Is DHEA Scientifically Proven to Boost Testosterone? Urologist Explains
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- Опубликовано: 7 июл 2024
- Curious about testosterone boosters? In this video, Dr. Rena Malik explores various types of testosterone boosters and what you need to know. Are they safe? Do they actually work? Watch to find out!
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00:00 Introduction
00:34 Low Testosterone
02:08 Androstenedione
04:36 Androstenediol
05:57 Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)
07:32 Bottomline
Dietary Adjuncts for Improving Testosterone Levels in Hypogonadal Males pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26272...
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Thank you Dr Malik. This was what I needed to hear. As a 62 yr old man, I have used these supplements over the years only to find out they did nothing for me except make me sick. I got sucked into the advertising like many men. I am done with them for good. I am going to watch the rest of your video series on the subject. You’re the Dr. that us men needed to hear this from. Thank you!
Right on the money, Dr. Malik! Both very informative and timely. My DHEA is going in the bin. Can't wait for the Fenugreek video, since that is the last supplement I'm taking after ditching Maca, Boron, and now, DHEA. Haven't ditched exercise yet, just wish it came from Amazon in a bottle.
Maca no good?
Boron is supposed to lower SHBG therefore increase free testosterone if you can believe the only one study about it. Even if it does that (and it is a big "if") it would not increase total testosterone.
How much time are you giving the supplements to work?
@@Destroyer-Grizzly-BIH Not for the kidneys
@@eyeinsee couple of years
Thank you Dr. Malik!
Good after noon Dr Sahiba keep it up good informative videos
Thanks Doc. You’re the best 😊
Just so you know Doc, RUclips ran 2 supplement ads just prior to this video 😅 !
Thank You Dr. Malik 😊 Always consult with your Dr.
Yeah so your doctor can give you prescriptions that are always safe. And they are never wrong about everything.
Morning and thank You for your hard work, have a great 4th of July…
I don't think you realize how difficult it is to set up testosterone injections. First, only a handful of doctors, usually at specialist clinics, will even entertain the notion. Overall it took me nearly six months (in Phoenix, AZ) to finally get this organized. To say they have changed my life is an understatement. I went from being lethargic, depressed and mentally woolly to feeling alert, motivated and sharp. I now fully appreciate why many women benefit from HRT. We are not meant to run with suppressed hormone levels and it's time doctors woke up to this fact. As for negative effects, I would rather lose a few years than live out my life as a the walking zombie I had become.
What was your t level before you started trt injections?
My wife injects me every 21 days. It's so easy It's pathetic. Alternating but sides. If not you can inject yourself in your legs upper portion. Again so easy. I don't feel a thing when my wife does it. Not even a pinch. Get the individual viles of 1ml. Get the syringes with the 18 gauge needle on them to take the liquid out of of the vile and get the 23 gauge needles to inject. After the syringe is full with the 1ml, switch needles to the 23 gauge needle, purge the air out and inject. 5 minutes tops. Beats driving to and from the Dr's offices. Doing it for almost 2 years now. Any questions feel free to ask me.
Great info as always!
Thanks Dr Malik. This is life saving education and priceless 🤸🏾♀️
Thanks for the informative video Dr Malik
I’m 55 and use Dhea , D-aspartic, Dim. For my testosterone support.
Waiting for the Tongkat Ali episode.
Ty 4da info.
Thanks Doc.
48 year old male on DIM, Boron, and DHEA for 18 months. My estradiol is down while free T and total T are both up significantly since beginning. LDL has also gone down slightly while HDL is slightly up. Don’t know however how much of all of this is due to my having started working out again a few months prior to beginning daily supplementation.
I'm hoping we get a deep dive on HRT for women.
Nice video
Very informative. I am using DHEA and Progesterone. I am a 65 year old male, seeking information and direction. Thank you Dr. Malik. 😊
What would you suggest for perimenopausal women that have extremely low progesterone and testosterone?
Funny here in Canada you need a prescription for dhea and it’s often not covered by medical plans. Has to be compounded and costs a bit…which sucks I’m on 100 mg a day
The boring truth is to skip alcohol and take long walks, eat healthy and go to the gym for muscle mass. Penetration isn’t everything.
That's a way of coping
Right. It's the only thing.
You have to know what it is to eat healthy though. That's the key. Do you know?
Thanks, Dr. Malik... What I'd like to see is a protocol for increasing test by age, and activity levels of supplements like DHEA, pregnenalone, etc., and even glutamine. TRT isn't always an option as it is expensive, and some may just not want to go that route. And things that ordinarily might not ve recommended for younger guys, might be very beneficial for older men. Also, there are plenty of discussions about TRT protocols, and debunking test boosters, etc., but not typically an outline of what guys should be doing.
Cool video
Have you studied DHEA as a cataylst when also taking Argining, Ornathine and Creatine to help stimulate HGH?
My experience with supplements and elevating my T in general is initially you'll see results, then you'll actually have more problems than before due to elevated estradiol, which will then require an aromatase inhibitor for a while until your body normalizes. Best to get a doctor involved and get labs so you're not shooting in the dark guys.
Testosterone eventually converts to estradiol and DHT. If you increase testosterone, don't be surprised about increased estradiol. It's the ratio that matters. You can reduce the conversion ro DHT or estradiol via several ways.
Yeah, that's true, but your test has to be a fair bit higher for estradiol to go higher. Just using something like DHEA isn't going to get your test level high enough for that. And even if you were on TRT having higher estradiol in and of itself is not really a problem for most (maybe a few exceptions).
DHEA is a pro hormone. I dont know what my Testosterone level is because I don't care about the number. Focusing on the number is the wrong approach as everyone is different. How you feel and function should be the ultimate guideline.
Yes everyones testosterone levels are different which is why you need to get it checked in order to see if you are low or high.
Keen to see Tongkat Ali covered by somebody not sponsored by Momentous or similar.
dhea had no effect on my total testosterone, but I swear it makes me feel better in a hormone kinda way.
Had the same experience. Was horny 24/7 but my PSA went also up. Stopped taking it and PSA went down.Don't use it anymore but it definitely helps!
Does liquid Zink help with testosterone?
Is there a difference between DHEA and DHA?
What about dhea's impact on the thymus? Really seems to matter if you want to live longer and well. Perhaps an aromatase inhibitor like DIM for estrogen issues?
What about cycling on and off since there seems to be a waning effect over time?
Good to know, was gonna take some type of testosterone boosters but guessing I'll stick to working out and eating health..ish
I do take dhea as a supplement but not to boost testosterone I take it as a second form of fish oil for overall brain health, helps prevent stroke, lower triglycerides, and helps prevent heart disease. I take testosterone shots to boost testosterone, it’s easier.
Good luck with those T shots, long term...
@@drew2fast489 I’m 47 years old, long term for me is maybe 20 more years if I make it that long in this crazy old world. I also take supplements, eat healthy foods, do not drink alcohol or take any other drugs like pot, cocaine, meth, or any other prescription medications from a doctor. I keep my test shots somewhere between 175mgs to 300mgs a week depending on where my training is at. I’m absolutely healthy as a horse at my age and consistently outperform guys half my age in the gym.
I take prescribed low dose testosterone Cypionate and low does nandralone for my trt and joints works amazing. I added 100mg a week of primoboline for weight loss and estrogen control and more muscle building properties, I take HCG on Sundays
What do you think about supplementing with DIM + DHEA to boost testosterone?
Dr. Peter Attia says DHEA has no affect on men but does increase testosterone levels in women.
I have just been found to have some small calcium build up in my arteries. I am 70 years old and have been lifting for over 50 years. I have always been natural but have made an appointment to see about TRT. I do have some brain fog and am losing muscle. Not very much sex drive any more. How would TRT effect my LDL? My doctor is putting me on meds to erode the calcium build up. Would it be wise to do the TRT?.
Is putting synthetic man-made drugs into your body a wise thing to do? Good question.
Thank you for using your knowledge to help so many men. I'm curious if you've investigated red light therapy directly to the testicles? This topic has been discussed by various media outlets, but I can't find credible research on the subject. The closest is an article from 2022 in JMIR Dermatol, but it's focus is UV radiation exposure to the testicles and not red light. Red light research in general is obtainable, but I don't have the medical background to understand if the applications of this therapy would have any potential benefits if used directly on the testicles. Just curious if you had any thoughts.
Have you tried Boil Booster???
I would prefer natural way.
My doctor sells Metagenics EPA Capsules. Says that DHA actually impedes the good affects of EPA so I take daily EPA Capsule every morning. I should take 3 every morning but the price has increased and can’t afford to take 2 every morning. Doctor says it’s still good. It’s omega fatty acid supplement. I don’t know if it affects testosterone but good for brain.
DHA & DHEA are completely different
"My doctor sells" Of course he will tell you that you need them 😂
I love it when "snake oil" is exposed for what it is! Thank you doctor. I look forward to more of these videos.
How about DAA, or D-Aspartic acid
How about the ZMA?
good for sleep at night
I'm curious if those studies included having the candidates actually exercise/strength train along with supplementation.
This is vastly overlooked, TMG benefits active people more in the study I read.
Here is what works for my healthy hormonal balance as a man: Longjack, Tribulus, ashwagandha, Maca roots, 2-3 grams of proteins per kilo body weight.
I am currently doing somewhat low carb diet (110-130 grams carbs per day) and from experience, this is keeping me lean but also having a toll on my sxx drive where as, if I just go full carbs mode, my sxx drive will go significantly up but it will also mean I start getting belly fat and overall more fat. I like my current body fat %, I think it's around 10%-15% now and if I go full on carbs, it will become more like 17%-23% and my chest will start to get gyno. Obviously I am way stronger in the gym when I eat lots of carbs and I get a lot of respect from the males around me, some of them don't even dare to make eyecontact when I am bulked up with carbs, but I prefer being more lean and less stronger, it looks more healthy in the mirror, the only downside is the less respect you get, as a male in the city walking out at night, you obviously feel less anxious when you're bulked up which is another side effect from low carbs, it will make you feel slightly more anxious and slightly less confident, that's why I also sometimes use reishi and L-theanine on a daily basis, if the angst starts creeping up too much.
My bloodwork shows 16,15 on free test and 0,305 (I think it's around 450 on American metric?) on total test, I believe my test is on the low end and I feel absolutely horrible without all these supplements mentioned above + vitamin B1, b2 and b3 niacin + magnesium.
Doctors refuse to listen and help me out, because I am still within "normal T range", I think it's odd doctors ignores my health issues and that I am forced to spend so much money on supplements just to function on a daily basis, but that's danish healthcare in a nutshell.
If I were a female and asked for hormones because I identify as a male, I would get instant help for hormonal treatment. It's a wicked world we live in.
Dr. Malik, I really enjoy watching your videos and your dedication to providing us with sound science backed information. But I do wish you would also disclose who funded each of these studies because that can provide a more informative context for the results provided. While the scientific method is sound, that does not mean that hidden agendas and funding cannot affect the results. There are dozens of examples of this in the literature including in major publications.
I tried DHEA for a week and started to get gyno. I haven't used it since
Gyno? 🤔
What do you suggest to lower testosterone? Mine is slightly elevated.
A week of the Home Shopping Network.
Are you going to cover Clomiphene Citrate? I used that a few years ago with great results. Lost fat gained muscle. Kick starts your own body's ability to produce more testosterone.
Im on it; my t went up approx 600 points.
@@markmeme4275how long untook and how much
❤❤ DHEA 10mg to 20mg every other day kicks things into gear nicely. Boosts Nitric oxide also as well as increased circulating Testosterone. Been using it off and on since 1996. #1 Item to keep in any Man's Tool chest.
💯% You sound like an ad read.
Your comment is laughable legsweep. I believe the studies instead of your opinion of what you think DHEA does.
@@HackHunter1835 😄 *Yea you aren't naive at all I couldn't fool you.* Yea DHEA isn't for you.
@@HackHunter1835 You are Brilliant!
My trt clinic tests for dhea and they tell us to take it along with testosterone if our levels are low.
I know it’s anecdotal but taking dhea has been great for me. I cycle on and off, but when I’m taking it I’m more ripped and have more energy. It makes my engine burn hot tho so I don’t take it full time.
Saturated fat helps all hormones right?
DHEA is the mother of all hormones. Just a base as I understand it.
Since testosterone and all hormones are produced from cholesterol. I add DHEA just to keep it in optimal range.
Since men DHEA levels go south as we age. Also, DHEA has other benefits to the human body .
Agreed but your PSA will increase too.
@@derekwhoelse8359 - I think PSA increases by other means. If what you just stated is true than having it so abundantly early in our youthful lives would have given us problems long ago!
When it comes to hormones I myself like to keep things in balance as nature planned it.
How about pregnenolone anything on that
Dr. Malik, can a mini deep tissue massager be used for external prostate massage? If so, what is the target area please?
Men over 40, get a side chick, all your low T symptoms go away
I wouldn't do that to my wife, but I believe you. I bet that works like a charm.
I started on dhea and a couple days in discovered that orgasm was no longer possible. It took a week to get back to normal. I am on TRT.
The Problem is I have been tested for the same and found to have reasonably good testosterone 200 whatever on the scale, but have the symptoms you state. So, why do I have the symptoms? Am I to assume that not unlike Menopause it's symptoms are variable that I could be low T and the test is a generality versus what is low and thus for each individual varies per person. Or is the test parameters so specific across the human spectrum that my testosterone really sufficient and thus some other issues is the culprit to my symptoms. Capiche?
200 is a horrible level for T?
Yeah mine was 355 and i had all the same symptoms. Once i started on TRT it boosted to 1100. Lost 50lbs. My body overall feels amazing. No more joint problems. No more back issues. I changed everything. My diet. No more alchohol. Exercise 3 times a week.
@DanielFlores-ru4ij how old?
@@Scramblefred2399 40
@@Scramblefred2399 Thanks for the info...I'm switching plans totally regardless and will see what the other Doctors say. I don't drink, certainly need the exercise, but when I retired 2 yrs ago I have lost over that time 22 lbs so it's not a weight issue either.
Na, never tried one and it actually works...
You could merely eat (red) meat, and live actively, perhaps even lift heavy. But hey, pills are always the answer these days.
Not a bad breakdown of the effects by the way. A truth, as things are, is that what you use to replace what your body is supposed to do naturally, will stunt said ability; therefore said body will adapt to it. Not the end all be all example, abd there are other reasons for things to go the way they do. That said, it isn't too out of the ordinary for it to be discounted.
Have a great week.
People these days are lost and confused. They don't realize the answer to their problems almost always lies in their diet.
This is very worrying, do we know why men's Testosterone is dropping ??
Because the government puts alot of chems in our food and drinks.
xenoestrogens, plastics, seed oil, pesticides
@@g.s.5868 + Pharm Drugs, general junk foods, lack of sleep.
Untreated estrogen in drinking water from birth control pills, higher stress, lack of pheromones from females on BC cause males to produce less testosterone
Read Estrogeneration by Anthony J
You need cholesterol for testosterone; eggs, bacon, meat.
Yes!
THANKS, APPRECIATE. CAN YOU SPEAK IN NON MEDICAL AUDITORIUM REAL ENGLISH FOR PATIENTS. THANK YOU.
As someone who is contending with potentially low testosterone, taking all summer sucks.
How about you? Tell us the beneficial ones first, and then tell us why not to take the other ones next.
Summary...NOT THE HOLY GRAIL.
Just take testosterone! Pick your variety. Gel, injection, pill, etc.
I want to increase testosterone and decrease DHT.
Dreceasing DHT = decreased sexual function. Good luck
You need an anti estrogen with dhea.
DIM and fenugreek!
dhea, iherb took it away
🤔🤔 *No mention of Grip strength testing?* *No mention of their DHEA-S levels which had to sky rocket into Oblivion at those doses.* A 20mg dose 12 hrs before testing may yield a 16 ng/mL reading DHEA-S reading for example that is an 18 year old males level. Imagine 300+mg.
There are no simple answer or straight answers on this topic.
Hi can you help me to improve the amount of semen I produce very low to near zero thanks
Second
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I had thought DHEA is a female hormone.
Hello doctor, I have a somewhat embarrassing question, which is when does the length of the penis stop? I am 18 years old and I want to know whether it will grow or stop. Your follower from Egypt❤
I went from 334 to 960 in around 3 months all natural no TRT. This book should be essential reading for all men. Written by a 50s guy with natural T levels of a 20s guy
Complete guide to testosterone by james Francis
I just eat tons of red meat, wild fish and eggs. No need for any supplements.
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I'm guessing we're still years away from fully quantifying the efficacy of nearly all supplements.......a downside of capitalism.....the relatively small revenues derived from these (as compared to prescription drugs) means much less research/studies by qualified labs, so basically we don't know squat. It's a shame. Best we can do now is go with the best-of-the-best studies and experts and cross our fingers.
Tried DHEA and it did nothing at all, it was a total waste of money. Don't do it.
Short answer is no...
Testosterone injections increase testosterone.
Just do it under the guidance of a doctor.
You're not a professional athlete, so it's not "juicing."😄
It's just a small supplement to keep feeling young.
See Thomas Delauer's review.
Are we allowed to talk about sex on ytb
The short answer is yes they do work
Stop talking about total serum testosterone. It is not useful. Only free testosterone matters. This is a common medical misinformation problem. Total bilirubin is not useful when looking at brain damage in infants, only unbound bilirubin matters (it can enter the brain), and the correlation is low to no. Another example is free PSA versus total PSA. You guessed it, free PSA measurement has value, and total PSA is mediocre. Please do a better job. This is the 21st century. Let’s practice medicine like it is.
Not on subject, but humour of a fly erection that may have scientific value, in the section of "Animals in War", RUclips: ", Proof Darwin was wrong - Ricky Gervais | Best of ANIMALS", universal comedy
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Please, In English!!!
Ummm she is speaking in English
@@FacelessAssassin24no hablo ingles
Sounds like big words confuse someone
@@hubertharmonQue...?
Doesn’t DHEA help with anti aging???
Originally it worked fantastic. GNC had a version in the late 1970'S with Mexican sweet potato extract and dessicated Bovine Kidney. I was in my mid 20's and 10 of these 500 mg tabs would give me enormous woodies and huge amounts of non stop semen. Athletically I had endless stamina and healed really quick from scratches and never got cramps. A girl ended up with a child due to DHEA effects in the original formula. A fantastic herb was golden seal which somehow forever living products 'sunrider' took control of.
Dhea since 1985 is pure garbage near all of it chemical slop. Golden seal now does nothing no matter how much you pay for it.
Even Echinacea is a waste these days. Big corps buy out farmers and make extracts then sell the residual now inert as same same.
I also remember Mathake and Pau de Arco as good herbs but now.......... ZERO