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<\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\nTestosterone (in both men and women) is good. The more we got of it, the better. The stronger we are physically. Better reproductive abilities and so forth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I only encourage natural forms of boosting testosterone via food and lifestyle, and also abstinence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Interesting idea:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Perhaps testosterone is related to creative productivity.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Man or woman; the more testosterone we got, the better. Some practical ideas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nHow to increase your testosterone — some ideas: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Stop smoking weed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The abstract from this study<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The THC-induced block of GnRH release results in lowered LH and FSH which is responsible for reduced testosterone production by the Leydig cells of the testis<\/strong>. Other hormones that might have a synergistic or antagonistic effect upon reproduction in the male are the adrenal cortical hormones, prolactin, thyroid hormones, and growth hormones.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Also the downside of THC (active ingredient in weed). The gist is that THC depresses growth hormone (which is good to build muscle), and also elevates cortical steroids<\/a> [stress hormone, like cortisol].<\/p>\n\n\n\n
THC appears to depress prolactin, thyroid gland function, and growth hormone while elevating adrenal cortical steroids<\/strong>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Also averse reproductive problems with weed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chronic exposure of laboratory animals, such as rats, mice, and monkeys to marijuana and to the various cannabinoids in marijuana has altered the function of several of the accessory reproductive organs<\/strong>. Reports of reduced prostate and seminal vesicle weights, as well as altered testicular function, have been partially explained by the effect of marijuana in lowering serum testosterone needed for proper function and support.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
In other words, weed fucks with your balls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The question is still unanswered as to whether or not the effects observed on spermatozoa are due to a direct action of the cannabinoids on spermatogenesis, or whether some of the observed effects may be due to altered hormone levels which are necessary for the support of spermatogenesis. Reduced testosterone and FSH may be important in producing the observed changes in sperm production by the seminiferous tubules. Many of the effects on the endocrine system caused by chronic treatment of animals with THC are completely reversible with time and there is reason to believe that tolerance develops to these effects with acute exposure to THC.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
But the gist is this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Weed does something<\/em> to your balls, testicles, and production of testosterone and human growth hormone.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Thus in other words:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you want to augment your muscles to the maximum, don’t smoke or do weed.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
I have no moralistic or ethical problems against smoking weed<\/a>. But it seems the scientific truth is that it alters<\/em> your testosterone (perhaps in a negative way), which is anti-gains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And don’t we want to maximize our muscular gains<\/a>?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Stop drinking alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Figure 1<\/strong> The hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis. The hypothalamus produces luteinizing hormone releasing hormone (LHRH), which is released to the pituitary gland. In response to the LHRH signal, the pituitary gland produces luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). In males, LH stimulates testosterone production and FSH is important to sperm maturation. Testosterone circulates in the blood back to the hypothalamic-pituitary unit and regulates the further production and secretion of LHRH and LH.
NOTE: + = stimulatory effect; – = inhibitory effect. Source here<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nFrom ‘Alcohol and the Male Reproductive System<\/a><\/em>‘ by Mary Ann Emanuele, M.D., and Nicholas Emanuele, M.D. From their publication:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Research with animals has consistently demonstrated an association between both acute (i.e., one time, one occasion) and chronic (i.e., long-term) alcohol consumption and low testosterone<\/strong>. As testosterone levels decrease, levels of LH and FSH would be expected to increase to stimulate the production of more testosterone.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Not only that, but in acute and chronic alcohol exposure, there is often ‘profound testosterone suppression’. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, studies with young (i.e., pubertal) male rats indicate that both acute and chronic alcohol exposure result in <\/em>profound testosterone suppression<\/strong> accompanied by lower or normal LH and FSH levels, when elevated levels are expected (Hadley 1988; Yen and Jaffe 1991). This suggests that the hypothalamic cells which produce LHRH do not function correctly when the feedback normally provided by testosterone is removed (i.e., when testosterone levels decrease). Thus it appears that alcohol’s damaging effects on reproduction are mediated at all three levels of the male reproductive unit: the hypothalamus, pituitary, and testes<\/strong>.\u00c2\u00a0<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Once again to be clear … no problem with drinking alcohol<\/a> from a moral-ethical reason. I personally abstain from alcohol (I drink no alcohol, zero), simply to maximize my testosterone and muscular gains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n