testosterone boosters

[Mumof2]

Hi I've been trying to find some info on whether women should take these - some products say not for women and others say not for pregnant or lacting women. Am interested in any info you ladies might have

[Guejsn]

Originally Posted by Mumof2

Hi I've been trying to find some info on whether women should take these - some products say not for women and others say not for pregnant or lacting women. Am interested in any info you ladies might have

Testosterone boosters ARE fine for females to use (I use IGF-2, Drive, and RPM, and are about to use Activate Xtreme). Some testosterone boosters will however, advise females NOT to use them, as sometimes ingredients can interfere with birth control/menstrual cycle (i.e. nettle root in Activate Xtreme), but these should have it written in the "Warning" on the label. You just need to find out about ingredients. However, it IS safe for females to use testosterone boosters.

I notice that you want to gain 4kg of muscle and lose fat. To do this you need to have your DIET set up right (i.e. not eating too LITTLE) and be training hard. Realistically, you are looking at at least 8 weeks to gain 4kg of lean muscle mass (provided that everything else is RIGHT). As for seeing your abs, that's all about your bodyfat; and that will be predominantly determined by your DIET.

If you are looking at supplements for muscle mass gain, then I suggest that you make sure that you are taking the basics:
* Creatine
* Multivitamin
* Good Fats
* Protein Powder
* BCAA's (many protein powders have these in)

Once you have the basics sorted, as well as DIET (I can't emphasize the importance of diet enough!) and have built a SOLID training base (i.e. resistance training; forget about cardio), then perhaps think about adding in other supplements (but not until then).

[Mumof2]

Hi, thanks for your reply - and I see you're a kiwi!
Just updated my stats as they were somewhat out of date. Have put on more weight, am seeing some good muscle gains - though the body fat % has also increased, but I'm trying not to stress too much about that right now as I really need and want to gain more muscle.
Diet is pretty good, though not as clean as it should be, but definatley getting enough cals in. Re supps, have just started creatine, already take protein powder, BCAA, glutamine and some other stuff.
Am lifting as heavy as I can....really need a workout buddy though as there are times I need a spotter in order to really push myself.

[Guejsn]

Originally Posted by Mumof2

Hi, thanks for your reply - and I see you're a kiwi!
Just updated my stats as they were somewhat out of date. Have put on more weight, am seeing some good muscle gains - though the body fat % has also increased, but I'm trying not to stress too much about that right now as I really need and want to gain more muscle.
Diet is pretty good, though not as clean as it should be, but definatley getting enough cals in. Re supps, have just started creatine, already take protein powder, BCAA, glutamine and some other stuff.
Am lifting as heavy as I can....really need a workout buddy though as there are times I need a spotter in order to really push myself.

Yep, I'm a Kiwi.

Don't stress about the increase in BF, Marisa; that happens when you gain muscle mass and is to be expected (the amount you gain will depend entirely on your diet though). You CAN gain muscle mass AND lose BF at the same time OR stay relatively lean (which is what I do); this however, is extremely hard and requires diet to be almost perfect for you.

Definitely lifting as hard as you can and training right will help you gain the mass.

If you're looking for a training partner/someone to lift/push you, perhaps look around your gym or invest in a couple of personal training sessions per week (that can really make a difference).

[dvsness]

I have yet to see any demonstrable study showing an OTC supplement can have ANY effect on a female's testosterone levels. Aromitase inhibitors should work for post-menopausal women, but most of us are too young for that.