Please Scroll Down to See Forums Below I got my blood test results back which showed my testosterone level at 320 ng/dl . Dr. said it's normal but I think thats very low. I am only 20 years old and workout regularly. Doing some research I read that physically active 20 year old should be between 800 to 1200 ng/dl. So I guess genetically I have low testosterone. Does anyone know of a way of raising the body's natural production of testosterone without using steroids? My diet is clean, I eat alot of protein, zinc supplements etc... Is there anything that would REALLY noticeably double or more my testosterone levels without steroids. Theres alot of supplements that claim to but I dont really trust them. Any help would be appreciated. thanks
Testosterone levels checked
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rikishi
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Sustain Alpha.
lol. your t levels would most likely return back to baseline after your cycle.
c24k
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it can probably reach that but it will go back to normal most likely, and your too young for HRT, there is always Dermacrine you can use
needtogetaas
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What was your free test levels. I have noticed with people your age who have low over all test levels they have high ranged levels of free test. I just want to know for my own research.
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With 500mg,/week you ng/dl would be WAY past 1200 bro. I couldn't say specifically, but I'm betting total T would read past 3000 at 500mg/week. that's the reason people get huge. Nitrogen is in a positive state constantly.
And, since this will turn off your natural T production, it will most likey just worsen the scenario. Exoegenous hormones won't help increase natural levels after PCT AFAIK.
Tell your doctor to do a full hormonal panel....you may have other issues
What about t-bol I heard that can raise natural test, not sure if its true. What is it that other people who have natural levels over 600 ng/dl have that I don't, is it really just genetics? I was reading up on sustain alpha, looks like alot of positive reviews, running a cycle of that what kind of boost can I expect, anyone take it before?
needtogetaas
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It could a lot of things bro from your diet and training to genetics.
Do you eat a lot of microwaved foods? do you eat a lot of soy? do you live a highly active life.
And again your over all test is not as importent as your free test.
Do you eat a lot of microwaved foods? do you eat a lot of soy? do you live a highly active life.
And again your over all test is not as importent as your free test.
heavydutyhit
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Incorrect. This is a common misconception. It is not relative to age if he is diagnosed with primary or secondary hypogonadism, which unfortunately is a distinct possibility.
Get a full blood test workup. Tell the Dr. you want everything tested. The important values that could shed some more light on this situation are the ones that follow. The widely accepted normal values are in parentheses. Please keep in mind that some of these "normals" vary from lab to lab, but they are all relatively in the same ball park so to speak.
Testosterone Serum: (usually 300-950 ng/dL)
Free Testosterone: (9.3-26.5 pg/mL)
Luteinizing Hormone (LH) = (1.5-9.3 mIU/ml)
Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) = (1.4-18.1 mIU/ml)
Estradiol (estrogen): should preferably be less than 30 for us bodybuilders (0-53 pg/ml)
Sex Hormone Binding Globulin: (13-71 nmol/L)
Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA): Might as well get this one while you're at it, never too early to check (0.0-4.0 ng/mL)
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH): (0.450-4.500 uIU/mL)
Thyroxine (T4): (4.5-12.0 ug/dL)
Triiodothyronine (T3): (2.3-4.2 pg/mL)
T3 Uptake: (24-39%)
Also be sure that your blood is taken in the MORNING! Make sure that you get plenty of sleep and rest for the 3-4 days before your blood is taken. Also try to minimize your stress levels during this time. Eat a healthy diet, with plenty of healthy fats and stay well hydrated.
I would not hang my hat on one blood test. Especially at your age. I would however do some research on all of these aspects of your blood tests, and what these hormones do physiologically. A thorough understanding of your endocrine system can go a long way into figuring out what these numbers mean, and how they relate to your health. This will ensure that you can interpret these values YOURSELF! It is YOUR body and it is YOUR life so it is YOUR responsibility to educate yourself so that you never have to take another persons word on what is best for you and/or your condition. Many good bros on here can testify to the fact that there are NOT that many doctors who are properly educated on this particular topic.
As far as over the counter supplements helping with this, forget about it. I know you want high test levels so you can get bigger muscles, but you need to find out what the hell is going on with your endocrine system, because a test level that low at your age is quite abnormal. You should find the problem before you try to treat the symptoms. I hope this helps, and good luck brother.
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