You’ve heard as calcium being beneficial for bone health, but there’s actually a human study that observed its interaction with testosterone: 30 healthy male athletes were randomly split into 3 groups: 1) No exercise and 35 mg calcium/kg of bodyweight, 2) Exercise at 90-min/day, 5 days a week and 35 mg calcium/kg of bodyweight, 3) Exercise at 90-min/day, 5 days a week with no calcium supplementation. Testosterone levels were determined at 3 time intervals: before supplementation, 4 weeks after supplementation, at rest, and following a training session. Researchers concluded that training in ..read more

What is Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)? DHEA is actually not even a supplement; it’s a steroid hormone. It exerts influences of its own, but can also be converted into testosterone or estrogen depending on the body’s needs. Is It A Test Booster? There is a lot of research that has been performed studying the interaction between DHEA and testosterone, but the vast majority of it has been performed on menopausal women. Either way, here are a couple of studies for our interests: 20 young male soccer players (19-22) were randomly assigned to receive a daily dose of either 100mg of DHEA or placebo ..read more

What Is Shilajit? Shilajit is a mix of minerals from Ayurvedic Medicine (5,000 year old natural healing system from India) that provides a host of health benefits ranging from better energy to improved brain health. Although Shilajit has traditionally been used for ages, its introduction to the West is still relatively new. As such, not many studies have been performed with it. Is It A Testosterone Booster? As for its effects on testosterone, there’s been only one human study: 60 infertile men given 200mg of Shilajit daily experienced a 23.5% increase in testosterone levels after 90 days of ..read more

What Is Anacyclus Pyrethrum Anacyclus pyrethrum is a herb that has traditionally been used as an aphrodisiac in Ayurvedic medicine. It also has supposed male enhancement benefits. Is It A Testosterone Booster? Analcyclus Pyrethrum has not been extensively studied (there are only 12 published scientific papers on it as of now), but so far, the research seems promising. Let’s take a quick look: Rats given 50-150mg of anacyclus pyrethrum root extract for 28-days experienced a nearly two-fold increase in testosterone levels (exact values not given) (3). Rats given anacyclus pyrethrum have been s ..read more

EGCG is the most potent molecule in green tea. As far as research goes, there’s been several studies looking into how supplementing with green tea extract can impact fat-loss and fat-oxidation. Let’s breakdown some of the key ones. Fat Loss Studies: In one study, subjects were divided into 4 groups and given various doses of catechin enriched green tea. The group receiving the highest dose of catechins were found to have a decrease in waist and total weight loss of 1.2 kg in 90 days relative to control (1). The subjects receiving a medium dosage also lost weight relative to control, but the ..read more

Where Is Diindolylmethane (DIM) Found? ​DIM is a compound most commonly found in broccoli, kale, and cauliflower. What Are The Benefits? It is known for its anti-cancer and anti-aromatase benefits. Is It Really An Aromatase Inhibitor? Aromatase is an enzyme that converts testosterone into estrogen. So the less aromatase you have, the more testosterone is allowed to remain in its free form. Let’s take a look at the lone human study: Men and women supplementing with 6-7mg of DIM per kg of bodyweight significantly increased urinary estrogen excretion ​(1). Other sources have said that DIM is a ..read more

Men are less manly than they used to be. The reason? Our modern lifestyles. From the plastics and chemicals in our products to the estrogens in our food - everything around us robs us of our natural testosterone production. So you’re probably wondering: “How can I naturally increase my testosterone levels without having to rely on expensive (and potentially dangerous) pills, pellets, gels, or injections?” To answer this question, I came up with 58 proven action steps that will optimize your hormones and radically elevate your energy, libido, and drive in the process. Ready? Let’s do this ..read more

What is Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG)? SHBG is a carrier protein that binds to and transports estrogens and androgens. Your body only uses a small amount of these sex hormones at any given moment and the purpose of SHBG is to safeguard them from being metabolized too quickly. SHBG has a high binding affinity for testosterone and therefore SHBG-bound testosterone is considered biologically inactive, i.e. it is unable to exert an influence on your mind and body. With all other factors being equal, SHBG and free testosterone hold an inverse relationship: Why is SHBG Important? Higher SHBG ..read more

Tongkat Ali has developed a reputation for being a powerful testosterone booster, but does it actually work? In this article I break down everything there is to know about tongkat ali and its interaction with testosterone​ levels in men. What is Tongkat Ali? Tongkat Ali (aka Eurycoma Longifolia Jack, Malaysian Ginseng, or Longjack) is a herb native to Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos. Traditionally, it has been used all over South East Asia to treat a variety of conditions. In Indonesia and Malaysia, the root of tongkat ali is boiled in water, and the water is consumed to hel ..read more

Low testosterone in men has become somewhat of an epidemic. In fact: 24% of men over the age of the 30 have Low-T. The Low-T Epidemic Men in our world today are in a dire situation. Here’s why: Average Testosterone Levels In Men Have Declined By 25% Over The Past Two Decades This finding is straight out of a ​study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. Researchers based their study on data from the Massachusetts Male Aging Study (MMAS), in which three separate blood samples were collected from 1,500 randomly selected men over a period of 17 years (1987-200 ..read more