Testosterone is much more than a sex
hormone. Testosterone improves oxygen uptake
throughout the body, helps control blood
sugar, regulate cholesterol and maintain
immune surveillance. Mitochondria use
testosterone for Kreb's cycle to occur and
energy to be produced. There are
testosterone receptor sites in cells
throughout the body, most notably in the
brain and heart. Protein synthesis for
maintaining muscle mass and bone formation
requires testosterone. Testosterone
decreases body fat and enhances lean muscle
mass.Testosterone enhances aerobic
metabolism. This has the result of improving
muscle tone, burning fat, and improving
energy. Indirectly, it is suggested this
increase in testosterone also effects mood.
Studies have clearly shown that increased
testosterone levels have a beneficial effect
on overall health, weight, libido, and
energy in men. Each ingredient in
TestostroGROW 2 HP works toward the same
goal: to potentiate testosterone. Each
ingredient follows a different path to
achieve this result.
The bioflavonoid chrysin has shown
potential as a natural aromatase-inhibitor.
Studies demonstrate that chrysin is an
extremely potent inhibitor of aromatase
ativity. Chrysin, is also a potent
antioxidant that possesses vitamin-like
effects in the body. It has been shown to
induce an anti-inflammatory effect, possibly
through inhibition of the enzymes
5-lipoxygenase and cyclooxygenase
inflammation pathways. Chrysin may offer
libido-enhancing effects as well by
increasing free testosterone, decreasing
excess estrogen and producing an
anti-anxiety effect.
Tribulus terrestris is a plant that grows
in many tropical and moderate areas of the
world. It is the steroidal saponins,
particularly the dominant saponin
protodioscin, that are responsible for the
pharmacological activities of tribulus.
Tribulus terrestris boosts testosterone
levels by stimulating the increase of
luteinizing hormone (LH). When LH levels are
increased, the natural production of
testosterone also increases.
Cucurbita Pepo and Saw Palmetto Extract
are another resource to prevent testosterone
from becoming "deactivated." The Cucurbita
Pepo seeds' principal constituent inhibits
the conversion of testosterone into
dihydrotesterone. As a natural source of
zinc, Cucurbita Pepo also helps to optimize
the production of testosterone. Saw palmetto
berries consist of of a volatile oil, which
is high in phytosterols. These ingredients
not only control the conversion of
testosterone to DHT (DHT is formed when the
male hormone testosterone interacts with the
enzyme 5-alpha reductase) but also block
it’s binding to the prostate cells, which
reduce the levels of inflammation in the
prostate. Saw palmetto also has
anti-estrogenic and anti-androgenic effects.
When testosterone binds to SHBG (sex
hormone-binding globulin), it loses its
biological activity and becomes known as
"bound testosterone," as opposed to the
desirable "free testosterone." Nettle root
extract provides a unique mechanism for
increasing levels of free testosterone.
Constituents of nettle root bind to SHBG in
place of testosterone, thus reducing SHBG's
binding of free testosterone. Nettle also
inhibits the binding of DHT to attachment
sites on the prostate membrane and inhibits
enzymes such as 5 alpha reductase that cause
testosterone to convert to DHT. The
combination of Nettle Root with Avena Sativa
also leads to an increase of aerobic power
and muscle strength.
Avena sativa is a botanical extract that
has traditionally been used to increase
strength, mind, spirit and body. It has also
been found to free up testosterone that's
stuck to other compounds in your body. Avena
sativa is a recognized mood enhancer and has
traditionally been used as a remedy to help
with recovery from exhaustion and low mood.
It works well as an addition to tribulus,
enhancing feelings of well being and
restoring energy.
Researchers have observed that metabolism
of estrogen occurs via one of two pathways:
The ‘harmful’ metabolic pathway, 16
alpha-hydroxylation, or the ‘beneficial’
metabolic pathway, 2-hydroxylation.
Indole-3-Carbinol (I3C) can shift the
production of estrogen metabolites away from
dangerous 16-hydroxy in favor of beneficial
2-hydroxy metabolites. Indole-3-carbinol is
converted by stomach acid to diindolymethane
(DIM) and indole (3,2,b) carbazole (ICZ).
DIM produces more ‘good’ estrogen
metabolites, which compete with testosterone
for protein binding, helping to maintain a
higher free testosterone level. The ‘good’
estrogen metabolites along with increased
free testosterone promoted by DIM increase
fat mobilization and a fat-burning
metabolism.
Another reason testosterone production
can decline is because of oxidative damage
directed at the tissues that synthesize
testosterone. Antioxidants support
testosterone production. This is where
Daidzein and Alpha Lipoic Acid do their best
work. Daidzein is an isoflavone. This
compound, found only in plants, has
antioxidant activity. Alpha Lipoic Acid also
acts as an antioxidant, repairing a wide
array of free radical damage at the cellular
level, keeping cells healthy and aiding in
nutrient absorption. Alpha Lipoic Acid aids
in the conversion of carbohydrates into
energy, improves metabolism and normalizes
blood sugar.
Hawthorne Berry is rich in flavonoids. It
has the ability to dilate coronary blood
vessels (the vessels supplying the heart
with vital oxygen, blood, and nutrients),
and strengthen the heart's pumping ability.
Some of the flavonoids increase the force of
contraction of the heart by inhibiting the
enzyme cAMP phosphodiesterase (the enzyme
responsible for breaking down cyclic
adenosine monophosphate). Cyclic AMP is an
intracellular secondary messenger of
luteinizing hormone (LH).
TestostroGrow 2 HP is a versatile
time-release anabolic stack that combines
the most effective testosterone stimulators
available. It has been precisely formulated
to potentiate testosterone in order to
ensure a steady, nonstop state of increased
testosterone for more successful anabolic
results. |