Money kicked out

If you are looking for supplements to boost testosterone, you are in the right place. The Internet is full of supplements that should allow you to build muscles in no time and without much effort. It’s full of miracle pills and testosterone boosters. And these wondrous testosterone boosters are anything but cheap. But do all the means advertised bring anything at all? What about ZMA, Tribulus Terrestris and Co?

To make a long story short: Don’t touch it. Usually these substances should not kill you, but they do not help you in any way and do not keep their promises. They only make you poorer. A sad thing that gives the whole topic of weight training a bad taste, because you are confronted with it everywhere.

Yes, certainly, all these promises are apparently documented with personal experience reports and before and after pictures. All fake. And if we’re honest, we know that. How is it possible to build up several kilograms of pure muscle mass within a few weeks? The promises made often even exceed the possibilities of anabolic steroids and this should never be an option for us.

But millions of people still fall for it. Maybe because they are naive, but probably simply because we humans don’t always think objectively when it comes to something we really want. Then you tend to whitewash things or be blind to the obvious.

Reality is not always pleasant but it does not help to ignore it. If you’ve fallen for promises like that, don’t let that discourage you.

There are supplements that are actually able to boost our testosterone levels. Even if this does not mean that we look like Arnold Schwarzenegger after 8 weeks of taking it, they can actually help us noticeably. And faster muscle growth is not the only advantage of high testosterone levels. If you want to know more, read the article 8 Amazing Benefits Of Testosterone.

In this article, I’d like to mention two well-known supplements that can really help. And to anticipate that: They’re neither exotic, hard to come by, nor expensive.

Vitamin D3

If you don’t live near the equator and spend a lot of time outside in direct sunlight, you are very likely to suffer from a vitamin D3 deficiency.

Our body is able to produce this substance itself when our skin is exposed to sufficient sunlight. To be more precise, it is the UV-B content in sunlight that triggers the production of D3. For this reason, visits to solariums cannot replace the lack of sunlight when it comes to the D3 supply, since solariums primarily use UV-A radiation.

Vitamin D3 is a truly fascinating and versatile substance. This starts with the fact that, strictly speaking, it is more a hormone than a vitamin. It is a so-called secosteroid that is chemically derived from the steroids.

It is not only important for our immune system and bones, but also has a number of other advantages. And one of these benefits is a high testosterone level. There are a large number of studies that have clearly demonstrated this connection. Men who have a vitamin D3 deficiency often also have a testosterone deficiency. If you fill up the D3 level in these men, the testosterone level also normalizes.

Vitamin D3 stimulates the production of luteinizing hormone (LH), which gives our testicles the signal for testosterone production, reduces the sexual hormone binding globulin (SHBG) and thereby increases the proportion of freely available testosterone in the blood and it inhibits the formation of aromastase and thus the conversion of existing testosterone into estrogen.

Sufficient vitamin D3 can hardly be produced by direct sunlight in the northern latitudes and in our way of life, which mainly takes place in closed rooms. There are foods that contain D3, such as:

Herring

Salmon

Avocado

Egg

But the quantity contained is far too small for us to cover our needs.

Therefore, I think it makes sense to supplement D3 in this case. Personally, I have had good experiences with vitamin D3 in the form of drops. Often these drops are also available in combination with vitamin K2, which is very useful as K2 supports the absorption of D3. I also recommend magnesium, which is also important for the absorption and utilization of D3.

Zinc

If your doctor finds you have a manifest testosterone deficiency, he will most likely advise you to take two supplements before you start injecting testosterone. One is the vitamin D3 just discussed, the other is zinc.

Zinc is a magnificent mineral. It is involved in a lot of physical functions, hormonal processes and enzymatic reactions. Zinc also a highly potent antioxidant. It supports the immune system, wound healing and helps us to a healthier skin and hair.

What interests us most in this article, however, are the positive effects on our testosterone. And this effect could be proven in some studies with men who had a testosterone deficiency. When zinc is added to these men, testosterone levels have increased significantly, or even returned to normal.

In contrast to vitamin D3, it is quite possible to cover zinc’s needs through food. Foods that contain a lot of zinc:

Shellfish

Red meat

Pulses – Legumes

Oatmeal

Fish

Poultry

With a normal diet and no previous illnesses, zinc deficiency is rare. But it can look different for athletes. If you train often and hard, you have an increased need for this important mineral.

Overdose

However, caution is advised when taking zinc in high doses over a long period of time. Zinc is absorbed by our body in the same way as copper. But if we take in a lot of zinc, zinc wins in the race to be absorbed into the organism and copper loses. Copper is not only important for our immune system, but is also needed to absorb iron.

Therefore, a very high dose of zinc over a long period of time can lead to a copper and iron deficiency. In addition, it can lead to problems of the digestive tract. When used correctly, however, no side effects can be observed with zinc.

Conclusion

So you can actually boost your testosterone levels with the strategic use of dietary supplements. And you don’t have to spend a ton of money just to get disappointed in the end. The simple, proven means are often the most effective. Their names may not sound exciting or revolutionary, but they really help us!