Posted by Prozac Pro on July 18, 2011, at 10:11:19
In reply to Re: Testosterone supplementation and depression, posted by joe schmoe on July 15, 2011, at 1:40:57
> Not sure why you would use a supplement when the doc has prescribed the real thing....
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> Tongkat ali is supposed to increase testosterone, according to some studies cited in the Wikipedia article
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> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tongkat_ali#Biological_effects
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> As a result it is popular on a number of bodybuilding sites.
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> Whether it actually increases testosterone or not, I have no idea, but it has helped me with combating the anti-sexual effects of ssris.
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> If I were you I would use the real testosterone the doc prescribed instead of a supplement of unknown strength and effect. Is there some reason you don't want to use what was prescribed?What formulation/dosage do you use?
I've tried Tongkat, and it might have a slight positive effect, but the info I read on dosing is all over the place....
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