In this podcast, a man reflects on his experience training under a mentor who he referred to as "PhD," short for "piled high and deep." Despite the insults, he found the high-intensity training programs to be effective.
The speaker wants to clarify misconceptions about the roles of testosterone in women and discuss the importance of understanding a woman's testosterone levels. She talks about where testosterone comes from, how it affects women's health, and whether testosterone replacement therapy is beneficial for women.
The potential impact of inhibiting DHT on pregnancy and its use in sports is discussed, along with alternatives for raising DHT levels in animals.
Tongat Ali, a supplement taken at 400 milligrams per day, can increase testosterone by reducing sex hormone binding globulin, which can exist in free or bound form. It can also have a stimulant effect when taken early in the day.
This podcast discusses the effect of creatine and L-carnitine on the enzyme 5-alpha reductase, testosterone, and DHT. It explains that creatine slightly increases testosterone and DHT and that L-carnitine increases the density of androgen receptors in the cytoplasm, but it's important to talk to a doctor before making any changes to enzyme activity.