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Legal Supplement Boosts Testosterone |
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Written by Superhuman
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Saturday, 19 January 2008 |
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Testosterone is vital for increasing muscle mass and strength. Many athletes take anabolic steroids to increase strength, but steroids are illegal,
have side effects and are prohibited in many sports. Supplement makers have tried to fill in the gap by marketing “steroid alternatives.” Novedex XT is a popular supplement that prevents the conversion of testosterone to estrogen. Researchers from Baylor University, led by Darryn Willoughby, found that supplementing with Novedex XT (4 capsules; 72mg per day) for eight weeks increased total testosterone, free testosterone, dehydrotestosterone and the testosterone: estrogen ratio. Novedex XT appears to be an effective supplement for athletes searching for a steroid alternative or for steroid users who want to boost testosterone levels or prevent gynecomastia (breast development). (International Journal Sports Nutrition Exercise Metabolism, 17: 92-108, 2007)
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