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Testosterone Supplements Report (4)
Testosterone Supplements Report (4)
The first and most important thing to say is everyone wants a “magic bullet.” But please
remember that most of your success comes from what you do, not what you buy. It would
be irresponsible of me to claim otherwise. With that said and understood, the science is
clear on these 5 supplements.
When I work with people one-on-one, I ask them to chuck out all the other crap in their
cabinet and focus on buying the highest-quality versions of these supplements they can
get. I have also included the brands I use myself. These include affiliate and non-affiliate
link versions.
Vitamin K2 MK4
Simmo Recommends: Health Natura K2 MK4 (No Aff Link here)
Dosage: 4-8 drops (topical only)
Timing: split up into 2 doses (morning and lunch)
Vitamin E
Simmo Recommends: Health Natura Vitamin E (No Aff link here)
Dosage: 10 drops daily (topical only)
Timing: lunch or dinner only (must be taken away from K2)
Aspirin
Simmo Recommends: Health Natura USP Grade Aspirin (No Aff link here)
Dosage: No more than 100mg daily
Timing: lunch or dinner only (must be taken with food)
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Simmo Recommends: Health Natura Retinyl Palmitate (No Aff link here)
Dosage: 1-3 drops daily (topical only)
Timing: breakfast, lunch or dinner only (must be taken with food)
Vitamin D3
Simmo Recommends: Health Natura D3 (No Aff Link here)
Dosage: 1-2 drops daily (topical only)
Timing: morning or lunch
MINDSET SHIFT: Both scientific study and human anecdotal evidence back these up.
My philosophy on supplements is similar to my philosophy on food. It’s a game of
probabilities. Cheap food is all but guaranteed to be full of harmful things like antibiotics
and pesticides. That’s how they make it cheap. You don’t really know for sure what’s in
cheap supplements, but they’re probably not as effective as expensive ones from
reputable brands. Taco Bell Vs. the farmer’s market. Consume accordingly.
Simmo.
BONUSES . . .
Animal Studies
The following supps are proven to improve testosterone in animal and human studies..
Sun is #1. Get naked and get outside as much as you can. It’s unbeatable. If you live in
colder latitudes, for the winter months, I recommend a Sperti vitamin D lamp. 10x more
effective than a supplement.
Why the other supplements you’ve been told are “essential” aren’t
all they’re cracked up to be:
Most supplements are taken in isolation without the relevant "cofactors" that help your
body assimilate them properly so it can take advantage of the entourage effect.
For example, where you find zinc in high doses (like in Oysters), you also get an
abundance of copper.
Whereas, with nearly all zinc supplements I’ve reviewed, 99% of them don’t include
copper.
And it’s absolutely crucial that zinc and copper are paired together so you maximize on
benefit, and minimize on nasty side effects.
You need to appreciate if your body isn’t receiving the full spectrum of ingredients as it
would in nature, it won’t absorb them effectively and you’ll be left with expensive piss.
Solution?
Aim to take most of your supplements with food (morning/lunch is best to avoid sleep
disruption).
Best:
● Idealabs
● Health Natura
● Sol Supps
● Metabolics
● Nutricology
Others:
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1. Artificial sweeteners: Aspartame consumption may cause gastrointestinal problems, headaches, and
weight gain (Suez et al., 2014).
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1. Magnesium stearate: This lubricant may interfere with nutrient absorption and cause digestive
issues (Teixeira et al., 2013).
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1. Titanium dioxide: This coloring agent may have potential carcinogenic effects and harm the
immune system (Yazdi et al., 2015).
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1. Carrageenan: This thickening agent may cause inflammation and digestive issues (Bhattacharyya et
al., 2012).
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1. BHA and BHT: These synthetic antioxidants may disrupt hormone function and have potential
carcinogenic effects (Ito et al., 1985).
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1. Sodium benzoate: This preservative may lead to hyperactivity in children and produce carcinogenic
compounds when combined with vitamin C (Piper et al., 2011).
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1. Propylene glycol: This solvent has links to skin irritation and allergic reactions (Warshaw et al., 2017).
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1. Talc: This anti-caking agent may cause respiratory issues and has potential links to cancer (Cramer et
al., 2016).
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1. Parabens: These preservatives can disrupt hormone function and have potential links to breast
cancer (Darbre & Harvey, 2018).
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