
Answer:
D-aspartic acid (generally called aspartic acid) is a common ingredient in supplements promoted to raise testosterone levels, increase libido, and help increase muscle mass. However, clinical studies suggest that this effect may depend on the type of man who is taking it.
A study in resistance-trained men found no effect on hormones (including testosterone), body composition, or muscle strength from taking 3 grams daily of d-aspartic acid in combination with resistance training for one month. The researchers noted that this finding, "...refutes alleged marketing claims that D-ASP increases muscle mass and strength owing to its ability to elevate endogenous testosterone levels." (Willoughby, Nutr Res 2013).
The men in the resistance-training study were 18 to 23 years of age and had a mean baseline testosterone value of 8 ng/mL, placing them in the higher end of the normal range for testosterone: The normal range is 3 to 10 ng/mL.
In contrast, a study giving the same daily dose (3 grams) of d-aspartic acid to men who were somewhat older (27 to 37 years) and had a lower mean baseline testosterone value (4.5 ng/mL), d-aspartic acid raised the mean testosterone value by 50% to 6.4 ng/mL (Topo, Repro Biol Endo 2009).
The results of these relatively small, short-term studies suggest that aspartic acid supplementation may be effective in men with lower testosterone levels but not those with higher levels. Larger and longer-term studies are required to better understand the effects of d-aspartic acid.
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Max11352
November 27, 2023I take a product called testrodrene. AndroVital-F55. Recommended use: 6 capsules daily with breakfast. included in those 6 capsules are: Zinc oxide 30 mg. D Aspartic acid 3000 mg. L-Citrulline 1500 mg. Stinging Nettle (leaf) 140 mg. I am 89. The last full sex encounter was at age 85. I take 1 capsule every morning which seems to give me an acceptable amount of increased strength and until someone finds some problem with the brand, I plan to continue using it.
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Tripp11347
June 23, 2021If it increased Test levels by 50% in older men why is this not taken by every older man or every body builder?? What am I missing?
Edward11350
September 29, 2021Good question, I would love an answer on this too.
Noah11348
November 05, 2021My personal experience with it was that while it certainly affected my libido initially, the effects attenuated after a while and it was starting to give me gynocomastia. At any rate the gynocomastia disappeared when I stopped. Thankfully.
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K M
May 25, 2020What effect does it have on women?
There do not appear to be published studies on the effects of D-aspartic acid supplementation on testosterone levels in women.
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