Nugenix by GNC

So I decided to give Nugenix by GNC a try. There's the regular, unleaded version that uses tribulus terrestris (2000 year old technology there ... literally). And then there's the Ultimate Testosterone version.

Ultimate Testosterone!

This is the racing fuel version. And I'm here to tell you, being 42 my testosterone levels were dropping accordingly and for someone my age ... IT'S FREAKING AWESOME! I feel like I should run out and antagonize a large, predatory animal, pick up something crazy heavy and invade an Old Spice commercial!

If you're under 30, this stuff won't really do anything for you since you're already making tanker trucks full of testosterone, but if you're over 30 ...

Let me add that it doesn't make me jittery in the least. I just feel great! Full of energy, a little excited ... I feel awesome. It does make it a little harder to fall asleep because ... YEAH! Can't ... calm ... down ...

But overall this stuff is great for this old man.

Hey, how long does it take to kick in?

For me it took one day. Literally. I woke the next day after starting and was bouncing off the walls. If you take the normal type of Nugenix it will take about a week because it uses tribulus. But the "Ultimate Testosterone" version started working wicked fast on me.

Webgoji: The wifey must be appreciating the effects

Lol! Actually it's a little intimidating since her libido isn't what it used to be and now I'm like puberty all over again.

Testosterone therapy does have risks. These are the risks posted on WebMD:

Risks of Testosterone Therapy

The common preparations of testosterone replacement have frequent, mild side effects. Testosterone side effects most often include rash, itching, or irritation at the site where the testosterone is applied.

Testosterone replacement so far seems to be generally safe. Experts emphasize that the benefits and risks of long-term testosterone therapy are unknown, because large clinical trials haven't yet been done.

There are a few health conditions that experts believe testosterone therapy can worsen:
•Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH): The prostate grows naturally under the stimulation of testosterone. For many men, their prostates grow larger as they age, squeezing the tube carrying urine (urethra). The result is difficulty urinating. This condition, benign prostatic hypertrophy, can be made worse by testosterone therapy.
•Prostate cancer: Testosterone can stimulate prostate cancer to grow. Most experts recommend screening for prostate cancer before starting testosterone replacement. Men with prostate cancer or elevated prostate specific antigen (PSA) should probably avoid testosterone treatment.
•Sleep apnea: This condition can be worsened by testosterone replacement. It may be difficult for a man to detect this himself, but his sleeping partner can often tell. A sleep study (polysomnography) may be needed to make the diagnosis.
•Blood clots: The FDA requires that testosterone replacement products carry a warning about the risk of blood clots in veins. This could increase the risk of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism , a potentially life threatening clot that occurs in the lungs. Products already carried a warning about the risk of blood clots due to polycythemia, an abnormal rise in the number of red blood cells that sometimes occurs with testosterone treatment. Now the warning is more general to include men who don't have polycythemia.
•Congestive heart failure: Men with severe congestive heart failure should usually not take testosterone replacement, as it can worsen the condition.

It will be years before large clinical trials bring any answers on the long-term benefits and risks of testosterone therapy. As with any medicine, the decision on whether the possible benefits outweigh any risks is up to you and your doctor.

NOTE (added by Unguy): In addition to the above, in some men increased testosterone has led to an increase in violent behavior.

Especially in high doses it causes what is termed "Roid Rage". Seen it many times in the past. Not good.

Update:

So I've developed a nice little side effect from my increased testosterone levels. Lower appetite! I just can't eat like I used to and that will work wonders to helping me lose weight. It's probably due to my increased energy levels making my body think it doesn't need more fuel in the form of food.

This Nugenix is the bees knees. It's all natural using Fenugreek extract along with things like boron and stinging nettle and such so my testosterone levels won't exceed what my body can make naturally and it has helped immensely with confidence, a generalized "good" feeling, energy, appetite. I love this stuff!

(Which is a little concerning also as I can see how this could be mentally addictive as well ... something to watch closely.)

So I was curious this weekend and ... I've lost 6 pounds. Got plenty to go, but it's encouraging all of the positives I've gotten out of taking this stuff.

Awesome, good for you!

Update:

So according to the directions on the bottle, I have to cycle off of this stuff for 2-4 weeks. I've been off of it for a week now and I'm back to falling asleep on the couch. Energy is gone, aches and pains are back and generally have a whiney, just meh attitude.

Huh, why? Afraid their users will get OTC 'roid rage or something?

Your system gets sensitized to it and it doesn't work as well. The longer you take it, the less it works. So you have to let your body get over the testosterone exhaustion (?) periodically.

... Lol, I coined a term. I wonder if I can use that to sell some stupid product? I bet Dr. Oz would say it was a miracle of some kind if I could find something that claimed to fight "testosterone exhaustion" ...

I recently bought a product at GNC called P6, pretty expensive but got good reviews on increased libido, energy, and improved work outs. I started out with a half dosage but even then I noticed that it made me "wired" (no caffeine in it like other work out supplements). I have insomnia already, so I stopped using it after a couple of days of disruption in my sleep cycle. Now I'm back to my regular routine, coffee before lifting weights and 25/50 mg. Viagra before sex.

Driving to GNC now. I started doing some serious cycling, running, and hiking to prepare for my Bosnia trip and it has opened my eyes to how soft I've gotten over the past few years.

I could use anything that might give me a boost lol.

EDIT: Do you have any experience with supplements containing DHEA? I found this thing about DHEA last week and I've been thinking about giving that a shot. I -have- used GNC supplements with tribulus in them before and didn't notice as much of a difference, but this looks promising.

Personally I haven't had good results with DHEA. But we each have our own unique body chemistry so while Nugenix works great for me, it may not do anything for the next guy. DHEA might work great for you, but ... meh ... for me. Plus keep in mind that supplements aren't regulated like actual medicines so not only will there be quality differences from one supplier to the next, but possibly even one bottle to the next.

Well, I bought it last week, now on about my 5th or 6th day. So far, not noticing a big difference in anything, energy, strength, etc, but I'm trying to climb out of a pretty deep hole all around, depression/weight/diet/exercise. So we'll see what happens.

Nothing ventured, nothing gained. I'll stick with it and see, paid for the bottle, they won't take it back!

Good luck Motown, I hope it works out for you.