24 supplements to boost testosterone production

redknight007 · 2014-10-10T23:50:13+00:00

Here's what I did that elevated my test level from 540ish ng/dl to a high 770ish ng/dl level in 3 months. I had blood work done to determine the levels. It was all natural, no bullshit.

First, get ample amount of sleep. 7 and a half to 8 hours of sleep is the optimal range for me.

Second, clean up your diet. Eliminate all processed food, processed sugar and starches from your diet. Eats lots of cholesterol and saturated fat in the form of fatty meat and cheese. Despite what the clueless media and so called experts have told you, cholesterol and saturated fats are not bad for you, and are amazing for building testosterone. As a matter of fact, cholesterol IS the building block of testosterone. Take at least 1 gram of protein for every lb you weigh. As far as carb intake goes, I shoot for 30-50 g on non training days and about 200-300 g of complex carbs (brown rice, yams, fruit, beans) on days I lift weights. Carb cycle throughout the week.

An example of one of my meals is something like this: a big piece of steak with the fat intact, 4 eggs sunny side up, avocados, broccoli, cabbage (sauerkraut and kimchi are excellent), and nuts. A small slice of fruit on the side.

Another example would be 6 links of bratwursts smothered in bleu cheese dressing with sauerkraut on the side.

I take vitamin D3. I'm not quite sure about the efficacy of this supplement, but I take it just to be on the safe side. I also take multivitamins (Orange Triad by Controlled Labs is great. Animal Pak is also good too).

Fuck ZMA, Tribulus Terrestris, and all that stupid "legal test boosters" you see on the magazines. Don't fall for the marketing gimmicks. TRP is above this type of bullshit.

Third, lift hard and lift heavy. I powerlift. My workouts revolve around the 4 core movements: Squats, deadlifts, bench, and overhead press. Studies have shown that resistance training increases testosterone. I lift 3 times a week. 4 times a week is fine too. Avoid overtraining because it can decrease your testosterone.

Fourth, eliminate stress from your life. Meditate. If your plate/gf is nagging at you, then dump that worthless bitch. Nothing slows down your testosterone production and saps your vitality more than stress.

Fifth, stay positive, optimistic, and keep a dominant frame of mind at all times. A healthy mind will produce a healthy body.

Edit: grammar Edit: more information

WoahScienceCool · 2014-10-11T00:06:00+00:00

People write off supplements too abruptly.

Things like Vitamin K2 mk4 (highly defficient in modern day countries) are known to increase testosterone greatly to where bones are recorded to grow at a noticeable rate during supplementation, even in older age.

Raising histamine through high doses of B12, Folic Acid and Kutaj is literally the main catalyst of high testosterone. Often highly overlooked or not even known at all. I leaned out considerably with this regime and my libido shot through the roof.

If you are difficient in vitamins and minerals such as D3 and Zinc, for example, you are greatly hindering your hormonal profile.

TRT is just masking the problem. It doesnt fix anything at all. There is a reason why you are suffering from low test. Figure out what it is and correct accordingly. Steroids are a lazy and potentially dangerous approach. Only take exogenous test if all options are exhausted. Dont expect a doctor to know though, run blood tests, do research and begin to take action your own.

EDIT: Id like to add so-called "Test Boosting" supplements (such as herbal extracts) are indeed useless. Things like Vitamins and Minerals, and difficiencies in such causing low Test, are not. Youre doing a huge disservice to yourself to not find out what your difficiencies are.

TooLittleQuestions · 2014-10-10T20:03:49+00:00

Trying to increase your testosterone without steroids is useless. Eating a balanced diet, frequently exercising and whatnot will maximize your test. But supplements are useless and if there are noticeable results it's placebo. Don't waste your money. If you want a real difference take steroids.

Hyooge · 2014-10-10T20:52:26+00:00

I take Vit D3 5000-10,000iU a day. Don't bother with Test boosters they're a waste. If you have low T go see your Dr for TRT/HRT, or just start cruising Testosterone.

The easier thing to do... is changing your diet slightly. Eat more fat. More saturated fats, foods like steak, whole milk, eggs, peanut butter. Fat supports optimal testosterone production. I take over 100g of fat a day normally. That along with heavy lifting will put you in the best natural stead for increased T-levels for very little money.

etcomro · 2014-10-10T18:49:57+00:00

I have a recipe for a raw-egg shake that I used for a while when I needed a boost. I've never had success with a supplement. I just assume if it works then they'd probably take it off the market.

sabresandiego · 2014-10-11T03:38:09+00:00

Your T levels have a lot to do with genetics and lifestyle choices

One of my friends is 35 and has 900 T naturally (I'm not kidding)

He is extremely active. He is a 5' 8" 180lb ball of muscle. He is white and gets tons of sunlight so he always looks red. He gets lots of pussy, can never get enough. He also eats huge meals.

Not sure what the exact cause is but Im sure its mostly genetic, but the high levels of vitamin D from his regular sun exposure, and his very active lifestyle and active sex life probably contribute.

drrrrrr · 2014-10-11T06:47:49+00:00

Heavy compound lifting.
Ample sleep ideally resembling the night cycle we were supposed to have.
Keep cortisol down through having low stress
Avoiding estrogen-forming substances (pesticides, potentially stuff like beer, white sugars / flours, soy especially GMO soy)
Eat enough saturated, clean fat. Not to drive the price up of grassfed beef anymore, but get it.

...

6) Supplements

yeahweewee · 2014-10-10T19:54:37+00:00

no such thing as a legit natty test booster, multi vitamins are the closest but only if your a severely deficit in vitamins relating to test production(if you eat steak regularly its highly unlikely)

youngbulker · 2014-10-10T18:33:53+00:00

boosting your test 5-30% with supplements isn't going to do shit. you need to boost it by 300%+ for legit noticeable effects.

Leiawen · 2014-10-11T01:21:56+00:00

Rhodiola gives me immense clarity of thought for about 5 hours, then leaves me mentally exhausted. Have no idea what it does to my T levels but it has definitely noticeable neurological effects. Its an interesting supplement and they're frequently all over it in /r/nootropics .

Its useful sometimes; I've taken it prior to things like an in-depth technical interview to give me a little edge.

redpillbanana · 2014-10-11T11:05:02+00:00

Start with the basics first:

Get exercise and lift heavy
Get plenty of sleep
Eat more saturated fat and cholesterol (unless you have high cholesterol)
Vitamin D3, a cheap supplement
Reduce your body fat
Watch those xenoestrogens - drink filtered water from BPA-free steel bottles

pcadrian · 2014-10-12T00:34:39+00:00

A promising non-steroidal supplement is D-aspartic acid (DAA) with a mild aromatase inhibitor to prevent gyno. I've yet to find a good over-the-counter AI that actually works though... DAA gives some marginal, yet still noticeable results in energy levels during workouts, at least for me. Increased sex drive, yes. But it's not gonna turn you into a God.

Anderfail · 2014-10-10T22:59:51+00:00

Way to tell people to waste their fucking money. The only useful supplements that increase testosterone are steroids. Anything else is useless.

S1ayer · 2014-10-10T19:20:10+00:00

Interesting article. So why can't someone just take all 24 things and sell a product that has all of it combined?

BluepillProfessor · 2014-10-10T19:59:32+00:00

Does ANYBODY have any reports of success using supplements to increase T?

What about Libido?

Any ideas whether it would also work for women?

favours_of_the_moon · 2014-10-10T20:31:04+00:00

Dunno about T per se, but if you want a yang tonic, you can try a simple herbal formula like You Gui Wan.

http://www.amazon.com/ECONOMY-SIZE-1000-Plum-Flower/dp/B003A6AXPI/ref=sr_1_3?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1412973024&sr=1-3&keywords=you+gui+wan

namasgo · 2014-10-10T21:23:43+00:00

Thanks for the guide, I'm going to try Shilajit. Ayurvedic herbs are great supplements for well being.

Currently using ZMA, Zinc Magnesium Aspartate. It also has vitamin B6, ZMA has done wonders getting the right amount of daily zinc and magnesium.

Ralt · 2014-10-10T22:41:41+00:00

I've looked into this myself, and I take:

D-Aspartic Acid

Terrestris Tribulus

Boron

I can tell a huge difference, my appetite has shot way the fuck up. Since getting on it there are days where I've eaten 8 whole meals as well as an incredible increase of arousal, I feel like a teenager at times.

KenshinX90 · 2014-10-10T23:06:40+00:00

Out of curiosity,how exactly do people even go about getting roids?(i'm NOT looking for a hookup)

I could probably get my hands on nearly every substance besides testosterone.

Do you just join a gym and look for someone that looks like he's juicing?

_xen · 2014-10-10T23:43:22+00:00

I got a noticeable kick of confidence (which might be testosterone) after taking 5000 IU of Vitamin D3 a day, but I had to stop taking it because I started getting heart pain.

I wonder if it is possible to boost testosterone production naturally using just mind, perhaps by imagining one has big muscles or otherwise high SMV or somehow tricking the mind into thinking you are dominant.

rikitikicr · 2014-10-11T00:38:11+00:00

If you want to head over to your nearest online pharmacy, this seems a good option. There's also a study with more details.

LewisSkolnick · 2014-10-11T06:26:52+00:00

Make the lifestyle changes and lift heavy weights to start - steroids should be an absolute last resort for low testosterone. I can't believe I have to make this point.

chasethenoise · 2014-10-12T18:12:36+00:00

Unless you have low t, testosterone supplements aren't going to do much for you.

tits_out_forTheBoys · 2014-10-10T18:34:53+00:00

Thanks for the link. Ironically I was just looking at Test Boosters (for the first time) the other day on BodyBuilding.com.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/goalanabolic.htm

Any RedPillers use any of these? Would greatly appreciate any feedback about results and side effects, especially if someone's using a good T-Booster that's actually cheap.

We're all about value here on TRP. Share the wealth mo'fos.

Title	24 supplements to boost testosterone production
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Date	October 10, 2014 6:24 PM UTC (11 years ago)
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