Driven Sports' Triazole: The Breakdown

Triazole™ represents a REVOLUTION for the sports nutrition industry. Never before has an anti-estrogen been so potent. The Triazole™ formula is based on a powerful all natural aromatase inhibitor in addition to being a strong liver protectant and powerful anti-oxidant! Triazole™ has been researched, developed and thoroughly tested by DS for two years in order to create the perfect product for size and strength. Triazole™ is the HPTA equalizer and here’s why it can make a significant difference for your physique.

Estrogen is not all bad like many have been lead to believe. In fact, estrogen has SEVERAL beneficial effects for bodybuilders when it comes to packing on size but a balance has to be established. Too much estrogen and you open yourself up to estrogenic-related side effects including the DREADED “GYNO”. Too little and you can hinder gains and even stop your sex drive dead in its tracks. This is where previous estrogen-controlling products went wrong – some completely annihilated estrogen, and others opposed the actions of testosterone in the brain leaving users with a libido so low they felt like they had been castrated. This is where Triazole™ differs.

Triazole™ the Estrogenic Equalizer!

Aromatase is the enzyme that converts androgens like testosterone into estrogens and is the main way that males generate estrogen.

Triazole™ introduces a BRAND NEW compound to the industry that we call pZole™. pZole™ is a NATURAL aromatase inhibitor (AI) found in the shrub Brassaiopsis glomerulata. Brassaiopsis glomerulata has been shown to contain several natural AI, of which, pZole™ has been shown to be the STRONGEST. In fact, during a comparison study with the leading, potent AI prescription drug there was NO STATISTICAL DIFFERENCE between it and pZole™ with regards to aromatase inhibition!

Triazole™ also introduces CAPE, an all-natural SERM (selective estrogen receptor modulator) found in bee propolis extract. While propolis contains many constituents, it is only CAPE that has been shown to DISPLACE estrogen from the estrogen receptor. If CAPE is occupying the estrogen receptor, then the estrogen hormone has no way to bind to it itself making CAPE a novel SERM! In addition, CAPE has been shown to downregulate estrogen receptor expression, or in other words, reduce the amount of estrogen receptors!

The Triazole™ trifecta is completed with Prunella Vulgaris, a highly esteemed traditional medicinal herb that has been demonstrated to have anti-estrogenic properties through its effect in activating the Aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR) which can interfere with estrogen.

Curcumin has benefits including anti-oxidant capacity, anti-inflammatory properties, anti-depressant effects, anti-catabolic and even anti-cancer/anti-tumor properties. The latter is interesting because there are a lot of anecdotal reports suggesting that curcumin can work to REDUCE GYNO. If you want to see these reports, simply type “curcumin + gyno” into any popular online search engine and you’ll be met with more than you’ll have time to read! Curcumin also works SYNERGISTICALLY with CAPE to help reduce oxidative stress!

Considered an adaptogen, maca is believed to help strengthen the immune system and fortify your libido. More recently it has been shown to be an ergogenic aid during exercise, improving markers of endurance – all while BOOSTING their sex drives. Even the most experienced users of maca will be impressed that Triazole™ uses a 20:1 extract, which we’re confident almost no one will have used before. The 20:1 extract is highest quality material available.

Testosterone support is further facilitated through the inclusion of zinc aspartate. Zinc is an important mineral required for optimal serum testosterone levels and Aspartate works as a secondary messenger in the body, stimulating the testes to produce testosterone.

Triazole™ also comes with added Bioperine®, a standardized extract from the fruit of Piper nigrum L (black pepper). Bioperine® is clinically proven to enhance the oral bioavailability of other co-ingested compounds. This significantly increases the effectiveness of the Triazole™ formula. In fact, Bioperine® increases the effectiveness of curcumin alone by 2000%!

We have conducted numerous blood work studies in-house to show you just how effective Triazole™ is for reducing estrogen and boosting your testosterone. One of our testers had a 120% increase in TOTAL testosterone and a 257% increase in FREE testosterone! On average, tester’s free testosterone jumped 146% and estrogen decreased 45% which is perfect for controlling estrogen without annihilating it and getting side effects. We think you’ll agree that Triazole™ is the most advanced estrogen modulator available.
Does Triazole™ stack with Activate Xtreme™?
Yes, perfectly. Although they were designed to be highly effective when taken alone they can be stacked together for an even greater benefit.They were designed to be stacked together!!


What dose should I use?
As per label directions, take 3-4 caps per day, divided into two doses – one in the morning and one in the evening.

Does it need to be taken with food?
Whether you take with or without food has no bearing on the effectiveness of the product.

How old do I need to be?
18 years of age and older.

What is the difference between Triazole™ and Activate Xtreme™?
Absolutely. Activate Xtreme™ is a product that will raise both free and total testosterone whereas Triazole™ is a completely natural estrogen modulator. Triazole™ primarily reduces estrogen by inhibiting its conversion from testosterone. In response to this, your body increases testosterone output significantly!

So is Triazole™ a prohormone and will post-cycle therapy be required?
The answer to both questions is no.

How does Triazole™ actually reduce estrogen?
Glad you asked. Triazole™ works on three levels to control estrogen. It contains a natural aromatase inhibitor (AI), a natural selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM), and a natural aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR) activator. Collectively this makes Triazole™ the best estrogen modulator available, and all of the blood work from our testers showour tester results show this.

Can you explain more about Triazole™ and aromatase inhibition?
Aromatase is the enzyme that converts androgens like testosterone into estrogens. This is the main way that males generate estrogen although other tissues like fat can release it also. Interrupting this process via aromatase inhibition leads to lower estrogen creation. The brain detects this and so pumps out more testosterone in order to re-establish “normal” estrogen levels. While you are using the AI, you are continually preventing the conversion and so estrogen levels remain lowered and testosterone levels remain increased!

The compound in Triazole™ that inhibits aromatase is a brand new compound to the industry that we call pZole™. pZole™ is found in the shrub Brassaiopsis glomerulata, a shrub native to South Asia where it is used to treat rheumatism and back pain. Brassaiopsis glomerulata has been shown to contain several natural AI, of which, pZole™ has been shown to be the strongest. In fact, during a comparison study with the leading, potent AI prescription drug there was no statistical difference between it and pZole™ with regards to aromatase inhibition! (1)

How does Triazole™ act as a SERM?
A SERM is a compound that binds to the estrogen receptor but has different actions depending on the tissue where the receptor is present. This allows for anti-estrogenic effect in some tissues like the brain, but not in bone where estrogen plays an important role. For this, Triazole™ introduces CAPE, an all-natural SERM found in bee propolis extract. Propolis is a resin that bees use for structural support of their hive, but recent research has shown it to have numerous health benefits. These include reducing inflammation, strengthening the immune system and being excellent for heart health. While propolis contains many constituents, it is only CAPE that was demonstrated to displace estrogen from the estrogen receptor! (2) If CAPE is occupying the estrogen receptor, then the estrogen hormone has no way to bind to it itself making CAPE a novel SERM! In addition, CAPE has been shown to downregulate estrogen receptor expression, or in other words, reduce the amount of estrogen receptors.

One other exciting property of CAPE that has been shown recently in research is its effect inhibiting a highly pro-inflammatory signalling molecule called NF-kB (3, 4), a signalling molecule linked with obesity and insulin resistance. Scientists are investigating compounds that can achieve this because inhibition of NF-kB signalling has potential therapeutic application in cancer and other inflammatory diseases.

How does the Prunella Vulgaris extract help?
Prunella Vulgaris is anti-estrogenic through activation of something called the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR) (7). AHR is involved in protein expression in the body and its activation has been shown to interfere with estrogen receptor alpha (ERalpha) due to direct cross-talk (5, 6). Prunella is also a herb held in high esteem in traditional medicine and is affectionately referred to as “heal-all” thanks to the diversity of ailments it has been purported to fix. These include anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effects, its ability to reduce fevers, stomach problems and even lower blood pressure, and more recently new research into its effects on cancer and diabetes have come to light.

Can Triazole™ reduce gyno?
Anecdote suggests that curcumin is a natural way to reduce gyno, but we can make no guarantees. If you want to see reports of users who have used curcumin to reduce their gyno, simply punch “curcumin + gyno” into Google.com.

But this is not all. Found in the Curcuma longa plant, curcumin has been used in in traditional Indian Ayurvedic medicine for millennia. Studies investigating curcumin has reported anti-oxidant capacity (8, 9), anti-inflammatory properties (10), anti-depressant effects (11), and even anti-cancer/anti-tumor properties (12, 13, 16). The latter is interesting because it appears to work by inhibiting NF-kB, much like CAPE (14, 15, 17). It may also be this latter point that is the explanation of how it has helped people reduce their gyno in the past.

Curcumin also works SYNERGISTICALLY with CAPE (15) to help reduce oxidative stress – something that can lead to cell damage and negatively impact your ability to recover. They do this by inducing a protein called Heme Oxygenase-1 (HO-1) (19). Prunella Vulgaris also induces this protein (18), giving you another TRIFECTA for anti-oxidant effects!

You may also be wondering about the low oral bioavailability of curcumin (20). For those unaware, curcumin has to get into the bloodstream to have these awesome effects, and when used alone it does not get very far (21). That is, unless you include Bioperine®, a standardized extract from the fruit of Piper nigrum L (black pepper). And Triazole does just this. Bioperine® is clinically proven to enhance the oral bioavailability of other co-ingested compounds. This significantly increases the effectiveness of the Triazole™ formula. In fact, Bioperine® increases the effectiveness of curcumin alone by 2000%! (22)

What else in Triazole™ will help with testosterone?
Triazole™ features zinc aspartate. Zinc is a mineral required for many essential processes in the human body, and it plays a particularly large role supporting healthy testosterone and sperm formation (23). So much so, that a deficiency of zinc can cause delayed sexual maturity (24) and have significantly negative effects on testosterone levels in men (25). Increasing zinc intake in men has been shown to improve testosterone levels (26, 27) and even help improve sexual function (27). There is even proof that zinc may help improve athletic performance (28).

What makes zinc aspartate further interesting is the aspartic acid it is bonded to. This is because the body can produce a mirror image of the levorotary form which is known as the dextrorotary enantiomer, in this case d-aspartic acid (DAA). In the body DAA regulates LH to increase testosterone output (29). It does this via something called steroidogenic acute regulatory protein (StAR) (30) which regulates cholesterol uptake by mitochondria. This is important because it is the rate-limiting step in the production of androgens in the testes like testosterone. By catering for this you can maximize all pathways required for full testosterone optimization.

So Triazole™ can make me bigger and stronger?
If your diet and training are on point then a boost in testosterone can only be a good thing for size and strength.

Will Triazole™ help my libido?
Absolutely, and for this you can thank something called Lepidium meyenii, which is better known as maca. Considered an adaptogen, maca is believed to help strengthen the immune system and fortify your libido. There is also some research indicating a possible neuroprotective effect (31).

In Peru where maca is predominantly harvested it is referred to as their “natural Viagra” and there is a lot of merit in this statement. In mammals, maca has been demonstrated as improving sperm quality (32, 33, 34, 35) and also improving sexual desire and mating performance (36, 37, 38). These same effects have also been demonstrated in humans (39, 40, 41). The more recent of this research also showed that maca had a profound effect on increasing endurance (41). Whether you want to use this endurance in the gym or in the bed room is entirely up to you!

One more relevant point here is that Triazole™ utilizes a 20:1 extract of maca. This is a highly concentrated form of maca that we’re confident even the most experienced users of maca will not have used before. The superior refinement of the 20:1 extract makes it the highest quality material available.

Will Triazole™ cause me to fail a drug test?
Definitely not. Triazole™ contains only natural ingredients, but if you are a testedn athlete then you should check to make sure that none of the ingredients are on the banned substances list of your organization.


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