Low T, the Latest Craze That All the Guys Are Getting

If commercial TV is any guide, then Low T must be sweeping the nation. You can't tell what it is, but hey, if you are a guy, it must be a terrible new disorder. Thanks to commercial TV, men are self diagnosing a condition and then looking to solve this issue themselves.

Low T is short and more easily pronounced than low testosterone. It is not new, it is not a disorder, it is the natural progression of aging if you are a man. Your testosterone levels are at their peak in your late teens though your middle twenties. From there, it gradually drops for the rest of your life. This is a natural process, it is what happens, so do not let the commercials make you think you are different or alone. You can ask your health care provider to run a test, or try one of the OTC tests that are available.

There are several supplements that support higher testosterone, having many studies and years of use, they give reliable results. Among the most common is Tribulus, an herbal supplement that causes the body to produce more testosterone. The next to look for would be Fenugreek, another herbal that is most known for the increase in milk production it causes in nursing mothers. Oddly, an extract of fenugreek also causes an increase in testosterone.

The latest and most popular supplement to enter the testosterone games is D-Aspartic Acid. It is an amino acid that has been shown in clinical studies to raise testosterone levels by 40% in as little as ten days. Those kind of significant results ensure its popularity with exercise enthusiasts.

I would look for a combination supplement that has these ingredients in it to raise my testosterone levels. Higher testosterone makes it easier to lose fat and build muscle, increase competitive energy, and as well as other more personal advantages.

One last thing about raising testosterone levels: There can be side-effects. Funny how those are not mentioned in the commercials. They can include higher DHT and anger issues. While rare, you should be aware and take steps to prevent issues.

What Does Normal Mean?

The other day I was talking with a guy about a recent trip to the doctor. He was skeptical about supplements, but his doctor suggested he try something. He was telling me about his conversation with the nurse. She had asked him if he got up during the night for a bathroom run. Being a man of a certain age, he said once or twice a night, just like every other man in his 40's. He then gave me the old “nudge, nudge, wink, wink”. In his mind, having BHP was not only inevitable, it was fine. He was sure that since Western medicine has ignored this issue, there must not be anything that can be done.

I am over 40. The only time I wake up is when my dog wants out. No, those intersleep potty breaks are not fine. Why would nature require sleep, then also require it to be interrupted? Restless, tired animals have a special name in the wild:

FOOD

I have been using a saw palmetto combination supplement for years. Safe and effective, it supports the body's control of DHT. DHT is the stuff that causes prostate issues and has been linked to things like male pattern baldness. The body converts excess testosterone into DHT. It is believed plant sterols like those from saw palmetto inhibit the production of the enzyme that causes that conversion.

This bit of info was lost on the gentleman, because he had his mind made up about supplements. Christmas Eve, a friend was making the same complaint. I gave him a week's supply. On the Tuesday after the holiday, he called me and asked me to get him more. Seems he had slept the night through the last two nights for the first time in years.

It also stands to reason that if your body is not converting Test into DHT, you still have it to use. I wonder why I am seeing TV ads for Low Test drugs these days?