Ageless Male is a supplement “clinically proven to improve testosterone levels by 50% but still keep those levels within a normal healthy range. Impressive, but does Ageless Male work? If you heard the commercial for Ageless Male on XM Radio like I did, you probably did the same thing as me – rush home to look it up on the web. I must admit the Ageless Male supplement did not contain what I thought, given all they alluded to such as improve sex drive, make bones stronger etc.
What is Ageless Male?
Ageless Male is marketed by New Vitality (NewVitality.com) which incidentally also goes by the name NAC Vitamin Company according to the Better Business Bureau. Ageless Male appears to be primarily marketed to men –over the age of fo fo fo forty – who have low testosterone levels – or who think they do. According to the products website, Ageless Male is alleged to:
- Helps support healthy testosterone levels already within normal ranges
- In research, helped increase testosterone levels by 50%, still within a safe, physiological range
- May help support healthy hormonal balance in men
- May help reduce the conversion of testosterone into estrogen
- In research, helped reduce the conversion of testosterone to DHT by 16%
While I see the word “research” mentioned a few times on the NewVitality website, the site doesn’t list any studies to support what they say about the product. I think I know why – keep reading…
Ageless Male Ingredients
When I checked newvitality.com, I discovered that Ageless Male has 2 ingredients which together form a proprietary blend called Re-Settin. These ingredients are:
- Saw Palmetto berry extract
- Astaxanthin (a type of carotenoid)
Re-Settin is a catchy word. I guess these ingredients are supposed to “reset” a man’s hormone levels? Regardless, Re-Settin is a marketing word that is holds no scientific meaning. Two capsules of Ageless Male contain 10 calories and 800 mg of the Re-Settin blend of ingredients. How much of each ingredient is in Ageless Male? They don’t tell us.
*** Ingredient Update. On 4/26/12 I was alerted that Ageless Male now has new ingredients. Scroll to the section Ageless Male New Ingredients to see my review of those.
Does Ageless Male Have any Research?
There does appear to be one study on saw palmetto and astaxanthin and testosterone levels. The study was published in 2008 in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition.
The study did not use Ageless Male. Rather researchers were testing another supplement called Mytosterone (also called Alphastat) made by Triarco (triarco.com) which is located in Wayne NJ. Triarco funded this study but the investigation notes that none of the authors had any financial connection to the outcomes of the research.
In this 2 week long investigation, 42 healthy men between the ages of 37 and 70 were divided 2 groups.
- Group 1 (21 men) were given 800 mg of the Mytosterone supplement
- Group 2 (21 men) were given 2000 milligrams of the Mytosterone supplement
At the end of the study, researchers noted that men who got both 800 mg and 2000 mg showed:
- Significant elevations in testosterone and
- Significant reductions in DHT
However, significant reductions in estrogen were only seen in men who received the 2000 mg dose
No significant side effects were noted but again this study lasted only 2 weeks.
If this is the study that Ageless Male is based on, keep in mind that it did not look at sex drive, bone growth, strength or muscle development or most other claims made on the Ageless Male website. These outcomes are probably inferred based on what we know about what testosterone does.
If the results of this study are confirmed, this combination of supplements may prove useful to not only older adults but also bodybuilders and other strength athletes who usually seek ways to naturally boost testosterone levels.
If you try Ageless Male (or Mytosterone aka Alphastat) I recommend getting your testosterone level checked first and then again in a month to see if anything changed. This is wise since Ageless Male can be expensive.
Myosterone may be found in other supplements also but do check the levels in supplements to make sure you are getting at least 800 mg.
This study did raise some red flags with me. For one thing, the researchers say that the men were divided into two groups. They do not say that the men were randomly divided into the groups. I’m mentioning this because if you look at both groups, they have “significantly different” testosterone levels at the start of the study.
- Group 1 (whose average age was 55) testosterone level =21.64 nmol/L
- Group 2 (whose average age was 61) testosterone level =26.26 nmol/L
I’d expect that if the men were randomly assigned to each group, that there would not be a significant difference in testosterone levels between groups.
Also, there was no control group either. Given the differences in testosterone between groups at the start of the study, a control group (who got nothing) would make me feel a little better about how good this study was.
Because of my reservations, I’d like to see a few studies replicate these findings before I Mytosterone it 2 thumbs up. I’d also like to see what happens in a group of men who lift weights while taking Mytosterone.
Another supplement men often ask about is TriVerex so read that review for more info on that product.
Ageless Male New Ingredients
As I mentioned above Ageless Male now has a new list of ingredients so I want to review them here to help you.
1 soft gel of Ageless Male has :
| % daily value | |
| Vitamin B 6 (pyridoxine HCL) 4.4 mg | 247% |
| Magnesium (magnesium oxide) 16.88 mg | 4% |
| Zinc (zinc oxide) 15 mg | 100% |
| Testofen (fenugreek extract) 300 mg |
I don’t think healthy people are deficient in vitamin B6, magnesium or zinc. It’s the last ingredient—Testofen—that I want to focus on. It’s worth pointing out that Testofen is also one of the main ingredients in the bodybuilding supplement, Syntheroid.
Testofen is now said to be the main magic ingredient in Ageless Male. As they say on the label of Ageless Male, Testofen is there name for the herb fenugreek.
The name Testofen conjures up ideas that this product is supposed to raise testosterone levels.
As they say on the New Vitality Website, Testofen is a registered trademark of the company Gencor Pacific Inc. In other words, Gencor Pacific created the name “Testofen” as a way to subtly drive home the message that this extract of fenugreek raises testosterone. But does it? Let’s look at the research on fenugreek and testosterone. In case you do your own research on fenugreek, its scientific names are Trigonella foenugraecum and Trigonella foenum-graecum.
In my review, I found 4 studies of fenugreek and testosterone. Two were mouse studies which I will bypass as I don’t think they are relevant. The other two studies used humans, and these studies are kind of interesting.
In a study published in 2011 in the Journal Phytotherapy Research, fenugreek was randomly given to 60 healthy males between the ages of 25 and 52 for 6 weeks. Men either received fenugreek (Testofen) or a placebo and they rated how they felt on a sexual functioning questionnaire (called the DISF-SR) over the course of the 6 week study.
Men who received the fenugreek extract reported greater feelings of sexual arousal, orgasm, libido, well being, energy and muscular strength. There was no change in mood reported.
It is odd that the men in the study reported no change in mood, yet they reported better “well being.” To me, that does not compute. How does well being improve, but not your mood?
Keep in mind that this study did not directly measure strength or energy levels. Rather, the men just reported that they felt stronger and had more energy. This is a drawback of the study.
While these points are interesting, if you read the summary of the study, take note that testosterone did not change.
In the study they say “Serum prolactin and testosterone levels remained within the reference range.” That’s fancy talk for ” Testofen did not raise testosterone levels.” Even scientists tap dance around the facts sometimes—and this is an example of it.
Take note that in this study the men reporting improvements were taking 600 mg of Testofen per day. How much is in Ageless Male—300 mg per gel cap. I called customer service of Ageless Male and they did tell me that the recommended dosage is 2 gel caps per day. This would equal 600 mg.
I believe the main reason fenugreek is in Ageless Male is because fenugreek is an example of a natural 5 alpha reductase inhibitor. The enzyme 5 alpha reductase is turns testosterone into DHT (di-hydro-testosterone). Thus, anything that could inhibit the 5 alpha reductase enzyme might prevent DHT formation and — cause elevated testosterone levels. If it works, then fenugreek might make some sense.
The next fenugreek study is a little bit more interesting…
This fenugreek-testosterone study was published in the International Journal of Sports Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism in 2010. It involved 30 collage age males who were randomly given 500 mg of fenugreek extract —or placebo—for 8 weeks.
The extract of fenugreek used in this study was called grecunin. The word grecunin looks a lot like graecum, which is part of the scientific name for fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum).
Food for thought: I don’t know if fenugreek supplements tell how much grecunin they contain.
The men in this study lifted weights for 4 days per week for the duration of the study. They took the fenugreek extract in the morning and just prior to working out. At end of the study, men who received fenugreek extract, experienced:
- 6.57% increase in testosterone —a significant change
- 12.26 increase in the bio-availability of testosterone —a significant change
- 1.77% decrease in body fat —a significant change
- 26.62% increase in estrogen (estradiol) —a non-significant change
- 6.10 % increase in DH —a non significant change
- No significant change in muscle strength in the upper or lower body
- No significant change in protein synthesis or muscle hypertrophy
The researchers also noted that fenugreek did not completely block the action of 5 alpha reductase. It partially blocked the action of the enzyme—which is interesting— but did not block it completely.
This study was funded by Indus Biotech, a pharmaceutical company based in India. Indus Biotech also provided the fenucreek extract. The study lists no conflicts of interest among the researchers.
This study is interesting. If you decide to try fenucreek remember that the people used in this investigation were collage age males. I don’t know if the same results would occur in men who are, say, in their 50s.
Looking at these two human studies, we have one that seems to show fenugreek raises testosterone while another, which shows it does not raise testosterone levels. As I see it, one big difference between the two studies is in the extract of fenugreek used.
- In the study showing an increase in testosterone, the extract used was called grecunin.
- In the study showing no change in testosterone, Testofen was used.
Ageless Male now contains Testofen.
At this point I don’t know if this is a significant issue or not because even if Testofen does not alter testosterone levels, it did seem to show that men felt better —and performed better sexually. I’d think most men would be fine with this if Testofen really did do this.
I did a check of fenugreek supplements and saw that Vitamin Shoppe sells 610 mg of fenugreek for under $10. That’s a lot less than Ageless Male. The cheap skate in me would say, just try fenugreek and see if that helps.
Just as an experiment, I have purchased the Vitamin Shoppe brand of fenugreek and will be using 610 mg per day for the next 6 weeks to see what happens. If I feel any difference, I will report it here.
Update. 7/3/12. Here is an update of my experiment with Vitamin Shoppe fenugreek 610 mg per day. I was unable to finish 6 weeks of fenugreek because of some surgery, but I did take fenugreek for 4 weeks in a row. What I can say after 4 weeks of daily use is that I did notice a little change in erections (usually in the evening) however it was minimal and I would not call the effect “significant”. In fact, it was such a minimal change that I almost didn’t notice it. Fenugreek was not Viagra, if that puts things in perspective. I’m open to the possibility that taking it for 6 weeks might cause a different effect, so I do hope to try it again in the near future. When I do, I’ll post my results here.
Update August 14 2012. I have completed 6 weeks of taking 610 mg per day of fenugreek (Vitamin shoppe brand). I cant say that I noted any differences from when I used fenugreek for 4 weeks. I wish I could say that 6 weeks made the difference but for me it didn’t.
Who is Jacob Rosenstein MD?
Dr. Rosenstein is featured on the Ageless Male website. He is a neurosurgeon in Texas. He is also affiliated with an anti aging company called Texas Age Management (TexasAgeManagement.com) which is associated with Cenegenics, a medically based anti aging company that uses hormones and supplements to slow the aging process. I found the connection to Cenegenics interesting and speculate that for some people, Ageless Male might be a “gateway supplement” to introduce them to Cenegenics if they wanted to “take things to the next level”.
How much does Ageless Male cost?
A 1 month supply of Ageless Male will cost $39.95. Each bottle has 60 soft-gels and you are supposed to take 2 soft gels per day. There is also a shipping charge of $6.99. They do offer free shipping for orders over $150. That said, if the study above is to be believed you should know in about 1-2 weeks if Ageless Male works because that’s how long it took for Mytosterone to work. You can return Ageless Male within 30 days if you don’t like it.
What do you think?
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Even before going out and getting on Testosterone Replacement Therapy (“TRT”), many men can benefit from taking an OTC supplement called “DIM.” It will allow your existing Testosterone to move to the forefront as it metabolizes out the bad estrogens from the body. It’s on Amazon (and elsewhere), about $25. Nature Made is a good brand for DIM. When the bad estrogens from the environment are in men’s bodies, they dominate the existing Testosterone, which creates a condition called “Estrogen Dominance.” Estrogen Dominance is very bad for both men and women, and both can get it. Estrogen exists in both men and women’s bodies, but it is supposed to be in smaller amounts in RELATION to Testosterone (in men) and to Progesterone (in women).
After starting on TRT, DIM is a good adjunct to assist it as well. DIM also helps prevent the body from converting the TRT administered into estrogens once in the body, which does occur in some men to varying degrees (particularly when too many refined carbs and sugar are being ingested). So TRT and DIM are a good pair to get together.
Most health food stores carry bulk pumpkin seeds (aka “pepitas”). They can be found in raw, unsalted form (the best form), or in roasted, salted form. But either way, they are a natural source of testosterone, but probably a very low amount compared to taking TRT. At least it’s worth trying until one makes an appointment with a bioidentical hormone replacement doctor/naturopath that can treat “andropause,” “male hormone imbalance,” and/or “man-o-pause.” You can also buy a little of both kinds of pumpkin seeds and mix them 1/2 and 1/2 if that makes them more pallatable.
i’m waiting to hear from fred, I’m 72 and am interested what kind of results he had with the fenugreek, If anybody else my age has tried it I welcome your comments.Thanks Les
Joe, this is a great blog! I’ve read much of it and the linked articles.
This is for the guy, above, who suffered sexual problems while taking Lipitor. Several of the cholesterol reducing drugs will affect sexual function, as admitted in their long, technical, ultra-small printed literature. I took Gemfibrozil (sorry about the spelling) and had the same effects. As soon as I quit, my sexual function was restored.
I find that both DHEA and Fenugreek raised my testosterone level, as confirmed by blood tests. The effect was so good that my insurance company refused to authorize testosterone supplementation at the resulting level, whereas, before, it did. These supplements also gave me immediate boost in libido and sexual function.
I found yohimbime to be too stimulating sexually and resulted in an inability to concentrate on anything other than sexual desire! Not surprisingly, it also resulted in premature ejaculation, as soon as I had a sexual thought! I immediately discontinued use.
I also take Saw Palmeto, to prevent prostate problems, but have not noticed any sexual benefits.
Thank again for the good blog.
Bruce anytime, glad to help
Since cholesterol lowering drugs were brought up, I’d like to share the fact that on a recent Dr. Oz show, he had 2 guests that mentioned the latest news on them: they are unnecessary in 90% of cases because lowering of cholesterol is a manufactured issue in order to sell drugs by pharmaceutical companies.
Dr. Oz was astounded, but agreed the guests’ research was irrefutable, so he was in agreement with their assessment. Having high cholesterol numbers is NOT a bad thing. It’s a good thing, b/c the body needs cholesterol in order to make sex hormones.
The research that initially pointed to the so-called “need” to lower cholesterol was flawed from the start. The recent research proves that ppl with low cholesterol actually have MORE heart attacks than those with high cholesterol. High cholesterol is a NON-ISSUE.
Only the very aged patient with extremely high “bad” cholesterol can benefit from such drugs. Statins are on their way OUT. They are not helpful, they are actually dangerous.
Mustang Sally, heart attacks are a complex issue. As I understand it, current therapies are targeting lowering of LDL (bad cholesterol). I missed that Dr Oz segment. I hope people talk to their personal doctor about whats right for them rather to listening to watered down short discussions on the Dr Oz show.
Here’s the (non-watered down) link to the video for the 12/12/21 Dr. Oz show wherein 2 doctors discuss with Dr. Oz the faulty science that the worries about cholesterol levels was based on, and the new studies that show it’s a non-issue.
Following their discussion, Dr. Oz is floored and angry with the medical community over the misinformation, and ends up agreeing with his doctor guests. http://www.doctoroz.com/episode/doctors-who-say-everything-you-know-about-cholesterol-wrong?video=16022
The reason that CURRENT therapies are still touting the old study is that the medical community is very slow to cog to new information. However, if you fast forward about 5-10 years from now, the “current” therapies being touted about cholesterol will be completely different because everyone will know it’s a non-issue by then, and the medical community will have to “lead from behind” as they typically do on any issue that will put a dent in the pocket of big pharma and doctors who get kickbacks from prescribing useless (and often harmful) drugs.
Mustang Sally, thanks for the video. Ive seen the research on LDL particle size and its interesting. I actually covered it a bit in my book about supplements (its in the fish oil chapter). If you can afford it, get it tested and see what happens. It is controversial in some circles. I heard a doctor on XM Radio (the station is Reach MD) saying that cholesterol particle size doesn’t seem to hold as much weight as they once thought. I forget his name but the podcast is somewhere on ReachMD.com. I believe its in the category of “lipid luminations if anybody wants to look deeper into this
I recently watched a video interview of a doctor who had performed bypass operations for 35 years. The video was over an hour long. His opinion was also that high cholesterol was a false issue.
To paraphrase this doctor, “cholesterol is the body’s way of responding to inflammation of the endothelial cells in the arteries, caused by sugar. Sugar causes inflammation and the body sends cholesterol to the site of the irritation to put a patch over the injured cells.
It’s like taking a photo from a helicopter above a crime scene after a police shoot out. You see lots of police cars (cholesterol) surrounding the scene (artery) where the cops responded to the culprit (sugar) in a hostage situation (inflammation damage). Then, someone concludes that police cars (cholesterol) cause hostage situations (inflammation damage).
The Dr. Oz show is just one of several reliable sources to relay the recent conclusions of a British study that tracked 20,000 + men over several decades and concluded that cholesterol lowering drugs did not decrease the occurrence of heart attacks or arterial disease.
very impressive use of analogy..(cops, culprit, etc) clear as a bell- reisdual artifact being misinterpreted as the cause- interesting.
Thanks Joe and Bruce!
Yes, SUGAR is the real culprit (behind so many medical maladies).
It sort of makes me wonder which other medical conclusions (concomitant with corresponding pharmaceuticals) the public has been duped by that are yet to be uncovered. More than likely, most of those will likely also demonstrate the SUGAR is again the culprit!
That’s probably one reason that various diets that limit sugar (whatever they may be and under whatever set of theories they are based) are at least somewhat successful. For example, the Caveman diet, the Paleo diet, the Adkins diet, raw foods, juicing, South Beach, etc.
Interestingly, avoidance of fats may not be the answer, especially when it comes with an increase in various forms of sugar. Saturated fat is also not evil; however, trans fats are. Good fats plus saturated fats (as long as they aren’t consumed with sugar and refined carbs) are probably actually helpful in staving off cravings and hunger for several hours at a time, AND they provide the necessary elements for the body to create its own hormones.
So go ahead and hang out in your man cave with a nice (grass fed) steak, some salad greens and some filtered water (sans the beer) and feel no guilt.
Then make an appointment with your naturopath and get all of your hormone levels tested and proceed with bioidentical hormone replacement, if warranted.
If you want to boost your test you need to eat healthy and exercise to increase metabolism…… D- aspartic acid is the best way to boost test naturally usually 3mg or 3 1, 000mg pills spread out thru the day can boost up to 35% of free flowing test! Along with tribulus you can achieve great gains but should also use an estrogen blocker too…..
For $25-$40 a month you can achieve or better results than ageless male
Rob, do you have a reference that shows D aspartic acid raises testosterone levels up to 35%?
I have taken Test Boosters with Fenugreek (Testofen), and experienced indications of more Test (more body hair, strength/mass), when in conjunction with a strength training regimen (which is what Ageless Male says in bottom of screen in TV ads). Strength Training is KEY (works MUCH better than just ingesting alone). This does make the muscle gains harder to say if it is the herbs, or the workouts, but I think it is both. The new body hair is definitely not from weight lifting alone…
These same boosters also contain D-AA (D-Aspertic Acid) and Zinc/Mag (also sold alone as ZMA), and Longfolia extract (which I think is for Estrogen management). The whole idea is that these herbs stimulate Test production IN THE NORMAL RANGE. If you are already close to normal, results will be little to none. If you are like me and 45, the results can be significant/noticeable. It is also very important to have good nutrition. Bad eating will mean your body cannot react as well/at all.
What I think is important to note is that buying these herbal ingredients from a TV ad for inflated prices/auto re-order scams is silly. All of these things are available at your local Drug Store for less (and even less than that on the web, if you shop around).
One site I have learned A LOT about this subject from is bodybuilding.com (and their reviews/forums). And, no, I do not work for them. But I do think it is an Excellent site for this subject, with as much info as anywhere on the web. Good prices and flawless delivery/extra goodies, too.
Pete, thanks for chiming in. Ive been to BB.com and while maybe they have good prices you do should be careful with any supplement advice you see there. Just my 2 cents.
what do you think of eucommia bark? lso is testosterone neuro toxic?
Dave, I did a search for eucommia and testosterone but didn’t see any studies. I did see that it is being looked at for high blood pressure. here is a link to a study on this http://www.altmedrev.com/publications/16/4/338.pdf
As a one time diabetic raised on Cuban food and Fenugreek user I can assure you that Fenugreek does have many amazing properties, one being the ability to control blood sugar levels, however I only use Fenugreek seeds.
I also use Shilajit, Kapikacchu, Tongkat Ali, Ashwagandha in powder form.
I have been using all of the above mentioned for over 5 years now after a close doctor friend of mine from India told me about them, before taking any of these products I could barely get an erection due to my ED issues.
I also want to note that at that time I was suffering from Diabetic Neuropathy.
Since taking this combination of herbs I am no longer diabetic ( or controlling it at least ) and no longer suffer from neuropathy and achieving an erection is as easy as the wind blowing past my pants!
Before you ask, I never took a Testosterone test prior to consuming these herbs, however I have taken T tests since then and I am as normal as a 20 year old at 45.
I am not clear to which of these herbs are having such a life changing experience on my body with energy levels through the roof, all I know that combined they have given me new life!
Fenugreek SEEDS for diabetics: Add 1 tsp to a glass of water prior to going to sleep, drink it in the morning, do this for one week.
Week two, do it one day on,then one day off.
Week three, once a week.
Please note to NEVER stir the seeds!
If you stir them ( like I did the first time I used it ) you will see yourself in the bathroom every ten minutes!
Ringo, What did you mean by: “If you stir them ( like I did the first time I used it ) you will see yourself in the bathroom every ten minutes!”… did you get sick, diarrhea…what?
btw – thanks for sharing the info above.
Rigo, please explain how you use Shilajit, Kapikacchu, Tongkat Ali, Ashwagandha. Thanks
Hi joe I’m just wondering have they released a product that they haven’t done a whole lot of trials on? Seems like they haven’t a whole lot of information made available and i was considering buying with the Hulk promoting it i thought it might be ok
Hi Matt, Other than what I reported on, I’m not aware of any other studies.
Can anyone tell me what they know about Anabolic Research “Test 600x”?
Craig I did some checking and found its ingredients which are.
L-Arginine
Tribulus Terrestris
Caffeine
Maca Powder
Longjack
Ive covered all these ingredients in other products. use the search box on my site to look them up and you will have a better answer if its right for you.
Do does ageless male work !
Margie, if you are asking me, I’m not impressed with it based on the research, but others who tried it may have different thoughts.
Hi Joe. I’m impressed with your article. I’m 66 yrs old & do have ED. I’ve been taking atorvastatin for 3yrs as prescribed by my doctor. I use to take 20mg, but my doctor increased it to 40mg. Ever since, I’ve been having problem w/ my erection. I just can’t understand why. I just happened to listen to a ageless male commercial & that perk my interest.
After reading your article here, I didn’t realize that one side effects of this medicine is ED. I’m in good shape physically & do a daily walking almost everyday. I do take 20mg of lisinopril & 20mg of lopressor. That’s it. Would you recommend that I take taking ageless male to improve my erection?. thanks
Tony, the first thing Id recommend is talking to your doctor about your ED and how you feel it may be traced to the meds you are taking. There may be other meds that don’t have ED as a side effect. I think this is best. Since you asked my opinion, I dont feel Ageless Male will do much.
Joe, very informative .. Thank you for the heads up on Ageless Male. Any thoughts on HGH?
Joe, glad to help. Im weary of things touted to raise HGH. I just havent see a lot of good proof any of them work. Also, if they did work, would they have the same side effects as high levels of HGH can have, like enlargement of internal organs, diabetes, carpal tunnel syndrome? Im not sure on this either. Here is a little review of HGH that may help. http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/human-growth-hormone-hgh
Hi I have a question? I have come across a few complaints about ageless males that talk about men going into sever depression? Have you seen anything that links it? My boyfriend started taking it bout 7 weeks ago and at least once a week for 2 days straight he is just depressed but only since starting to take Ageless Male
Carrie ive never heard of it. Anybody else?
Joe my boyfriends doctor ended up taking him off ageless male saying that there might be something in it triggering his depression.since he has been off of it he has not been depressed at all
Carrie. hmmmm I never heard of a connection between Ageless Male and depression. Ill keep my eyes open for anything else on this. Either way I’m glad your boyfriend is feeling better now
My question for this and all other supplements that claim to have biological, medicinal effects is this: Why can’t they be considered drugs, and therefore be regulated by the FDA? I know that the manufacturers are very cagey about their disclaimers, such as “This product has not been shown to be able to cure or treat any illness, blah blah blah.” But all the rest of their language clearly tries to sell us on its medicinal properties, such as its ability to fix “low testosterone.” That’s medical. That’s a drug.
Kgten, its because of the dietary supplement health and education act which became law in the early 1990s. I discuss this on my supplement questions page.
Joe, What is your take on Andro Gel…I am afraid of the effect it might have on my prostate? What would you consider the best thing to take to help increase testosterone…..n outright anser would be nice….
Tony, I know people who have taken Andro Gel and they say its raised their testosterone level. if you are concerned with the side effects, I’d get regular PSA tests and check ups by a urologist who can best council you on its effects and side effects.
Things that will increase testosterone naturally include exercise – both aerobic exercise and strength training will work. Here is a review of a study that looked at the combination of strength first or cardio first on testosterone levels http://helpforpersonaltrainers.com/strength-first-or-cardio-first-effects-on-testosterone-levels/
weight loss can also raise testosterone levels.
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