Testosterone and Supplements - Part IV of the mini-series

This is part III of our Testosterone Mini Series given how successful our initial podcast on Testosterone has been to date. Episode 10 if you missed it. You cannot cover testosterone without talking about supplements but this can be controversial and is tricky to ensure we don't give health advice and also to ensure we don't make statements or claims around supplements which may not be proven or clear. But there are supplements out there. So here goes. Listen, evaluate, all the links are in the show notes for you to read and see where we got our information.

In this episode, we cover the following:

• Some background on the industry
• What you can and cannot do
• T Boosters and recent studies
• T Booster ingredients
• Studies around certain supplements and how they may impact testosterone levels
• The usual banter

Please see links below to research studies and other websites reviewed for more information. 

Links
‘Testosterone Boosting’ Supplements Composition and Claims Are not Supported by the Academic Literature
Effect of vitamin D supplementation on testosterone levels in men
The effect of exhaustion exercise on thyroid hormones and testosterone levels of elite athletes receiving oral zinc
Effects of magnesium supplementation on testosterone levels of athletes and sedentary subjects at rest and after exhaustion
A 6-month, double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized trial to evaluate the effect of Eurycoma longifolia (Tongkat Ali) and concurrent training on erectile function and testosterone levels in androgen deficiency of aging males (ADAM)
Eurycoma longifolia Jack in managing idiopathic male infertility
Safety of Eurycoma longifolia (Tongkat Ali) root extract as a novel food pursuant to Regulation (EU
Ginger and Testosterone
An investigation into the stress-relieving and pharmacological actions of an ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extract: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
Examining the Effects of Herbs on Testosterone Concentrations in Men: A Systematic Review
Clinical Evaluation of the Spermatogenic Activity of the Root Extract of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) in Oligospermic Males: A Pilot Study
A prospective, randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled study of safety and efficacy of a high-concentration full-spectrum extract of ashwagandha root in reducing stress and anxiety in adults
Effects of Roselle and Ginger on cisplatin-induced reproductive toxicity in rats

Hosts

Jem Bolt and Donny Singe talk about the "big" issues, in their Short, Sharp, and Fit podcast. Sponsored by Old Bull health. (www.oldbullhealth.com)

 
Jem is the Founder of Old Bull Health, an Ironman, and worked in senior roles in corporate most of his life. Donny brings years of professional experience and anecdotes from 32 years of elite performance coaching and 20 years in the NRL with the Sea Eagles. 

This combination brings an entertaining and at times challenging mix of laughs and facts that could make you more interesting at dinner, but hopefully and most importantly will leave you with some key takeaways to think about, and support your health and well-being journey, whatever that may be.

Who should ideally listen?

Men: 

• who value their physical and mental health
• who want to improve their physical and mental health
• who are generally nice blokes
• who want to be more interesting at dinner

How are we trying to help?

• Laughter is great medicine, we hope we can make your face at least crease a smile
• We can be hard on ourselves, especially as we get older. You are not alone.
• Simple and clear learnings and actions to support better health and fitness outcomes

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Disclaimer
The contents of these podcasts and notes are intended to bring awareness to listeners of certain information of a general nature, to be entertaining, and are not intended in any way to be advice or recommendations. Every individual and their needs are different, as such the podcasts, opinions, and information shared therein should not be considered health advice or recommendations of any nature. Please consult a health professional before starting or changing a diet or exercise. Listen at your own risk.