On Jul 4, 1:12 am, nos...@pleasepost.net (Kyle) wrote:
> I'm wondering if there are other supplements besides DHEA that help
> middle-aged men combat the common decline in testosterone levels. I
> realize that DHEA is a controversial supplement but having taken it it
> does seem to work, at least for me. I already know that diet and
> exercise can also increase testosterone but I'm curious if there are
> other *supplements* that are preferable for increasing testosterone or
> is DHEA the only or best one?
I suggest the DHEA will have minimal effects on a male testosterone
level.
It may help a bit on the sex function end of things provided one is
young
enough, however, I be careful with it. I am not a big fan of DHEA by
way
of the oral route and think the transdermal route maybe preferred.
Moreover if you are having issues a life extension/natural hormone Doc
maybe useful. Higher doses of DHEA clearly bothered my prostate.
I'll suggest you consider a couple of the more general anti-aging
supplements:
r-alpha lipoic acid in a generous dose and carnitine.
And since I suggested r-LA, I'll suggest biotin and pantothenic acid
as these compete with r-LA for absorption. I'd also suggest
taking a long hard look at both your fasting blood glucose levels
as well as your post meal blood glucose levels. A good
FBG level is in the 80's mg/dL, higher values indicates
a slipping toward T2 diabetes. And FBG over 110 should
switch on the flashing red light for action now. Just go to
Wally Mart or RiteAid and get a unit and bottle of strips.
Accu-Chek is a nice unit and be sure to switch the chips
with each new bottle of strips.
I"d also suggest avoiding plastics, PCBs, parabens, and being
overweight. Further watch out for the prescription med and OTC meds
as some of them are endocrine disruptors. Finasteride and omeprazole
are both common examples. Do not assume once quit the meds
the disruption will stop or that lasting damage won't have
occurred.
Thyroid health is also important and related to an extent to T related
issues.
Iodine can be useful.
Do you have lab values for total testosterone, free testosterone, LH,
and FSH ?
Zinc can be helpful in maintaining T levels.
And I'll add vitamin D3 is apparently useful in
preventing and slowing prostate cancer, I take
4000 to 5000 IU during the Fall and Winter months and a lesser
dose during the Spring and Summer depending on my schedule.
Selenium is useful as well.
This was a rambling response. I have varying levels of
further comments on many of these points.
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