Time-Release Anabolic Stack
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 activity. 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.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What is I3C?
Indole-3-Carbinol (I3C) is a naturally occurring phytochemical found in
cruciferous vegetables such as cabbage, broccoli, and kale. I3C provides
powerful antioxidant protection, helping to prevent cellular damage caused by
free radicals. In addition, I3C is converted to DIM in the body and can help
to maintain healthy normal hormonal balance.
- Where is Hawthorne Berry found and
what is it used for?
Hawthorne Berry (crataegus oxyacantha) comes from the hawthorne shrub, a spiny
tree that is indigenous to the Mediterranean region. Hawthorne Berry has a
primary chemical constituent that includes vitamin C, flavonoids (quercetin,
quercetrin), glycosides, proanthocyanidins, anthocynaidins, saponins, tannins,
and cratetegin (most prevalent in the flowers, then leaves, then berries).
Since the 19th century hawthorne berries have been used to support the heart,
and to normalize cardiovascular functions. Hawthorne berry helps protect the
arterial walls, can dilate (enlarge) coronary blood vessels (the vessels
supplying the heart with vital oxygen, blood, and nutrients), and strengthens
the heart's pumping ability. They inhibit cAMP phosphodiesterase; the enzyme
responsible for breaking down cyclic adenosine monophosphate (a secondary
messenger of luteinizing hormone).
- How should TestostroGrow 2 HP be used?
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.
Take 1 tablet 3 times daily, preferably with meals. It should be used for 21
days, followed by a 3 to 4 week “off-period” before repeating.
Ingredients:
Dicalcium phosphate, microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid,
magnesium stearate and silica dioxide.
Suggested Use:
Take 1 tablet 3 times daily, preferably with meals. TestostroGROW 2
HP should be used for 21 days straight, followed by a 7 day layoff. This cycle should be
repeated 3 times. This should be followed by a 3 to 4 week layoff before repeating the
program.
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