Andropause Support
Age-related male hormone decline.
Ranked by evidence strength across reported benefits.
Ashwagandha
Adaptogenic herb that down-regulates HPA-axis output — lowers cortisol, supports T in stressed men.
Vitamin D3
Steroid hormone precursor regulating ~5% of the human genome — bone, immune, and hormonal health.
Tribulus Terrestris
Traditionally used for libido; testosterone-boosting claims not supported by trials.
Tongkat Ali
Malaysian root extract that frees bound testosterone via SHBG reduction.
Zinc
Cofactor for ~300 enzymes — critical for testosterone, immune function, and DNA synthesis.
Fenugreek
Spice/herb traditionally for libido & glycemic control; modest free-T effects.
Mucuna Pruriens
Natural L-DOPA source studied for mood, libido, and Parkinson's.
DHEA
Adrenal androgen precursor declining with age; used for adrenal insufficiency and aging.
Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma longifolia)
Malaysian root with moderate human evidence for raising free testosterone and reducing SHBG.
Yohimbine
Alpha-2 antagonist — improves erection and fat loss in fasted state but cardiovascular caution.
KSM-66 Ashwagandha
Root-only standardized ashwagandha extract — the most-studied form for stress and T-support.
Shilajit
Himalayan mineral exudate rich in fulvic acid, studied for testosterone and fatigue.
DIM (Diindolylmethane)
Cruciferous-derived compound modulating estrogen metabolism toward 2-OH pathway.
Saw Palmetto
5α-reductase-inhibiting berry extract — used for BPH and androgenic hair loss.
DIM (Diindolylmethane)
Cruciferous-vegetable metabolite that shifts estrogen metabolism toward 2-OH (protective) pathways.
Saw Palmetto
Lipidosterolic extract used for BPH urinary symptoms.
Pygeum
African plum bark used for BPH urinary symptoms.
Stinging Nettle Root
Herbal for BPH and SHBG modulation, often paired with saw palmetto.
Panax Ginseng (Sexual Health)
Korean red ginseng with RCT-level evidence for erectile dysfunction.
Zinc (Sperm Health)
Concentrated in semen — essential for sperm production and testosterone.
Tongkat Ali (Physta)
Water-extracted standardized tongkat ali for testosterone and stress.
Icariin (Horny Goat Weed)
Active flavonoid from Epimedium acting as PDE5 inhibitor.
Lycopene
Tomato carotenoid linked with prostate and cardiovascular protection.
Ashwagandha (Strength)
KSM-66 dose for resistance training adaptations.
Boron (Extra)
Trace mineral that modulates steroid hormones and bone.
Shilajit (Fulvic-Standardized)
Himalayan mineral pitch with fulvic acids studied for testosterone.
Mucuna Pruriens
Velvet bean providing natural L-DOPA.
Nettle Root
Urtica dioica for BPH.
Beta-Sitosterol
Plant sterol for BPH and cholesterol.
Black Maca
Lepidium meyenii black variant for energy.
Red Maca
Lepidium meyenii red variant for prostate.
Pomegranate Extract
Punica granatum ellagitannins.
Tongkat Ali Eurycomanone-Standardized
LJ100 standardized to 22% eurypeptides.
Stinging Nettle Root
Urtica dioica root for free testosterone.
Boron Citrate
Boron for hormone modulation.
Zinc Monomethionine (ZMA)
Zinc + magnesium + B6 for recovery.
Boron
Trace mineral implicated in steroid hormone metabolism and bone integrity.
Pumpkin Seed Oil
Cold-pressed seed oil studied for hair density and prostate health.
Boron
Trace mineral with modest effects on free testosterone and bone mineralization.
Cistanche Tubulosa
Desert plant tonic for libido and cognition.
Fadogia Agrestis
Nigerian shrub — popularized for testosterone support; sparse human data.
Horny Goat Weed
PDE5-inhibiting flavonoid (icariin) used for libido and erectile support.
Horny Goat Weed (Epimedium)
Icariin-rich herb with PDE5-inhibitor-like activity for erectile function.
Zinc Picolinate
Zinc chelated to picolinic acid — one of the most bioavailable oral forms.
Pine Pollen
Phyto-androgen pollen containing trace testosterone and DHEA.
Topical Saw Palmetto
Topical lotion form for androgenetic alopecia.
Fadogia Agrestis
African shrub touted for testosterone (rodent data only).
Fadogia Agrestis
African shrub popularized for testosterone; limited human data and toxicology concerns.
Tongkat Ali (LJ100)
See main Tongkat Ali entry — kept here as placeholder, removed.