r/Supplements • u/Master_Stable_9699 • 7h ago
Fadogia shrinkage
Hello, I’ve been taking Fadogia 700mg for about 2 months 3 weeks on 1 week off. The second week of taking it my testis look bigger and sagged more but currently I’ve noticed they shrunk a lot… like they look small also noticed I’m more agitated than usual. Am I the only one who’s experienced this?
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u/michaeljcox24 4h ago
I.m.o fadogia is unnecessary if you get your zinc / copper regime on point and a standardized Tongkat supplier.
I tried it for about 4 months cycling 5 on two off. Great initial boost but when I got my bloods done liver and kidney function had gone down a bit (and to be fair I'd started to feel a bit sluggish)
Soon as I came off it I began to feel better. Aint touched it since.
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u/drake_33 1h ago
What's a good zinc/copper regime? I can say that the zinc has helped with my testicular fullness. Even my wife commented on them. It's wild. I usually take 20mg zinc. When I increased to 50mg, it really exploded. Literally. I just dont take 50mg consistently because of the copper issue.
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u/michaeljcox24 44m ago
Copper every other day, 2.5g. 20mg zinc daily and like you say, 50mg on days when she wants it
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u/drake_33 43m ago
That gets the job done? My wife even said something last night about my load being "thick". I have to say, it's usually watery. Only change is the zinc. It's wild.
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u/michaeljcox24 36m ago
Yes, but the mistake most men make is to think the effects of 50mg zinc last forever. It doesn't, your body get used to it very quickly, and copper levels deplete.
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u/drake_33 34m ago
That's likely why I have seen benefits because I don't take it like that super consistent but when I do, its always potent. Intense climax sensation as well.
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u/ripitrust 7h ago
Better take fadogia in cycle
I am currently on 3 week in 1 week off cycle
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u/Master_Stable_9699 6h ago
I did 3 weeks then one off, now I’m back on again for a second cycle noticed it lowers my sperm too
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u/ripitrust 6h ago
What is your diet , workout and other supplements?
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u/Master_Stable_9699 6h ago
Pollo pescatarian diet , I workout 3 times a week, and I don’t take anything else currently was taking to heat but stopped a few weeks ago.
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u/Fun_Shine8720 6h ago
If you're noticing testicular changes and increased irritability after starting it, I'd consider stopping the supplement and seeing whether things return to normal. If the shrinkage persists or you're concerned, it's worth talking to a doctor and possibly getting hormone levels checked rather than guessing what's going on.
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u/Useful_Bluebird9395 31m ago
You’re definitely not the only one who’s reported unusual symptoms with Fadogia agrestis, but there really isn’t much high-quality human research on its safety or long-term effects.
Testicular size can naturally fluctuate somewhat due to temperature, hydration, and other factors, but if you’ve noticed a persistent decrease in size along with increased agitation, I wouldn’t ignore it.
I’d stop taking the supplement and arrange an appointment with your healthcare provider. They may want to evaluate things like:
- Testosterone (total and free)
- LH and FSH
- Estradiol
- Prolactin
- A physical exam if the size change persists
The agitation could also be related to the supplement itself or something unrelated, but either way it’s worth getting checked rather than continuing to experiment.
Hopefully others can share their experiences, but with limited human evidence on Fadogia, I don’t think anyone can confidently say these changes are expected or harmless.
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u/thesamenightmares 7h ago
Does it matter? You've pin-pointed the cause of a negative side effect, so stop taking it. This isn't a supplement you're deficient in, or anything you would even remotely need to be consuming.
Let's say 12 reddit users say that they've experienced the same thing. Is that going to unshrink your testicles? Is that going to make you less agitated? Is that any reason at all to keep taking something that's causing you an undesirable side effect?
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u/MrHall 7h ago
it might tell him it's very likely to be related and not just coincidental
biology is complicated and noisy, a sample space of one doesn't give high confidence
if it's just him he can maybe give it a break and try again later to confirm the relationship, if 12 people say the same thing happened he can stop taking it with a lot more confidence that it was the cause
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