| 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.

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