Here is what works for my healthy hormonal balance as a man: Longjack, Tribulus, ashwagandha, Maca roots, 2-3 grams of proteins per kilo body weight. I am currently doing somewhat low carb diet (110-130 grams carbs per day) and from experience, this is keeping me lean but also having a toll on my sxx drive where as, if I just go full carbs mode, my sxx drive will go significantly up but it will also mean I start getting belly fat and overall more fat. I like my current body fat %, I think it's around 10%-15% now and if I go full on carbs, it will become more like 17%-23% and my chest will start to get gyno. Obviously I am way stronger in the gym when I eat lots of carbs and I get a lot of respect from the males around me, some of them don't even dare to make eyecontact when I am bulked up with carbs, but I prefer being more lean and less stronger, it looks more healthy in the mirror, the only downside is the less respect you get, as a male in the city walking out at night, you obviously feel less anxious when you're bulked up which is another side effect from low carbs, it will make you feel slightly more anxious and slightly less confident, that's why I also sometimes use reishi and L-theanine on a daily basis, if the angst starts creeping up too much. My bloodwork shows 16,15 on free test and 0,305 (I think it's around 450 on American metric?) on total test, I believe my test is on the low end and I feel absolutely horrible without all these supplements mentioned above + vitamin B1, b2 and b3 niacin + magnesium. Doctors refuse to listen and help me out, because I am still within "normal T range", I think it's odd doctors ignores my health issues and that I am forced to spend so much money on supplements just to function on a daily basis, but that's danish healthcare in a nutshell. If I were a female and asked for hormones because I identify as a male, I would get instant help for hormonal treatment. It's a wicked world we live in.
Right on the money, Dr. Malik! Both very informative and timely. My DHEA is going in the bin. Can't wait for the Fenugreek video, since that is the last supplement I'm taking after ditching Maca, Boron, and now, DHEA. Haven't ditched exercise yet, just wish it came from Amazon in a bottle.
Boron is supposed to lower SHBG therefore increase free testosterone if you can believe the only one study about it. Even if it does that (and it is a big "if") it would not increase total testosterone.
Thank you for using your knowledge to help so many men. I'm curious if you've investigated red light therapy directly to the testicles? This topic has been discussed by various media outlets, but I can't find credible research on the subject. The closest is an article from 2022 in JMIR Dermatol, but it's focus is UV radiation exposure to the testicles and not red light. Red light research in general is obtainable, but I don't have the medical background to understand if the applications of this therapy would have any potential benefits if used directly on the testicles. Just curious if you had any thoughts.
Taking DHEA and Pregnenolone and something is happening...58 years old and never had any problems with function...wind can blow...anyway now I have seen an increase...its like being in high school again. Testosterone was 762 at lab. Little agression unfortonately. Extreme morning wood.
I have had blood Work and needed DHEA and Pregnenolone and using it for years and my blood work shows its top of range and I feel better. So to each there own. My blood work doesn't lie.
Thank you Dr Malik. This was what I needed to hear. As a 62 yr old man, I have used these supplements over the years only to find out they did nothing for me except make me sick. I got sucked into the advertising like many men. I am done with them for good. I am going to watch the rest of your video series on the subject. You’re the Dr. that us men needed to hear this from. Thank you!
I take prescribed low dose testosterone Cypionate and low does nandralone for my trt and joints works amazing. I added 100mg a week of primoboline for weight loss and estrogen control and more muscle building properties, I take HCG on Sundays
I don't think you realize how difficult it is to set up testosterone injections. First, only a handful of doctors, usually at specialist clinics, will even entertain the notion. Overall it took me nearly six months (in Phoenix, AZ) to finally get this organized. To say they have changed my life is an understatement. I went from being lethargic, depressed and mentally woolly to feeling alert, motivated and sharp. I now fully appreciate why many women benefit from HRT. We are not meant to run with suppressed hormone levels and it's time doctors woke up to this fact. As for negative effects, I would rather lose a few years than live out my life as a the walking zombie I had become.
My wife injects me every 21 days. It's so easy It's pathetic. Alternating but sides. If not you can inject yourself in your legs upper portion. Again so easy. I don't feel a thing when my wife does it. Not even a pinch. Get the individual viles of 1ml. Get the syringes with the 18 gauge needle on them to take the liquid out of of the vile and get the 23 gauge needles to inject. After the syringe is full with the 1ml, switch needles to the 23 gauge needle, purge the air out and inject. 5 minutes tops. Beats driving to and from the Dr's offices. Doing it for almost 2 years now. Any questions feel free to ask me.
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DHEA is a pro hormone. I dont know what my Testosterone level is because I don't care about the number. Focusing on the number is the wrong approach as everyone is different. How you feel and function should be the ultimate guideline.
I would say yes & no. If you have no symptoms, don't check the number, because even "low" might work for you, you may be more sensitive to it etc. But if one does have symptoms, (I'm being a hypocrite here) one should check levels first before trying to up levels. For example, I shouldn't take the supplements I throw at my body most likely, as I have PTSD caused psychogenic sexual dysfunction. My doctors have never had me check my testosterone levels. It could be good to know, but my symptoms aren't really from that. The number may not matter in my case, so taking the supplements I try is kinda pointless/dangerous That being said, when I work out, I feel my best. Doesn't get rid of PTSD, but depression and my health feel better, so ... Maybe I should save some money and focus on exercise before supplements.
I agree. The normal range is so wide that if you get your levels checked and you are just in the lower normal range a doctor will say your fine. But if you don’t feel fine that maybe you had been at the upper end of the normal range and actually this is a third or less of what you are used to hence why you feel low. So I agree numbers are only a guide, how you feel is a more important compared to your normal. Only way numbers could help is if you had your levels checked at a younger age so you know what is normal for you, then years later you know if your low for you if even in the normal range. Also testosterone to estrogen ratio is important than actual test levels. You can have high test and high estrogen and feel terrible because the balance is off and you just need to reduce estrogen levels.
I had to be put on TRT due to my testosterone being at 23ng/dl. Free test never registered and my estrogen didn’t register. I was in a state of absolute severe depression. Tried every test booster and pro hormone I could find that studies said worked but nothing helped. TRT (200mg/wk) was the only thing that helped me. Now I’m a 557ng/dl 3 months in. I wished the test boosters worked but it doesn’t work for everyone.
DHEA is the mother of all hormones. Just a base as I understand it. Since testosterone and all hormones are produced from cholesterol. I add DHEA just to keep it in optimal range. Since men DHEA levels go south as we age. Also, DHEA has other benefits to the human body .
@@derekwhoelse8359 - I think PSA increases by other means. If what you just stated is true than having it so abundantly early in our youthful lives would have given us problems long ago! When it comes to hormones I myself like to keep things in balance as nature planned it.
48 year old male on DIM, Boron, and DHEA for 18 months. My estradiol is down while free T and total T are both up significantly since beginning. LDL has also gone down slightly while HDL is slightly up. Don’t know however how much of all of this is due to my having started working out again a few months prior to beginning daily supplementation.
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DHEA has many benefits, besides (NOT) boosting Test. for example, it clearly improves mood and alertness, and also directly activates the BDNF receptor in the brain, which is in itself extremely valuable. HOWEVER supplemental DHEA also has considerable risk, and can cause kidney damage and dementia via ferroptosis for example. look it up.
Funny here in Canada you need a prescription for dhea and it’s often not covered by medical plans. Has to be compounded and costs a bit…which sucks I’m on 100 mg a day
Testosterone eventually converts to estradiol and DHT. If you increase testosterone, don't be surprised about increased estradiol. It's the ratio that matters. You can reduce the conversion ro DHT or estradiol via several ways.
Yeah, that's true, but your test has to be a fair bit higher for estradiol to go higher. Just using something like DHEA isn't going to get your test level high enough for that. And even if you were on TRT having higher estradiol in and of itself is not really a problem for most (maybe a few exceptions).
I’m 48 female and I found out my Testosterone level is abnormally low. I’ve been very tired lately so I asked my MD to order some bloodwork such as Vit D level, iron, B12, CBC, chem, lipid profile and premenopausal hormones. I googled Supplements and DHEA came up so I decided to give it a try. I took the first dose 10 mg/day and immediately felt a difference. After 1 hour of taking it, I actually went to the gym after not being able to work out for almost a year because I’ve been so tired. Been going to the gym for the past 4 days. I feel energized. Is it psychological? -I seriously doubt it. My hormones will be checked again in 6 months
My experience with supplements and elevating my T in general is initially you'll see results, then you'll actually have more problems than before due to elevated estradiol, which will then require an aromatase inhibitor for a while until your body normalizes. Best to get a doctor involved and get labs so you're not shooting in the dark guys.
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You could merely eat (red) meat, and live actively, perhaps even lift heavy. But hey, pills are always the answer these days. Not a bad breakdown of the effects by the way. A truth, as things are, is that what you use to replace what your body is supposed to do naturally, will stunt said ability; therefore said body will adapt to it. Not the end all be all example, abd there are other reasons for things to go the way they do. That said, it isn't too out of the ordinary for it to be discounted. Have a great week.
My doctor sells Metagenics EPA Capsules. Says that DHA actually impedes the good affects of EPA so I take daily EPA Capsule every morning. I should take 3 every morning but the price has increased and can’t afford to take 2 every morning. Doctor says it’s still good. It’s omega fatty acid supplement. I don’t know if it affects testosterone but good for brain.
I do take dhea as a supplement but not to boost testosterone I take it as a second form of fish oil for overall brain health, helps prevent stroke, lower triglycerides, and helps prevent heart disease. I take testosterone shots to boost testosterone, it’s easier.
@@drew2fast489 I’m 47 years old, long term for me is maybe 20 more years if I make it that long in this crazy old world. I also take supplements, eat healthy foods, do not drink alcohol or take any other drugs like pot, cocaine, meth, or any other prescription medications from a doctor. I keep my test shots somewhere between 175mgs to 300mgs a week depending on where my training is at. I’m absolutely healthy as a horse at my age and consistently outperform guys half my age in the gym.
Thanks, Dr. Malik... What I'd like to see is a protocol for increasing test by age, and activity levels of supplements like DHEA, pregnenalone, etc., and even glutamine. TRT isn't always an option as it is expensive, and some may just not want to go that route. And things that ordinarily might not ve recommended for younger guys, might be very beneficial for older men. Also, there are plenty of discussions about TRT protocols, and debunking test boosters, etc., but not typically an outline of what guys should be doing.
DHEA and Acytel-L-Carnitine do help boost T levels. they wont make your levels jump like T injections, but will get you a few points. best i saw was 30-45 points. DHEA is good for those of us over 40, and if you want something even better, NAD+ injections are amazing, along with MOTS-C, but you will need some deep pockets for that. I have problems with T injections. i get bloated, feel like i am on a roller coaster, and when its on the downside..... watch out... my Cholesterol levels do go up. i tried various versions, Depo-T being the better for sure. I got more side effects, or should say didn't see so many positives, as opposed to some friends of mine. each person is different.... Seriously NAD+ is no joke and is so great. Ipamorelan is also great too. You want a libido rush...... PT-141..... WOW becareful lol
Dr Rena I'm calling you out. You don't know nor understand Dhea. Number one Dhea does not increase total testosterone! Number 2 if you use the correct type of DHEA it significantly raises Free testosterone. if you use 50 mg on up it aromatizes significantly. Also the type of DHEA ones uses is quintessential. If it is not micronized it will go through the gastrointestinal track and be stored as DHEA SULFATE. Guess what it doesn't do much of anything. If it is micronized it goes right through the gut enters the blood streams and ends up in the adrenals. It is converted to androstenedione which in turn is converted in the target organs to free testosterone. The most important thing that DHEA does is extends life. How? Dhea is the immunological hormone. It boosts the adaptive immune system by increasing natural killer cells, memory B cell and monocytes making it a mitogenic stimulus. Too bad that hack Dr Fauci wasn't an immunologist a lot less people would have died. I use 50 mg micronized 6 days a week in the morning. 50 mg increased my Free testosterone by 4 3/4 points which is consistent with a German study. I'm close to 70 and the last blood test that measured free testosterone came in at 19.9. Now I want you to put on your thinking cap and tell me how I got it so high! cheers!!!!!!!!!!
What about enclomiphene citrate? What’s your opinion on this? I know the FDA didn’t approve it, but studies have shown it to be effective and without the negative side effects of Clomid.
Short answer is no... Testosterone injections increase testosterone. Just do it under the guidance of a doctor. You're not a professional athlete, so it's not "juicing."😄 It's just a small supplement to keep feeling young.
Untreated estrogen in drinking water from birth control pills, higher stress, lack of pheromones from females on BC cause males to produce less testosterone
Originally it worked fantastic. GNC had a version in the late 1970'S with Mexican sweet potato extract and dessicated Bovine Kidney. I was in my mid 20's and 10 of these 500 mg tabs would give me enormous woodies and huge amounts of non stop semen. Athletically I had endless stamina and healed really quick from scratches and never got cramps. A girl ended up with a child due to DHEA effects in the original formula. A fantastic herb was golden seal which somehow forever living products 'sunrider' took control of. Dhea since 1985 is pure garbage near all of it chemical slop. Golden seal now does nothing no matter how much you pay for it. Even Echinacea is a waste these days. Big corps buy out farmers and make extracts then sell the residual now inert as same same. I also remember Mathake and Pau de Arco as good herbs but now.......... ZERO
Are you going to cover Clomiphene Citrate? I used that a few years ago with great results. Lost fat gained muscle. Kick starts your own body's ability to produce more testosterone.
❤❤ DHEA 10mg to 20mg every other day kicks things into gear nicely. Boosts Nitric oxide also as well as increased circulating Testosterone. Been using it off and on since 1996. #1 Item to keep in any Man's Tool chest.
Stop talking about total serum testosterone. It is not useful. Only free testosterone matters. This is a common medical misinformation problem. Total bilirubin is not useful when looking at brain damage in infants, only unbound bilirubin matters (it can enter the brain), and the correlation is low to no. Another example is free PSA versus total PSA. You guessed it, free PSA measurement has value, and total PSA is mediocre. Please do a better job. This is the 21st century. Let’s practice medicine like it is.
9 billion dollars for supplements vs how many billions for pharmaceuticals? How many dead people from supplements? How many deaths from pharmaceuticals?
Wow. Nearly 9 billion dollars of supplements are sold every year. I'm probably responsible for half of those sales myself. I better get on a budget. Thanks Rena.
I tried all the natural remedies nothing really worked...maybe maca and boron....but thats about it....got my blood work im hypogonadal at 32 got prescribed enclomaphine hopefully itll put me whre i need to be
Dr. Malik, I really enjoy watching your videos and your dedication to providing us with sound science backed information. But I do wish you would also disclose who funded each of these studies because that can provide a more informative context for the results provided. While the scientific method is sound, that does not mean that hidden agendas and funding cannot affect the results. There are dozens of examples of this in the literature including in major publications.
I know it’s anecdotal but taking dhea has been great for me. I cycle on and off, but when I’m taking it I’m more ripped and have more energy. It makes my engine burn hot tho so I don’t take it full time.
I have just been found to have some small calcium build up in my arteries. I am 70 years old and have been lifting for over 50 years. I have always been natural but have made an appointment to see about TRT. I do have some brain fog and am losing muscle. Not very much sex drive any more. How would TRT effect my LDL? My doctor is putting me on meds to erode the calcium build up. Would it be wise to do the TRT?.
What about dhea's impact on the thymus? Really seems to matter if you want to live longer and well. Perhaps an aromatase inhibitor like DIM for estrogen issues?
Men over 40, get a side chick, all your low T symptoms go away
I wouldn't do that to my wife, but I believe you. I bet that works like a charm.
Here is what works for my healthy hormonal balance as a man: Longjack, Tribulus, ashwagandha, Maca roots, 2-3 grams of proteins per kilo body weight.
I am currently doing somewhat low carb diet (110-130 grams carbs per day) and from experience, this is keeping me lean but also having a toll on my sxx drive where as, if I just go full carbs mode, my sxx drive will go significantly up but it will also mean I start getting belly fat and overall more fat. I like my current body fat %, I think it's around 10%-15% now and if I go full on carbs, it will become more like 17%-23% and my chest will start to get gyno. Obviously I am way stronger in the gym when I eat lots of carbs and I get a lot of respect from the males around me, some of them don't even dare to make eyecontact when I am bulked up with carbs, but I prefer being more lean and less stronger, it looks more healthy in the mirror, the only downside is the less respect you get, as a male in the city walking out at night, you obviously feel less anxious when you're bulked up which is another side effect from low carbs, it will make you feel slightly more anxious and slightly less confident, that's why I also sometimes use reishi and L-theanine on a daily basis, if the angst starts creeping up too much.
My bloodwork shows 16,15 on free test and 0,305 (I think it's around 450 on American metric?) on total test, I believe my test is on the low end and I feel absolutely horrible without all these supplements mentioned above + vitamin B1, b2 and b3 niacin + magnesium.
Doctors refuse to listen and help me out, because I am still within "normal T range", I think it's odd doctors ignores my health issues and that I am forced to spend so much money on supplements just to function on a daily basis, but that's danish healthcare in a nutshell.
If I were a female and asked for hormones because I identify as a male, I would get instant help for hormonal treatment. It's a wicked world we live in.
Right on the money, Dr. Malik! Both very informative and timely. My DHEA is going in the bin. Can't wait for the Fenugreek video, since that is the last supplement I'm taking after ditching Maca, Boron, and now, DHEA. Haven't ditched exercise yet, just wish it came from Amazon in a bottle.
Maca no good?
Boron is supposed to lower SHBG therefore increase free testosterone if you can believe the only one study about it. Even if it does that (and it is a big "if") it would not increase total testosterone.
How much time are you giving the supplements to work?
@@Destroyer-Grizzly-BIH Not for the kidneys
@@eyeinsee couple of years
Thank you for using your knowledge to help so many men. I'm curious if you've investigated red light therapy directly to the testicles? This topic has been discussed by various media outlets, but I can't find credible research on the subject. The closest is an article from 2022 in JMIR Dermatol, but it's focus is UV radiation exposure to the testicles and not red light. Red light research in general is obtainable, but I don't have the medical background to understand if the applications of this therapy would have any potential benefits if used directly on the testicles. Just curious if you had any thoughts.
A quality and robust clinical meta analysis regarding DHEA reports a positive and completely different result!!
Taking DHEA and Pregnenolone and something is happening...58 years old and never had any problems with function...wind can blow...anyway now I have seen an increase...its like being in high school again. Testosterone was 762 at lab. Little agression unfortonately. Extreme morning wood.
WOW 😮 Fantastic!!
Where do you get Pregnenolone?
And thanks for the info
Any health store or online
What is your dosage? Do you know what your #'s were before?
The boring truth is to skip alcohol and take long walks, eat healthy and go to the gym for muscle mass. Penetration isn’t everything.
That's a way of coping
Right. It's the only thing.
You have to know what it is to eat healthy though. That's the key. Do you know?
I have had blood
Work and needed DHEA and Pregnenolone and using it for years and my blood work shows its top of range and I feel better. So to each there own. My blood work doesn't lie.
BINGO! Most people have no clue what they are doing and their doctors run the wrong test because they don't know it either!
unless your bloodwork does lie. Then your bloodwork lies
Thank you Dr Malik. This was what I needed to hear. As a 62 yr old man, I have used these supplements over the years only to find out they did nothing for me except make me sick. I got sucked into the advertising like many men. I am done with them for good. I am going to watch the rest of your video series on the subject. You’re the Dr. that us men needed to hear this from. Thank you!
You don't know what your doing nor what you are talking about!
I take prescribed low dose testosterone Cypionate and low does nandralone for my trt and joints works amazing. I added 100mg a week of primoboline for weight loss and estrogen control and more muscle building properties, I take HCG on Sundays
You need cholesterol for testosterone; eggs, bacon, meat.
Yes!
I don't think you realize how difficult it is to set up testosterone injections. First, only a handful of doctors, usually at specialist clinics, will even entertain the notion. Overall it took me nearly six months (in Phoenix, AZ) to finally get this organized. To say they have changed my life is an understatement. I went from being lethargic, depressed and mentally woolly to feeling alert, motivated and sharp. I now fully appreciate why many women benefit from HRT. We are not meant to run with suppressed hormone levels and it's time doctors woke up to this fact. As for negative effects, I would rather lose a few years than live out my life as a the walking zombie I had become.
What was your t level before you started trt injections?
My wife injects me every 21 days. It's so easy It's pathetic. Alternating but sides. If not you can inject yourself in your legs upper portion. Again so easy. I don't feel a thing when my wife does it. Not even a pinch. Get the individual viles of 1ml. Get the syringes with the 18 gauge needle on them to take the liquid out of of the vile and get the 23 gauge needles to inject. After the syringe is full with the 1ml, switch needles to the 23 gauge needle, purge the air out and inject. 5 minutes tops. Beats driving to and from the Dr's offices. Doing it for almost 2 years now. Any questions feel free to ask me.
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DHEA is a pro hormone. I dont know what my Testosterone level is because I don't care about the number. Focusing on the number is the wrong approach as everyone is different. How you feel and function should be the ultimate guideline.
Yes everyones testosterone levels are different which is why you need to get it checked in order to see if you are low or high.
I would say yes & no. If you have no symptoms, don't check the number, because even "low" might work for you, you may be more sensitive to it etc.
But if one does have symptoms, (I'm being a hypocrite here) one should check levels first before trying to up levels.
For example, I shouldn't take the supplements I throw at my body most likely, as I have PTSD caused psychogenic sexual dysfunction. My doctors have never had me check my testosterone levels.
It could be good to know, but my symptoms aren't really from that. The number may not matter in my case, so taking the supplements I try is kinda pointless/dangerous
That being said, when I work out, I feel my best. Doesn't get rid of PTSD, but depression and my health feel better, so ...
Maybe I should save some money and focus on exercise before supplements.
I agree. The normal range is so wide that if you get your levels checked and you are just in the lower normal range a doctor will say your fine. But if you don’t feel fine that maybe you had been at the upper end of the normal range and actually this is a third or less of what you are used to hence why you feel low. So I agree numbers are only a guide, how you feel is a more important compared to your normal. Only way numbers could help is if you had your levels checked at a younger age so you know what is normal for you, then years later you know if your low for you if even in the normal range. Also testosterone to estrogen ratio is important than actual test levels. You can have high test and high estrogen and feel terrible because the balance is off and you just need to reduce estrogen levels.
I completely agree. DHEA works for me
I had to be put on TRT due to my testosterone being at 23ng/dl. Free test never registered and my estrogen didn’t register. I was in a state of absolute severe depression. Tried every test booster and pro hormone I could find that studies said worked but nothing helped. TRT (200mg/wk) was the only thing that helped me. Now I’m a 557ng/dl 3 months in. I wished the test boosters worked but it doesn’t work for everyone.
DHEA is the mother of all hormones. Just a base as I understand it.
Since testosterone and all hormones are produced from cholesterol. I add DHEA just to keep it in optimal range.
Since men DHEA levels go south as we age. Also, DHEA has other benefits to the human body .
Agreed but your PSA will increase too.
@@derekwhoelse8359 - I think PSA increases by other means. If what you just stated is true than having it so abundantly early in our youthful lives would have given us problems long ago!
When it comes to hormones I myself like to keep things in balance as nature planned it.
I'm hoping we get a deep dive on HRT for women.
48 year old male on DIM, Boron, and DHEA for 18 months. My estradiol is down while free T and total T are both up significantly since beginning. LDL has also gone down slightly while HDL is slightly up. Don’t know however how much of all of this is due to my having started working out again a few months prior to beginning daily supplementation.
What is DIM? I think tribulus works also but you need to cycle it
@@georgesmith3022
DIM reduces estrogen production.
Those three seem to work
I’m 55 and use Dhea , D-aspartic, Dim. For my testosterone support.
Sounds like the only solution is to get the actual steroids. 🤷🏿♂️
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Have you studied DHEA as a cataylst when also taking Argining, Ornathine and Creatine to help stimulate HGH?
DHEA has many benefits, besides (NOT) boosting Test. for example, it clearly improves mood and alertness, and also directly activates the BDNF receptor in the brain, which is in itself extremely valuable. HOWEVER supplemental DHEA also has considerable risk, and can cause kidney damage and dementia via ferroptosis for example. look it up.
Funny here in Canada you need a prescription for dhea and it’s often not covered by medical plans. Has to be compounded and costs a bit…which sucks I’m on 100 mg a day
Testosterone eventually converts to estradiol and DHT. If you increase testosterone, don't be surprised about increased estradiol. It's the ratio that matters. You can reduce the conversion ro DHT or estradiol via several ways.
Yeah, that's true, but your test has to be a fair bit higher for estradiol to go higher. Just using something like DHEA isn't going to get your test level high enough for that. And even if you were on TRT having higher estradiol in and of itself is not really a problem for most (maybe a few exceptions).
I’m 48 female and I found out my Testosterone level is abnormally low. I’ve been very tired lately so I asked my MD to order some bloodwork such as Vit D level, iron, B12, CBC, chem, lipid profile and premenopausal hormones. I googled Supplements and DHEA came up so I decided to give it a try. I took the first dose 10 mg/day and immediately felt a difference. After 1 hour of taking it, I actually went to the gym after not being able to work out for almost a year because I’ve been so tired. Been going to the gym for the past 4 days. I feel energized. Is it psychological? -I seriously doubt it. My hormones will be checked again in 6 months
Please give us updates on DHEA .. how’s it going for you after months?
My experience with supplements and elevating my T in general is initially you'll see results, then you'll actually have more problems than before due to elevated estradiol, which will then require an aromatase inhibitor for a while until your body normalizes. Best to get a doctor involved and get labs so you're not shooting in the dark guys.
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My trt clinic tests for dhea and they tell us to take it along with testosterone if our levels are low.
Raised my E2. Lowered my test and free test.
Dr. Peter Attia says DHEA has no affect on men but does increase testosterone levels in women.
What would you suggest for perimenopausal women that have extremely low progesterone and testosterone?
You could merely eat (red) meat, and live actively, perhaps even lift heavy. But hey, pills are always the answer these days.
Not a bad breakdown of the effects by the way. A truth, as things are, is that what you use to replace what your body is supposed to do naturally, will stunt said ability; therefore said body will adapt to it. Not the end all be all example, abd there are other reasons for things to go the way they do. That said, it isn't too out of the ordinary for it to be discounted.
Have a great week.
People these days are lost and confused. They don't realize the answer to their problems almost always lies in their diet.
Pretty much fast forwarded through the parts of the video about products that aren't available over the counter since 2004
My doctor sells Metagenics EPA Capsules. Says that DHA actually impedes the good affects of EPA so I take daily EPA Capsule every morning. I should take 3 every morning but the price has increased and can’t afford to take 2 every morning. Doctor says it’s still good. It’s omega fatty acid supplement. I don’t know if it affects testosterone but good for brain.
DHA & DHEA are completely different
"My doctor sells" Of course he will tell you that you need them 😂
Shouldn’t an endocrinologist be covering this?
I do take dhea as a supplement but not to boost testosterone I take it as a second form of fish oil for overall brain health, helps prevent stroke, lower triglycerides, and helps prevent heart disease. I take testosterone shots to boost testosterone, it’s easier.
Good luck with those T shots, long term...
@@drew2fast489 I’m 47 years old, long term for me is maybe 20 more years if I make it that long in this crazy old world. I also take supplements, eat healthy foods, do not drink alcohol or take any other drugs like pot, cocaine, meth, or any other prescription medications from a doctor. I keep my test shots somewhere between 175mgs to 300mgs a week depending on where my training is at. I’m absolutely healthy as a horse at my age and consistently outperform guys half my age in the gym.
dhea had no effect on my total testosterone, but I swear it makes me feel better in a hormone kinda way.
Had the same experience. Was horny 24/7 but my PSA went also up. Stopped taking it and PSA went down.Don't use it anymore but it definitely helps!
@@derekwhoelse8359what is PSA ? I am looking into starting DHEA .
@@ProjectMatt559 Prostate-Specific Antigen
I take DIM and DHEA and makes me feel like I'm 20 again
Me too
How many months did it take to feel the affects of dhea.
What do you think about supplementing with DIM + DHEA to boost testosterone?
Thank You Dr. Malik 😊 Always consult with your Dr.
Yeah so your doctor can give you prescriptions that are always safe. And they are never wrong about everything.
I bet your doctor recommends covid vaccines 😅
Very informative. I am using DHEA and Progesterone. I am a 65 year old male, seeking information and direction. Thank you Dr. Malik. 😊
Thanks, Dr. Malik... What I'd like to see is a protocol for increasing test by age, and activity levels of supplements like DHEA, pregnenalone, etc., and even glutamine. TRT isn't always an option as it is expensive, and some may just not want to go that route. And things that ordinarily might not ve recommended for younger guys, might be very beneficial for older men. Also, there are plenty of discussions about TRT protocols, and debunking test boosters, etc., but not typically an outline of what guys should be doing.
DHEA and Acytel-L-Carnitine do help boost T levels. they wont make your levels jump like T injections, but will get you a few points. best i saw was 30-45 points.
DHEA is good for those of us over 40, and if you want something even better, NAD+ injections are amazing, along with MOTS-C, but you will need some deep pockets for that.
I have problems with T injections. i get bloated, feel like i am on a roller coaster, and when its on the downside..... watch out... my Cholesterol levels do go up. i tried various versions, Depo-T being the better for sure. I got more side effects, or should say didn't see so many positives, as opposed to some friends of mine. each person is different....
Seriously NAD+ is no joke and is so great. Ipamorelan is also great too.
You want a libido rush...... PT-141..... WOW becareful lol
Dr Rena
I'm calling you out. You don't know nor understand Dhea. Number one Dhea does not increase total testosterone! Number 2 if you use the correct type of DHEA it significantly raises Free testosterone. if you use 50 mg on up it aromatizes significantly.
Also the type of DHEA ones uses is quintessential. If it is not micronized it will go through the gastrointestinal track and be stored as DHEA SULFATE. Guess what it doesn't do much of anything. If it is micronized it goes right through the gut enters the blood streams and ends up in the adrenals. It is converted to androstenedione which in turn is converted in the target organs to free testosterone. The most important thing that DHEA does is extends life. How? Dhea is the immunological hormone. It boosts the adaptive immune system by increasing natural killer cells, memory B cell and monocytes making it a mitogenic stimulus. Too bad that hack Dr Fauci wasn't an immunologist a lot less people would have died. I use 50 mg micronized 6 days a week in the morning. 50 mg increased my Free testosterone by 4 3/4 points which is consistent with a German study. I'm close to 70 and the last blood test that measured free testosterone came in at 19.9. Now I want you to put on your thinking cap and tell me how I got it so high! cheers!!!!!!!!!!
What about enclomiphene citrate? What’s your opinion on this? I know the FDA didn’t approve it, but studies have shown it to be effective and without the negative side effects of Clomid.
Short answer is no...
Testosterone injections increase testosterone.
Just do it under the guidance of a doctor.
You're not a professional athlete, so it's not "juicing."😄
It's just a small supplement to keep feeling young.
Good after noon Dr Sahiba keep it up good informative videos
Good to know, was gonna take some type of testosterone boosters but guessing I'll stick to working out and eating health..ish
Remember that big pharma wanted to make dhea a prescription medication, but they couldn't
Thanks Doc. You’re the best 😊
This is very worrying, do we know why men's Testosterone is dropping ??
Because the government puts alot of chems in our food and drinks.
xenoestrogens, plastics, seed oil, pesticides
@@g.s.5868 + Pharm Drugs, general junk foods, lack of sleep.
Untreated estrogen in drinking water from birth control pills, higher stress, lack of pheromones from females on BC cause males to produce less testosterone
Read Estrogeneration by Anthony J
There is NO SUCH THING AS BAD CHOLESTEROL, DO SOME RESEARCH FFS
How about DAA, or D-Aspartic acid
its a hit and miss like everthing in life i got dhea worked miricles while others tribulus zinc magnesium or that stuff nothing did
Originally it worked fantastic. GNC had a version in the late 1970'S with Mexican sweet potato extract and dessicated Bovine Kidney. I was in my mid 20's and 10 of these 500 mg tabs would give me enormous woodies and huge amounts of non stop semen. Athletically I had endless stamina and healed really quick from scratches and never got cramps. A girl ended up with a child due to DHEA effects in the original formula. A fantastic herb was golden seal which somehow forever living products 'sunrider' took control of.
Dhea since 1985 is pure garbage near all of it chemical slop. Golden seal now does nothing no matter how much you pay for it.
Even Echinacea is a waste these days. Big corps buy out farmers and make extracts then sell the residual now inert as same same.
I also remember Mathake and Pau de Arco as good herbs but now.......... ZERO
The best testosterone booster for men over 40 is old school high intensity weight training!
Excellent video Rena could you do a Video on Sex Honey packs and do they work or not ?
Are we allowed to talk about sex on ytb
has anyone ever had correlated joint pain with tongkat ali ?
Are you going to cover Clomiphene Citrate? I used that a few years ago with great results. Lost fat gained muscle. Kick starts your own body's ability to produce more testosterone.
Im on it; my t went up approx 600 points.
@@markmeme4275how long untook and how much
How about the ZMA?
good for sleep at night
❤❤ DHEA 10mg to 20mg every other day kicks things into gear nicely. Boosts Nitric oxide also as well as increased circulating Testosterone. Been using it off and on since 1996. #1 Item to keep in any Man's Tool chest.
💯% You sound like an ad read.
Your comment is laughable legsweep. I believe the studies instead of your opinion of what you think DHEA does.
@@HackHunter1835 😄 *Yea you aren't naive at all I couldn't fool you.* Yea DHEA isn't for you.
@@HackHunter1835 You are Brilliant!
Stop talking about total serum testosterone. It is not useful. Only free testosterone matters. This is a common medical misinformation problem. Total bilirubin is not useful when looking at brain damage in infants, only unbound bilirubin matters (it can enter the brain), and the correlation is low to no. Another example is free PSA versus total PSA. You guessed it, free PSA measurement has value, and total PSA is mediocre. Please do a better job. This is the 21st century. Let’s practice medicine like it is.
9 billion dollars for supplements vs how many billions for pharmaceuticals? How many dead people from supplements? How many deaths from pharmaceuticals?
How about pregnenolone anything on that
My experience: DHEA is useless. I am on a moderate dose of TRT now and that, along with my workout program and improved nutrition, has worked wonders.
Wow. Nearly 9 billion dollars of supplements are sold every year. I'm probably responsible for half of those sales myself. I better get on a budget. Thanks Rena.
Have you tried Boil Booster???
I tried all the natural remedies nothing really worked...maybe maca and boron....but thats about it....got my blood work im hypogonadal at 32 got prescribed enclomaphine hopefully itll put me whre i need to be
Dr. Malik, I really enjoy watching your videos and your dedication to providing us with sound science backed information. But I do wish you would also disclose who funded each of these studies because that can provide a more informative context for the results provided. While the scientific method is sound, that does not mean that hidden agendas and funding cannot affect the results. There are dozens of examples of this in the literature including in major publications.
DHEA for sure works for me, creatine and lifting all 3 with clean nutrition work. I'm 44
Dear dr Malik help me plz
I m patient of azoospermia nill sperm count found in biopsy tesa mesa pesa now what can I do any medicine or treatment 😢???
I noticed that when I started taking DHEA, I started to develop gynecomastia. I stopped immediately.
I know it’s anecdotal but taking dhea has been great for me. I cycle on and off, but when I’m taking it I’m more ripped and have more energy. It makes my engine burn hot tho so I don’t take it full time.
I tried DHEA for a week and started to get gyno. I haven't used it since
Gyno? 🤔
If your hormones are not balanced, would DHEA be a good thing to supplement?
Some men have trouble correcting low T cause their insurance companies fight them at each and every step.
What do you suggest to lower testosterone? Mine is slightly elevated.
A week of the Home Shopping Network.
I have just been found to have some small calcium build up in my arteries. I am 70 years old and have been lifting for over 50 years. I have always been natural but have made an appointment to see about TRT. I do have some brain fog and am losing muscle. Not very much sex drive any more. How would TRT effect my LDL? My doctor is putting me on meds to erode the calcium build up. Would it be wise to do the TRT?.
Is putting synthetic man-made drugs into your body a wise thing to do? Good question.
DHEA helps with memory, focus and memory. Most men are low in it.
Nothing over the counter will ever work... The pharmacy companies wont allow it
Does liquid Zink help with testosterone?
What about dhea's impact on the thymus? Really seems to matter if you want to live longer and well. Perhaps an aromatase inhibitor like DIM for estrogen issues?
I love it when "snake oil" is exposed for what it is! Thank you doctor. I look forward to more of these videos.
Hi Rena please talk about ED caused by SLEEP APNEA
dhea, iherb took it away
I just eat tons of red meat, wild fish and eggs. No need for any supplements.
I started on dhea and a couple days in discovered that orgasm was no longer possible. It took a week to get back to normal. I am on TRT.
Summary...NOT THE HOLY GRAIL.
Just take testosterone! Pick your variety. Gel, injection, pill, etc.
Drs want to prescribe and test 😂 they don’t want you to get help on your own
Thank you Dr. Malik!
Tried DHEA and it did nothing at all, it was a total waste of money. Don't do it.
I'm using dhea capsules for the past few days
I was diagnosed with severely low testosterone at 27.
Hello Dr, what is your opinion of Tongkat Ali?
I had thought DHEA is a female hormone.