Should an Alpha Energy Male avoid soy so that he doesn’t become a soy boy? Perhaps. Now let’s look at the nuance. Quick recap on soy and phytoestrogens There are a few different kinds of phytoestrogens found in different foods, with flax and soy being the two richest phytoestrogen foods. Flax is rich in lignan … Read more
Can pregnenolone help to increase testosterone? Although pregnenolone is the precursor to all other steroids (e.g. testosterone, cortisol, etc.), supplementing it doesn’t lead to higher testosterone. Quick recap on pregnenolone Pregnenolone is created inside the mitochondria from cholesterol. Steroidogenic acute regulatory protein (StAR) transports cholesterol from the outer to the inner mitochondrial membrane. Once cholesterol … Read more
Avoid green tea if you want high DHT! Or; drink green tea against hair loss! In this article, I’m going to discuss if green tea actually lowers DHT and how it might help hair loss. The reason why people thought that green tea might lower DHT, is because people from Asia drink a lot of … Read more
The gut plays an extremely important role in testosterone optimization. A few reasons how the gut (microbiome) can influence testosterone include: Relationship between androgens and the microbiome The microbiome can influence your hormones and your hormones can influence your microbiome. Lowering testosterone or DHT can alter the microbiome and altering the microbiome can increase or … Read more
Serotonin (in excess) can lower testosterone. Should we thus avoid food high in serotonin if our goal is to maximize testosterone? Quick background on serotonin Serotonin is produced from tryptophan via the enzymes tryptophan hydroxylase (TPH) 1 & 2. About 90-95% of all serotonin is produced in the gut and the remaining 5-10% is produced … Read more
Aspirin is typically thought of as a simple pain relieve medication, but recent studies have uncovered surprising connections between taking aspirin and testosterone levels in men. In this blog post, we’ll explore how aspirin can impact testosterone levels and what this means for men who are looking to optimize their hormone levels. From the potential benefits of aspirin to the potential risks, we’ll uncover the truth about how aspirin can affect testosterone levels in men.
Is Joymode sexual performance booster any good? In this article, I’m going to do a breakdown of each ingredient and discuss if it’s a good ingredient or not and if they used the right dose or not. Let’s dive in. Joymode sexual performance enhancer ingredients Ingredient analysis Vitamin C Vitamin C is mainly added as … Read more
On a recent Power Project podcast, Mark Bell et al discussed Nsima’s latest blood tests (2023). His free testosterone came back low, and I’m going to explain the likely reason. SHBG and free testosterone SHBG and albumin are the two proteins that bind up most of the testosterone produced, with only 1-4% being free. Albumin … Read more
Initially, carnivore/keto diets might make you feel amazing. However, over time it might lead to issues, such as: How can something initially make you feel great, but then start to mess you up? Here are 4 main reasons why a carnivore diet can cause low libido. Insulin, SHBG and free testosterone Carnivore diets are usually … Read more
Coconut oil is a very popular fat used in cooking and baking. It has a unique fatty acid profile, high in medium-chain fatty acids, specifically lauric acid. Lauric acid has a host of benefits, which include: But there is some evidence that it might inhibit 5-alpha reductase and lower DHT (our most potent androgen). Evidence … Read more