Supplements to Raise Testosterone Levels
Tribulus Terrestris This herb grows in the United States, Mexico and in Asia.
It has been used as an aphrodisiac for centuries.
Scientists found out that tribulus can increase testosterone by influencing the pituitary gland to release more luteinizing hormone or (LH) into the bloodstream, where it then travels to the testes to to increase testosterone production.
Research has also shown that this enhances vasodilation of the blood vessels, just like nitric oxide does.
This gives an increase in blood flow to the muscles.
HOW TO TAKE: take two doses of 500-1500 mg of tribulus per day separated by at least 6-8 hours.
To make the most of its effects take one dose 30-60 minutes before your workout.
Carnitine This supplement has long been known for its fat burning effects, carnitine is essential for transporting body fat to the mitochondria, the process that takes place in the muscles to burn fat for fuel.
Research done at the University of Connecticut finds when supplementing with carnitine, this increases the amount of androgen receptors in muscle cells.
Free testosterone then binds to these receptors to stimulate and promote growth.
The more androgen receptors you have, the more testosterone your body can use to perform its functions.
This is crucial when taking tribulus and our next supplement, Forskolin to increase your testosterone levels.
And the more testosterone and androgen receptors we have equates to greater muscle growth, which is what we all desire.
HOW TO TAKE: Take 1-3 grams in the form of L-Carnitine, acetyl L-Carnitine with your breakfast and pre- and post workout shakes.
Forskolin You have probably noticed this herbal extract listed on the many fat burning supplements.
Forskolin activates the enzyme adenylate cyclase, which aids in the release of body fat to be burned for your body's fuel.
Adenylate cyclase is also found in the Leydig cells that produce testosterone in the testicles and in turn helps in testosterone production.
A 2005 study conducted at the University of Kansas reported in the journal, Obesity Research that young, overweight males who took forskolin for 12 weeks lost more body fat and increased testosterone levels and muscle mass than subjects who took a placebo.
Free testosterone is the unbound form of test that is critical for helping the hormones functions in the body HOW TO TAKE: To achieve the best fat burning and testosterone boosting effects, choose a Coleus forskohlii supplement standardized to provide 20-50 mg of forskolin and take 2-3 times daily.
It has been used as an aphrodisiac for centuries.
Scientists found out that tribulus can increase testosterone by influencing the pituitary gland to release more luteinizing hormone or (LH) into the bloodstream, where it then travels to the testes to to increase testosterone production.
Research has also shown that this enhances vasodilation of the blood vessels, just like nitric oxide does.
This gives an increase in blood flow to the muscles.
HOW TO TAKE: take two doses of 500-1500 mg of tribulus per day separated by at least 6-8 hours.
To make the most of its effects take one dose 30-60 minutes before your workout.
Carnitine This supplement has long been known for its fat burning effects, carnitine is essential for transporting body fat to the mitochondria, the process that takes place in the muscles to burn fat for fuel.
Research done at the University of Connecticut finds when supplementing with carnitine, this increases the amount of androgen receptors in muscle cells.
Free testosterone then binds to these receptors to stimulate and promote growth.
The more androgen receptors you have, the more testosterone your body can use to perform its functions.
This is crucial when taking tribulus and our next supplement, Forskolin to increase your testosterone levels.
And the more testosterone and androgen receptors we have equates to greater muscle growth, which is what we all desire.
HOW TO TAKE: Take 1-3 grams in the form of L-Carnitine, acetyl L-Carnitine with your breakfast and pre- and post workout shakes.
Forskolin You have probably noticed this herbal extract listed on the many fat burning supplements.
Forskolin activates the enzyme adenylate cyclase, which aids in the release of body fat to be burned for your body's fuel.
Adenylate cyclase is also found in the Leydig cells that produce testosterone in the testicles and in turn helps in testosterone production.
A 2005 study conducted at the University of Kansas reported in the journal, Obesity Research that young, overweight males who took forskolin for 12 weeks lost more body fat and increased testosterone levels and muscle mass than subjects who took a placebo.
Free testosterone is the unbound form of test that is critical for helping the hormones functions in the body HOW TO TAKE: To achieve the best fat burning and testosterone boosting effects, choose a Coleus forskohlii supplement standardized to provide 20-50 mg of forskolin and take 2-3 times daily.