Category Archives: Testosterone

How Does D-Aspartic Acid Cause Testosterone Release?

Posted on May 28, 2024 by Robert Barrington

In mammals, D-Aspartic acid has been shown to have a significant effect on the hypothalamo-pituitary-testicular axis. In this regard, D-aspartic acid may cause the release of luteinizing hormone from the brain, and also testosterone release from the testes. In rats, … Continue reading →

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Can Carbohydrate and Protein Influence Testosterone Levels?

Posted on April 29, 2024 by Robert Barrington

It is known that testosterone levels in men can be influenced by the diet, particularly the fat and total energy levels. However, other macronutrients may also have an effect. Some evidence suggests that the protein to carbohydrate ratio may significantly … Continue reading →

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Curcumin: Testosterone

Posted on February 23, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Circumin is a component of the spice turmeric that is derived from the Curcuma longa plant. Curcumin has been researched for its various healthy effects that may stem from the ability of the compound to act as an antioxidant and … Continue reading →

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Magnesium and Testosterone

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Magnesium is an important macromineral that is required in gram amounts. Magnesium is essential because it is an important cation in the body and is required as a cofactor by a number of enzymes. Some evidence supports a role for … Continue reading →

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Garlic and Male Reproduction

Posted on December 15, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Garlic is a medicinal plant with a number of beneficial health effects in humans and animals. Garlic is high in sulporous chemicals and these provide some of the health effects. However a number of other phytochemicals also contribute, particularly to … Continue reading →

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Can Oats Protect From Fl;uroide Toxicity

Posted on November 16, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Fluoride is a toxic metal that can have significant detrimental effects on animals and human health. One of the important detrimental effects of fluoride is that of reducing fertility. In particular, fluoride may decrease sperm motility, sperm production and hormonal … Continue reading →

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Magnesium, Testosterone and IGF-1

Posted on November 8, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Magnesium is an important cation and one that plays a wide number of roles in normal physiological function. Magnesium in the diet is generally well absorbed, but the typical Western diet is depleted in magnesium because it contains foods that … Continue reading →

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Magnesium and Testosterone

Posted on November 7, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Magnesium deficiency is a common problem in those who eat the typical Western diet because the diet is depleted in the main sources of magnesium, which are whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Further, magnesium depleted soils exacerbate the problem. One … Continue reading →

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Aphrodisiac Properties of Eurycoma longifolia

Posted on September 26, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Tongkat Ali (E. longifolia) is a traditional herb that is considered to possess aphrodisiac properties. For this action to occur the herb must be consumed, although bioavailability of some of the phytochemicals within the herb may be poor. Many studies … Continue reading →

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Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma longifolia): Reproductive Function

Posted on September 25, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma longifolia) is a herb that is sometimes called Malaysian ginseng on account of its similar properties to Panax ginseng. Evidence suggests that Tongkat Ali has a number of biochemical effects in humans that include a significant ability … Continue reading →

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