In “D” News

The latest in a long line of confusing studies, meta-studies, and other press released articles has come out in favor of Vitamin D. The last spree of info was condemning calcium, if I recall, for bone support. All of this conflicting info brings people to me, looking for my take on what is going on. Mostly, I think, because I tend to be skeptical of anything in the press positive or negative.

The articles are picked up by media outlets to draw interest to their site. Let's face it, they need eyes to get advertising revenue. (hint, hint) I personally believe this is the reason sites are so willing to report meta-studies in the first place. The purpose of a meta-study is to determine where to focus more scientific investigation, not to provide a statement of fact. Meta-studies often show findings that are outside of the accepted community of information. Damned scientists and their need to always want to understand things! The problem comes when the media picks up a study and applies it across the population at large.

So, when I see a news piece like the one above I look at it skeptically to determine why I am seeing it in the first place. Especially this one. Really, vitamin D is good for bones? That is news worthy? Next we will be told that cranberry is good for UTI's. Oh, wait, here is a meta-study for that. 

What may be kinda cool, is the reminder that vitamin D is a hormone the body produces. One of the things it does involves the production of testosterone in the body. Hmmm. The latest plague attacking society according to the TV advertising I have been abused by is Low T. I wonder if there might be some kinda link between the lack of outdoor activity in the sun, the sunscreen applications that can be measured in pounds, and the this new disaster to humanity. Hmmm.

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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.