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Informationen zum Autor Karlis Ullis, MD, is a physician at UCLA and the medical director of the Sports Medicine & Anti-Aging Medical Group. He is the author of Age Right: Turn Back the Clock with a Proven, Personalized Anti-Aging Program. Klappentext A must-read guide to the latest nonprescription supplements for peak sexual and athletic performance and optimal healthTestosterone is "the super hormone"; no other natural substance comes close to its power to energize, rejuvenate, and sexually arouse both men and women. Under new federal regulations, consumers have access to a whole new group of supplements that boost the body's natural testosterone levels. Available without a prescription, these "T boosters, " including androstenedione, promise to revolutionize health, fitness, and weight management regimens for men and women. In many instances, they offer an economical and viable alternative to Viagra.In Super "T, " Dr. Karlis Ullis shows you how to create a personalized program of over-the-counter T boosters based on your age, gender, and specific needs, with essential information on the different supplements that can be found in vitamin and health food stores. He explains how to use these potent substances safely, effectively, and responsibly, with appropriate doses and schedules, with careful attention to the questions and concerns you may have. With detailed information on supplement combinations and nutritional support, and a list of supplement suppliers, Super "T" is an indispensable reference for those who want to perform at the top of their form. Chapter 1 The Dawn of the T-Booster Era While I have been using natural testosterone therapies in my private practice for years, only recently has testosterone become part of mainstream medicine. Medical researchers have known for decades of the benefits of the hormone, but its powerful effects have scared many physicians. The fact that bodybuilders and athletes took matters into their own hands in the seventies and began using synthetic anabolic steroid drugs to boost testosterone levels further alienated the medical establishment from considering the benefits of testosterone therapies. Then in 1994, despite much teeth gnashing from the American Medical Association and intense lobbying from the pharmaceutical industry, Congress enacted the Dietary, Supplement and Health Education Act. This groundbreaking legislation permitted the sale directly to the consumer of "natural" substances. If it was found in nature or the human body, the U.S. Government said it was legal to sell "over the counter," or without a prescription. Although this landmark legislation may be news to you, you are probably familiar with its consequences. Melatonin and DHEA were among the first phase of products that were released under the new act. Now we are witnessing phase two: the release of testosterone prohormones, also known as T-boosters. What is the power of T-boosters? Because they are almost identical in chemical structure to testosterone itself, they can alter the sexual hormone mix of the body. When used intelligently, T-boosters and their related biochemical kin can rekindle sexual drive. In fact, if you think that Viagra is the answer to all your sexual problems, by the time you´ve finished this book, you may conclude that T-boosters (which are available at a fraction of the cost of Viagra) are actually more effective. If enhancing sexuality is not enough, T-boosters have the capacity to reverse the bane of almost all baby boomers -- middle-aged spread. Taken properly, they can safely and effectively reduce fat and increase muscle mass in a way that no diet by itself can. Finally, T-boosters can energize like coffee but without the jittery effects of caffeine. They can also increase physical endurance, which, when combined with a pro-testosterone diet and exercise, can be an effective tool in an overall antiagi...
