An adaptogenic herb that helps erectile strength and male sex drive... but it's not really a T-booster. Tribulus terrestris has been used for centuries as a sexual performance enhancer for men. Recently, it’s been marketed as a herbal body-building supplement with an emphasis on testosterone. Tribulus’s suggested bio-activities in this area: Possible influence on … [Read more...]
Fenugreek for Testosterone
Ancient Indian and Chinese health tonic, now popularly taken by men to help with T-levels, strength, libido and weight loss. Fenugreek seed is a widely used men's health supplement that may offer benefits related to athletic and sexual performance. In terms of testosterone, it has been suggested to: Act as an aromatase inhibitor. With this bio-activity, fenugreek … [Read more...]
Vitamin D for Testosterone
Essential for men's virility and testosterone production, Vitamin D is widely deficient and declines with age. Evidence makes it pretty clear that Vitamin D is tied to healthy T-levels in men. The only question is, how does it work? Nobody knows (yet), but some possible bio-activities and pathways include: Vitamin D Receptors (VDRs) are present in the testes, prostate … [Read more...]
DHEA for Testosterone
DHEA is a precursor to both testosterone and estrogen, but it's surrounded by question marks and a Big Warning* DHEA is a type of hormone made by the adrenal glands and the testes. It is unclear whether DHEA has any impact on circulating T-levels, but it does seem to have some links to testosterone: Needed for testosterone synthesis, DHEA is a nutritional precursor … [Read more...]
Caffeine as a Nootropic
It's not a true nootropic, but caffeine is a reliable, fast-acting stimulant that boosts alertness. Caffeine is more of a brain-stimulating drug than a brain-nourishing nootropic. It delivers its energizing effects to both body and mind by: Suppressing "soothing" brain chemicals. Caffeine blocks a neurotransmitter that signals for end-of-day winding down and … [Read more...]