5% Nutrition TEST Booster: Treat Yourself to Some Test

5% Nutrition TEST is a new natural testosterone booster that brings heavy, feel-good doses of Longjack and Shilajit, paired with added protection from fenugreek and DIM.

It’s 5% Nutrition Day (5/5 of 2022), and what better way to spend it than by releasing a natural testosterone-boosting supplement?!

5% Nutrition TEST is here on 5% Nutrition Day, and it brings booming doses of Longjack and Shilajit

That’s exactly what 5% Nutrition has in store for you today:

5% Nutrition TEST: Hard and Heavy Doses of Longjack and Shilajit

We know what you’re thinking — Rich Piana definitely took far more than natural testosterone-boosting herbs and supplements. And that’s obviously true, as he documented on his own legendary YouTube channel.

But that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to some of these ingredients. Whether you’re a natty looking to put a bit more pep in your step, or you’re looking to keep things as “elevated” as possible in between cycles, 5% Nutrition Test has a solid formula for you here.

Led by two very-well dosed ingredients in Longjack and Shilajit (600 and 500 milligrams, respectively), we’re confident that this is going to give you some added confidence. Will it take free testosterone to the next galaxy? No. But should it give you a bit of a bump on an otherwise slow month? The data says yes.

This is a solid follow-up to our 5% Nutrition Core DAA and 5% Nutrition Core Beet Root articles, which can be stacked in for more fun.

In this article, we dig into the science behind the formula, but first, check PricePlow’s prices and deal alerts before we get started:

5% Nutrition TEST Ingredients

Each four capsule serving of 5% Nutrition Test includes the following:

• Long Jack Extract (Eurycoma longifolia)(root) – 600 mg

  5% Nutrition starts out with a bang in this huge dose of Longjack Extract, which is also known as Tongkat Ali and Eurycoma longifolia. For comparison, we remember when 200 milligrams was exciting. This is 3x that, and well above what other companies are using!

  

  Longjack has long been used as an aphrodisiac, and most of its modern research covers its effects on sexual health.^[1] However, we should quickly point out that there’s additional antioxidant effects as well as some for combating anxiety,^[1] so all of these effects combined lead to a feel-good ingredient.

  Researchers ran a study on 109 healthy men in 2012 that was double-blinded and placebo-controlled for 12 weeks, with the active study participants receiving 300 milligrams of longjack (half of what we have here). They found that longjack improved libido by 14%, which was measured by multiple questionnaires such as Sexual Health Questionnaires (SHQ) and the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF).^[2] Even more importantly, longjack led its users to a 44% increase in sperm motility, indicating some incredible testicular function improvements.

  In terms of serum testosterone, research shows that longjack can improve test levels without harm to the liver or kidneys.^[3]

  

  With such a large dose from 5% Nutrition, we can also cite a 2014 study on older men and women that used 400 milligrams per day for five weeks. The scientists concluded that “Treatment resulted in significant increases in total and free testosterone concentrations and muscular force in men and women.”^[4]

  There’s a meta-analysis covering even more data, which is generally mixed but positive overall.^[5] In the researchers’ review of 11 studies, seven of them found significant improvements in sexual health and function, while four showed no stastically significant effects. So longjack isn’t necessarily a slam dunk for all users, but it definitely works well for many.

  Overall, the studies using higher doses seem to work best, and this may be the largest longjack dose we’ve covered. So if you’re a fan of this ingredient, you should already be excited. Next up, it’s another well-above-average dose:

• Purified Shilajit (PrimaVie) – 500 mg

  PrimaVie — a clinically-backed, high-quality shilajit extract — is yet another often-used testosterone-boosting ingredient. Here, the dose is once again above what we generally see.

  

  Effect of PS (purified shilajit) on testosterone and its mediators with respect to placebo control.

  Shilajit extract is a somewhat complex ingredient, containing numerous bioactive compounds that contribute to its overall effect. PrimaVie is standardized for the key ones — consisting of 50% fulvic acid, and 10.3% DBP-chromoproteins — and contains over 40 different minerals, as well.^[6] Research shows that this makeup ultimately allows the ingredient to have some profound effects on male hormone levels.

  A study published in 2015 serves as perhaps the best example of these capabilities. In this double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study, 96 healthy, middle-aged male volunteers were split into two even groups — the test group was given 250 milligrams of PrimaVie twice daily, the other 48 men received a placebo.^[7] Each group followed their respective treatment regimen for 90 days, while the following were measured at days 0, 30, 60, and 90 — serum testosterone, free testosterone, LH, FSH, and dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAs).

  

  The Natty Anthem, for you natties taking 5% Test!

  The researchers saw significant improvements in testosterone levels in the PrimaVie group at each checkpoint, culminating in a 20.5% overall increase between the beginning and end of the study.^[7]

  They also observed similar increases in free testosterone, alongside significant enhancements in FSH and DHEAs levels. Notably, these metrics were all markedly higher compared to both baseline and placebo.^[7] In fact, the placebo group actually saw an overall decrease in total testosterone levels!^[7]

  A follow-up study using 500 milligrams of PrimaVie for 8 weeks showed decreased muscle fatigue in athletes, but it worked best for those who were already in the stronger half (not beginner gains),^[6] which is interesting and relevant to the strong 5-Percenters out there..

  Overall, shilajit clinical research is in its infancy — in addition to the above study, another trial published in 2016 saw significant stimulation of various extracellular matrix (ECM) genes that promote muscle pliability and recovery.^[8] Though we await more research investigating shilajit and its capabilities, we’re nonetheless pleased to see it here — especially at the clinically-tested 500-milligram dose!

• Fenugreek Extract (Trigonella foenum graecum) (seed)(TestoSurge) – 350 mg

  Next, it’s time to protect our existing testosterone from being converted away. To do that, 5% Nutrition summons fenugreek, also known as trigonella foenum-garceum – a very well-studied herb for its numerous effects on body composition, libido, sexual health, and even strength.

  

  Libido gains from fenugreek^[11] on top of testosterone protection!

  Fenugreek works by inhibiting two enzymes that break down testosterone — aromatase and 5-alpha reductase.^[9] Aromatase converts testosterone to estradiol,^[10] which is the primary form of estrogen in the body. 5-Alpha reductase converts testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT),^[9] which is anabolic but leads to some potentially undesirable effects.

  Getting to the research, a placebo-controlled study on 60 healthy men published in 2011 showed that the men who took 600 milligrams of fenugreek (more than we have here) had significant increases in sexual arousal and self-reported energy and muscular strength.^[11]

  In 2016, researchers conducted another study at 600 milligrams per day in a randomized, placebo-controlled study. After eight weeks, those given fenugreek saw significant increases in serum testosterone.^[12] This was paired with an eight-week supervised weight training program, so note that they were training hard and the placebo group had some gains, but nothing like this:

  On 8 weeks of treatment, the levels of free testosterone was found to have steep (98.7%) increase from baseline (17.76 to 35.29 ng/dL, p < 0.001)^[12]

  (emphasis ours)

  However, we have to re-emphasize that we do not have a full 600 milligram dose here, but it’s promising to say the least. Other anabolic indicators like serum creatinine and blood urea nitrogen were included. Meanwhile, body fat percentage dropped as well, and it didn’t do that for the placebo group!^[12]

• 3’3-Diindolylmethane (DIM) – 300 mg

  With aromatase and 5-alpha reductase kept in check above, what shall we do with our estrogen balance? A hefty dose of DIM to the booster. Normally, we see 200 milligrams. Here, 5% Nutrition went with 300!

  

  DIM DONE RIGHT! See how 5% Nutrition formulated their “Core DIM”, which has more than just 3,3′-Diindolylmethane inside!

  We recently covered DIM in detail in our articles titled DIM Done Right: 5% Nutrition Core DIM (3,3′-Diindolylmethane) and 5% Nutrition D-Aspartic Acid: DAA and DIM for the Hormonal Win, where they used it to support the sexual enhancing capabilities of DAA. You can review those article for greater details, but a primer is below:

  DIM is a metabolite of indole-3-carbinol (IC3), and it’s found in cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, kale, cauliflower, etc).^[13] We generally see it in hormone optimization supplements for its effect on estrogen balance. Reason being, DIM can suppress aromatase.^[14] This is similar to what we discussed with fenugreek as an aromatase inhibitor.^[10]

  But DIM doesn’t just lower estrogen – it optimizes it. Not all estrogen is bad – but too much is clearly not good either! Research has found that DIM can both increase estradiol 2-hydroxylase (EH) and decreasing 16-alpha-hydroxyestrone!^[15] This helps promote a better balance of estrogen metabolites, and may reduce risk of disease — at least in women.^[16]

  If you’re doing more “intense” pharmaceuticals, you likely know that you’ll need more than DIM to control estrogen levels. However, for natural athletes or adjunct use, DIM is quite popular these days.

• Black Pepper Extract (Piper nigrum) (fruit)(Bioperine) – 10 mg

  

  Finally, to boost absorption and bioavailability, we have a solid 10 milligram dose of Bioperine, a trademarked black pepper extract that’s standardized to 95% piperine content.

  The piperine works to inhibit two enzymes that metabolize various drug-like compounds and nutrients — P-glycoprotein and CYP3A4.^[17] With this effect, we can keep the active ingredients active for longer periods of time,^[18,19] allowing them to work further than otherwise.

  Additionally, black pepper extract may help with various parts of the metabolism and nutrient delivery, as it’s been shown to boost GLUT4,^[20] while combating insulin resistance and fatty liver,^[21] a great bonus we’ll never turn down.

  Worth noting, however, that Bioperine hasn’t been studied on these ingredients specifically.

• Boron Citrate – 10 mg

  

  Getting back to testosterone — specifically free testosterone — we have boron. This trade mineral is crucial to numerous mechanisms ranging from bone growth/healing to hormone production!^[22]

  The main study discussed with boron was conducted in 2011, where researchers found that giving eight healthy males 10 milligrams of boron daily led to significant increases in free testosterone alongside significant decreases in estradiol after just one week.^[23]

  Additionally, that study showed that after only six hours, there were significant decreases in sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG), tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α), and high-sensitive CRP (hsCRP).^[23] Dare we postulate that many men are boron-deficient?

  We obviously would like more follow-up research, since this was a small sample, but the nearly-immediate effects indicate that there’s “Nothing Boring About Boron”, which is actually the title of one review worth reading.^[22]

  One major effect may be due to its ability to improve vitamin D absorption,^[23] which is incredibly beneficial and 5-Percenters should consider supplementing as well (we do anything from 5000IU to 10000IU per day for men).

Dosage and Instructions

Simply take all four capsules once a day, preferably with a meal.

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If you’re into AM/PM dosing of your supplements, you can feel free to split this into two capsules each, but it’s not necessary.

Cycling here isn’t necessary, but in general, it’s wise to use natural testosterone boosters for 8 weeks on, followed by 4-8 weeks off.

5% Nutrition Test

Clearly, Rich Piana was taking more than just natural testosterone boosters. And so are many 5-Percenters. But that doesn’t mean there’s no point in taking hormone-optimizing supplements that can also play a role in testicular health, libido, and estrogen balance.

5% Nutrition Test relies heavily on two very large supplement doses – longjack and shilajit – and if you’ve never taken the two together, it’s a great time. We’re not promising supraphysiological gains here, but we are saying that there is some research behind this formula, and it can put a bit more pride in your stride.

This is also a decent formula to pair alongside Post Gear and your other post-cycle therapy drugs if you’re trying to do all that you can to keep the gains from your cycle. The combination here inside may surprise you… so here’s to getting your long jack back.

Happy 5% Nutrition Day!