Resveratrol, the Wonder Supplement and Testosterone Booster?
Public Group active 2 years, 10 months agoA compound which is getting a great deal of attention right now by the media and both scientists is Resveratrol (Res), which is a phytoestrogen along with antioxidant derived from grapes. It is a combination which has been discovered acting as an anti estrogen, Inhibits aromatase (the enzyme that converts testosterone to estrogens) at high doses, could have effects on weight loss, and also has numerous potential health associated benefits.
Thus far, the material looks to some wonder compound. Last but not least, recent studies also suggest it may increase testosterone levels, and that is got bodybuilders and other athletes, and also supplement companies, excited as one might assume.
A recent analysis being a terrific deal of attention entitled “trans-Resveratrol relaxes the corpus cavernosum ex vivo and enhances testosterone levels and sperm quality in vivo” found positive effects on testosterone levels in rabbits. This study noted that rats given Res orally at 50 mg/ kg for 28 days concluded
“… resveratrol has a favorable effect on male reproductive function by triggering a penile erection and improving blood testosterone levels, testicular sperm counts, along with epididymal sperm motility.” (1)
Two essential factors to remember: the analysis was done in rabbits and at very high doses. In order to find the dose used in the study as it is true for you, which had been fifty mg/ kg, use the weight of yours in lbs divided by 2.2 X fifty = dose needed based on this particular study…However, another study carried out in animals employed a dosage: twenty mg/(kg d) also had positive effects on testosterone, to ensure that may be a good starting dose. It is not recognized of course if this’s the human equivalent dose (HED) and even what the HED is at this particular time to impact testosterone in people and even when it will!
Unfortunately, no conclusive human studies can be found at this moment, therefore the “optimal” measure is a WAG at this time. But, anecdotal stories of men and women using 500mg – 1000mg report positive effects, though it’s far from clear what consequences men and women are able to expect from these doses of Res, but taking a look at all of the various other potential health benefits of Res, it may be well worth trying.
Shin S, read more here Jeon JH, Park D, Jang MJ, Choi JH, Choi BH, Joo SS, Nahm SS, Kim JC, Kim YB. Arch Pharm Res. 2008 Jan;31(1):83-7
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