MuscleTech Test HD Review

Muscletech Test HD Ingredients

Tribulus Extract

The extract of the tribulus terrestris plant has been used in ayurvedic medicine for centuries as its been shown to increase libido and sexual drive in men. Studies also shown that it can promote heart health and prevent conditions like erectile dysfunction.

Despite these functions and its popularity in testosterone boosters, studies have been unable to find any evidence that tribulus extract functions as a natural testosterone booster (1).

The 250mg that functions as the main ingredient in each capsule of Muscletech Test HD is therefore essentially worthless.

Shilajit Extract

Shilajit extract is a mineral rich resin from rocks in the Himalayas that has long been used in ayurvedic medicine due to the belief that it slows aging and boosts your health and strength. It is believed these effects are due to it containing fulvic acid.

Unfortunately, clinical studies are limited and there is little proof to suggest that fulvic acid is a powerful test boosting compound. Even the studies that have shown benefits on testosterone found that 250mg of fulvic acid must be consumed per serving for it to have a real effect (2).

This means the 100mg of shilajit extract in each Test HD capsule is insufficient even if it can boost free testosterone.

Boron Citrate

Boron is a metal element and trace mineral that's long been linked to a variety of benefits in humans, especially men. It has been shown to boost testosterone, reduce inflammation, lower cholesterol, and have positive effects on blood plasma, bone density, and cognitive ability.

To increase free testosterone levels the maximal amount, a daily dose of 10mg of boron is needed, which is double the 5mg of boron present in each Muscletech Test HD capsule (3).

The 100mg of boron citrate used to provide the boron content also wastes a large amount of space in each capsule, making it an ineffective way to supply the compound.

Broccoli Powder

Broccoli powder is made by dehydrating and grinding broccoli leaves and is a great source of calcium, chromium, fiber, folate, magnesium, vitamin C, and vitamin K. It offers a great range of benefits to your health and wellbeing, much like the consumption of the vegetable itself.

While many of the compounds in broccoli powder have been shown to increase testosterone production, the quantities present are far too low to be of any real use. This means its inclusion does very little good for boosting testosterone or anything else.

Stinging Nettle Extract

Stinging nettle extract has long been used as an anti-inflammatory, the effects of which are proven to be extremely potent. It also helps keep both the prostate and urinary tract healthy.

While it doesn't boost testosterone production itself, it binds to a protein called SHGB, which is known to inhibit testosterone. By increasing your free testosterone levels, it produces a similar, if not more effective result, to increasing your overall testosterone levels.

A minimum of 120mg of stinging nettle extract per dose is required for it to have any real effect (4). This unfortunately means the 50mg present in each dose of Muscletech Test HD is unlikely to be beneficial.

Safed Musli Extract

Safed musli is an adaptogen herb that has long been used in Indian medicine as an aphrodisiac. Studies on rats also show it can improve erectile function, fertility, and even testicular size in some instances (5).

However, as there are no proven advantages on testosterone production and virtually no human trials have been conducted, the 50mg of safed musli included in each capsule of Test HD not only has no guaranteed benefits but could even potentially be unsafe.

Calcium

Calcium is an essential mineral commonly found in dairy products and in smaller quantities in some vegetables. It is best known for helping to keep bones strong and healthy, while offering benefits of a similar nature for the heart as well.

A clinical study was conducted that showed calcium did have the potential to boost free testosterone levels in elite athletes too (6). However, for this to occur, calcium doses of 35mg had to be consumed per day and it had to be combined with an exercise program.

This means the 48mg in each Muscletech Test HD capsule can be of use, but it won't promote total testosterone level increases unless you're training harder at the same time too.

Zinc (As Zinc Gluconate)

Zinc is a brittle metal element and essential mineral that's essential for humans, particularly during youth. It promotes DNA synthesis, boosts your vision, metabolism, brain function, and recovery, reduces inflammation and aging, and promotes an effective immune system.

Its two most common uses are to battle viruses and improve testosterone levels (7). It achieves the later by stimulating the pituitary gland, which produces a substance vital for testosterone production, known as luteinizing hormone.

A daily dose of 15mg of zinc is the optimal amount, as this provides the maximum boost to performance and test levels with no wastage. This means the 7.5mg present in Muscletech Test HD is only 50% of what is required.

You'd therefore have to double your servings to make it work effectively, making it extremely uneconomical. Zinc gluconate is also the least effective zinc compound, as it contains just 13% elemental zinc, so lots of room in the capsule is wasted.

Sodium

Sodium is an alkaline metal that's well known as one of the two main compounds in salt. It can effect a number of our bodily functions, but there is no evidence to suggest it has any bearing on our testosterone levels, so the 6mg included in Muscletech Test HD is of no use.