Tongkat Ali has been shown to inhibit the aromatase in vitro, but lead to an increase in total estradiol in vivo. According to this study, 600mg Tongkat Ali with 1.45% eurycomanone didn’t lower estrogen, but actually lead to an increase in testosterone. Testosterone increased from 802 to 926ng/dl after just 14 days and estradiol increased … Read more
Tongkat Ali has been shown to increase testosterone in healthy young men, with already high testosterone. According to this study, 600mg of Tongkat Ali (1.45% eurycomanone; 8.5mg total) increased young (average age 24 years) males’ testosterone from 802 to 924ng/dl in just 14 days. Make sure you get a product specifying eurycomamone content, which seems … Read more
TLDR Shilajit at 500mg daily helps to increase total (roughly 100-125ng/dl) and free testosterone (19.14%), improve dopamine and sexual function and enhance exercise performance (or at least act as a potent adaptogen and delay overtraining). SHBG There isn’t any direct research on shilajit and SHBG, but shilajit improves liver function. SHBG is produced in the … Read more
Q: Does kava increase testosterone? A: It likely can, although it has not been directly studied. Kava increases dopamine, which directly and indirectly (by lowering prolactin), can increase testosterone. ——————— Traditionally within the South Pacific, kava extracts are prepared from masticated rhizome roots which are combined with water or coconut milk (R). The stems and … Read more
Does kratom cause low testosterone? The use of Kratom has exploded and so has the abuse. So the question should be, does Kratom lower testosterone, or does Kratom abuse lower testosterone? Let’s find out. Kratom is an herbal extract that comes from the leaves of an evergreen tree (Mitragyna speciosa) grown in Southeast Asia Kratom is … Read more
Two supplements that I’ve found to be very powerful at getting me in an Alpha Energy state, which I’m not there 100% for whatever reason. Let me first define the hormones and neurotransmitters that are involved: Cortisol and prolactin are the two main hormones that take you away from being an Alpha Energy Male. Androgens, … Read more
It’s rare to find a compound that both boosts exercise performance and longevity at the same time. Some herbs or compounds can do both, but they also frequently come with side effects. What I’m about to share with you is a compound produced naturally in the body, that you can also supplement. The compound is … Read more
Need a ton of magnesium just to feel it? That’s because optimizing magnesium absorption and retention is key for getting the full benefit. I’m going to discuss how to enhance its absorption and how to retain it better. Magnesium is the 2nd most prevalent intracellular cation in the body after potassium. Most of the total … Read more
7-keto DHEA is mostly used for fat loss. But is it safe and does it have other benefits as well? Read on. There are 2 ways to use 7-oxo DHEA. One is orally (as 7-keto DHEA acetate) and the other is topical as just 7-oxo DHEA cream or gel. The acetate form might slightly change … Read more
DHEA is considered a prohormone and not an actual steroid. Although it does lack anabolic and exercise performance-enhancing effects compared to anabolic-androgenic steroids, it’s still banned by WADA. Despite its lack of anabolic effect, it has many benefits, including assisting in muscle growth in certain circumstances and improving insulin sensitivity. So, do you struggle to … Read more