 360 mg is shown to boost #testosterone https://www.researchgate.net/publication/242466034_A_comprehensive_review_on_the_stinging_nettle_effect_and_efficacy_profiles_Part_II_Urticae_radix
Probably a supplement you aren't familiar with, it sounds like a heavy metal band; but it's actually a nettle.
It blocks the aromatase enzyme that converts testosterone to estrogen & at 360 mg is shown to boost #testosterone https://www.researchgate.net/publication/242466034_A_comprehensive_review_on_the_stinging_nettle_effect_and_efficacy_profiles_Part_II_Urticae_radix
Iodine
If you don’t get much in the way of fish & seafood in your diet, you’re likely deficient in iodine.
Iodine is crucial for thyroid health, the thyroid regulates hormone production & if you don’t have a healthy operating thyroid
Testosterone production will suffer!
If you don’t get much in the way of fish & seafood in your diet, you’re likely deficient in iodine.
Iodine is crucial for thyroid health, the thyroid regulates hormone production & if you don’t have a healthy operating thyroid
Testosterone production will suffer!
Omega 3
It’s believed that Omega 3 aids testosterone production due to reducing inflammation
This enables the testes & other areas of the body responsible for T production to perform more efficiently
Just remember to opt for triglyceride form supplements
It’s believed that Omega 3 aids testosterone production due to reducing inflammation
This enables the testes & other areas of the body responsible for T production to perform more efficiently
Just remember to opt for triglyceride form supplements
Ashwagandha
Stress & the stress hormone cortisol is one of the biggest killers of T production
Ashwagandha is very effective for reducing stress/ cortisol levels
In studies supplementing with 600mg per day is shown to increase testosterone & strength in resistance training.
Stress & the stress hormone cortisol is one of the biggest killers of T production
Ashwagandha is very effective for reducing stress/ cortisol levels
In studies supplementing with 600mg per day is shown to increase testosterone & strength in resistance training.
Vitamin A
Vitamin A deficiency negatively impacts the leydig cells in the testes & can cause them to function poorly.
Leydig cells are responsible for testosterone production so damage to them can cause deficiency
Vitamin A & Iron though to be a potent combo as well!
Vitamin A deficiency negatively impacts the leydig cells in the testes & can cause them to function poorly.
Leydig cells are responsible for testosterone production so damage to them can cause deficiency
Vitamin A & Iron though to be a potent combo as well!
Iron
In my experience, most men either get too little or too much iron.
So may want to test levels prior to supplementing or regularly donate blood to counter high levels
Supplementing Iron & vitamin A shown to be effective for increasing T in study https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15163330
In my experience, most men either get too little or too much iron.
So may want to test levels prior to supplementing or regularly donate blood to counter high levels
Supplementing Iron & vitamin A shown to be effective for increasing T in study https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15163330
Mucuna Pruriens
Linked to improved testosterone production & male fertility
It’s believed the increase in T, is due to lowering prolactin levels.
High prolactin inhibits T production, libido, &erectile strength. It can also be the cause of man boobs! https://www.fertstert.org/article/S0015-0282(08)03935-6/fulltext#sec3.2
Linked to improved testosterone production & male fertility
It’s believed the increase in T, is due to lowering prolactin levels.
High prolactin inhibits T production, libido, &erectile strength. It can also be the cause of man boobs! https://www.fertstert.org/article/S0015-0282(08)03935-6/fulltext#sec3.2
D-Aspartic Acid
Naturally occurring amino acid
Believed to boost T due to increasing follicle-stimulating hormone & luteinizing hormone.
There have been a few different studies that back this, DAA is also believed to help improve sperm health!
https://file.scirp.org/pdf/ASM20120400001_62630923.pdf
Naturally occurring amino acid
Believed to boost T due to increasing follicle-stimulating hormone & luteinizing hormone.
There have been a few different studies that back this, DAA is also believed to help improve sperm health!
https://file.scirp.org/pdf/ASM20120400001_62630923.pdf
Thanks for reading.
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Are there other areas of nutrition you would recommend supplementing guys?
@Caesar_VICI
@TestosteroneTri
@TheForeverAlpha
Are there other supplements you have been recommended for T that you wanted my opinion on?
Finally, I supplement the above daily in one form or another
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Most are part of my favourite testosterone complex Military Muscle
I believe it's the best testosterone supplement on the market
If you are ready to supplement I suggest you check it out
http://militarymuscle.co?aff=9militarymuscle.co/?aff=9
