Mike Mahler
Why fat burners cause more harm than benefit
By Mike Mahler
Most fat-burning supplements on the market are stimulant-based, thus they work by increasing the neurotransmitter/hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine. Norepinephrine and epinephrine are catecholamines, secreted by the adrenals, which trigger the “fight or flight” response (also known as an adrenaline rush) providing an energy and strength boost by way of the central nervous system for 2-15 minutes. …
If Bulbine Natalensis is so effective, how come it’s not in more products?
By Mike Mahler
First, you’re being presumptuous in assuming the vast majority of supplement companies care about designing effective products. The reality is the preponderance of supplement companies care foremost about maximum profit and tend to put 90% of funds into marketing and only 10% if even that into product development. Whether a product works or not is …
The ASTB Origin story! The one that actually works
By Mike Mahler
The first herb I ever tried that resulted in a large increase in testosterone was the cornerstone ingredient in ASTB the one and only Bulbine Natalensis. I learned about Bulbine from my friend Anthony Roberts (Not to be confused with Anthony Robbins!). Anthony has written books about anabolics and is very well-researched in ergogenic aids …
Blood tests for comprehensive hormone optimization
By Mike Mahler
Last time I covered recommended tests to acquire before engaging in any testosterone-boosting protocol. As important as testosterone is, it is one of many hormones that need to be addressed for comprehensive hormone optimization. Here are the other important hormones to test. Pregnenolone is a master control hormone manufactured by the adrenal gland and …
Recommended tests before testosterone boosting protocols
By Mike Mahler
Unlike other supplement companies that sell natural testosterone boosters and estrogen control supplements, I actually encourage my customers to get before and after blood work, as I know my products in contrast to most of my competitors actually work. This is why we have so many testimonials for ASTB where customers detail the significant improvements …
What do you think of Andrew Huberman’s hormone optimization information?
By Mike Mahler
From what I have seen his understanding of hormone optimization is very antiquated, to say the least. While he may be an expert on Neuroscience, I don’t know enough to know either way, he is definitely not an expert on what is viable for hormone optimization a field I have been studying since 2005. For …
Excessive estrogen levels are a problem for men
By Mike Mahler
The hormone optimization world is similar to any other world. There are many dissenting opinions and always some who purposely take contrarian views to whatever the current narrative is. When I first got interested in hormone optimization around 2005, I remember going to an anti-aging doctor in Santa Monica, CA who specifically stated the goal …
How does fish oil compare to Restorezyme for reducing excess inflammation?
By Mike Mahler
Fish oil lowers inflammation by suppressing the immune system. This can be useful if you have an overactive immune response. However, if you don’t then suppressing the immune system is as negative as it sounds. Restorezyme lowers cortisol levels, more specifically it lowers the need for a cortisol response to inflammation which will in turn …
Recovery is everything! Restoration must be prioritized
By Mike Mahler
Recovery is everything. Without adequate recovery not only will your training performance suffer greatly, you will place yourself in a rapidly aging state and increase the likelihood of health issues. Your hormonal profile for sure will be negatively affected which is why sex drive and function are obliterated when stress levels remain too high for …
The best supplement for training recovery
By Mike Mahler
Essential fatty acids, ginger, and curcumin are all useful to mitigate inflammation and support healing. However, they are not even close to the power of systemic enzymes for improving workout recovery and pain relief. I started using systemic enzymes in the early 2000s. It took a few weeks to find the activation dosage but once …
My journey to find effective supplements started in the 90s
By Mike Mahler
I developed a fascination with supplements soon after I began weight training when I was 17. The notion that you could take something and accelerate strength and muscle gains was captivating. I was obsessed with getting bigger and stronger and wanted to believe there were effective natural things I could take to acquire results faster. …
Unlike Tribulus, ASTB is the one that actually works
By Mike Mahler
Growing up in the 90s, the first supplement that we all had high hopes for improving the natural production of testosterone was the Bulgarian herb Tribulus Terrestris. Of course, it was marketed in a hyperbolic manner like everything else at the time in the 1990s a practice that continues to this day. One company said …
ASC: 54 Mirella Carlucci on why hormone optimization is impossible without gut and liver health
By Mike Mahler
Efficacious methods to optimize your testosterone levels
By Mike Mahler
Testosterone is a principal hormone that enables men to be at their best. While the common narrative is testosterone causes men to be aggressive, quick-tempered, and violent, the reality is men with optimal testosterone levels are more likely to be assertive, calm, and have protective instincts. When your testosterone levels are ideal, you feel strong …
African herbs rule for increasing testosterone
By Mike Mahler
My favorite supplement stack to improve sleep
By Mike Mahler
Which supplements do you recommend to improve sleep quality? My favorite supplement stack to improve sleep quality is the trifecta of Taurine, Inositol, and Magnesium. All three help with inducing relaxation, reducing, anxiety, and putting you into a deep sleep state. I could write a book on the wild dreams this stack provokes! I take …
ASC #53 Jerry Brainum on HIT, Mike Mentzer, Finasteride, TRT, DHEA, Arimidex, and influencer idiocy
By Mike Mahler
Estrogen-increasing myths propagated by the clueless
By Mike Mahler
BCAA supplements are overrated
By Mike Mahler
Similar to many training enthusiasts I have wasted a great deal of cash on BCAA supplements to no avail. I never saw an increase in performance, building muscle, or improved blood work. Even with very large amounts such as 20 grams plus per day. They may be useful for competitive bodybuilders during the dieting phase …
Mushroom coffee is garbage! Stop whoring yourself out by endorsing garbage products
By Mike Mahler
ASC 52: Fitness expert Alan Levi on how he recovered fully from Lyme disease
By Mike Mahler
ASC 51 Elite strength coach Vince McConnell on effective training as you age and rest-pause training
By Mike Mahler
ASC #50: Author Dan Austin joins to discuss testosterone myths and thriving as a vegan powerlifter
By Mike Mahler
I had a great time talking with Dan Austin author of “The Way Of The Vegan Meathead” Dan is a high-level competitive powerlifter who has thrived on a vegan diet for over a decade. Now in his 40s, he continues to get stronger and his best lifts remain ahead of him. Check out Dan’s website …
ASC#49 Dr. Gordon on brain inflammation and hormones, Clomid with TRT, most healing Peptides, DHEA
By Mike Mahler
It is always a pleasure to talk to the super-knowledgeable Dr. Mark Gordon. In this episode we discuss Check out Dr. Gordon’s site https://millenniumhealthstore.com Follow Dr. Gordon on IG https://www.instagram.com/drmarkgordon/
ASC #48 Will Chung on being in the pocket, training, hormone optimization, real networking
ASC 47: Christian Thibaudeau on training to failure, rep speed, and dopamine desensitization
By Mike Mahler
It is always a pleasure to chat with my friend and one of the best strength coaches in the game! Every time I talk to Christian I pick up useful tips to improve my training and performance and I know you will as well. In addition, this episode will always be special as it marks …
LLA EPISODE 286: The Rise of Online Fake Hormone Optimization Experts
By Mike Mahler
I have been delivering information on the importance of optimizing hormones for over a decade and while it has become much more mainstream in the last several years, I am astonished by how few realize the importance of improving hormone balance for overall health and quality of life. It is something that everyone should prioritize but like …
