Male Fertility
Sperm count, motility, and DNA integrity.
Ranked by evidence strength across reported benefits.
Folate (Vitamin B9)
One-carbon donor essential for DNA synthesis and neural tube development.
Chasteberry (Vitex)
Dopaminergic herb reducing prolactin and improving PMS/luteal phase symptoms.
Myo-Inositol
Insulin sensitizer used for PCOS and anxiety/OCD support.
Methylfolate (L-5-MTHF)
Bioactive folate that bypasses the MTHFR enzyme — preferred in MTHFR variants and pregnancy.
Mucuna Pruriens (Velvet Bean)
Natural L-DOPA source studied for Parkinson's, libido, and fertility.
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.
Maca
Andean root associated with libido improvement and energy without hormone changes.
Choline
Essential nutrient for cell membranes, methylation, and acetylcholine synthesis.
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.
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.
Maca (Lepidium meyenii)
Andean root traditionally used for libido and fertility — non-hormonal mechanism.
Mucuna Pruriens (Fertility)
L-DOPA-containing legume — improves sperm parameters and dopaminergic tone.
CoQ10 (Fertility)
Mitochondrial antioxidant — improves sperm and oocyte quality.
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.
Iron Bisglycinate
Chelated ferrous iron — best-tolerated form with high absorption and minimal GI distress.
Selenomethionine
Organic selenium form — preferred for thyroid (Hashimoto's) and antioxidant support.
Lycopene
Tomato carotenoid linked with prostate and cardiovascular protection.
Boron (Extra)
Trace mineral that modulates steroid hormones and bone.
Tongkat Ali (Fertility)
Standardized eurycomanone extract for sperm quality.
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.
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.
Fadogia Agrestis
Nigerian shrub — popularized for testosterone support; sparse human data.
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.