Testosterone and Testosterone Supplements

[nysprod]

This isn't really for guys looking to get big in the gym, nor is it for unsupervised black market use. Rather it's for mature (50's) guys like me who want to reinvigorate and/or replace with prescription T or T boosting supplements..

I haven't checked my levels yet and although I feel very good, I'm definitely not 22. I don't have experience with prescription testosterone but I have used a T booster supplement from GNC called TestX180 which I feel has made some noticable differences in strength and libido. Many other T boosting supplements exist as well.

So I'm interested in other guys experiences with prescription T and/or T boosting supplements.

[nysprod]

These may boost T levels as well lol

[runningdownthatdream]

I tried the Rivalus product Enpulse a few years back and it worked. Enpulse contains 10 of the most commonly known natural test boosters like horny goat weed, tribulus terrestris, etc.It takes about 5-7 days of use before you notice a difference and you have to take it continuously thereafter. It's quite expensive at around 80.00 for a months supply. After about 14 days use I started feeling lethargic. This had happened to me before with other standalone products like horny goat weed and tribulis terrestris. So after about 20 days use I just stopped using it. I think though that the issue is NOT following the directions on the box and just working out through trial and error what dose you should take and at what frequency. I suspect I needed to dose every 36-48 hours rather than every 24 or to simply reduce the daily dosage. Never bothered to experiment though.

Recently - and quite accidentally - I found that Prunella tea has a similar effect. And its cheap at about 5.00 for a kilo of the dried flowers. That lasts 2-3 months if consumed daily. Again, it takes a few days to start feeling the effects but it does work.

I read somewhere that its extremely important to vary the source of test boosters - i.e.: if you take prunella for six weeks, you should then switch to another supplement such as tribulus terrestris, and then again after 6 weeks to something else. Using the same source will reduce its effects over the long term. Not sure how true this is though.

[nysprod]

That's interesting...alternating ingredients makes sense to me, although I haven't had issues with lethargy.

I tend to go on and off TestX180...I definitely added 4-5 mph to my golf swimg, which is huge. After I go back on it within a few days I get really horny...one weekend I remember cuming 7 times in 3 days.

[runningdownthatdream]

That's interesting...alternating ingredients makes sense to me, although I haven't had issues with lethargy.

I tend to go on and off TestX180...I definitely added 4-5 mph to my golf swimg, which is huge. After I go back on it within a few days I get really horny...one weekend I remember cuming 7 times in 3 days.

I hear you! Definitely a good feeling to be waking up with morning wood at age 45.

[nysprod]

Even better at 53 lol

[Daniel LaRusso]

You should make an appointment and get the proper stuff from your doctor. If you are 50+ you will probably get it.

Test boosters work best for guys in their 30s and 40s, but if they have low test levels, they should see a doctor as well.

Not only does it help your libido, but your general quality of life; feeling less fatigued, warding off illness, etc.

[Kevin Dong]

Most if not all OTC testosterone "boosters" are so miniscule in their effectiveness that you would have to eat boxes of them to get any measurable increase in your T levels on a blood test.

Doctors prescribe 200-400mg of testosterone per week in androgel or injectable form to men your age. The most common injectable is Testosterone Cypionate. Men's hormones peak at 18-20 y.o. and decrease from that point on. You will hear them say "I don't feel 18 anymore" - there is a reason for that. They complain about being lethargic, tired, requiring viagra, cialis, and whatever else to even be able to perform. It's your hormones sinking to below normal levels for a male. Alcohol consumption, smoking of any kind, poor diet, obesity, all lead to aromatization and the increase of estrogen in men. Combined with plummeting T levels this is a recipe for heart disease, prostate issues, erectile difficulty, loss of sexual arousal, and the list goes on.

Most people think testosterone right away means steroids, and they are correct. There is a difference between replacing your natural levels that you had as a healthy youth, and taking supraphysiological levels that bodybuilders take. If you aren't feeling like your old self and you're over the age of 30, rely on caffeine just to get through the day, experience sexual dysfunction/disinterest you should be speaking to your doctor about having your hormone panel bloodwork done (both male and female hormones).

The bottom line is that your quality of life and the feelings associated with being a man are very dependent on naturally occurring hormones in your body. There is nothing wrong with your doctor putting you on one T shot a week to replace what you've lost and simply are no longer able to produce yourself.

[nysprod]

I think the supplement i take works well for me because even though i'm older, i'm still in good shape although not a triathelete lol...but certainly, guys who are overweight, really out of shape and have chronic problems like diabetes or CAD, they need to correct multiple problems.

[nysprod]

You should make an appointment and get the proper stuff from your doctor. If you are 50+ you will probably get it.

Test boosters work best for guys in their 30s and 40s, but if they have low test levels, they should see a doctor as well.

Not only does it help your libido, but your general quality of life; feeling less fatigued, warding off illness, etc.

Are you on prescription T? I'd be interested in hearing your experience.