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As you know, there are several very active hormones that have a strong anabolic effect. One of them is testosterone, and supplements based on its action effectively support the development of muscle mass and strength in men who have an appropriately intensive training plan and an optimally and individually adjusted diet.
Testosterone
It is considered one of the most anabolic hormones, which is why supplements based on stimulating the production of this hormone in the form of a cycle are very often used - thanks to this, we strive for muscle hypertrophy, and the value of overcompensation remains increased. The entire mechanism takes place under specific conditions - the production of testosterone itself takes place in Leydig cells, or the so-called interstitial, interstitial cells, which in turn are located in the testicles.
Of course, this is not all - we already have a place where testosterone is created, but what conditions must be met? Well, the whole process could not take place in any way without the presence of lutropin (LH), the so-called luteinizing hormone. It is these tiny cells, through lutropin, that are able, with optimal stimulation, to trigger a strong anabolic reaction that we want in relation to the muscles. LH here is the function of the production controller, and the entire mechanism takes place on the principle of a stimulus transmitted from the pituitary gland to the testicles (so-called feedback). Earlier, of course, the hypothalamus stimulates the pituitary gland, and only then do gonadotropins activate lutropin, which travels with the blood to the Leydig cells - then the production is stimulated and testosterone is released, which in turn is captured by the receptors of the muscle cell walls.
Now you should know to some extent how it all works. But what about the substances that stimulate testosterone production , and thus increase its level in the body?
The most popular remedies used
The most popular cyclically used products include tribulus-based products, such as Activlab TribuStallion . These preparations increase the level of natural testosterone by increasing its production in the body using strictly defined stimuli and mechanisms that stimulate this reaction. How exactly does this happen? Well, the extract of tribulus terrestris has been used by the Chinese as an aphrodisiac for 5,000 years - so there must be something to it... To the point - according to the conducted studies, the extract of tribulus terrestris, or terrestris, effectively increased the level and activity of luteinizing hormone (LH). From the mechanism explained above, you already know that increasing LH in men results in the release and production of more testosterone in men, which in turn leads to increased anabolic states, thus increasing the quality of training and strength and mass progress.
Everything works on the principle of specific mini-active ingredients of tribulus, which are responsible for the whole effect. We call them steroid saponins, which in turn are plant-derived ingredients (bioflavonoids). Of course, it should be mentioned that everything has its limits - we cannot increase the level of the hormone indefinitely... All this is determined by the physiological value, which is the limit - in addition, not only anabolic-muscular processes need the participation of testosterone, so the amount of the natural hormone that circulates in the bloodstream is distributed in an optimal way adequate to the demand. Receptors located on the cell walls of muscles capture testosterone and plan its use - new muscle fibers (so far dormant) are activated, and old muscle fibers are thickened and strengthened at the same time.
Examples of active steroid saponins found in Tribulus terrestris include:
- terestrozine,
- tribulosin,
- tribuloside.
It should be remembered that steroid saponins (some) have an effect very similar to human steroid hormones - an example here is protodioscin, which acts in a way very similar to DHEA of the adrenal glands (thanks to which our efficiency during training sessions increases). It is therefore worth investing in supplements based on plant extracts when it comes to preparations considered testosterone boosters - for example: one serving of TribuStallion Activlab is 2000mg of tribulus extract, with as much as 1200mg of steroid saponins showing an active effect that increases muscle anabolism and training performance.
Revolutionary DAA
Recently, however, it has been extremely popular to include DAA products, i.e. those based on the action of d-aspartic acid, in cyclic supplementation. L-aspartic acid is transformed (converted - conversion phenomenon) to the "D" form, and the body itself, as can be concluded, is able to synthesize it on its own. So why do we need this substance? Well, it has an effect similar to tribulus terrestris in terms of raising the level of luteinizing hormone and increasing its activity, and consequently increasing the production of testosterone, which has an anabolic effect - however, it also works in other areas that can be very useful in training matters.
A particularly important element of its action is its ability to influence the level of compounds considered to be neurotransmitters that contribute to facilitating training and increasing performance. For example, we are talking about the so-called GABA, which has an impact on increasing muscle-relaxing processes and thus inhibiting excessive excitability. Additionally, DAA increases the level of dopamine - another neurotransmitter - responsible for optimal coordination and appropriate muscle tension.
The DAA connection with GABA and dopamine is an important addition, but we are talking about the effective effect of d-aspartic acid on testosterone - statistical studies on the test group show that in people taking DAA, the testosterone level increased by as much as 33% (of course within the optimum physiological value, and each organism is different). However, the effectiveness of DAA in this area cannot be questioned - we therefore recommend trying the product Activlab DAA 1000!
Dosage
Both the tribulus-based testosterone booster and the DAA preparation should be used cyclically (similarly to creatine supplements). Such a cycle should last an average of 4-12 weeks (depending on the person and maintaining appropriate doses). However, dosing should be started with smaller portions to check the effect of the supplement, and then the consumption should be increased - e.g. in the case of DAA for an intermediate person, we do not exceed a dose of 4g per day.
Activlab TribuStallion:
- Training day - 1-2 capsules before training
- Non-training day - 1-2 capsules in the morning
Activlab DAA 1000:
- Training day - 2-3 or 4 tablets before training
- Non-training day - 2-3 or 4 tablets in the morning
Janusz Ziolkowski - www.bb-mag.pl
