
NootBro
@nootropicguy • 83,839 subscribers
Biohacking, supplements, nootropics, & peptides for peak performance. Followed by @HubermanLab. Tweets are not medical advice.
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What people think Shilajit does: - Contains 84+ minerals What Shilajit actually does based on scientific studies: 1) SUPERCHARGES MITOCHONDRIA - Reduces fatigue (in CFS) - Contains dibenzo-a-pyrones (DAPs) - DAPs = mitochondrial superchargers - Synergizes with & increases CoQ10 - Upregulates mitochondrial enzymes - Protects mitochondrial membrane - Normalizes mitochondrial respiration - Reduces excess nitric oxide - Increases ATP energy levels - Anti-apoptotic (cell death) - Increases glutathione levels 2) HORMONAL & PHYSICAL ENHANCER - Aphrodisiac effects - Boosts testosterone by ~20% - Increases DHEA-S - Increases FSH - Improves sperm count/motility - Testicular antioxidant/inflammatory - Modulates stress (via HPA) - Increases corticosterone in CFS - Increases adrenal weight in CFS - Increases genital blood supply - Improves erectile dysfunction - Preserves muscle strength - Pro-connective tissue (in humans) - Upregulates collagen synthesis 3) ENHANCES COGNITIVE HEALTH - Increases dopamine (blocks 5-HT2C) - Anti-anxiety (via GABA/Glycine) - Anti-epileptic (via GABA) - Reduces alcohol intake - Reduces drug tolerance/withdrawal - Anti-Alzheimer's (tau formation) - Disassembles tau proteins 4) ENHANCES GUT & METABOLIC HEALTH - Reduces leaky gut (via fulvic acid) - Reduces gut inflammation (IL-6) - Anti-ulcer (via fulvic acid) - Anti-glyphosate activity - Mild anti-SIBO (via benzoic acid) - Enhances nutrient absorption - Increases digestive enzymes - Reduces high blood glucose - Reduces total cholesterol - Boosts HDL (humic acid especially) - Chelates heavy metals & toxins 5) ANTI-VIRAL & IMMUNOMODULATORY - Inhibits SARS-CoV-2 - Inhibits HIV (humic acid especially) - Anti-HSV-1 (cold sores) - Anti-allergic - Stabilizes mast cells - Improves eczema (via fulvic acid) - Improves skin health (in humans) - Anti-arthritic (in rats) - Anti-arthritic pain (in dogs) A FEW NOTES - Many claims are w.r.t. fulvic/humic acids - Shilajit minerals = 90% Mg/K/Ca - Overrated mineral source IMO - Shilajit is often 60-80% fulvic acids - Most research is animal studies - Some contain mycotoxins/heavy metals - Consult a doctor prior to using - Ask me for a study for any claim MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE? - Very noticeable effect - Natural energy (unlike caffeine) - Potent aphrodisiac - I've used Based for ~ 1yr - Third-party tested for purity - My 10% off code = NOOTBRO - 4 tablets, 5 days/wk in spring water - Best to cycle off every few weeks
NootBro763,203 views • 2 years ago

The Androgenic Dream Team Cheatsheet 1. The Top 10 Testosterone Boosters 1) Tongkat Ali (LH, enzymes, anti-SHBG) 2) Fadogia (boosts LH via pituitary) 3) Cistanche (LH + steroid enzymes) 4) Akarkara (boosts LH via pituitary) 5) Shilajit (mitochondrial enhancer) 6) Sunlight (skin-brain-gonad axis) 7) Forskolin (cAMP steroidogenesis) 8) Bulbine Natalensis (toxicity risk) 9) Suma (anabolic + androgenic) 10) Panax Ginseng (mild test/DHT boost) 2. Key Androgenic Minerals - Boron (frees up test from SHBG) - Zinc (ARs & anti-E2/prolactin) - Magnesium (Mg-ATP + enzymes) 3. Important Androgenic Vitamins - Vit D (androgen receptor signaling) - All influence steroidogenesis - Full post coming soon on this 4. Testicular Antioxidant Supplements - NAC - Taurine - Selenium - Astragalus - Vitamin C (organic) - Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols) By reducing testicular oxidative stress, these tools help prevent testicular dysfunction & support Leydig (testosterone) & Sertoli (spermatogenesis) cell function 5. Culinary Test Boosters - Ginger (testicular antioxidant) - Onions (boosts steroid enzymes) - Honey (testicular antioxidant + LH) - Cocoa (steroidogenic flavonoids) - Oysters (zinc + taurine) - Dates (boron) - Garlic (LH via diallyldisulfide) - Pastured eggs, meat, etc 6. Overrated Testosterone Boosters - Ashwagandha (anhedonia) - Maca (libido only) - Horny Goat Weed (erections only) - Fenugreek (reduces DHT) - Pygeum (reduces DHT) - Saw Palmetto (reduces DHT) - Cordyceps (weak effect in humans) - Spilanthes Acmella (weak effect) - Kisspeptin (low ROI) - Gonadorelin (low ROI) - Selenium (weak effect if any) 7. Other Androgenic Herbs & Nutrients - L-Carnitine (upregulates ARs) - Tribulus (boosts DHT via protodioscin) - Butea Superba (increases DHT) - Date Palm Pollen (increases test) - Mondia Whitei (androgenic aphrodisiac) - Kali/Safed Musli (fertility + boosts test) 8. Lifestyle Factors - Sleep & Circadian Rhythm - Micro/macronutrients - Testicular EMF Exposure - Testicular temperature - Weight training - No cooming (prolactin + reduces ARs) - Avoid stress (breaks down ARs) - Sunlight Exposure 9. Enhanced Tools - Full thread coming soon - Anabolic steroid series soon too
NootBro442,827 views • 2 years ago
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