Testosterone is a powerful hormone that is involved with many different functions throughout the body. Testosterone is primarily linked with male sex characteristics, and triggers the growth of facial and body hair. The hormone also facilitates muscular growth and development. While testosterone does have benefits, it can also have side effects, so support supplements are recommended. You should consult your doctor before taking testosterone or any other supplements.
Idebenone
Idebenone is a powerful enzyme that is sometimes used for the reduction of wrinkles. However, it has benefits for testosterone users because of its antioxidant powers. Antioxidants protect against oxidative stress, which occurs as the result of strenuous exercise, such as weight lifting. Idebenone has also been shown to improve cardiac function, according to research in the journal "Free Radical Research."
N-Acetylcysteine
N-Acetylcysteine, also referred to as NAC, is an amino acid that triggers the production of some antioxidants. In addition, the University of Maryland Medical Center points out that NAC can be used to increase HDL (good) cholesterol levels and is sometimes used in the prevention of heart conditions, though usually with other supplements.
Policosanol
Policosanol may seem like an odd thing to prescribe medically, as it is a chain of alcohols. However, the point isn't intoxication. Rather, studies, such as one from the Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, suggest that policosanol can lower levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol.
Stinging Nettle
Stinging nettle is often referred to as nettle root and has a number of benefits for those taking testosterone. The University of Maryland Medical Center notes that it can reduce muscle and joint pain, which may occur in training or muscle growth. According to the UMMC, stinging nettle has also triggered reductions in blood pressure in animals, but there isn't much evidence in humans.
References
- "Free Radical Research"; Heart hypertrophy and function are improved by idebenone in Friedreich's ataxia; P Rustin et al; April 2002
- University of Maryland Medical Center: Cysteine
- "Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics"; Policosanol inhibits cholesterol synthesis in hepatoma cells by activation of AMP-kinase; DK Singh, L Li, TD Porter; September 2006
- University of Maryland Medical Center: Stinging nettle
