For thousands of years, men have turned to natures bounty of health-supporting herbs in an effort to maintain peak well-being.
Today, many of these herbs (and other plant-based substances) are again being used by people who wish to best support their health. Here are some of them.
| What It Is | What It Does | |
| Fenugreek | Trigonella foenum-graecum, used in cooking for centuries | Believed by ancient healers to encourage fertility; has been found to support male reproductive health*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. |
| Ginseng | Panax ginseng, an herb with a long history of usage in Traditional Chinese Medicine | Long thought of in TCM as an overall vitality tonic; has shown the ability to promote male reproductive health; has demonstrated antioxidant properties*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. |
| Lycopene | A carotenoid found in vegetables and fruits such as carrots, papayas, tomatoes and watermelons | Higher lycopene levels have been associated with greater prostate well-being; may also help support liver health*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. |
| Resveratrol | A phytonutrient found in grapes and peanuts as well as Polygonum cuspidatum, native to east Asia | Has shown antioxidant effects; may support healthy testosterone production*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. |
| Rhodiola | Rhodiola rosea, an herb native to the arctic areas of Europe and Asia | Traditionally viewed as an adaptogen, a plant that promotes a healthy stress response; may also help support healthy energy and mood levels*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. |
| Saw Palmetto/Pygeum | Serenoa repens and Pygeum africanum, often used together in herbalism | Used to help support prostate health; may support healthy hair*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. |
| Selenium | A vital trace mineral; highest concentrations found in Brazil nuts, other sources include brown rice, meat and seafood | Plays a vital role in thyroid and brain function; may also support male reproductive health*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. |
| Tribulus | Tribulus terrestris, native to dry areas of Africa, Australia and southern Asia and Europe | Long used in both Chinese and Indian medicine to promote male reproductive and sexual health*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. |
| Turmeric | Curcuma longa, native to India, where it has a history of culinary and healing use | A potent antioxidant; may support prostate health*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. |
| ViNitrox | A patented formulation of antioxidant compounds found in the skins of apples and grapes | Helps counteract the effects of peroxynitrite, a toxic byproduct of normal bodily processes that can reduce testosterone levels*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. |
| Zinc | A trace mineral found in seafood, especially oysters, as well as meat and some types of nuts | Known to play a key role in male reproductive health*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. |
NOTE: Always consult with your healthcare practitioner for help in designing a supplementation program, especially if you have a pre-existing condition.
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**These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
