How To Boost Your Testosterone Naturally

bznj · 2016-12-09T16:48:12+00:00

Pharmacist here and on self-administered TRT... this is a thorough effort and many points are valid, however lots of claims are not or are irrelevant. I bet you have sources for them, well let me tell you most studies are piss poor. You also seem to focus a lot on total testosterone levels when what actually matters is SHBG production in the liver (which food definitely impacts). Your total T levels can mean jack shit if your free t is in the tank. Conversely your total T might be low-ish but good levels of free T and estradiol can make you feel awesome. You also don't talk about hormones such as DHT and estradiol which are probably even more important than simple T. Take home point is the HPTA is very easy to disrupt and I wouldn't want to mess up with homeostasis for short term improvements.

People should get bloods before spending a bunch of time trying potentially counter productive (and expensive) habits. Get total and free testosterone, ultrasensitive estradiol, and SHBG. Get TSH, free t3 and free t4. DHEA-S, DHT maybe. ACTH and cortisol. Ferritin, vitamin D. Obviously lipids, CBC, CMP, it never hurts. Prolactin is also a good way to gauge dopamine levels. Most of the time everything should be just fine = keep on living a sufficiently healthy life.

I'd recommend discountedlabs/privatemdlabs (15% off using the code RHINO if this is still valid) to get this done, unless your doctor is willing to get them for you. It's quite a bit of money but then you're set.

For more information or decent lectures on your blood tests, other subreddits with a focus on testosterone and steroids will provide plenty of science.

Whisper · 2016-12-09T19:43:06+00:00

Put needle in vial.
Put testosterone in needle.
Put needle in thigh.
Put testosterone in thigh.
Put barbell in hands.
Put food in mouth.

Tateisrael0 · 2016-12-09T16:30:59+00:00

The real question is how can I boost my trenbolone production naturally? I've been using this great supplement to artificially increase the amount of Tren in my body, but I'm worried about the side effects.

justinsayin · 2016-12-09T17:50:10+00:00

Researchers found out that testosterone levels rise on days that couples have sex, and decline on days without sex.

Makes you ask though, is it really:

"On days that testosterone levels rise, couples have sex."

eucalyptusleaves · 2016-12-09T16:01:12+00:00

Very thorough, but the big three to raising T can be boiled down to

1) Lift heavy
2) Eat healthy (tons of eggs, chicken, steak, rice and vegetables)
3) Stop jerking off (or have sex)

The other things are accessory exercises to the big 3

Archwinger · 2016-12-09T17:16:21+00:00

The #1 way to increase your testosterone is to stop being a pussy, see a doctor, get your bloodwork done, and get an injection.

Standing around in power-poses eating steak is all fine and good, but if you're the kind of guy who's had to resort to reading bullshit on the internet about your posture and diet, just see a fucking doctor. That's 100% effective.

BusterVadge · 2016-12-09T16:17:03+00:00

I've read just about everything I could find online about increasing T, and your post here pretty much sums it up.

Curious - The guide that you're marketing on your website, does it mention herbal "T boosters" at all? I've tried them without much success. Some of the T boosters had a positive effect on my libido, but absolutely none on my T levels.

I'm going to be 43 soon, what tips can you give an older guy like me who lifts and eats pretty healthy? What can I do to keep my levels as high as they are now in the next 10-15 years?

lJunKunl · 2016-12-09T18:29:23+00:00

What's wrong with mouthwash?

TheTempService · 2016-12-09T17:00:06+00:00

Avoid xenoestrogens, the nasty man-made chemicals that lower testosterone by mimicking estrogen in he body. 3 easy ways to lower exposure are 1) avoid plastic containers for food and water 2) use natural cosmetics 3) don’t take the receipts from stores

dude what!????? no receipts? plastic containers!??

_Bunen_ · 2016-12-09T17:34:30+00:00

Most studies (but not all) found that meat eaters, in general, have (slightly) higher testosterone

SHBG's inversely proportional to protein intake

http://press.endocrine.org/doi/full/10.1210/jcem.85.1.6291

slay_it_forward · 2016-12-09T17:52:23+00:00

Always been confused how sex increases T but masturbation lowers it. How does your endocrine system know the difference? Either way your blowing your load whether it's in a wet hole or using your hand and imagination. Would it know if you were fucking a fake or real pussy? What about a prostitute vs girlfriend? Just how clever is this human endocrine system??

StevenTM · 2016-12-09T18:21:55+00:00

3) don’t take the receipts from stores

What the fuck?

ways to naturally to cure erectile dysfunction
3. Have more sex
9. Stop using mouthwash
11. Take probiotics

http://i3.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/761/674/38d.jpg

PM_Your_8008s · 2016-12-09T18:29:42+00:00

You had me until you tried to claim cardio reduces testosterone. Even if that is the case in a marathon, most people here likely aren't running marathons a few times a week as their source of cardio.

rubber-duckie · 2016-12-09T19:59:17+00:00

ITT: broscience on steroids

Embarrassing really

Andgelyo · 2016-12-09T18:42:17+00:00

doesn't green tea increase libido or something, therefore has a role in increasing testosterone? The guys at PE gym and thundersplace swear that green tea coupled with ginger give you rock hard ons (i've tried it and it does seem to work once I drink enough of it).

xxxbeardl · 2016-12-10T05:13:04+00:00

why was this removed? did anyone save a hard copy? really pissed that i did not do so myself. thx in advance

SomeGuyNY · 2016-12-09T16:20:35+00:00

Most “testosterone boosters” are useless. Examples of popular ones that are a waste of your money are:

Maca

Dude Maca gets me super horny and makes me blow huge loads. It also helped my ex with period cramps so there might be some hormonal effect after all.

Might not raise T but it definitely ups my libido and semen volume.

I also recommend ginger, ginseng and cordyceps. Not sure if they raise T at all but they increase my libido and overall well being.

Can confirm zinc as well (don't take it on an empty stomach though).

HappySmaug · 2016-12-09T16:55:43+00:00

"Stop smoking marijauna."

Dude that's an aphrodisiac for me. I have the best sex after I smoke a bowl.

TheFamilyAlpha · 2016-12-09T16:11:42+00:00

Where do you get your information for where T levels should be at? I had blood work done, awaiting results.

Jax77789 · 2016-12-09T17:06:48+00:00

I lift a lot these days. I read somewhere your T level goes up a lot after an intense session. I observed that 4-5 lifting sessions a day + nofap made me so aggressive I was actually punching the walls and screaming in savage rage. No kidding. And I am 29 not a 16 yo kid.

Actually I was considering TRT as I am going to enter my 30s but I do not see the point now. Maybe from 35 onwards. But yeah, LIFT LIFT LIFT AND LIFT.

Raggos · 2016-12-09T18:28:40+00:00

Questions for OP:

1.) Receipts? Is it the ink? Elaborate please. Seems interesting.

2.) Would using lard be considered good then? No trans-fats?

Great post, might inspire some people to start with meal-preps and lifestyle mods. Cheers.

SilverGengar · 2016-12-09T18:45:57+00:00

How is hair loss/weak hair related to the subject you've adressed? I've heard low and high testosterone can lead to male hair loss and so can high cortisol, can you give me a brief?

UncleGrabcock · 2016-12-09T19:22:03+00:00

Sleep naked: The primary reason your testicles lie in a little pouch is because they function best at a few degrees lower than body temperature. This protects them from the heat of your body.

pretty sure that's been debunked

atradervish · 2016-12-09T16:49:20+00:00

This was great, I sent it to my male friends, my brother and my father. This made me seriously reflect on some habits that I had. I thought that "have more sex" was hilarious being under the ED area lmao.

I was surprised to find that alcohol converts testosterone into estrogen, that is amazing to know. I now need to look into red wine type drinks for ordering at the bar and shit.

Amazing post tho!

treasrang · 2016-12-09T18:04:10+00:00

Just fucking shoot the shit.

stonepimpletilists · 2016-12-09T16:53:17+00:00

Resistance training

Heavy compound lifts
Adequate rest

/Thread

Also, I get the steroid fear, it's largely blown out of proportion. natural T lists like this remind me of Maxim Magazine. It's a nice market for men that were too pussy to just go and buy a fucking Playboy.

I used to have that 50th anniversary issue front and center on the coffee table during college.

a1004 · 2016-12-09T17:05:09+00:00

Be pragmatic about those testosterone booster aliments. E.g. beet (missing in the list, Russian viagra) and garlic (Spanish viagra) works well on me but for whatever reason spinach is like kryptonite.

It took a few months to understand something supposedly increasing testosterone actually decrease it on me.

EagleGod · 2016-12-09T17:37:40+00:00

"Limit your consumption of trans-fats and omega 6 fats. Instead, consume adequate amounts of monounsaturated fats, saturated fats, omega 3, and cholesterol."

I believe 1:1 omega 3:omega 6 is supposed to be optimal

FuuRe · 2016-12-09T17:39:55+00:00

I'm doing keto atm so I should be OK I think, thanks mate!

AzureCuzYeah · 2016-12-09T19:29:12+00:00

This is on point with a lot of research from the 4 Hour Body. It is worth trying. A lot of modern medicine is in the dark on this stuff. This is pretty fringe science but that doesn't negate the results of the individuals that run this sort of diet.

TheElite3740 · 2016-12-09T20:05:05+00:00

Just had my T blood work results today. Normal Value is 10, mine was 8.1. Got to book an appointment with the endocrinologist now.

Sorry doc didn't give a metric value just said 10 and 8.1

Bots_are_people_too · 2016-12-09T20:28:34+00:00

I've tried multiple testo boosting supplements and the only one that worked was a fenugreek extract. It's called Testo Charge. I think it's designed for older people because they said take 1 in the morning and 1 in the evening. Eventually I stepped down to just taking half of 1 a day because I was tired of being woken up every night from the pure horniness it produced in me.

billsmashole · 2016-12-09T20:42:00+00:00

You forgot D-Aspartic Acid on supplements that work. I know it works because I take it. DAA does the trick.

FishFoxFerret · 2016-12-09T21:00:48+00:00

Fenugreek damages the testes of male rabbits.

niroby · 2016-12-09T21:25:10+00:00

LH and FSH don't travel through the spine. They're released into the blood stream. The pituitary is technically outside the brain.

The rest of this is mainly fluff. Eat well, exercise, drink in moderation, and if you're that worried about your hormone levels see an endocrinologist. Don't self diagnose or self treat, unless you want your testes to stop working.

Matthewbim11 · 2016-12-09T21:54:44+00:00

I work at McDonalds handling recipts all day and do have a few sodas. I'm fucked. Link to xenoestrogen in receipt paper? Needed to cut soda anyway.

TrumpRules2016 · 2016-12-10T19:42:41+00:00

Why was this removed? It was a good post.

PedroIsWatching · 2016-12-09T16:15:56+00:00

For you fuckers too lazy to read it, scroll back up and fucking read it because it's a good post.

But a big takeaway is that eating the standard American diet (low fat, lots of processed carbs, blah levels of protein) will completely tank your testosterone.

The__Tren__Train · 2016-12-09T17:38:32+00:00

or just inject..

could have avoided posting an entire wall of bullshit lmao

demonkeeper13 · 2016-12-09T18:45:31+00:00

Urologist here..... I will just leave this here for reading. This is from national institution of health

The reason we don't like people taking Testosterone is because of all this......

What are anabolic steroids?

Anabolic steroids are synthetic variations of the male sex hormone testosterone. The proper term for these compounds is anabolic-androgenic steroids. "Anabolic" refers to muscle building, and "androgenic" refers to increased male sex characteristics. Some common names for anabolic steroids are Gear, Juice, Roids, and Stackers.

Some people abuse anabolic steroids to improve their physical appearance. Health care providers can prescribe steroids to treat hormonal issues, such as delayed puberty. Steroids can also treat diseases that cause muscle loss, such as cancer and AIDS. But some athletes and bodybuilders abuse these drugs to boost performance or improve their physical appearance.

How do people abuse anabolic steroids?

People who abuse anabolic steroids usually take them orally or inject them into the muscles. These doses may be 10 to 100 times higher than doses prescribed to treat medical conditions. Steroids are also applied to the skin as a cream, gel, or patch.

Some athletes and others who abuse steroids believe that they can avoid unwanted side effects or maximize the drugs' effects by taking them in ways that include:

cycling—taking doses for a period of time, stopping for a time, and then restarting stacking—combining two or more different types of steroids pyramiding—slowly increasing the dose or frequency of abuse, reaching a peak amount, and then gradually tapering off There is no scientific evidence that any of these practices reduce the harmful medical consequences of these drugs.

A glass vial of testosterone. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/CC0 How do anabolic steroids affect the brain?

Anabolic steroids work differently from other drugs of abuse; they do not have the same short-term effects on the brain. The most important difference is that steroids do not trigger rapid increases in the brain chemical dopamine, which causes the "high" that drives people to abuse other substances. However, long-term steroid abuse can act on some of the same brain pathways and chemicals—including dopamine, serotonin, and opioid systems—that are affected by other drugs. This may result in a significant effect on mood and behavior.

Short-Term Effects

Abuse of anabolic steroids may lead to mental problems, such as:

paranoid (extreme, unreasonable) jealousy extreme irritability delusions—false beliefs or ideas impaired judgment Extreme mood swings can also occur, including "roid rage"—angry feelings and behavior that may lead to violence.

What are the other health effects of anabolic steroids?

Aside from mental problems, steroid use commonly causes severe acne. It also causes the body to swell, especially in the hands and feet.

Long-Term Effects

Anabolic steroid abuse may lead to serious, even permanent, health problems such as:

kidney problems or failure liver damage enlarged heart, high blood pressure, and changes in blood cholesterol, all of which increase the risk of stroke and heart attack, even in young people Several other effects are gender- and age-specific:

In men: shrinking testicles decreased sperm count baldness development of breasts increased risk for prostate cancer In women: growth of facial hair or excess body hair male-pattern baldness changes in or stop in the menstrual cycle enlarged clitoris deepened voice In teens: stunted growth (when high hormone levels from steroids signal to the body to stop bone growth too early) stunted height (if teens use steroids before their growth spurt) Some of these physical changes, such as shrinking sex organs in men, can add to mental side effects such as mood disorders.

Anabolic Steroids and Infectious Diseases

People who inject steroids increase their risk of contracting or transmitting HIV/AIDS or hepatitis.

Read more about drug use and HIV/AIDS in DrugFacts: HIV/AIDS and Drug Abuse: Intertwined Epidemics at www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/hivaids-drug-abuse-intertwined-epidemics.

Read more about drug use and hepatitis at www.drugabuse.gov/related-topics/viral-hepatitis-very-real-consequence-substance-use. Are anabolic steroids addictive?

Even though anabolic steroids do not cause the same high as other drugs, they can lead to addiction. Studies have shown that animals will self-administer steroids when they have the chance, just as they do with other addictive drugs. People may continue to abuse steroids despite physical problems, high costs to buy the drugs, and negative effects on their relationships. These behaviors reflect steroids' addictive potential. Research has further found that some steroid users turn to other drugs, such as opioids, to reduce sleep problems and irritability caused by steroids.

People who abuse steroids may experience withdrawal symptoms when they stop use, including:

mood swings fatigue restlessness loss of appetite sleep problems decreased sex drive steroid cravings One of the more serious withdrawal symptoms is depression, which can sometimes lead to suicide attempts.

How can people get treatment for anabolic steroid addiction?

Some people seeking treatment for anabolic steroid addiction have found behavioral therapy to be helpful. More research is needed to identify the most effective treatment options.

In certain cases of severe addiction, patients have taken medicines to help treat symptoms of withdrawal. For example, health care providers have prescribed anti-depressants to treat depression and pain medicines for headaches and muscle and joint pain. Other medicines have been used to help restore the patient's hormonal system.

Points to Remember

Anabolic steroids are synthetic variations of the male sex hormone testosterone. Health care providers can prescribe steroids to treat various medical conditions. But some athletes and bodybuilders abuse these drugs to boost performance or improve their physical appearance. People who abuse anabolic steroids usually take them orally or inject them into the muscles. They are also applied to the skin as a cream, gel, or patch. Some athletes and other people abuse steroids by cycling, stacking, and pyramiding them. Abuse of anabolic steroids may lead to short-term effects such as mental problems. Extreme mood swings can also occur, including "roid rage"—angry feelings and behavior that may lead to violence. Continued steroid abuse can act on some of the same brain pathways and chemicals—including dopamine, serotonin, and opioid systems—that are affected by other drugs. Anabolic steroid abuse may lead to serious long-term, even permanent, health problems. Several other effects are gender- and age-specific. People who inject steroids increase their risk of contracting or transmitting HIV/AIDS or hepatitis. Even though anabolic steroids do not cause the same high as other drugs, they can lead to addiction. Some people seeking treatment for anabolic steroid addiction have found behavioral therapy to be helpful. In certain cases of severe addiction, patients have received medicines to help treat symptoms of withdrawal. Learn More

For additional information about anabolic steroids, visit:

www.drugabuse.gov/publications/research-reports/anabolic-steroid-abuse www.dea.gov/druginfo/drug_data_sheets/Steroids.pdf This publication is available for your use and may be reproduced in its entirety without

permission from the NIDA. Citation of the source is appreciated, using the following language: Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse; National Institutes of Health; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Alpacash · 2016-12-09T19:40:22+00:00

If low saturated fat and cholesterol intake lowers test how come vegans have the same test levels as meat eater?

fidelity_ · 2016-12-09T17:38:43+00:00

How to get higher T? Just stick a needle in ur butt. It works fam.

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