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Testosterone Support

Compounds studied for endogenous T support.

Ranked by evidence strength across reported benefits.

Herb#1· strong

Ashwagandha

Adaptogenic herb that down-regulates HPA-axis output — lowers cortisol, supports T in stressed men.

Vitamin#2· strong

Vitamin D3

Steroid hormone precursor regulating ~5% of the human genome — bone, immune, and hormonal health.

Herb#3· strong

Tribulus Terrestris

Traditionally used for libido; testosterone-boosting claims not supported by trials.

Herb#4· moderate

Tongkat Ali

Malaysian root extract that frees bound testosterone via SHBG reduction.

Mineral#5· moderate

Zinc

Cofactor for ~300 enzymes — critical for testosterone, immune function, and DNA synthesis.

Herb#6· moderate

Fenugreek

Spice/herb traditionally for libido & glycemic control; modest free-T effects.

Herb#7· moderate

Mucuna Pruriens

Natural L-DOPA source studied for mood, libido, and Parkinson's.

Compound#8· moderate

DHEA

Adrenal androgen precursor declining with age; used for adrenal insufficiency and aging.

Herb#9· moderate

Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma longifolia)

Malaysian root with moderate human evidence for raising free testosterone and reducing SHBG.

Herb#10· moderate

KSM-66 Ashwagandha

Root-only standardized ashwagandha extract — the most-studied form for stress and T-support.

Compound#11· moderate

Shilajit

Himalayan mineral exudate rich in fulvic acid, studied for testosterone and fatigue.

Mineral#12· moderate

Zinc (Sperm Health)

Concentrated in semen — essential for sperm production and testosterone.

Herb#13· moderate

Tongkat Ali (Physta)

Water-extracted standardized tongkat ali for testosterone and stress.

Compound#14· moderate

Icariin (Horny Goat Weed)

Active flavonoid from Epimedium acting as PDE5 inhibitor.

Herb#15· moderate

Ashwagandha (Strength)

KSM-66 dose for resistance training adaptations.

Mineral#16· moderate

Boron (Extra)

Trace mineral that modulates steroid hormones and bone.

Compound#17· moderate

Shilajit (Fulvic-Standardized)

Himalayan mineral pitch with fulvic acids studied for testosterone.

Mineral#18· limited

Boron

Trace mineral implicated in steroid hormone metabolism and bone integrity.

Mineral#19· limited

Boron

Trace mineral with modest effects on free testosterone and bone mineralization.

Herb#20· limited

Cistanche Tubulosa

Desert plant tonic for libido and cognition.

Herb#21· limited

Fadogia Agrestis

Nigerian shrub — popularized for testosterone support; sparse human data.

Herb#22· limited

Horny Goat Weed

PDE5-inhibiting flavonoid (icariin) used for libido and erectile support.

Herb#23· limited

Pine Pollen

Phyto-androgen pollen containing trace testosterone and DHEA.

Herb#24· limited

Fadogia Agrestis

African shrub touted for testosterone (rodent data only).

Herb#25· anecdotal

Fadogia Agrestis

African shrub popularized for testosterone; limited human data and toxicology concerns.

Herb#26· anecdotal

Tongkat Ali (LJ100)

See main Tongkat Ali entry — kept here as placeholder, removed.