TRT alternative?

Old School Bodybui

Old School Bodybui

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Hey guys, new here and looking for some advice. I'm a 56 year natty bodybuilder, and my doctor recently ran a blood panel and my testosterone came back at 390. Doctor said I'm borderline and he could justify prescribing me Androgel. I'm wondering if any of these advanced Test Boosters might do the trick? I just don't feel ready yet to take the plunge into TRT, because as I understand it once you start TRT you're pretty much on it for life.
 
No harm in trying the OTC options first. We need to establish what the OTC can do and not do. If you are looking for large increases in muscle mass OTC test boosters are not the best route IMO. If you are looking for increased libido, sense of well being, energy and improved recovery then game on.

At 390 I think a properly formulated test booster COULD give you a boost of 100-200 points. This would put you in the mid-normal range and COULD be very noticeable at your age.

M-Test
Hyperion(yes contains DHEA but IMO ZERO issue using this at your age.)
Optimize-T
Sustain
Viron

Would all be products I would look into.
 
Old School Bodybui said:
Hey guys, new here and looking for some advice. I'm a 56 year natty bodybuilder, and my doctor recently ran a blood panel and my testosterone came back at 390. Doctor said I'm borderline and he could justify prescribing me Androgel. I'm wondering if any of these advanced Test Boosters might do the trick? I just don't feel ready yet to take the plunge into TRT, because as I understand it once you start TRT you're pretty much on it for life.
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You could also try low dose enclomiphene citrate and see how you respond to that.
 
I am 55 and starte TRT about 2 years ago. Anyhow, I had the best result from good quality tongkat and SNS now carries this. I would give this a shot. You will probably get allot more out of supps like ARA, Anabolic Effect, Myosynergy, Top Muscle and a few more if your wanting to only buy one supplement at a time.
 
Old School Bodybui said:
Hey guys, new here and looking for some advice. I'm a 56 year natty bodybuilder, and my doctor recently ran a blood panel and my testosterone came back at 390. Doctor said I'm borderline and he could justify prescribing me Androgel. I'm wondering if any of these advanced Test Boosters might do the trick? I just don't feel ready yet to take the plunge into TRT, because as I understand it once you start TRT you're pretty much on it for life.
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Hyperion is a Great product.
The first post in the link below contains a short write-up on some of it's Many benefits:

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I think Hyperion and Arimahex are your best options myself.

But if you're into training the rise in free test caused by Hyperion might make it more attractive.
 
Old School Bodybui said:
Yep. I'm looking for recommendations for OTC testosterone boosters.
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Well OTC test boosters aren’t going to give you much at all. Someone said already that you may 100-200 ng/dl over your current 390 level. You’re lucky if you get 100. I’m 49, been on TRT for almost 10 years. I don’t blast and I’ve never cycled in my life. Here’s my .02. I get it that you want to stay natty but if you’re truly hypogonadic then being prescribed medication to get your test levels in normal range is not cheating. Some would disagree but I think you’re still natty if you don’t bump your test levels over normal ranges.

If it were me, I’d ask my dr to prescribe Clomid to attempt to jump start my natural production. Try everything you can to up your levels before getting on TRT, but low levels and your age are huge factors in this. If you decide to get on TRT, then welcome to the club.
 
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BCseacow83 said:
M-Test
Hyperion(yes contains DHEA but IMO ZERO issue using this at your age.)
Optimize-T
Sustain
Viron

Would all be products I would look into.
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I would definitely agree with all these for natty test booster options. We carry all of these over at Strong Supplement Shop if you're looking for a write up on any or all of them

https://www.strongsupplementshop.com
 
Old School Bodybui said:
Hey guys, new here and looking for some advice. I'm a 56 year natty bodybuilder, and my doctor recently ran a blood panel and my testosterone came back at 390. Doctor said I'm borderline and he could justify prescribing me Androgel. I'm wondering if any of these advanced Test Boosters might do the trick? I just don't feel ready yet to take the plunge into TRT, because as I understand it once you start TRT you're pretty much on it for life.
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I’d try
 
I started Clomid at 25mg every other day when I was tested at 385....Been in about 4 months and can definitely feel more energy, drive, better sleep, and my strength is going up again. I’ll be tested again at my annual checkup in January to see if it’s actually increased my testosterone.
 
Old School Bodybui said:
I'm squeaky clean and au natural...and looking to keep it that way. LOL
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If you have ever taken ANY of the following:
Aspirin
Tylenol
Advil
anti-biotics
allergy meds
nasal spray
ANY prescription medication
caffeine
artificial sweeteners
artificial flavors.........

YOU ARE NOT "squeaky clean and au natural" you ARE A HYPOCRIT.
 
xsports76 said:
I started Clomid at 25mg every other day when I was tested at 385....Been in about 4 months and can definitely feel more energy, drive, better sleep, and my strength is going up again. I’ll be tested again at my annual checkup in January to see if it’s actually increased my testosterone.
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Let us know the results, when you get them, will ya mate = )
 
BCseacow83 said:
If you have ever taken ANY of the following:
Aspirin
Tylenol
Advil
anti-biotics
allergy meds
nasal spray
ANY prescription medication
caffeine
artificial sweeteners
artificial flavors.........

YOU ARE NOT "squeaky clean and au natural" you ARE A HYPOCRIT.
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there always that one dickhead. Congrats clown boy
 
Oh my God you guys, he can rep 250 on bench!!!

Gimme a fucking break…like it would magically change the otc product recommendations.
 
Hyde said:
Oh my God you guys, he can rep 250 on bench!!!

Gimme a fucking break…like it would magically change the otc product recommendations.
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One does not simply rep 250 on bench and benefit from a test booster, that does not contain Tribulus.
 
Old School Bodybui said:
Wow here's one that says the opposite of yours, genius. I'm assuming the clown emoji is you? LOL
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^Shout out to the control group who actually added more than twice as much weight to their Squat max as the tribulus group.

But we can just focus on the lesser improvements in the benchpress and marginal total test level changes for a juicier biased Abstract. Wouldn’t want our 6-week effort with a whopping 30 Crossfitters to go entirely to waste.

Reading studies can be tough.
 
Tunza_Muscle said:
My best recommendations:
1. Immediately jump into a cycle of Diesel Test Hardcore for 30 days.

2. Follow that up with a cycle of Diesel Test Procycle v4.

3. 14 days into the Procycle add Diesel Test Raw Test.

Stay on this stack indefinitely, follow the directions on the bottle meticulously.

You're welcome.
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Dont forget to jack off your workout buddy and swallow his semen to really boost test
 
Hyde said:
Oh my God you guys, he can rep 250 on bench!!!

Gimme a fucking break…like it would magically change the otc product recommendations.
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I did that in highschool when I weighed 170lbs, so did the majority of the highschool football team. Probably the tribulus and zma we were talking
 
I think it is REALLY unfair to dismiss tribulus due to association with various a$$hats on here. I personally really like tribulus for libido and energy. It's not tribulus's fault so many nitwits want to hitch their wagon to it.....................................
 
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