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A 21-year-old male asked:
I'm 21 years old i feel low testosterone can i take zinc and fish oil supplement to boost testosterone? are there any side effects of these supplement
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Dr. Randy Bakeranswered
Holistic Medicine 42 years experience
They are safe if...: As i mentioned in my other answer, it's very unlikely you have low testosterone-other conditions with similar symptoms are much more likely. Ask you doc to test free & total testosterone levels.
Zinc is safe to try. It can cause nausea; avoid taking more than 50 mg a day or it may impair immune function & cause low copper. Fish oil is safe but look for a purified brand to avoid heavy metals/pcb's.
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Last updated Dec 24, 2016
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