What does the research say about enhancing Testosterone?
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| The media preys on people's confusion, desperation, and emotion. For the middle-aged men, TV and radio commercials are bombarding men with miracle solutions to reversing the aging process, increasing muscle mass, increasing sexual drive, etc.....all by boosting testosterone levels. Here's some scientific truth behind what can help in restoring testosterone levels to normal rather than the miracle cures being sold in mainstream media. |
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Zinc is a dietary mineral that is often promoted for boosting testosterone. It's
true that taking a zinc supplement can increase testosterone levels, but only in
people who have a zinc deficiency. Athletes are more prone to zinc deficiency
than the general population because zinc can be lost through sweat. Zinc deficiencies are associated with lower testosterone levels, so if supplementation brings zinc levels back to normal, testosterone levels will rise with it. It is important to note that increasing zinc levels above normal body levels will not increase testosterone any further. High doses of zinc can irritate the gastrointestinal tract and cause liver and kidney damage. Over time, high doses of zinc can result in a copper deficiency.
Zinc should be taken with meals, since some people may experience nausea
after supplementing zinc on an empty stomach. Do not pair zinc with minerals
like calcium, magnesium, and iron in combined doses of 800 mg or more.
Combining them at low doses is fine, but in high amounts the minerals will
compete for absorption and limit the overall effectiveness of supplementation.
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Magnesium
Magnesium is a dietary mineral, like zinc. Magnesium deficiencies are
associated with lowered testosterone levels. Supplementing magnesium when deficient in magnesium will restore testosterone levels to normal. People without a magnesium deficiency should not supplement magnesium, as it will not raise testosterone levels above normal. Like zinc, magnesium is lost through sweat, so it is often recommended
for athletes.
Magnesium can be supplemented through magnesium citrate, magnesium diglycinate, and magnesium gluconate. Magnesium oxide is not recommended for supplementation because it is poorly absorbed and is more likely to cause intestinal discomfort and diarrhea.
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Vitamin D
Vitamin D has often been researched in the context of male fertility. In fact,
vitamin D receptors are located on sperm cells. Vitamin D may also play a role
in the production of steroid hormones. Studies have shown that for men with low vitamin D levels, supplementing vitamin D over the course of a year resulted in an increase in testosterone levels. It is not known if this is due to fixing low testosterone or due to an
inherent increase in testosterone, as the study was conducted in middle-aged
men who may have experienced an age-related testosterone decline.
Vitamin D is a base supplement because it is very safe, cheap, and guards against low testosterone levels. Most people do not get enough vitamin D. People living near the equator that get a lot of sun may not need to supplement vitamin D. Vitamin D should be supplemented throughout winter, since sun exposure is less frequent during cold seasons.
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Creatine
Creatine is a small organic acid which serves as an energy intermediate,
replenishing ATP levels in a cell faster than glucose or fatty acids. It is
most well known for its ability to increase the rate of muscle growth and
improvements in strength during training. Creatine has been investigated for its interactions with androgens a few times, and in young men (18-35 age bracket) it appears to cause a mild but reliable increase in testosterone concentrations by around 20-25%.
This increase in testosterone is thought to be partially responsible for the effects of creatine on muscle growth and power output. Creatine is safe, but further research is needed to determine the mechanism through which it increases testosterone levels.
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Which AdvoCare Products fit with the above supplements?
It is amazing how accurately formulated AdvoCare's products are. It is constantly amazing and reassuring to me, and should be for you as well that you can trust AdvoCare's Sci/Med board in how they formulate our products with the highest quality ingredients, highest amounts of active ingredients, and in the right amounts. I believe people like recommendations in the Good, Better, and Best format, so that's what I've done below.
GOOD: MNS MAX 3 & MASS IMPACT
BETTER: MNS MAX 3 + MASS IMPACT + NIGHTTIME RECOVERY
BEST: MNS MAX 3 + MASS IMPACT + NIGHTTIME RECOVERY + REHYDRATE
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