Introduction
Testosterone supplements and treatments have been popularized possibly nearly as much as male enhancement supplements and medications. Potentially because Low Testosterone is associated with many other ‘male’ dysfunctions.
In this article, we will discuss why Testosterone is important for men, and whether Testosterone supplements are a solution or not.
What is Testosterone, and Why Does it Matter For Older Men?
Testosterone is the primary male hormone utilized for many bodily functions from a mental health perspective, all the way to biological performance and strength. As we age, many believe that our Testosterone levels have to suffer. I firmly believe that’s a myth. Having helped hundreds of guys from their late teens all the way into their 70s.
The commonality is often poor lifestyle, diet, sleep hygiene, and overexposure to environmental hormone disruptors.
The difference between young men and old men, however, is TIME. The sheer amount of time one may have ‘let go’ of themselves on many fronts affects their testosterone levels. Drinking 8 beers and eating a half dozen hot dogs while watching ‘the game’ may seem socially acceptable in most friend groups. However, it’s exact choices like this which contribute to low T over time. Lack of sleep and a sedentary lifestyle is a choice that many of us adopt and shift toward as we age. Therefore, AGE shouldn’t be seen as a CAUSE of low Testosterone, but as a correlation.
How To Choose the Right Testosterone Supplement
Due to poor health choices and lifestyle, there are supplements that can help us improve things like vitamin status and mineral status. But beyond this, there are body mechanisms that can be optimized through the use of supplements and powerful medicinal herbs. Some ingredients are more proven, and some are thrown in there for FLUFF and to beef up the ingredients list.
Some enhancements we want to see to facilitate proper Testosterone levels would be things like:
Improved blood flow
Improved sleep quality
Improved drive & mental focus
However, these are just tertiary effects to support Testosterone.
You still need a base Testosterone boosting ingredient.
These days that #1 Herb dubbed as the ‘TRT Killer’ is Tongkat Ali.
Which is one of the most studied Testosterone Boosting herbs.
Ineffective & Useless Ingredients in T Boosters
Ashwagandha (KSM-66) is not directly a testosterone-boosting herb, certainly a great option if one deals with high and consistent levels of cortisol or excess stress. When cortisol levels stay elevated for too long, it can eat away at our Testosterone levels. So dialing in stress is key, and Ashwagandha can help, but it’s not going to boost your testosterone on its own.
Horny Goat Weed (epimedium) is probably one of the most useless herbal ingredients for men in my opinion. This is prevalent and sold because of its provocative name and men think that it has magical powers. This is often sold in formulas that are extremely dodgy and are advertised on dodgy websites as well. A more holistic substitution would be something like quality Schizandra Berry for proper blood flow.
Fadogia Agrestis has been shown to possibly signal LH to produce more testosterone in males. Although this could be beneficial for some, there haven’t been many studies in humans to fully confirm its safety. One of the more questionable studies showed some compounds in Fadogia Agrestis that may be toxic to the liver. For this reason, I will not be experimenting with this herb anytime soon, personally.
Tribulus Terrestris is one of the most common herbs in the typical GNC T-boosters out there. Its ability to boost testosterone in any significant way is yet to be seen. It along with goat weed may only show promise in blood flow optimization solely. If this is included in a T booster formula, you can likely disregard it altogether as a filler ingredient.
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The tried and true formula I’ve tested and have taken for years is none other than Aphro-D.
The adaptogenic properties of the herbs in this blend mean they adapt to your current body state to provide the best-optimized result.
From protecting unwanted hormone conversions to optimizing morning drive, and providing quality deep rest at night.
Aphro-D is balanced to cover ALL angles.
- Synergized to prevent binding of testosterone
- Protect Testosterone precursors from being converted to Cortisol
- Reduce Testosterone conversion to Estrogen hormones
- Promotes deep sleep for improved Testosterone production
The DIFFERENCE?
There are no filler ingredients.
Everything is potent and sourced with the utmost quality, purity, and effectiveness.
- Tongkat Ali – potent T booster
- Schisandra Berry – blood flow & stress relief
- He Shou Wu – liver tonic & immune system booster
- Pearl Powder – sleep optimizer & stress relief
Here’s a success story from one of the leaders in the Aphro-D Nation, Mike Sager, as a 71-year-old who has the T levels of a teenager after years of taking Aphro-D.
This is what it’s all about, improving your lifestyle, and diet, but also covering bases with smart supplementation. And when done properly there is no need for harmful injections that just subvert the true causes of low T.
