What people actually say
654 first-hand quotes, shortened but never edited — each links to the original discussion.
AllWeight lossAppetiteFocusEnergySleepAnxietyMoodMemoryPerformanceRecoveryPain & inflammationDigestionLibidoHormonesBlood sugarHeart & lipidsSkin & hairImmunityLongevity
Boron GlycinateMixed
“I worked up to 6mg of boron glycinate...But I started to feel even more fatigued, so I stopped the boron”Source discussion ↗
Boron GlycinateMixed
“I took mag glycinate and boron glycinate in the same night. It was so bad.”Source discussion ↗
Boron GlycinateMixed
“Boron glycinate gives me extreme brain fog. Some people do not react well to glycine or glycinate supplements”Source discussion ↗
Heavy LiftingMostly positive
“Muscle mass has improved significantly as I've combined it with heavy weight training.”Source discussion ↗
Heavy LiftingMostly positive
“I can do no better than coffee, eggs, fish oil, heavy lifting and a fairly low carb approach to eating in general”Source discussion ↗
Heavy LiftingMostly positive
“kickboxing and heavy lifting (I always hated working out but these two seem to stick)”Source discussion ↗
Heavy LiftingMostly positive
“Any exercise is good to get back to homeostasis but I think heavy lifting accelerates it.”Source discussion ↗
Stinging Nettle RootMostly positive
“Stinging nettle root extract from Hyperion herbs has made me feel like a king again.”Source discussion ↗
Stinging Nettle RootMostly positive
“I've tried to tackle the high SHBG using Boron and Stinging nettle root extract for about a month, but I haven't really felt any difference from it.”Source discussion ↗
Stinging Nettle RootMostly positive
“I've heard stinging nettle root works quite well to raise free T levels by reducing sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG)”Source discussion ↗
Stinging Nettle RootMostly positive
“Stinging nettle, garlic extract, and grape seed extract did the trick. I'm now 38 and recently had a CT scan and the prostate was reported as normal in size.”Source discussion ↗
Iodized SaltMostly positive
“Due to moving countries and my new country mostly having pure seasalt and not iodized salts I temporarily had an issue with iodine deficiency. For me seeking out iodized salt was mostly good enough.”Source discussion ↗
Iodized SaltMostly positive
“I now eat iodized salt ... with 1 or 2 Brazil nuts ... seems to help a lot”Source discussion ↗
Iodized SaltMostly positive
“I use iodized salt. 1/2 teaspoon contains the daily recommended amount”Source discussion ↗
Aromatase InhibitorsMostly negative
“Doc put me on Aromatase inhibitors to help control my elevated E2 ... been 3 weeks now on this protocol with no improvement whatsoever”Source discussion ↗
Kisspeptin-10Mostly positive
“Kisspeptin 10 works great for me. I have been off and on with a low dose... one of the side effects the sexual desire.”Source discussion ↗
Kisspeptin-10Mostly positive
“I have used it and it makes me horny. I already have high T but it makes me hornier than normal.”Source discussion ↗
Indole-3-CarbinolMostly positive
“Indole-3-carbinol is good for reducing estrogen metabolism, which I at least gives you a similar feeling to increased test, if not actually upping it.”Source discussion ↗
Indole-3-CarbinolMostly positive
“I personally like eating a ton of brocolli/cabbage (for the Indole-3-carbinol content)...with the above two in my diet at least twice a day the puffiness is greatly reduced”Source discussion ↗
Indole-3-CarbinolMostly positive
“I use resveratrol, but only because I work for a supplement company...Other than that I just eat lots of broccoli for the I3C”Source discussion ↗
DeadliftsMostly positive
“a mix of 5 minute back yoga in the morning and deadlifts once a week have completely removed lower back pain for me”Source discussion ↗
Pomegranate JuiceMostly positive
“Maca root and royal jelly together do it for me. Pomegranate juice, too.”Source discussion ↗
Pomegranate JuiceMostly positive
“Royal jelly, maca root, and pomegranate juice do it for me.”Source discussion ↗
Testosterone InjectionMostly positive
“Small amounts of testosterone injected have balanced me out and put me at optimal levels. Libido was one of the last things to kick in (took about 2-3 months) but now it's fiery and I feel so much better”Source discussion ↗
Testosterone InjectionMostly positive
“200mg a week split into 2 doses...elevated...I definitely don't look or feel like I'm on steroids...feeling a bit lethargic”Source discussion ↗
Testosterone InjectionMostly positive
“After 3 months or so, I'm at 950 and my libido is more 'Heck yeah'. I have morning wood now and that is very nice.”Source discussion ↗
Testosterone InjectionMostly positive
“As soon as I was injected, I started sheading hundreds of hairs, particularly on my crown”Source discussion ↗
Testosterone CreamMostly positive
“Now I use testosterone cream and I feel great. My total T is less and my estradiol is more than on Clomid, but my free T is higher (35).”Source discussion ↗
Testosterone CreamMostly positive
“I had to get on testosterone compounded cream… jeez its a life changer”Source discussion ↗
SeaweedNot enough data
“I get mine from iodised salt and sea weed”Source discussion ↗
SexNot enough data
“Resistance training and sex are the only ones off hand that I can remember for certain.”Source discussion ↗
Pes EraseMixed
“I was taking PES Erase, but I ran out, that gave me mixed results with libido, but better than they were.”Source discussion ↗
Pes EraseMixed
“I marked out the ones that were junk and I no longer take.”Source discussion ↗
SermNot enough data
“My free test levels are much higher because of them, so I know it's contributing to muscle gain though.”Source discussion ↗
SermNot enough data
“My advice cause I'm not the qualified to talk in this but I would take a SERM to raise testosterone if you are suppressed”Source discussion ↗
Hormone Replacement TherapyMostly positive
“I am currently on HRT and it has helped my depression more than any other antidepressant has.”Source discussion ↗
Hormone Replacement TherapyMostly positive
“Hormones are helping me with lots of things but not sleep strangely.”Source discussion ↗
Hormone Replacement TherapyMostly positive
“I am on estrogen, estradiol, progesterone, and testosterone for the last five years, and I've never felt better and looked better in my life!”Source discussion ↗
Hormone Replacement TherapyMostly positive
“since I had symptoms my pcp put me on HRT. It fixed nearly all the muscle pain.”Source discussion ↗
Extended FastingMostly positive
“When completing a multi day fast though, I swear to god I end up looking and feeling like 5 years younger.”Source discussion ↗