Int J Impot Res June 2024 PMID 37697053

Do "testosterone boosters" really increase serum total testosterone? A systematic review.

Afonso Morgado, Georgios Tsampoukas, Ioannis Sokolakis, Nadja Schoentgen, Ahmet Urkmez, Selcuk Sarikaya

Mentions

21
Peak: 10 in Sep 2023
across 3 sources since Sep 2023

Extended reach

112,100
potential audience

Total likes

4,867

Video views

72,887

Mentions per month

Sep 2023 – Apr 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter15 posts
  • News4 articles
  • YouTube2 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

Several discussions emphasize the limited effectiveness of testosterone boosters, using firm language like 'a bust' and 'fails to live up to their name,' highlighting skepticism. Others mention specific supplements like Ashwaganda and Tongkat Ali, indicating curiosity about alternative solutions. The tone of doubt and focus on claims versus scientific evidence reflect a cautious attitude towards these products.

AgreementStrong disagreement

Most posts express skepticism or disagreement with the effectiveness of testosterone boosters, citing the systematic review's findings that they often don't work as claimed.

InterestModerate interest

The discussions show moderate interest, mainly revolving around the topic's relevance to consumers and medical professionals seeking evidence-based answers.

EngagementModerate engagement

Few comments delve into methodological details or implications, but some posts reference specific supplements or question their efficacy, indicating some engaged evaluation.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations suggest the article could influence public perceptions and medical advice regarding testosterone boosters, though the overall impact remains moderate.

Top posts

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Afonso Morgado
@amorgado4 · X

Do testosterone boosters really work? Tired of hearing patients claim their supplements improve Testosterone? Check out our latest review at https://t.co/MUVs5vfQUc Download at https://t.co/88xT0xFnP4 @EAUYAUrology @selcukurolog @GiorgioI_Russo @drMarcoFalcone1 @yoursexmedjour

Sep 12, 2023 · 13 likes · 3 shares · 361 followers View post →
*Moon*
@Luna_Mfitnesss · X

Un estudio encontró que a la fecha, ningún producto o suplemento potenciador de testosterona cumple con lo que promete. Fuente: https://t.co/bfjH85z6Bz

Nov 29, 2023 · 11 likes · 11,902 followers View post →
IJIR: Your Sexual Medicine Journal
@yoursexmedjour · X

Do “testosterone boosters" really increase serum total testosterone? A systematic review has been recently performed and most testosterone boosters examined were a bust and failed to live up to their name.

Nov 10, 2024 · 8 likes · 3 shares · 3,322 followers View post →
Dr. Neil Paulvin
@NeilpDo · X

Ashwaganda and Tongkat Ali showing testosterone benefits https://t.co/Mjmvh6KHtH

Sep 15, 2023 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 2,845 followers View post →
George Chiang
@DrGeorgeChiang · X

Do "testosterone boosters" really increase serum total testosterone? A systematic review https://t.co/u59TQpjtG1

Sep 12, 2023 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 506 followers View post →
Justin Dubin, MD
@justindubinmd · X

RT @yoursexmedjour: Do “testosterone boosters" really increase serum total testosterone? A systematic review has been recently performed an…

Nov 11, 2024 · 3 shares · 7,376 followers View post →

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Selman Unal, MD FEBU
@elessar47 · X

RT @yoursexmedjour: Do “testosterone boosters" really increase serum total testosterone? A systematic review has been recently performed an…

Nov 11, 2024 · 3 shares · 228 followers View post →
Justin Dubin, MD
@justindubinmd · X

RT @yoursexmedjour: Do “testosterone boosters" really increase serum total testosterone? A systematic review has been recently performed an…

Nov 11, 2024 · 3 shares · 7,376 followers View post →
Afonso Morgado
@amorgado4 · X

RT @yoursexmedjour: Do “testosterone boosters" really increase serum total testosterone? A systematic review has been recently performed an…

Nov 10, 2024 · 3 shares · 361 followers View post →
IJIR: Your Sexual Medicine Journal
@yoursexmedjour · X

Do “testosterone boosters" really increase serum total testosterone? A systematic review has been recently performed and most testosterone boosters examined were a bust and failed to live up to their name.

Nov 10, 2024 · 8 likes · 3 shares · 3,322 followers View post →
*Moon*
@Luna_Mfitnesss · X

Un estudio encontró que a la fecha, ningún producto o suplemento potenciador de testosterona cumple con lo que promete. Fuente: https://t.co/bfjH85z6Bz

Nov 29, 2023 · 11 likes · 11,902 followers View post →
emrahyakut
@dremrahyakut · X

RT @DrGeorgeChiang: Do "testosterone boosters" really increase serum total testosterone? A systematic review https://t.co/u59TQpjtG1

Sep 26, 2023 · 2 shares View post →
emrahyakut
@dremrahyakut · X

RT @NeilpDo: Ashwaganda and Tongkat Ali showing testosterone benefits https://t.co/Mjmvh6KHtH

Sep 26, 2023 · 2 shares View post →
IJIR: Your Sexual Medicine Journal
@yoursexmedjour · X

RT @NeilpDo: Ashwaganda and Tongkat Ali showing testosterone benefits https://t.co/Mjmvh6KHtH

Sep 16, 2023 · 2 shares · 3,322 followers View post →
IJIR: Your Sexual Medicine Journal
@yoursexmedjour · X

RT @DrGeorgeChiang: Do "testosterone boosters" really increase serum total testosterone? A systematic review https://t.co/u59TQpjtG1

Sep 16, 2023 · 2 shares · 3,322 followers View post →
Dr. Neil Paulvin
@NeilpDo · X

Ashwaganda and Tongkat Ali showing testosterone benefits https://t.co/Mjmvh6KHtH

Sep 15, 2023 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 2,845 followers View post →
Selçuk Sarıkaya
@selcukurolog · X

RT @amorgado4: Do testosterone boosters really work? Tired of hearing patients claim their supplements improve Testosterone? Check out our…

Sep 13, 2023 · 3 shares · 1,154 followers View post →
IJIR: Your Sexual Medicine Journal
@yoursexmedjour · X

RT @amorgado4: Do testosterone boosters really work? Tired of hearing patients claim their supplements improve Testosterone? Check out our…

Sep 13, 2023 · 3 shares · 3,322 followers View post →
Giorgio I. Russo
@GiorgioI_Russo · X

RT @amorgado4: Do testosterone boosters really work? Tired of hearing patients claim their supplements improve Testosterone? Check out our…

Sep 13, 2023 · 3 shares · 1,121 followers View post →
Afonso Morgado
@amorgado4 · X

Do testosterone boosters really work? Tired of hearing patients claim their supplements improve Testosterone? Check out our latest review at https://t.co/MUVs5vfQUc Download at https://t.co/88xT0xFnP4 @EAUYAUrology @selcukurolog @GiorgioI_Russo @drMarcoFalcone1 @yoursexmedjour

Sep 12, 2023 · 13 likes · 3 shares · 361 followers View post →
George Chiang
@DrGeorgeChiang · X

Do "testosterone boosters" really increase serum total testosterone? A systematic review https://t.co/u59TQpjtG1

Sep 12, 2023 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 506 followers View post →