Twenty grams of protein per meal may be optimal »
For years, bodybuilders have espoused the benefits of consuming tremendous quantities of protein. From as far back as Eugen Sandow consuming a gallon of milk per day, to the 3,000 calorie weight gain shakes of the ’90s, to the modern day claims of top bodybuilders that they eat 500 grams of protein per day, the [...]
Vitamin C prevents testosterone induced prostate hypertrophy »
A 2009 study performed in rodents gives steroid users good evidence to include supplemental vitamin C in their diets. The study demonstrated the ability of vitamin C to prevent prostate growth caused by testosterone treatment. In practical terms, this could mean that testosterone using males have a better chance of not suffering prostate enlargement if [...]
Cinnamaldehyde (cinnamon) lowers testosterone in vitro »
Although the research is far from conclusive, a recently published study has demonstrated that cinnamaldehyde, is the organic compound that gives cinnamon its distinctive flavor and odor, stimulates the release of progesterone decreases the concentration of both Testosterone and dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) in human adrenal cells. Life Sci. 2010 Apr 25. [Epub ahead of print] Selective [...]
Creatine raises DHT levels 56% »
A recently published study examined testosterone and dihydrotestosterone in collegiate age athletes. While creatine is widely considered a non-hormonal supplement, evidence provided by this study seems to indicate the opposite; although supplementation with creatine did not effect serum testosterone levels, Dihydrotestosterone was elevated by 56% during the loading phase, and remained elevated by 40% during [...]
Onions boost testosterone »
Although the following study was done on rodents, it would appear that allium cepa (onion) shows potential as a testosterone boosting compound. More research is clearly needed, but the initial study shows promise, and this could be a viable compound if the cost, dose, and testosterone elevation are studied in further detail (and in humans). [...]
D-Aspartic Acid: Fail »
D-Aspartic Acid (DAA) has been getting a lot of press lately, mostly due to a swarm of emerging nutritional supplements that contain it, and an article published by Muscular Development (that was published simultaneously as an advertiser began carrying the ingredient). It’s being heavily marketed by several people, including the owner of SDI-Labs (Daniel Amato), [...]
