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Nice article Harry.
Wow, that took some time to read.
I wanted to finish it to objectivly comment.

One thing that was said is not correct: “I believe DHEA may be a good substitute for testosterone.”
Although I myself do take DHEA it is not a replacement for testosterone, supplementing too much of this can elevate estrogen in men and testosterone in women.
Yes it is a pre-curser for all sex hormones but you cant pick which ones you want..lol..

This statement too is false: “There is a potential for testosterone replacement to increase the risk of prostate cancer.” In fact there are many studies that suggest testosterone helps to prevent cancer. More accurately said would be that the replacement for testosterone with someone with prostate cancer should be careful.
Again zero evidence that test causes prostate problems and I will post the studies upon request (its in a book I am reading right now by another doctor).

Testosterone and Alcohol Use
The lower amounts of testosterone the author suggests is not the big picture, alcohol elevates estrogen which the body reduces testosterone to control estrogen, which is the only method the body can of reducing estrogen. Not only that but stressing the liver makes it harder for the liver to get rid of estrogen.

One thing I found quite interesting is that the author states that smoking can increase testosterone. This is probably due to nicotine being a mild aromatase inhibitor. So, that makes sense.

I do feel that the author tends to lean too far against the use of testosterone for those that are low and suggests tongkat ali, and tribulus are safer and work as well or good enough as an alternative.
This I totally disagree with. Problem with not supplementing testosterone in hypogonadal men ruins quality of life. This overly cautious approach is not helping the old men out there that want to feel young again.
One problem is if you read closely, he says himself that there is not long term evidence that those actually do anything to elivate test levels.
Maybe should marketed as libido boosters as Aftershock does say the tongkat works.

One thing I found very interesting is the suggestion of Testofen. That is an over the counter testosterone boosting supplement. I wonder if that works and better yet, wonder if it would be good during PCT.

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