Male Enhancement

Formula Ingredient Deck And Benefits Of Each Ingredient:

 Horny Goat Weed

• Supports increased sexual drive, increased testosterone, reduced progression of atherosclerosis, increased nitric oxide levels, and reduced arterial (blood vessel) inflammation levels (126,127).
• Reduces arterial inflammation via reduction of free-radical-induced peroxidation in erythrocytes, and increased nitric oxide levels (126,127).
• supports arterial health (health of blood vessels) via attenuating DNA damage, correcting endothelial dysfunction (126,127).
• represses macrophage-derived foam cell formation, inhibiting platelet activation, and reduces oxLDL-induced monocyte adhesion to endothelial cells (126,127).

Macca Root Powder

• Supports female hormonal health via increased sex drive, improved post-menopausal symptoms, and improved sexual desire (13).
• Increases luteinizing hormone (LH) production and reduced severity of menstruation (13).
• Increases sperm count in males via androgenic mechanisms associated with free testosterone increase (13).

Tongkat Ali

• Reduces stress hormones (cortisol), increases free testosterone, enhances mood, and supports sexual function (132).

Saw Palmetto

• Supports prostate health, cardiovascular health, and increased hair growth (133,134).
• Supports prostate health via anti-androgenic and anti-inflammatory effects resulting in reduced Benign prostatic hyperplasia (134).

L-Arginine

• Natural vasodilator precursor to increased nitric oxide levels (1).
• Supports immune function by maturation of the T cell (immune cell) receptor zeta (TCR) (2).
• Improves exercise performance via increased stroke volume (blood flow) and increased nutrient delivery to exercising muscle (3).
• Reduces arterial blood pressure, insulin resistance, and supports fat lipolysis (fat burning) (4).

Panax Ginseng

• Apoptogenic herb that supports antioxidant function, cognitive function, increased muscle mass, combats inflammation, stabilizes blood pressure, enhances sexual health, and enhances endurance performance (136).
• Combats inflammation via inhibition of hydroxyl radical(inflammation) and lipid peroxidation (136).
• Supports endurance performance by enhancing mitochondrial energy output during exercise (136).

Sarsaparilla Root

• Supports Antioxidant activity, antimicrobial activity, immune system activity, and skin health (140).
• Supports skin health by inhibiting oxidative damage and skin-aging factor via mitogen-activated protein kinase signaling pathways (141).
• Supports immune health and antioxidant activity by increasing l-glutathione levels (master antioxidant) and enhanced free radical scavenging capabilities (141).

Pumpkin Seed Extract

• Supports urinary health, and immune function (175).
• Substantial improvement in BPH/LUTS. The observed symptom relief is accompanied by a clinically significant improvement in IPSS-related (175).

Muira Puma Extract

• Supports sexual vitality in males and females, reduces stress, and increases blood flow to sexual organs (135).

Oat Straw

• May support antioxidant function and cardiovascular health (185).

Nettle

• Supports blood sugar regulation and urinary health.

Cayenne Pepper

• Combats diarrhea, cramps, and muscle inflammation (176).
• Decreases muscle soreness and increases muscle strength (177).

Astragalus Root

• Supports immune health, improves blood sugar regulation, and reduces inflammatory markers seen in gastrointestinal chronic diseases (16).
• Improves insulin resistance by reduction of inflammatory blood markers, increasing glucose uptake by exercising skeletal muscle, and improving glycogen (storage form of carbohydrates) synthesis (17).

Catuba Bark

• May support antioxidant function.

Licorice Root

• Supports anti-inflammatory, anti-allergenic, and antimicrobial properties (178).

Tribulus Terrestris

• Supports sexual function, increased testosterone, cardiovascular health, supports healthy urinary tract function, supports athletic performance, and aids as a neuroprotective agent (137,138).
• Supports sexual health, via activating aphrodisiacs, increased spermatogenesis, sperm motility, increased free testosterone, and increase of androgenic (hormone) action via the activation of endogenous testosterone production (137,138).
• Supports cardiovascular health via decreased arterial inflammation levels of tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α and interleukin (IL)-6 (137,138).
• Supports neuroprotective properties via protection of neuron injury, and cerebral ischemia-reperfusion by suppressing brain inflammatory markers (NF-κB, TNF-α and IL-1β) (137,138).

Oyster Extract

• Reduces inflammation and supports joint health (178,179).
• Supports immune health via reduced generation of intracellular reactive oxygen species and increased levels of l-glutathione (master antioxidant) in macrophages (immune cells) (178,179).

Boron

• Supports increased bone mineral density, muscle function, hormonal balance, and immune function (180).

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