Archive for February, 2007

Testosterone’s Job : Lots of work!

Testosterone has a huge job and it has alot of work to do. From maintaining sperm production , libido , muscle and bone mass to keeping you from being depressed , we can all agree it plays a big role in male health. This is no laughing matter , according to Abraham Harvey Kryger, M.D., […]

Tribulus Terrestris : Ancient hormone plant

Tribulus Terrestris : Ancient hormone plantTribulus terrestris is a plant that has been cultivated in warm temperate tropical areas in Europe , China , India and and northern australia. It can even survive harsh conditions like in deserts. It has been used in ayurvedic medicines in India as a tonic. The greeks also […]

Enhancing male hormone levels for optimizing muscle synthesis

Gaining muscle mass will help your body optimize hormone levels and produce more testosterone. Levels will vary from one person to another however , it can all be elevated naturally without steroids. I cannot stress how important it is having a high protein diet and following that up with regular excercise atleast on a weekly […]

How do you tell if your Testosterone is dropping like rain?

The following symptons can be a sign that your testosterone levels are plummeting off the face of earth.
- A weakening of strength and loss of muscle mass. Losing muscle volume and strength are a common sign of aging and lowered testosterone. Infact testosterone is directly correlated to muscles and the precise rate they synthesize proteins. […]

What is Free Testosterone and bio available testosterone?

Free Testosterone and bio available testosterone can be found in the blood. It binds itself to a protein called Sex Steroid Binding Globulin (SSBG) or you can call it Sex Hormone binding Globulin (SHBG). Free available testosterone refers to the ammount of free testosterone plus albumin bound testosterone. Basically it is the ammount of testosterone […]

Testosterone Nutrition Knowledge : Chpt 1

There are many foods that can enhance testosterone production , many which contain essential minerals that are needed to produce testosterone. This is probably one of the most important focuses of body builders. When on a deficiency of those minerals , one can buy supplements to make up for it however that does not mean […]

Circadian Rhythms and Testosterone : A inside look

Body rhythm’s are a interesting aspect of life , and although we don’t always consciously notice them , they are definitely there. Whether it be seasonal rhythms or menstruation rhythms , our lives adapt to certain rhythms and our bodies respond to them. In each of us is an internal clock which is influenced […]

Zinc : An overlooked mineral?

Oysters are one of the many ancient aphrodesiacs said to boost libido. Although eating oysters doesn’t have a direct correlation to sexual stimulation , it may have testosterone regulating properties. How? Well one of the main minerals in oysters is Zinc.Zinc is an necessary mineral to maintain serum testosterone , let me repeat that. Zinc […]

Do you have low testosterone?

Testosterone is vital for healthy characteristics of a man. Deficiency in testosterone can lead to many unwanted side effects in the body such as depression , increased estrogen levels , anxiety , irritability and fatigue. One main cause of low testosterone is age. As men age , the testes produce a lower sufficient amount […]

Hello world!

Hello! My name is David Ishihara and I’m currently a student at UCLA majoring in biomedical science. I’m also part time training instructor at 24 hour fitness. I first took interest in testosterone due to my passion for body health and exercise. I have been working out for 4 years and plan to for the […]