Update 7/21/22. Ageless Male is a testosterone enhancer for men over 40 that you may have seen advertised on Fox and Friends and elsewhere. Its bottles claim it to be a “worldwide best seller.” Since I first reviewed Ageless Male, its ingredients have changed quite a bit, so this updated review will first list the new ingredients and their research and after that, I'll show you the ingredients in the original formula. Does Ageless Male really work? Does It raise testosterone levels or improve libido? Does it have any side effects? Let's look at the ingredients in this testosterone booster and see what we can discover.
What Is Ageless Male?
Ageless Male is a supplement primarily marketed to men over 40 who have low testosterone levels – or who think they do. According to the supplement's website, Ageless Male is alleged to have these benefits:
- Boost Healthy Testosterone Levels.
- Increase libido, drive and performance.
- Helps Promote Energy Metabolism.
- Promotes Muscle as Part of Strength Training.
All of these claims contain an asterisk that refers readers to the statement that “these statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.”
Ageless Male Ingredients
A bottle of Ageless Male has 60 tablets. Each 1 tablet of Ageless Male has the following ingredients:
| Ingredient | Amount Per Serving | Percent Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin B 6 (pyridoxine HCL) | 4.9 mg | 245% DV |
| Magnesium (magnesium oxide) | 16 mg | 4% DV |
| Zinc (zinc acid chelate) 15 mg | 15 mg | 100% DV |
| Fenugreek seed extract (as Testofen) | 300 mg | N/A |
N/A = no daily value established
Other Ingredients in Ageless Male that are listed are:
- calcium carbonate
- microcrystalline cellulose
- stearic acid
- croscarmellose sodium
- magnesium stearate
- coating (hypromellose & polyethylene glycol)
- silica
I don't believe these other ingredients play any role in the effects of Ageless Male.
Ageless Male Vitamins And Minerals
While I normally don't review the vitamins and minerals in supplements (because I don't think they do anything), there is some evidence on the nutrients in Ageless Male so here is a quick review of them to help you better understand why they are present.
Zinc
Ageless Male contains the mineral zinc. Zinc is also found in other testosterone enhancer supplements too. The reason for this is probably because of a study from 1996 that looked noted zinc supplementation raised testosterone in both younger and older men who were lacking this mineral.
In this study, the older men were naturally lacking zinc but it had to be induced in younger men. In other words, the younger men were not deficient in zinc.
While older adults might be deficient in zinc, becuase they might not eat so well, Im not convienced younger men need more of this mineral.
Foods naturally rich in zinc include seafood, pumpkin seeds, chicken and beef nuts, and beans to name a few.
Does Zinc Raise Testosterone?
watch on my Youtube channel if you prefer
Vitamin B6
In rats, a lack of vitamin B6 might reduce testosterone production. But what about people? Does B6 raise testosterone in humans? If that evidence exists, it could not be located for this review. Foods high in vitamin B6 include meats, chicken, fish, chickpeas, and potatoes.
Can Vitamin B6 Alleviate Anxiety?
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Magnesium
One study involving 30 men (18-22), noted that magnesium (10 mg per kilogram of body weight), raised both free testosterone and total testosterone. For a man weighing 180 pounds (81 kilograms) this comes to 820 mg. Both exercise alone (carried out to exhaustion) and exercise + magnesium increased testosterone levels.
The highest levels were seen in those who exercised to exhaustion and took magnesium supplements. No significant changes were seen in those who took magnesium but did not exercise.
Two tablets of Ageless Male (recommended amount to take) contain 30 mg of magnesium. This study used much more than this. The men in this study used 10 mg per kilogram of body weight. So, a 180 pound man (82 kg) would have recieved 818 mg of magnesium per day.
Regimen is another popular low T supplement. See that review for more information.
What Is Testofen?
Testofen is the name given to a trademarked form of the herb fenugreek. The scientific names for fenugreek are Trigonella foenugraecum and Trigonella foenum-graecum. Keep these terms in mind as the Testofen research is reviewed below. Two other names for fenugreek are Greek hay and Greek hayseed.
Testofen is a registered trademark of the company Gencor Pacific (GencorPacific.com). In other words, Gencor Pacific created the name “Testofen” as a way to subtly drive home the message to men that this extract of fenugreek raises testosterone.
But does it?
Let's look at some the research on fenugreek and testosterone and try to find out
Searching the National Library of Medicine for:
- Testofen testosterone
- Fenugreek testosterone
- Trigonella foenugraecum testosterone
- Trigonella foenum-graecum testosterone
I located the following clinical studies.
Testofen Study 1
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 (600 mg of 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.
The men getting the fenugreek 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 did their well being improve, but not their 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, the study also says that testosterone levels 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.
Testofen Study 2
Fenugreek is an example of a natural 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor. The enzyme 5 alpha-reductase turns testosterone into DHT (di-hydro-testosterone). Thus, anything that could inhibit the 5 alpha-reductase enzyme might prevent DHT formation and — raise testosterone levels.
The next study looked at how well fenugreek can block 5 alpha reductase enzyme.
This study was published in the International Journal of Sports Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism in 2010. It involved 30 college-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). Fenugreek supplements usually don't list how much grecunin they contain.
In this study, the men lifted weights for 4 days per week for 8 weeks. They took the fenugreek (or placebo) in the morning and just prior to working out. At end of the study, men who received fenugreek extract saw these benefits:
- 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 DHT —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
It was also noted 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 fenugreek extract. The study lists no conflicts of interest among the researchers (that's good).
This study is interesting. If you decide to try fenugreek, remember the people used in this investigation were college-age males. This doesn't necessarily mean the same results would occur in men who are in their 50s, etc.
Testofen Study 3
Researchers in 2016 published a study on Testofen that lasted 12 weeks and involved giving either a placebo or 600 mg of the fenugreek extract to 111 healthy men (43-70 years of age). Testosterone was measured before and after the study and men completed a questionnaire (called, the Aging Male Symptom Questionnaire) designed to gauge their sexual function and other feelings of low hormone levels.
Compared to those taking a placebo, men taking Testofen reported more morning erections and improvements in their andropause questionnaires. Researchers also reported a “small but significant difference” in testosterone in those taking Testofen compared to those taking a placebo.
Testofen Study 4
Researchers in India noted that a fenugreek extract supplement called Furosap raised testosterone levels between 45% and 90% and improved sperm motility. This study involved 50 men (35-65 years of age) who were given 500 mg of the Furosap supplement for 12 weeks.
Furosap is a product of a company called Cepham (Cepham.com) which is located in New Jersey. I found it odd that they went to India to do their study. A problem with the study was that there was no placebo group.
This supplement contains Furosap for those interested.
Testofen Research Summary
Research can be complicated so here is a quick rundown of the research on Testofen/fenugreek and testosterone
| Study | Amount Used | Results |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Study | 600 mg Testofen | no change in testosterone. |
| 2010 Study | 500 mg fenugreek extract | 6.5% increase in testosterone. |
| 2016 Study | 600mg Testofen | men report better morning erections |
| 2017 Study | 500 mg fenugreek | 45-90% improved testosterone. |
This is a summary. See the above sections for all the results.
My Fenugreek Experiment
While writing this review I became interested in the research I was seeing. So, just as an experiment, I purchased the Vitamin Shoppe brand of fenugreek (not the same thing as Ageless Male) and took 610 mg per day for 6 weeks to see what happens.
While I did notice a little change in erections (usually in the evening), I thought it was minimal and I would not call the effect “significant”. I did not measure my testosterone levels during this “experiment.”
Might the ingredients in Ageless Male work together better than just fenugreek alone? It's possible. I did not test drive Ageless Male so I can't say for sure.
Ageless Male Ingredients (Old Formula)
This review of Ageless Male would not be complete if I didn't mention the version of the product we see today is not the same as it originally was when I first reviewed it. Back then, the original Ageless Male formula contained only 2 ingredients, which together form a proprietary blend that was called “Re-Settin.”
The ingredients in the Re-Settin blend were:
- Saw Palmetto berry extract
- Astaxanthin (a type of carotenoid)
Re-Settin is a catchy word. I guess these ingredients were supposed to “reset” a man’s testosterone levels? Regardless, Re-Settin is a marketing word that holds no scientific meaning.
Originally, 2 capsules of Ageless Male had 10 calories and 800 mg of the Re-Settin blend of ingredients.
The version of the product today has no similarity to what was in the product previously. I have no way of knowing if how the new version of Ageless Male compares to the original formula.
Regardless, here is a review of the research I could turn up on the ingredients in the original formula.
Ageless Male Research (Original Formula)
The original formula of Ageless Male -the product itself – appeared to have no published, clinical proof that it raised testosterone in humans. No clinical studies on this supplement can be located.
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 a company called 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 (that's good).
In this 2 week long investigation, 42 healthy men between the ages of 37 and 70 were divided into 2 groups.
- Group 1 (21 men) was given 800 mg of the Mytosterone supplement
- Group 2 (21 men) was 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
- 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 was a study that the original Ageless Male was based on, keep in mind that it did not look at sex drive, bone growth, strength or muscle development. 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 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, 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.
Also see the reviews on Mdrive, Nugenix and TriVerex for more info on these other popular men's supplements.
Who Makes Ageless Male?
Ageless Male is marketed by a company called New Vitality (NewVitality.com) which incidentally also goes by the name NAC Vitamin Company (also called NAC Marketing company) according to the Better Business Bureau. The BBB gave NAC Vitamin Company a rating of “B+” when this review was written. Check the BBB file for updates and more information
The New Vitality/NAC Vitamin company is located at 95 Executive Drive, Suite 14 Brentwood NY 11717. This address corresponds to the Hartland Business Center.
Another address for New Vitality is 260 Smith St., Farmingdale, NY 11735. Googling this address clearly shows a building with a sign saying “New Vitality, NAC Marketing.”
It's worth mentioning that Ageless Male is one of many products New Vitality offers.
See the Super Beta Prostate review for another supplement they make.
How To Contact Ageless Male?
New Vitality, the company that markets Ageless Male can be reached at 800-675-5956.
Another phone number is 631-777-7767.
How Much Does Ageless Male Cost?
1 bottle of Ageless Male costs $49.95 and $39.95 if becoming a “super saver” (this may be where they auto ship people a bottle on a regular basis). Purchasing 3 bottles cost $89.90. There are also deals for buying more and being in the Super Saver program
Buy Ageless Male
Ageless Male can be purchased as many familiar stores like Vitamin Shoppe and GNC and Walmart. It can also be obtained directly from the NewVitality.com website too.
Ageless Male vs. MDrive
Mdrive is another popular testosterone-raising supplement. Mdrive also contains Testofen too as well as other ingredients not found in Ageless Male. At the time this review was created, there were no studies that compared Ageless Male to Mdrive to see which was better.
The Mdrive Review has other information on that product.
Ageless Male vs. Nugenix
Those investigating natural ways to increase testosterone levels have probably heard of Nugenix. Like Ageless Male, it's advertised on TV. No studies have compared their effects to each other. They contain different ingredients too.
See the Nugenix review for more information.
Ageless Male Side Effects
I believe Ageless Male is safe. I'm not aware of any bad side effects from the product. It's important to remember that a testosterone supplement like Ageless Male is likely not going to have the same side effects as taking testosterone itself.
Here are a few things to keep in mind if using this or other testosterone booster supplements. This list is not complete:
- With all-new supplements start with less than is recommended for the first week to see how you react.
- Fenugreek might lower blood sugar levels. This may be a problem for those with diabetes.
- Stop taking Ageless Male and other supplements at least 2 weeks before having surgery.
- Kids and teenagers should not use fenugreek or Ageless Male. The product is not designed for them.
- Ageless Male is not appropriate for women, especially those who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Those who have any health issues or take any medications are encouraged to speak to their doctor first.
Ageless Male And Hair Loss
Since Ageless Male is touted to raise testosterone levels, some might wonder if that might lead to hair loss as more testosterone is converted to DHT (which is linked to hair loss). I'm not aware of any evidence of this. Fenugreek appears to block the enzyme that raises DHT levels.
Does Ageless Male Work?
If Ageless Male really works its effects might be best noticed in men with low testosterone levels. As for libido, this is a complicated issue. I think the results would vary.
The only way to know if it's boosting testosterone is to get your testosterone levels measured first. Then, try Ageless Male for a month. Then measure testosterone again. That is the best way to know if Ageless Male is really working.
Here it is on Amazon
What do you think?
I totally disliked the deceitful way their phone operator tried to get me to commit to an order while ‘overlooking’ the free trial that was offered by the TV advertisement. I’m also not stupid enough to give them $7 for “shipping and handling”… which is enough to cover the cost of the product and all costs incurred. The $40 is pure profit. Their deceit, when I called, and what I’ve read, since then, tells me that Ageless Male is an ongoing ‘get rich on the idiots’ scam operation that preys on their gullible customers. The power of suggestion is their success measurement tool.
Rick, its interesting what you said about Ageless Male customer service trying to get you to buy the product. It reminded me of what happened to me when I was reviewing the memory supplement Procera. They did the same thing to me – and even called me back! http://supplementclarity.com/proceraavh-review-ingredients-side-effects-research/
After seeing this TV ad last night I figured it was too good to be true. Thanks to all who posted their comments. This company sounds like so many other order by mail firms. Their customer service is non-existent if you can even get through to them.
Brent,
My problem with New Vitality is slightly different than yours, which I posted on September 21, 2011. I contacted the Better Business Bureau to file a complaint against the company. As a result, New Vitality admits wrong doing and refunded me the purchase amount minus shipping and handling charge. During this period, I had to deal with a bunch of incompetent customer service representatives, which was very frustrating to me.
They acted like robots and kept repeating to me that my purchase had past the 30 days refund policy. I told them to listen to the recorded telephone conversation I had with a sale representative, which he said to finish the whole bottle and call back if I am not completely satisfied. Each bottle has a 30 days supply.
Their refund policy says to return an open bottle within 30 days. Hence, initially they denied me of my refund. I asked to speak to a supervisor or someone in charge, and I was denied of that request and was told that their return policy is very clear.
As indicated, I contacted the BBB to complain. Only then, I receive a respond from their manager stating that he had listened to the recorded telephone conversation, and that he admitted the information I was provided was in error. If you feel strongly about this, I suggest you contact BBB to help you resolve this issue. I am confident you are not the only person who has bad experience with New Vitality sale practices. Good luck.
Ok, after a few weeks of using Ageless Male, with DAA, ZMA, and Saw Palmetto, I have seen VERY little improvement.
Further more, it seems that the company that makes Ageless Male (New Vitality) went, without my permission, and put me on their auto mailing system and sent me another bottle and charged my credit card. I tried calling both of the phone numbers that were on the shipping label that accompanied the bottle (of worthless pills) and nether the Reorder number nor the Customer [Screwed Over] Service number worked at all. As a result of this I am closing my account immediately.
Additionally, I would highly recommend that if anyone still does decide to do business with New Vitality that they use a pre-paid debit card for the transaction. This will leave you in control of your bank account, not New Vitality.
Brent, sorry to hear about those New Vitality problems! I agree never let somebody else have access to your bank account. keep me posted if you ever get a hold of New Vitality!
I have been monitoring your site since June. Unless I missed something the only conclusive statement I have seen regarding natural ways to improve testosterone counts is though lifting weights. Please clarify what you mean by this. Is lifting weights the only way or does isometric exercise also work? How about cardiovascular exercise? If weight lifting is the only known natural effective treatment for LT, how much lifting is required and what kind of improvements have studies shown?
Hi Jim, you ask a good question and I think there is still work that needs to be done on exercise and GH levels. I know Dr Oz mentioned some natural ways to raise HGH on tv this week but I missed it. I was very curious to hear what he said. If I discover what he said I will write something up on it. As for exercise various studies have shown that resitance training can raise Testosterone and HGH levels in humans. Here is a link to one of those studies http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21681169
I think the raise in hormone levels after exercise is transient. it doesn’t last long and this variability is likely also related to whether the person is a beginner or an advanced lifter. It would seem that multiple sets of exercise with a relatively heavy (but not super heavy) resistance is needed and that this needs to be combined with relatively short rest periods – say 3 seconds to 1.5 minutes between sets. I would also aim for at least 4 sets of an exercise. Again, this “recipe ” is not perfect and less intense programs might help some people also.
As for cardio, if it is going to raise HGH levels I think the best way to do it – based on what we know now – is to do interval training. Here is a link to a study on cardio and HGH http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=interval%20training%20HGH
Good question Jim I hope this helped some 🙂
Just found your site after hearing an add on the radio here in Canada. Was going to order, but decided to Google first.
I’m a 43 year old male, who recently decided to get myself back in shape. With proper nutrition and exercise I lost 20 pounds and gained 5 in muscle, but wanting to gain more. I exercise with weights 4 days a week, so I’m always looking for an edge.
I currently use a multivitamin, protein powders, fish oil, glutamine and recently started using kre-alkalyn, was thinking about tribulus. Can’t wait to get home and read some more of your reviews. Gonna get T levels checked, find out what’s going on. Thanks for all the information.
Larry, thanks for the words and I’m glad to help. I like your website also – esp the part about ignoring the fat burn zone. I’m always telling people about that too 🙂
Joe,
I have been approached by companies that have a testosterone boosting protocol…They have doctors working with them and their programs promise to be tailored to my individual needs…The programs take about three months and they are asking quit a bit of money for the treatments…Have yoiu heard of anything like this and do you have an opinion about it?
MB, suppleent companies have been talking about “personalizing: supplements for a long time now. Im not convinced that we are at that point yet but one day I do think that will be the norm. That said, having doctors working on a doctors doesn’t really impress me. It should not take 3 months to raise T levels. They would know in about a month if its working. Based on that I say save your money. Is this a supplement they are marketing or a treatment regain that uses steroids like cenagenics? What is the name of the product?
Well I got my results in. Before starting on any product I got myself tested, and the result was a testosterone of 123. Now, I just started taking Ageless Male, and should be receiving a shipment of DAA, ZMA, and Tribulus. With a lot of these saying that they will increase testosterone levels 40% each that would only bring my levels up to 472 at the most. Is there anything else in the arsenal of products that would give my levels final boost that they need?
Brent, I would try Ageless Male a a few weeks and then get your T levels tested again. I would not mix it with the other stuff at first. If your T levels did go up, you wouldn’t know what caused it. 123 for a T level is pretty low. are you lifting weights? I would recommend that also but do it after trying Ageless Male for a few weeks and getting your T levels retested. Just trying to do this as scientific as possible and hopefully weed out stuff that isnt working, so that you would be able to save money in the long term. Do keep me posted on what happens 🙂
Ageless Male is no more than $39.95 for a 1 month supply, not 2 weeks as indicated in the article. I have been using it for a couple of months now. There are 60 softgels in the bottle, and you take 2 a day. It is an unbelieveable product!
Jason, you are right and I was wrong. I called New Vitality -the makers of Ageless Male – to confirm what you said and I have changed that part of my review. Thanks much for the heads up!
I, like every other older male, would like my youth back. I took DHEA at the recommended dosage, 20 mg, and experienced nothing but my hair falling out. I didn’t think much about it until it started filling my comb every time I combed my hair. I stopped taking the DHEA, and it took about a month before my hair quit falling out. I wondered what else was it doing to my body. I felt absolutely no increase in energy. In my opinion, this stuff is dangerous!
Great article. I was hoping you could help me. I live in nutrition hell (Arkansas). As a result I am unable to locate a local source for mytosterone/alphastat, or the DAA. Do you know a national chain that carries these products, or a reliable web site?
Thanks!
Brent, that’s a good question have you checked Amazon or Ebay? You might also check Craigs list.
“It’s a damn poor mind that can think of only one way to spell
a word” ANDREW JACKSON
Joe, I really appreciate everything you’ve written here as well. Spelling errors mean nothing to me. Some of the most educated people can misspell words, so I found the comment about your spelling quite comical. I work for a fortune 500 company and the in house emails that are sent to us have errors, but I don’t tell the company that they’re not legitimate because of it…..CRAZY!
Anyway to my point, I called this company today to find out the information from their rep over the phone. After the guy gave me the info, I advised him that I would go home and check their website and reviews. He began to pull out his arsenal of tricks to which I’m accustomed to.
He said that I could purchase today and just pay $6.99 shipping. I told him that I needed to check out the site first. He told me he just needed my name and phone number now and when I responded that I needed to get off the phone now because I’m approaching traffic and needed to go. He responded by asking me for my phone number and name and I asked if it mattered that I’m safe.
I stated that I would be home in 15 minutes and would call him back. He actually offered to stay on the line until I reached home. Wasn’t that nice of him (plz know this comment is in jest). I realized that this is a desperate company willing to do anything to make money. I came home and found this site. Yes, it was all worth it. I’m definitely going to purchase your book! Thanks for the link. And do plz look over any grammatical errors:).
Sher, thanks much for the kind words. I’ve had college textbooks with glaring errors in them so I know it happens too -but I still strive to be typo free. If I ever hit the lotto, I’ll hire my niece – the proof reader – for all my posts 😉
Thanks for letting me know about what happened when you called Ageless Male. It makes me wonder if their reps get commissions?
I hope you enjoy my book! It was my favorite book to write – from the first page to the very last.
I have not tried nolvadex. The only thing I have tried is ”tbol” by thermolife. They are both natural test boosters however nolvadex had a peer reviewed study done on it. In your spare time it’d be cool if you could look into it.
btw Joe I am new to your site, and was just wondering what makes you qualified to do these reviews? I hope you don’t interpret that differently than how I intended. I am just curious if you have degrees in this stuff or if you are just a well researched consumer.
Dave, sure thing. I’m glad to let you know who I am. I have been investigating supplements and writing about them for well over 10 years. It’s a “bug” I caught when I was in grad school after I discovered that the claims about a supplement I was researching for a magazine article I was writing did not agree with what the science said.
I have a BS degree in chemistry and biology and a MS in exercise science. I have also written a book about dietary supplements which reviewed the claims and evidence for 119 different products – more than most any book to my knowledge. My full bio is at my personal website http://www.Joe-Cannon.com. While my “day job” is a self employed personal trainer and teacher of personal trainers, I love writing – and really love researching supplements.
I view myself as a scientist and educator. Like many people, I get frustrated when I see websites and ads that make unsubstantiated and overly dramatized claims about the benefits of supplements. That is why I analyze supplements and dissect them by ingredient showing people the research -pro / con- for each ingredient. This way people can make informed decisions about the products they take.
I take a few supplements myself so I am not “anti-supplement”. I’m really pro truth and pro honesty.
I also make it a point to mention known and suspected side effects, something very few others on the web do.
As I said in my “About ” page. nobody pays me for my reviews. I receive no compensation from any supplement company and I have no agenda except for helping people – and the for the truth. I use my education to try to break through the marketing and hype and help people.
I believe that the ultimate litmus test for supplements is documented published peer reviewed studies on either the products themselves or their individual ingredients.
For the most part, when I cite proof that a supplement might work or might not work, I try link to the actual studies on either the product or the products ingredient. I do this because I dont want you to take my word for anything. I want you to be able to read the studies for yourself.
In essence, I want you to know what I know – so that you help others.
I hope that helps Dave and thanks for giving me the opportunity 🙂
I was told I had low T, I’m a 53 year old male. I was having weak errections and tired a lot. I was listening to evening news and they spoke about DHEA.
Has anyone else heard of this supplement?
Eric, I do plan on reviewing DHEA in the near future. What did they say about DHEA on the TV news?
I dont think it will help erections (if anybody has taken DHEA please comment – I’m very interested to learn about your experiences!)
Its often called the “fountain of youth” but its not.
DHEA is a hormone that’s 2 chemical steps from testosterone. Its also 2 steps from estrogen also..
oe what about nolvadex xt. that has a peer reviewed study
isnt winstrol oral? lol he will find out the sides when his liver shuts down
Dave, I have not looked into Nolvadex xt yet. have you tried it?
Looks like a sales pitch for Winstrol to me! Has all the sales pitch lingo we’ve all heard before! Joe, I hope you don’t bother to reply.
Ill take him at his word since he didn’t include a website with his comment or embed any links to websites either. Since Winstrol is a hormone I just don’t know what the long term effects of it would be.
I had very low levels tried all kinds of stuff for 2 weeks at a time with no luck. I then broke down and went out side the Dr’s that wouldn’t help me and the none free USA BS laws and got some Winstrol I took it for 1 month and here I am a year later with very boosted T levels still.. and I’ve had no side effects. It was the best thing I ever did.
I had a hard time keeping it up before this time and after sing it for only 1 month a year later I still am at it like a teen. I think everything else out there is BS compared to this. I wish that wasn’t true but I feel it is. I also know side effects can come from steroids but this is the safest one out there. A friend was put on Anadrol and it messed him up like others who posted here.
Now I know I was only on it a month but looks to me that’s all you need to get you back on track. So if your a man out there that has tried everything try it just don’t over do it anything is bad if you over use it. But the way I look at it Like girls have irregular periods and guys have irregular T levels girls take birth control to get back on track and guys need Winstrol to get back on track. I really believe this cause it worked for me and if any guy is going threw what I did I think this could really help you
Over the counter, what is the best working thing to raise T levels and do all that other good stuff? Is it available at Vitamin Shoppe or GNC?
Thats a good question and I don’t know the answer because as far as I know none of them have ever been tested to see if they actually raise T levels in humans.
Joe i meant that medicaid most likely wouldnt cover test checks.
ohhh ok