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Comment · Tue, February 15, 2022 · ND Owner

Cistanche vs Shilajit as test booster?

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PachoCali · 16 points

My bloodwork showed that my testosterone has gone to the lower end at 391 ng/L.

I have already started taking vitamin D (also tested), ashwagandha and boron, which were available locally. I will be ordering Tongkat Ali 10% from ND. I have some budget left for either Cistanche or Shilajit. I am leaning more towards Cistanche for the testosterone, but I would love to hear some opinions.

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PachoCali · 1 points

Thank you for taking the time! I also figured this was the reason you do not sell fadogia.

Is there a particular reason you are recommending Shoden over ksm-66?

Would you say 1g/daily of cistanche is a safe dose for 180 lbs male?

u/MisterYouAreSoDumb · ND Owner

Shoden has a lot higher withanolides than KSM-66, but I do like both of them. You won't go wrong with either.

No reason to jump to a 1g dose of cistanche. Start with our recommended dose at first, and see how you react. 200mg is a good starting place. Do two tablets after you get a good idea of how you respond.

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