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What Are the Best Herbs for Men?

For thousands of years, men have turned to nature’s 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.

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