Post: #1

Sports doc recently put me on to flax seed.

Flax seeds can help free up testosterone because they contain lignans, phytoestrogens.

"4) Use Phytoestrogens To Promote the C-2 Pathway Include foods with phytoestrogens in your diet because they will take natural and chemical estrogens out of play in the body. Phytoestrogens are plant-based compounds that can bind to estrogen receptors, but they have about 1/1000th of the effect on the body as real or chemical estrogen. When phytoestrogens bind to estrogen receptors they basically take up the parking spot of the true estrogen, and keep it from exerting its effect. Lignans and isoflavones are the main phytoestrogens, and in addition to binding with estrogen receptors, they can increase SHBG levels (protects the body by binding to estrogen), decrease aromatase (prevents testosterone turning into estrogen), and shift metabolism of estrogen away from the C-16 pathway to the C-2 pathway (the safer pathway). The best phytoestrogens to include in the diet are flax, sesame, leafy greens, kudzu, alfalfa, clover, licorice root, and legumes. Greens, flax, and sesame can be easily added to the diet, and the others can be supplemented to support estrogen detoxification. "

"Plant extracts such as chrysin and certain plant lignans inhibit the aromatization (conversion) of testosterone to estrogen, effectively enhancing free testosterone levels. Nettle root liberates testosterone in the body by preventing it from being bound to sex hormone-binding globulin."

Flax has the highest amount I have been chewing about 4 tablespoons a day of these things. Good source of fiber too, my dumps have been on point.

Got to keep that estrogen away in 2014 with all the plastics and bullshit in the environment. Flax seed looks like a good way to do that.

Post: #2

Just bought a bottle of flax seed oil to help restore an old cast iron pan... Might have to start taking a slug every morning, I always knew it was loaded in omega 3s for brain and mood health but didn't realize testosterone benefits... Good stuff MidniteSpecial.
Wonder if there are discernible differences between ingesting it as an oil instead of the actual seeds?

Post: #3

+1 on the fiber, If you want to eat oatmeal that will have you giving birth to a small child out your ass every day, add alot of flax seed. Canadians call this 'red river cereal'

Post: #4

Gotta make sure it ground up. Like all seeds your body can't digest them whole so make sure you purchase Flax seed meal or grind then up yourself in a coffee grinder or with your teeth. Keep the meal in the freezer to prevent oxidization and freshness. The oil is fine too just make sure it is cold pressed and eat it raw (don't cook with it).

I mix flax meal into yogurt or my oatmeal. Works good in pancakes too.

Post: #5

Flax seed makes my skin break out. I stopped adding it to my meals a while ago