Test Freak is a test-booster by PharmaFreak.
It’s designed to naturally increase levels of testosterone for improved strength and muscle gain, by providing a combination of vitamins and herbal extracts.
PharmaFreak is an American supplement company which was founded in 2008. It produces a range of health and bodybuilding supplements from test boosters to protein powders.
Ingredients Label
Active Ingredients
ZMA
ZMA is the common name given to the combination of zinc, magnesium, and vitamin B6.
Zinc can increase testosterone levels if you are deficient.
Deficiency is more common in those who engage in intense exercise (1, 2).
The absorption of zinc has been shown to increase with vitamin B6 supplementation.
Magnesium allows better recovery and production of testosterone by enhancing quality of sleep.
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is a plant that has positive effects on libido and blood sugar.
It has shown promise for increasing testosterone in some studies, but other studies have given conflicting results (3).
An effective dose is 500-600mg.
Tribulus
Tribulus is another plant ingredient.
It only boosts testosterone in those with low levels (4).
An effective dose is about 200-450mg of extract.
Saw Palmetto and Stinging Nettle
Saw palmetto and stinging nettle are both plants containing compounds that could prevent testosterone being used up to make DHT.
Research hasn’t supported this yet (5, 6).
Hesperidin, Apigenin, Resveratrol
These three compounds all have slight aromatase inhibitor properties.
Put simply, this means they stop the conversion of testosterone to oestrogen (7, 8, 9).
Who Takes It?
Older athletes, or those who have low testosterone levels and want to increase these naturally could benefit from using Test Freak.
How to Take
Take 4 capsules daily with 250mL water before bed, on an empty stomach.
Take a 2-week off period after every 8 weeks of continuous use.
Do not exceed 4 capsules per day.
Side Effects
The ingredients in Test Freak will likely increase libido, and may affect general mood.
Other side effects can include acne, extra body odour in sweat, or mild testicular pain.
Pros
- A combination of vitamins, testosterone-boosters, and oestrogen-reducing ingredients are used
- Easy-to-take capsules.
Cons
- A few of the ingredients are not proven to be effective, or are only effective in those with abnormally low levels of testosterone.
Conclusion
Test Freak is a well-rounded formula that considers a number of factors with regards to boosting testosterone.
Although some of the ingredients aren’t proven to be effective, it has plenty of others to make up for this.