Which Testosterone Boosters ACTUALLY Work?

Brad Stanfield

Sep 28, 2024

Episode description

After 35, male testosterone drops by 1% every single year. So it’s no surprise that we see tons of supplements, like Ashwagandha and Tongkat Ali, claiming to boost testosterone.

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Here are the links to the research papers referenced in the video:
https://academic.oup.com/jcem/article/93/7/2737/2598963
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31326304/
https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/ExerciseAndAthleticPerformance-HealthProfessional/#arginine
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37908749/
https://rbej.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1477-7827-7-120
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0271531713001735
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9415500/
https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.2903/j.efsa.2021.6937
https://jissn.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12970-021-00464-y
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7934563/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9116406/
https://www.mdpi.com/2504-3900/91/1/26
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33045358/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10601178/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16888459/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10613429/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21116018/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26791805/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23944298/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1566626/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3863556/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6438434/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6750292/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20039972/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21058750/

Video edited by Troy Young

The links above are affiliate links, so I receive a small commission every time you use them to purchase a product. The content contained in this video, and its accompanying description, is not intended to replace viewers’ relationships with their own medical practitioner. Always speak with your doctor regarding the content of this channel, and especially before using any products, services, or devices discussed on this channel.

Episode description

After 35, male testosterone drops by 1% every single year. So it’s no surprise that we see tons of supplements, like Ashwagandha and Tongkat Ali, claiming to boost testosterone.

For weekly health research summaries and extra sights, sign up here 👉 https://drstanfield.com/pages/sign-up

💊 Supplements I Take: https://drstanfield.com/pages/my-supplements

💊 MicroVitamin (multivitamin & mineral that I take): https://drstanfield.com/products/microvitamin

📜 Roadmap - how to look young & feel strong: https://drstanfield.com/pages/roadmap

✔️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BradStanfieldMD
✔️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bradstanfieldmd

Here are the links to the research papers referenced in the video:
https://academic.oup.com/jcem/article/93/7/2737/2598963
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31326304/
https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/ExerciseAndAthleticPerformance-HealthProfessional/#arginine
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37908749/
https://rbej.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1477-7827-7-120
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0271531713001735
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9415500/
https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.2903/j.efsa.2021.6937
https://jissn.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12970-021-00464-y
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7934563/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9116406/
https://www.mdpi.com/2504-3900/91/1/26
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33045358/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10601178/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16888459/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10613429/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21116018/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26791805/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23944298/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1566626/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3863556/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6438434/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6750292/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20039972/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21058750/

Video edited by Troy Young

The links above are affiliate links, so I receive a small commission every time you use them to purchase a product. The content contained in this video, and its accompanying description, is not intended to replace viewers’ relationships with their own medical practitioner. Always speak with your doctor regarding the content of this channel, and especially before using any products, services, or devices discussed on this channel.

Mindsip insights from this episode:

Evaluate D-Aspartic acid effects for active men

D-Aspartic acid may not boost testosterone in men who are already performing regular resistance training.

Incorporate 'exercise snacks' to boost testosterone levels

Instead of long gym sessions, you can boost testosterone by doing 'exercise snacks,' which are quick mini-workouts like push-ups fitted into your day.

Choose Finasteride over Fenugreek for effective DHT blocking

The speaker prefers taking 1mg of the medication Finasteride over Fenugreek because it is better studied for blocking the conversion of testosterone to DHT.

Increase estradiol levels with fenugreek supplementation

In one study, men taking fenugreek saw their estradiol, a form of estrogen, increase by 26%.

Prioritize DHEA supplements for women over men

Multiple studies show DHEA supplements do not appear to increase testosterone levels in men, unlike the effect seen in women.

Limit TMG dosage to manage LDL cholesterol levels

High doses of TMG (Betaine), between 2 and 4 grams, can increase LDL cholesterol, which is why a lower dose of 500mg may be preferable.

Beware potential DNA damage from Tongkat Ali

The European Food Safety Authority has raised concerns about the potential for Tongkat Ali to cause DNA damage.

Boost testosterone with L-Arginine and confidence enhancement

L-Arginine may boost testosterone not just through blood flow, but because feeling more confident from treating erectile dysfunction can psychologically trigger more testosterone release.

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