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If you are looking for a testosterone booster formulated with clinically-studied ingredients, you may want to check out True Grit Test Booster.

The evidence behind several ingredients is convincing. The only problem I have is that I wasn’t able to locate solidified, effective doses for some ingredients.

Overall, it appears to be a good supplement. If you decide to try it out, I’d love to know about your experience, so leave a comment below!

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Designed to support testosterone balance by improving natural testosterone production and also attenuating estradiol’s effects, Test Booster by True Grit is making waves in the supplement community.

I wanted to see what Test Booster was all about, so I took a closer look at the formula to see if Test Booster lives up to its name.

What’s Inside Test Booster?

True Grit Test Booster features a variety of different ingredients. One thing worth mentioning is that the manufacturer doesn’t hide ingredient amounts from consumers, which is a plus.

Here’s a quick look at some key factors in Test Booster:

Fenugreek Extract (300 mg)

This ingredient is studied for its effects on body fat, total testosterone, and bioavailable testosterone.

During one study, test subjects supplemented with 500 mg of a fenugreek extract for 8 weeks and noticed improvements in both testosterone and percent body fat. [1]

There is enough fenugreek extract in 2 servings of True Grit Test Booster to provide similar results. Make sure to be consistent with supplementation, as you can see it took about 8 weeks for noticeable effects.

Broccoli (250 mg>)

Broccoli contains diindolylmethane, a compound researched for its ability to block estrogen’s effects in certain conditions. [2] Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to find a clinically effective dose. There may be enough broccoli in True Grit Test Booster to provide this compound, but I can’t be sure. [2]

Ashwagandha Extract (125 mg)

Also referred to as withania somnifera, ashwagandha extract has been shown to enhance sperm volume and boost the natural production of testosterone. [3]

The clinically studied dose used was 5 g, which is significantly greater than the amount in True Grit Test Booster. You may still notice effects, but it’s hard to gauge how effective it will be.

Zinc (15 mg)

Deficiencies in this mineral may result in low testosterone levels, which is why this mineral is often included in testosterone-boosting supplements. [4]

Bladderwrack Extract (50 mg)

This ingredient has been shown to exhibit anti-aromatase activity, reducing estrogen levels. [5] However, clinical testing in regard to its effects on estrogen are either ongoing or insufficient, as I wasn’t able to find a clinically-effective dose.

How Should You Use True Grit Test Booster?

If you don’t mind taking multiple capsules each day, Test Booster use won’t be a big deal. The manufacturer recommends taking 4 tablets total per day, which equates to 2 tablets twice a day.

Per usage directions on the bottle, you should take the first serving in the morning and the second serving either 30 minutes before working out or mid-afternoon on non-workout days.

Don’t exceed more than 2 servings in a 24-hour period.

If you have a medical condition, the company recommends consulting with a medical professional before use.

Pricing and Availability

True Grit Test Booster is a Bodybuilding.com exclusive supplement. Each bottle provides 60 servings total and retails for $30. The price to serving ratio isn’t bad at all. One bottle, if used as directed, will last 30 days.

If you do want to try True Grit Test Booster, you should plan on supplementing with it for a couple months to give the ingredients time to take full effect. In the long run, $30 a month, while it may be a lot of you are also using other bodybuilding supplements, is fairly competitive compared to other competing testosterone boosters.

Final Thoughts

If you are looking for a testosterone booster formulated with clinically-studied ingredients, you may want to check out True Grit Test Booster.

The evidence behind several ingredients is convincing. The only problem I have is that I wasn’t able to locate solidified, effective doses for some ingredients.

Overall, it appears to be a good supplement. If you decide to try it out, I’d love to know about your experience, so leave a comment below!

References

[1] Wilborn C, et al. “Effects of a purported aromatase and 5a-reductase inhibitor on hormone profiles in college-age men.” Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab. 2010 Dec;20(6):457-65. Available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21116018

[2] Diindolylmethane. WebMD. Available from: http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-1049-diindolylmethane.aspx?activeingredientid=1049&activeingredientname=diindolylmethane

[3] Ahmad MK, et al. “Withania somnifera improves semen quality by regulating reproductive hormone levels and oxidative stress in seminal plasma of infertile males.” Fertil Steril. 2010 Aug;94(3):989-96. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2009.04.046. Epub 2009 Jun 6. Available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19501822

[4] Prasad AS, et al. “Zinc status and serum testosterone levels of healthy adults.” Nutrition. 1996 May;12(5):344-8. Available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8875519

[5] Parys S, et al. “In vitro chemopreventive potential of fucophlorethols from the brown alga Fucus vesiculosus L. by anti-oxidant activity and inhibition of selected cytochrome P450 enzymes.” Phytochemistry. 2010 Feb;71(2-3):221-9. doi: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2009.10.020. Epub 2009 Dec 1. Available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19954804