Dht

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What helps produce dht and what stops dht from producing ??

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DHT (dihydrotestosterone) is produced from testosterone reacting with an enzyme called 5-alpha reductase. The sex organs and penis have high levels of androgen receptors within the tissues which respond to dht. Dht is neccessary for function developments and maintaince of our male genitalia.

An extract from tribulus terrestris called protodioscin is claimed to be a potent 5-alpha reductase activator. This would mean greater conversion of test to dht within the penis and accessories. More dht present is claimed to cause an increase in androgen receptor (ar) quantity as well. Ar sensitivity, I'm not as sure about. Some claim sensitivity of ar's to circulation dht increases proportionatly to the increase in quantity, others claim sensitivity is reduced as ar numbers go up.

If you do a search on "dht blockers inhibitors" you will find that almost every damned food or supplement is claimed to suppress dht formation. I don't know what to think of these claims. Dht has become the enemy of every man due to it's claims of being the culprit behind bhp and mpb. I don't believe dht is the enemy.