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Over-the-counter “T boosters” are a popular choice for men looking to raise their testosterone levels. However, new research points toward these supplements as having little or no known effect.
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Read More »Over-the-counter “T boosters” are a popular choice for men looking to raise their testosterone levels. However, new research points toward these supplements as having little or no known effect. Men who want to improve their libido or build body mass may want to think twice before using testosterone-boosting supplements — also known as “T boosters” — as research shows these alternatives to traditional testosterone replacement therapy may not have ingredients to support their claims, according to Mary K. Samplaski, MD, assistant professor of clinical urology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. “Many supplements on the market merely contain vitamins and minerals, but don’t do anything to improve testosterone,” says Samplaski. “Often, people can be vulnerable to the marketing component of these products, making it difficult to tease out what is myth and what is reality.” Testosterone is the primary male sex hormone and the reason why men produce sperm and have Adam’s apples. It’s also why men develop more “masculine” features like bulging muscles, a deep voice, broad shoulders and a hairy chest. After age 30, most men experience a gradual decline in testosterone, sometimes causing these features to diminish or new symptoms to occur, like erectile dysfunction. In an attempt to turn back the hands of time, some men will turn to T boosters. Using a structured review approach, Samplaski and a team of researchers explored the active ingredients and advertised claims of 50 testosterone-boosting supplements. Their findings were published as an original article in The World Journal of Men’s Health. Researchers performed a Google search with the term “testosterone booster,” thus mimicking a typical internet search for someone looking to increase testosterone levels, and then selected the first 50 products that came up in their search. Then, the team reviewed published scientific literature on testosterone and the 109 components found in the supplements. Zinc, fenugreek extract and vitamin B6 were three of the most common components in the supplements. Of the 150 supplements, researchers came across 16 general claims to benefit patients, including claims to “boost T or free T”, “build body lean mass or muscle mass”, or “increase sex drive or libido.” While 90% of the T booster supplements claimed to boost testosterone, researchers found that less than 25% of the supplements had data to support their claims. Many also contained high doses of vitamins and minerals, occasionally more than the tolerable limit. Unlike medications, supplements are not intended to treat, diagnose, prevent, or cure diseases, according to the FDA. As such, Samplaski would like to see more regulation around testosterone-boosting supplements to protect consumers. She also would like to explore disseminating handouts to her patients with more accurate information in the hopes that it encourages patients to seek a medical professional for low testosterone issues. While no one can escape the effects of aging, Samplaski says there is something men can do to address their concerns. “The safest and most effective way for men to boost low testosterone levels is to talk with a medical professional or a nutritionist.”
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Read More »According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), adults should get 7 to 9 hours of undisturbed sleep per night. “If you're falling below this range, it can lead to an imbalance of hormone production, including low testosterone,” says Gress Smith.
Doomscroll Twitter well past midnight and you’ll be grumpy and unfocused the next day (no surprises there). But if you regularly skimp on sleep you could have a bigger problem. Turns out sleep and testosterone are intricately linked, and if you sacrifice shut-eye too often, your T levels could decline. Testosterone is the main male reproductive hormone, but ensuring a healthy sex drive isn’t its only function. It also plays a key role in maintaining bone and muscle strength, regulating your fertility, your body’s ability to store and burn fat, red blood cell production, emotion and mood, and more. That’s why it’s critical you have enough for your age. Stress, genetics, and environmental factors can all throw your testosterone levels out of whack. But so can not get enough quality sleep. Here’s how—and how to make sure you’re getting enough sleep to keep your testosterone levels high.
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