Testosterone boosters are fairly self-explanatory. They are natural supplements, available in either formulations or individual ingredients.  Testosterone boosters are popular supplements for men, particularly man who are involved in body-building, fitness, competitive sport or individuals who may be have testosterone levels that are lower than what is needed to function at optimal performance.

Testosterone booster formulations often contain a variety of ingredients that have both been clinically proven to assist in testosterone boosting. They may also contain ingredients with limited research on testosterone boosting but may be shown to reduce cortisol – the stress hormone known to disrupt testosterone production, or benefit sleep, another important factor for optimizing testosterone production.

Boosters generally contain the following: Longjack, Tribulus Territris, Fenugreek, Shilajit, D-aspartic Acid and ZMA; with D-aspartic Acid and ZMA having the most research-backed benefits.

Other classes of Testosterone supplements are available as well. One type of booster, in fact, reduces the amount of estrogen in the body. Yes, men also produce estrogen, how do you think man boobs occur? High estrogen levels also correlates to low testosterone in males. Elevated estrogen levels can also cause many other undesirable effects in men in addition to diminished testosterone.

The other class of booster taken into consideration is one that uses saw palmetto. Saw Palmetto extract is linked to testosterone levels. Scientists have discovered that Saw Palmetto slows down 5-alpha reductase, which is an enzyme that converts testosterone into DHT (Dihydrotestosterone). Saw Palmetto is widely used in men’s supplements, particularly concerning prostate health. In addition to benefits to the prostate, reducing DHT is thought to prevent – or at least slow – male pattern baldness.

As always, users should consult the product packaging as to when you should use the booster to obtain the full benefits. Many products recommend taking testosterone boosting supplements first thing in the morning and last thing at night to get the best results. Many products that contain ZMA suggest a nightly dose to help with sleep, with backing from the American Journal of Exercise Physiology to boot.

Even though many testosterone supplements on the market in Australia are manufactured using all natural ingredients, there will be some side effects. Perhaps the most obvious one is that the hormone of, you guessed it, testosterone will be increased.

We are going to sound like a broken record here, but we encourage you to seek the opinion of a medical professional before beginning a regime of testosterone boosters. Once you have been given the all-clear and would like to commence, opt for products that contain natural ingredients. That way, your gains in the gym do not come at a loss.