It’s a fact that testosterone levels are dropping in regards to the 20th century.The generation of our fathers had higher levels than our generation, while our grandfathers had higher than our fathers.This is demonstrated by laboratory levels, where the range
FOODS TO BE AVOIDED AND TO PREFER DURING PREP
Before a bodybuilding contest, the main target is to kill the fat, but also to preserve muscle.However during the course of a cycle, steroid abuse leads to health complications, including dyslipidemia and fatty liver disease. Hence, food that are prohibited
WHY DO DOCTORS HATE TESTOSTERONE?
It’s a fact nowadays that the medical community is not fond of the main androgen. Both endocrinologists and urologists are trying to avoid prescribing testosterone during its deficiencies. They are literally terrified and try to provide alternative treatments. For instance, aromatase
SCIENCE VS. BROSCIENCE
Broscience can be a step ahead of science in certain topics when bodybuilders walk the walk from experience and personal perspective. Growth hormone (GH) was known to be used for dwarfs and children with delayed development. Nevertheless, it was not
TYPE 2 DIABETES: HOW TO REVERSE IT
Testosterone, protein, and weights are the optimal recipe to reverse non-insulin-dependent type 2 diabetes. Testosterone builds muscle, muscles burn glucose and fight glycemia. Moreover, testosterone oxidizes visceral fat, linked to insulin resistance and dyslipidemia; factors contributing to the metabolic syndrome. Furthermore,
MYTHS REGARDING TRT
The commonest fears regarding TRT are: 1) Prostate cancer 2) Cardiovascular Disease First of all we have to know that prostate cancer occurs in men with low testosterone. The type of cancer is not androgen based; On the contrary, uncontrolled
PREVENTIVE MEDICATIONS FOR BODYBUILDERS
Salicylic acid (anti-thrombotic). Useful under erythrocytosis during steroid cycles, but also during testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). Moreover, useful against colon cancer. Pentoxifylline (anti-thrombotic). Useful under erythrocytosis during steroid cycles and under TRT. It’s not a blood thinner, but improves blood flow by
LOW TESTOSTERONE AND FACTS
Most doctors (urologists/endocrinologists) are not willing to help men who face andropause. They prefer not to treat with testosterone under hypogonadic levels. Instead, they prescribe 5PDE inhibitors that only increase the blood flow in cavernous bodies and treat erectile dysfunction
COVID-19 DISEASE AND LOW TESTOSTERONE
The significance of Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) in COVID-19 pandemic crisis has been estimated in clinical trials last year.In different studies it was assessed the effect of low testosterone levels in the prognosis of COVID-19 disease. Men with low testosterone
STEM CELLS IN BODYBUILDING
Stem cells are embryonic cells that proliferate into various different cells and tissues.They are the premature cells that later will form different organs.Stem cells play significant role in locomotory system, throughout recovery and rehabilitation. They can assist in tissue repair