Core TEST is a testosterone booster supplement made by Core Nutritionals.
It’s designed to improve muscle mass and strength, via increases in testosterone levels.
Core Nutritionals was founded by American bodybuilder Doug Miller, in 2005.
Ingredients Label
Active Ingredients
D-Aspartic Acid
D-Aspartic acid is an amino acid which increases testosterone levels.
Unfortunately its effects are not sustained over a long period of time, with testosterone levels returning to baseline in around 30 days (1).
The effective daily dose is 2000-3000mg.
Ashwaghanda
Ashwagandha is a plant with adaptogenic benefits.
It can enhance athletic performance and testosterone levels in untrained subjects (2).
More research is required on its effects in athletes.
The effective dose is 300-500mg.
Bulbine
Bulbine is an African herb, which is a known aphrodisiac.
Research in rodents show that it can somewhat increase testosterone levels, but it may also be damaging to the kidneys and liver (3).
Eurycoma Longifolia
Eurycoma Longifolia is a flowering Asian plant, whose root is known to have aphrodisiac effects.
Research shows that it can increase testosterone in males who are stressed or have abnormally low levels, but this success is yet to be seen in completely healthy men (4, 5).
The effective dose is about 200-300mg, of a 100:1 extract.
Pine Extract
Dehydroabietic acid, an extract from the resin of the pine tree, has been shown to be a powerful aromatase inhibitor.
It can reduce the conversion of testosterone to oestrogen, improving free testosterone levels (6).
Who Takes It?
Athletes wanting to improve their strength, body composition, and vitality may benefit from using TEST.
Males who are of older age or who have abnormally low testosterone levels will benefit most form this formula.
How to Take
Mix 1 scoop (8.5g) with 250mL water, and consume either with breakfast or before working out.
Side Effects
May alter general mood, and increase libido.
Bulbine may be harmful to the liver and kidneys.
Aromatase inhibitors have been linked with cases of joint pain.
Pros
- Uses full, clinically-effective doses of most ingredients
- Increases testosterone
- Reduces oestrogen
- Improves energy and reduces fatigue.
Cons
- Some of the ingredients may not be very effective in healthy males
- Bulbine may be harmful to the kidneys and liver.
Conclusion
Core TEST is a great testosterone booster which combines a few of the most potent natural ingredients for male health.
It both uses oestrogen-reducing and testosterone-increasing ingredients in a synergistic way that should do great to improve energy, strength, and body composition.
Many of these ingredients have proven more useful in those with lower-than-normal testosterone levels, so you’ll benefit most from Core TEST if you fall into this category.