2.6K Post(s)Gender: MaleGoal: BodybuildingDate Joined: October 10, 2013
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Sebastian,
You are free to decide what supplements you would like to try and I wish you luck on your endeavor. The fact is that outside of exogenous testosterone (steroids), endocrine disorders, or testicular cancer there is no substance or food that raises your natural testosterone levels. The endocrine system is a perfectly balanced, delicate system controlling all your hormones. When you subject the body to "good" stressors like weight lifting, your body responds by upping testosterone, growth hormone, and other hormones as a response to this stress allowing the body to adapt.
I believe all these so-called testosterone boosters are pure marketing hype and BS. However, let's assume this AnoTest is the real deal and really does work. The affect on your endocrine system will be the same as steroids which means your natural testosterone levels will decrease and be dependent on this outside source. Once you stop taking it, it will take anywhere from 3 weeks to 3 months for your testes to ramp up and get your testosterone levels back to normal. During this timeframe, muscle tissue will be compromised and your metabolism and other body systems will be impacted. You quite possibly experience some of the side effects you ask about as this is what heppens when you supply outside testosterone, stop, and then wait for your body to make its own again. In my opinion, it's just not worth the risk or money versus doing it the old fashioned way of pumping iron, eating, and sleeping.
By the look of your photos, you are pretty jacked already and have good size for almost 2 years of lifting. Obviously what you are doing now is producing great results. Why do you want to try "test boosters" to begin with? What do you hope to accomplish? If it is purely as a "research" project or out of curiosity, save your money and your time and don't bother. Just my advice :-)
John
34 years of lifting and nutritional experience and resident "old man" :-)
MS Athlete and past Super Hermanite since 2013.
209 Post(s)Gender: MaleGoal: Gain MuscleDate Joined: March 3, 2014
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Before you start taking any supplement, any supplement, always ask yourself why.
So, why are you thinking of taking a testosterone booster?
Eric // Impulse
Bachelor's Degree of Kinesiology
Current Study in Human Nutritional Sciences
ACSM Certified Personal Trainer
NSCA-CSCS and CPT
687 Post(s)Gender: MaleGoal: Train for a sportDate Joined: September 9, 2011
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hey man.
You know that a lot of people THINK that this kind of products dont have any effects. Well, I can tell you that I KNOW that test boosters do nothing for your test levels. They might do something if your test levels are already low, but in this case your doctor would take of it, and you shouldnt be messing around with supplements of this kind. Now lets assume that your test levels are normal. And you want to elevate them because you want to build more muscle. Well, I hate to break it to you but even if you were to raise your test levels ( with this booster) by 10% or 40% or 50% you wouldnt see any difference in muscle gains. So to sum it up, t-boosters dont work, and even if they worked you wouldnt build more muscle while using them. If you want to raise your T-levels, steroids is what you are looking for, not test-boosters, and this site is not an advocate of anabolic drugs. The hard truth is that you should stop messing around with supplements and focus on your training and nutrition. Even a slight change in your workout routines will lead to greater muscle gains than using any supplement.
Kostas
Muscular Strength Athlete and Content Manager
6 Years Lifting Experience
Bachelors in Molecular Chemistry/Biochemistry, Working towards Masters
Lifting Style & Philosophy : Aikido, Energy, Balance, Flexibility, Posture
7.1K Post(s)Gender: MaleGoal: BodybuildingDate Joined: August 8, 2008
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