How to increase testosterone levels in men

How to increase testosterone levels in men: dietary supplements and drugs

In our last article, we analyzed the main natural ways to increase testosterone levels in men. Today we will talk about food additives and preparations that also contribute to the production of male testosterone. Immediately make a reservation that it will not go for anabolic steroids, although some of the drugs considered are on the list of prohibited doping drugs.

Who are these drugs for?
- Men older than 20-23 years, whose goal is a set of muscle mass;

- Men over 30 and 40 years of age for the growth of muscle mass, potency and libido;

- Athletes after courses of anabolic steroids - to stimulate the development of their own testosterone, reduce the "phenomenon of recoil" (muscle destruction).

Who does NOT use these drugs?
- Men younger than 20-23 years old have a naturally increased testosterone level and an unstable hormonal system, so they do not need additional stimulation. Otherwise, there may be a significant decrease in the production of their own sex hormones.
- For girls, as stimulation of testosterone production leads to the development of masculinization (accumulation of secondary sexual characteristics of the male sex).

Drugs and supplements to increase testosterone in men
Letrozole - this drug is an aromatase inhibitor that increases testosterone production by 50% and reduces the synthesis of estrogens. To this type of drugs are also Anastrozole and Exemestane.
Tamoxifen - the drug reduces the production of estrogens in the body, thereby increasing the concentration of testosterone (142% of the initial level).
Proviron - increases the level of free testosterone, improves potency and libido, compensates for the inadequacy of producing their own sex hormones.
Vitamin D - a number of scientific studies have revealed the dependence of the level of vitamin D and testosterone.
Forskolin - is a component of the plant Coleus forskohlii. Promotes increased testosterone production, increased dry muscle mass and increased potency.
Agmatin - a number of studies have proved that this substance helps to increase the production of gonadotropin and gonadoliberin, which also affects the synthesis of its own testosterone.
Tribulus (Tríbulus terréstris) - food additives based on this plant increase the synthesis of testosterone in the body, sexual activity and libido.

Dosages and courses of admission
When taking any of the above drugs should follow the manufacturer's recommendation. The optimal course duration is 4 weeks. The greatest effect from taking is observed with the use of adequate physical exertion, as well as observance of the correct diet, rest and intake of food supplements for the growth of strength and mass - protein and creatine.

Important! Choose only one product from the list above. Combine 2 or more drugs to increase testosterone can not! Also, you can not use them in combination with taking anabolic steroids and prohormones.

Side effects and contraindications
Any drugs that increase the level of testosterone in the body, affect the synthesis of your own hormone, suppressing it. Especially it affects when using higher doses and long courses of admission. Therefore, it is recommended to follow the recommendations of manufacturers strictly and not to practice courses for more than 1 month. In this case, this side effect is almost not found, although no significant growth of muscle mass also occurs.

In rare cases, the following side effects may occur:
Aggressiveness and irritability
Acne
Unstable blood pressure
Gynecomastia
Testicular Atrophy
Hair loss
Feminization (development of secondary female sexual characteristics)

Almost all side effects completely disappear when discontinuing medication.

Do not take these drugs for heart disease, kidney failure and arterial hypertension.