Update 7/21/22. Ageless Male is a testosterone enhancer for men over 40 that you may have seen advertised on Fox and Friends and elsewhere. Its bottles claim it to be a “worldwide best seller.” Since I first reviewed Ageless Male, its ingredients have changed quite a bit, so this updated review will first list the new ingredients and their research and after that, I'll show you the ingredients in the original formula. Does Ageless Male really work? Does It raise testosterone levels or improve libido? Does it have any side effects? Let's look at the ingredients in this testosterone booster and see what we can discover.
What Is Ageless Male?
Ageless Male is a supplement primarily marketed to men over 40 who have low testosterone levels – or who think they do. According to the supplement's website, Ageless Male is alleged to have these benefits:
- Boost Healthy Testosterone Levels.
- Increase libido, drive and performance.
- Helps Promote Energy Metabolism.
- Promotes Muscle as Part of Strength Training.
All of these claims contain an asterisk that refers readers to the statement that “these statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.”
Ageless Male Ingredients
A bottle of Ageless Male has 60 tablets. Each 1 tablet of Ageless Male has the following ingredients:
| Ingredient | Amount Per Serving | Percent Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin B 6 (pyridoxine HCL) | 4.9 mg | 245% DV |
| Magnesium (magnesium oxide) | 16 mg | 4% DV |
| Zinc (zinc acid chelate) 15 mg | 15 mg | 100% DV |
| Fenugreek seed extract (as Testofen) | 300 mg | N/A |
N/A = no daily value established
Other Ingredients in Ageless Male that are listed are:
- calcium carbonate
- microcrystalline cellulose
- stearic acid
- croscarmellose sodium
- magnesium stearate
- coating (hypromellose & polyethylene glycol)
- silica
I don't believe these other ingredients play any role in the effects of Ageless Male.
Ageless Male Vitamins And Minerals
While I normally don't review the vitamins and minerals in supplements (because I don't think they do anything), there is some evidence on the nutrients in Ageless Male so here is a quick review of them to help you better understand why they are present.
Zinc
Ageless Male contains the mineral zinc. Zinc is also found in other testosterone enhancer supplements too. The reason for this is probably because of a study from 1996 that looked noted zinc supplementation raised testosterone in both younger and older men who were lacking this mineral.
In this study, the older men were naturally lacking zinc but it had to be induced in younger men. In other words, the younger men were not deficient in zinc.
While older adults might be deficient in zinc, becuase they might not eat so well, Im not convienced younger men need more of this mineral.
Foods naturally rich in zinc include seafood, pumpkin seeds, chicken and beef nuts, and beans to name a few.
Does Zinc Raise Testosterone?
watch on my Youtube channel if you prefer
Vitamin B6
In rats, a lack of vitamin B6 might reduce testosterone production. But what about people? Does B6 raise testosterone in humans? If that evidence exists, it could not be located for this review. Foods high in vitamin B6 include meats, chicken, fish, chickpeas, and potatoes.
Can Vitamin B6 Alleviate Anxiety?
Watch on my Youtube channel if you prefer
Magnesium
One study involving 30 men (18-22), noted that magnesium (10 mg per kilogram of body weight), raised both free testosterone and total testosterone. For a man weighing 180 pounds (81 kilograms) this comes to 820 mg. Both exercise alone (carried out to exhaustion) and exercise + magnesium increased testosterone levels.
The highest levels were seen in those who exercised to exhaustion and took magnesium supplements. No significant changes were seen in those who took magnesium but did not exercise.
Two tablets of Ageless Male (recommended amount to take) contain 30 mg of magnesium. This study used much more than this. The men in this study used 10 mg per kilogram of body weight. So, a 180 pound man (82 kg) would have recieved 818 mg of magnesium per day.
Regimen is another popular low T supplement. See that review for more information.
What Is Testofen?
Testofen is the name given to a trademarked form of the herb fenugreek. The scientific names for fenugreek are Trigonella foenugraecum and Trigonella foenum-graecum. Keep these terms in mind as the Testofen research is reviewed below. Two other names for fenugreek are Greek hay and Greek hayseed.
Testofen is a registered trademark of the company Gencor Pacific (GencorPacific.com). In other words, Gencor Pacific created the name “Testofen” as a way to subtly drive home the message to men that this extract of fenugreek raises testosterone.
But does it?
Let's look at some the research on fenugreek and testosterone and try to find out
Searching the National Library of Medicine for:
- Testofen testosterone
- Fenugreek testosterone
- Trigonella foenugraecum testosterone
- Trigonella foenum-graecum testosterone
I located the following clinical studies.
Testofen Study 1
In a study published in 2011 in the Journal Phytotherapy Research, fenugreek was randomly given to 60 healthy males between the ages of 25 and 52 for 6 weeks. Men either received fenugreek (600 mg of Testofen) or a placebo and they rated how they felt on a sexual functioning questionnaire (called the DISF-SR) over the course of the 6-week study.
The men getting the fenugreek reported greater feelings of sexual arousal, orgasm, libido, well-being, energy, and muscular strength. There was no change in mood reported.
It is odd that the men in the study reported no change in mood, yet they reported better “well being.” To me, that does not compute. How did their well being improve, but not their mood?
Keep in mind that this study did not directly measure strength or energy levels. Rather, the men just reported that they felt stronger and had more energy. This is a drawback of the study.
While these points are interesting, the study also says that testosterone levels did not change.
In the study they say “Serum prolactin and testosterone levels remained within the reference range.” That's fancy talk for ” Testofen did not raise testosterone levels.” Even scientists tap dance around the facts sometimes—and this is an example of it.
Testofen Study 2
Fenugreek is an example of a natural 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor. The enzyme 5 alpha-reductase turns testosterone into DHT (di-hydro-testosterone). Thus, anything that could inhibit the 5 alpha-reductase enzyme might prevent DHT formation and — raise testosterone levels.
The next study looked at how well fenugreek can block 5 alpha reductase enzyme.
This study was published in the International Journal of Sports Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism in 2010. It involved 30 college-age males who were randomly given 500 mg of fenugreek extract —or placebo—for 8 weeks.
The extract of fenugreek used in this study was called grecunin. The word grecunin looks a lot like graecum, which is part of the scientific name for fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum). Fenugreek supplements usually don't list how much grecunin they contain.
In this study, the men lifted weights for 4 days per week for 8 weeks. They took the fenugreek (or placebo) in the morning and just prior to working out. At end of the study, men who received fenugreek extract saw these benefits:
- 6.57% increase in testosterone —a significant change
- 12.26 increase in the bio-availability of testosterone —a significant change
- 1.77% decrease in body fat —a significant change
- 26.62% increase in estrogen (estradiol) — a non -significant change
- 6.10 % increase in DHT —a non-significant change
- No significant change in muscle strength in the upper or lower body
- No significant change in protein synthesis or muscle hypertrophy
It was also noted fenugreek did not completely block the action of 5 alpha-reductase. It partially blocked the action of the
enzyme—which is interesting— but did not block it completely. This study was funded by Indus Biotech, a pharmaceutical company based in India. Indus Biotech also provided the fenugreek extract. The study lists no conflicts of interest among the researchers (that's good).
This study is interesting. If you decide to try fenugreek, remember the people used in this investigation were college-age males. This doesn't necessarily mean the same results would occur in men who are in their 50s, etc.
Testofen Study 3
Researchers in 2016 published a study on Testofen that lasted 12 weeks and involved giving either a placebo or 600 mg of the fenugreek extract to 111 healthy men (43-70 years of age). Testosterone was measured before and after the study and men completed a questionnaire (called, the Aging Male Symptom Questionnaire) designed to gauge their sexual function and other feelings of low hormone levels.
Compared to those taking a placebo, men taking Testofen reported more morning erections and improvements in their andropause questionnaires. Researchers also reported a “small but significant difference” in testosterone in those taking Testofen compared to those taking a placebo.
Testofen Study 4
Researchers in India noted that a fenugreek extract supplement called Furosap raised testosterone levels between 45% and 90% and improved sperm motility. This study involved 50 men (35-65 years of age) who were given 500 mg of the Furosap supplement for 12 weeks.
Furosap is a product of a company called Cepham (Cepham.com) which is located in New Jersey. I found it odd that they went to India to do their study. A problem with the study was that there was no placebo group.
This supplement contains Furosap for those interested.
Testofen Research Summary
Research can be complicated so here is a quick rundown of the research on Testofen/fenugreek and testosterone
| Study | Amount Used | Results |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Study | 600 mg Testofen | no change in testosterone. |
| 2010 Study | 500 mg fenugreek extract | 6.5% increase in testosterone. |
| 2016 Study | 600mg Testofen | men report better morning erections |
| 2017 Study | 500 mg fenugreek | 45-90% improved testosterone. |
This is a summary. See the above sections for all the results.
My Fenugreek Experiment
While writing this review I became interested in the research I was seeing. So, just as an experiment, I purchased the Vitamin Shoppe brand of fenugreek (not the same thing as Ageless Male) and took 610 mg per day for 6 weeks to see what happens.
While I did notice a little change in erections (usually in the evening), I thought it was minimal and I would not call the effect “significant”. I did not measure my testosterone levels during this “experiment.”
Might the ingredients in Ageless Male work together better than just fenugreek alone? It's possible. I did not test drive Ageless Male so I can't say for sure.
Ageless Male Ingredients (Old Formula)
This review of Ageless Male would not be complete if I didn't mention the version of the product we see today is not the same as it originally was when I first reviewed it. Back then, the original Ageless Male formula contained only 2 ingredients, which together form a proprietary blend that was called “Re-Settin.”
The ingredients in the Re-Settin blend were:
- Saw Palmetto berry extract
- Astaxanthin (a type of carotenoid)
Re-Settin is a catchy word. I guess these ingredients were supposed to “reset” a man’s testosterone levels? Regardless, Re-Settin is a marketing word that holds no scientific meaning.
Originally, 2 capsules of Ageless Male had 10 calories and 800 mg of the Re-Settin blend of ingredients.
The version of the product today has no similarity to what was in the product previously. I have no way of knowing if how the new version of Ageless Male compares to the original formula.
Regardless, here is a review of the research I could turn up on the ingredients in the original formula.
Ageless Male Research (Original Formula)
The original formula of Ageless Male -the product itself – appeared to have no published, clinical proof that it raised testosterone in humans. No clinical studies on this supplement can be located.
There does appear to be one study on saw palmetto and astaxanthin and testosterone levels. The study was published in 2008 in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition.
The study did not use Ageless Male. Rather researchers were testing another supplement called Mytosterone (also called AlphaStat) made by a company called Triarco (triarco.com) which is located in Wayne NJ. Triarco funded this study but the investigation notes that none of the authors had any financial connection to the outcomes of the research (that's good).
In this 2 week long investigation, 42 healthy men between the ages of 37 and 70 were divided into 2 groups.
- Group 1 (21 men) was given 800 mg of the Mytosterone supplement
- Group 2 (21 men) was given 2000 milligrams of the Mytosterone supplement
At the end of the study, researchers noted that men who got both 800 mg and 2000 mg showed:
- Significant elevations in testosterone
- Significant reductions in DHT
However, significant reductions in estrogen were only seen in men who received the 2000 mg dose.
No significant side effects were noted but again this study lasted only 2 weeks.
If this was a study that the original Ageless Male was based on, keep in mind that it did not look at sex drive, bone growth, strength or muscle development. Myosterone may be found in other supplements also but do check the levels in supplements to make sure you are getting at least 800 mg.
This study did raise some red flags with me. For one thing, the researchers say that the men were divided into two groups. They do not say that the men were randomly divided into groups. I'm mentioning this because if you look at both groups, they have “significantly different” testosterone levels at the start of the study.
- Group 1 (whose average age was 55) testosterone level =21.64 nmol/L
- Group 2 (whose average age was 61) testosterone level =26.26 nmol/L
I’d expect that if the men were randomly assigned to each group, there would not be a significant difference in testosterone levels between groups.
Also, there was no control group either. Given the differences in testosterone between groups at the start of the study, a control group (who got nothing) would make me feel a little better about how good this study was.
Also see the reviews on Mdrive, Nugenix and TriVerex for more info on these other popular men's supplements.
Who Makes Ageless Male?
Ageless Male is marketed by a company called New Vitality (NewVitality.com) which incidentally also goes by the name NAC Vitamin Company (also called NAC Marketing company) according to the Better Business Bureau. The BBB gave NAC Vitamin Company a rating of “B+” when this review was written. Check the BBB file for updates and more information
The New Vitality/NAC Vitamin company is located at 95 Executive Drive, Suite 14 Brentwood NY 11717. This address corresponds to the Hartland Business Center.
Another address for New Vitality is 260 Smith St., Farmingdale, NY 11735. Googling this address clearly shows a building with a sign saying “New Vitality, NAC Marketing.”
It's worth mentioning that Ageless Male is one of many products New Vitality offers.
See the Super Beta Prostate review for another supplement they make.
How To Contact Ageless Male?
New Vitality, the company that markets Ageless Male can be reached at 800-675-5956.
Another phone number is 631-777-7767.
How Much Does Ageless Male Cost?
1 bottle of Ageless Male costs $49.95 and $39.95 if becoming a “super saver” (this may be where they auto ship people a bottle on a regular basis). Purchasing 3 bottles cost $89.90. There are also deals for buying more and being in the Super Saver program
Buy Ageless Male
Ageless Male can be purchased as many familiar stores like Vitamin Shoppe and GNC and Walmart. It can also be obtained directly from the NewVitality.com website too.
Ageless Male vs. MDrive
Mdrive is another popular testosterone-raising supplement. Mdrive also contains Testofen too as well as other ingredients not found in Ageless Male. At the time this review was created, there were no studies that compared Ageless Male to Mdrive to see which was better.
The Mdrive Review has other information on that product.
Ageless Male vs. Nugenix
Those investigating natural ways to increase testosterone levels have probably heard of Nugenix. Like Ageless Male, it's advertised on TV. No studies have compared their effects to each other. They contain different ingredients too.
See the Nugenix review for more information.
Ageless Male Side Effects
I believe Ageless Male is safe. I'm not aware of any bad side effects from the product. It's important to remember that a testosterone supplement like Ageless Male is likely not going to have the same side effects as taking testosterone itself.
Here are a few things to keep in mind if using this or other testosterone booster supplements. This list is not complete:
- With all-new supplements start with less than is recommended for the first week to see how you react.
- Fenugreek might lower blood sugar levels. This may be a problem for those with diabetes.
- Stop taking Ageless Male and other supplements at least 2 weeks before having surgery.
- Kids and teenagers should not use fenugreek or Ageless Male. The product is not designed for them.
- Ageless Male is not appropriate for women, especially those who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Those who have any health issues or take any medications are encouraged to speak to their doctor first.
Ageless Male And Hair Loss
Since Ageless Male is touted to raise testosterone levels, some might wonder if that might lead to hair loss as more testosterone is converted to DHT (which is linked to hair loss). I'm not aware of any evidence of this. Fenugreek appears to block the enzyme that raises DHT levels.
Does Ageless Male Work?
If Ageless Male really works its effects might be best noticed in men with low testosterone levels. As for libido, this is a complicated issue. I think the results would vary.
The only way to know if it's boosting testosterone is to get your testosterone levels measured first. Then, try Ageless Male for a month. Then measure testosterone again. That is the best way to know if Ageless Male is really working.
Here it is on Amazon
What do you think?
Joe, thanks for the great info. Keep doing what you do. What info do you have on supplementation to lose fat and increase energy? Thanks
Thanks Larrie, I have looked into various energy drinks – 5 hr energy, 6 hr energy and even 7 hour energy and have separate reviews for all for them. they didn’t work for me but everybody is different. I have a ton of weight loss supplement reviews posted too. Most seem to be just similar ingredients in different looking packaging Im sorry to say. I’ve got MANY more reviews planed so stay tuned 🙂
This supplement has very weak evidence. The two ingredients are not known to be muscle enhancement supplements. I think Dr Rosenstein is trying to supplement his 401k. OTOH DHEA definitely increases muscle power in those who work out. I took 15 mg/day at age 45, changed nothing about my workout and was getting several more reps on my last set. I had expected nothing but hoped for fat loss. Didn’t happen. Got stronger but I noticed no change in libido or fat loss. Dhea is not banned in most professional sports so that may tell you something. It’s very cheap. Don’t take if you are under 40 and try 5-10 mg and see what happens. If you want to take more consult your doc first.
Samoyed, glad DHEA worked for you. I did a quick check on this and found a study from 2011 noting that we are not sure if DHEA helps strength or not http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21649617 Since DHEA is a hormone get checked out by your doctor first if you are not “healthy.”
i think this is crap , if you want testosterone go to the doctor and ask for it.
I have been reading this column and stopped at Nov. 5 which pretty much gives me the total picture on this product. I am 49 years old and I thought I was to old to get scammed “Bob” said it best aging idiots is what I feel like. Snake oil for idiots, I called to purchased my “free” bottled and give it a try,(impulse buy) and the customer service rep went into attack mode, with an onslaught of crap she wanted to sell me so much so I excused myself and hung up, and like Joe they called back, I couldn’t believe it. So instead of snake oil I have decided to go to the doctors get tested and buy the expensive prescription product. At least I know I will get what I am paying for.
I don’t know anything about the Ageless Male, but I DO know that there is a product called Tribuplex 750, that DOES help us active older guys (54) run on overdrive. I’ve been using it for quite a while (over a yr), and it definitely helped with putting on some muscle again.
No matter what it did (workout wise), I didn’t build muscle like I used to. I feel a lot less tired or drained during or after surfing, etc.. Also, it definitely helps with the woody 😉 I’m taking 1 a day as maintenance, and I’ll throw down another before any strenuous exercise or construction work. They recommend up to 4 a day. I’ve recommended it to many. The cheapest place I’ve found to get it is Sprouts (in So. Calif.). Hope this helps.
I’ve had low T for at least 3 years. I started with Androgel and then my fertility urologist took me off. Hormone replacement can lead to permanently shutting down natural production of T. Since I’m married and don’t have kids yet, he wanted to give me drugs that boosted the FSH and LH levels, which were low.
This is important, because those hormones start in the pituitary gland in the brain, and regulate T production in the testicles. If they are low, then the low T problem starts in the pituitary. I have not seen anything that fixes that.
You have to first find out why low T is happening…it’s either because of the pituitary or the testicles. Also, I had an MRI of the brain, and it came back fine (although the pituitary was smaller than normal). Any good endocrinologist should go through all these steps to drill down the cause of low T, especially if you are under 40.
One last link and I am done. I do realize that Joe and I have gotten off the topic of “Ageless Male”, I apologize. This is a very good podcast to listen to…and let me also say, I can find hundreds of similar reports. I would also warn consumers from trusting anything their doctors tell them, or from trusting the FDA. Best wishes to all!
http://www.jonbarron.org/natural-health/pharmaceutical-drugs-fda
Take care Joe, it has been fun chatting.
Thanks Tricia.
Hey man, I’m glad I run across your site. It’s the first one that seems to have a few honest comments about all the bullbleep on the countless supplements out there. I’m 43 and have a hard time getting out of the bed in the morning.
I’ve had more car crashes than Ernie Ervin.The body pain has been like a domino affect on me.It hurts so bad to do any meaningful exercise that I’m way out of shape and that makes it even harder to get around. Over the last 5 years or so I have done nothing but go down hill.
Pile on a huge case of depression,complete lack of energy and absolutely no motivation or desire to do any of the things I used to love doing and your left with a 200 lbs waist of oxygen!!! I ask my dr. to check my T level and he said it was ok but never gave me a number or anything. I felt like he just blew it off. He has been trying to cram antidepressants down my throat for years now and none have had any positive affect.
I dont know if testosterone would help or not but it would be nice to have a product out there that you could have access to without being a lab rat for your doctor. HGH is said to have all kinds of benefits by many doctors but any thing that would really truly help cure folks, the pharmaceutical company’s will do every thing in there power to make it look like devil juice and sweep it under the rug.” THEY SUCK”. Maybe one day something that really helps folks get back on there feet will be allowed to hit the shelves and stay there.. Well thanks for your site, keep up the good work
Bill, Thanks and I am glad you found me. If you think your doctor is not helping you, have you thought about switching doctors? I always ask for what the numbers are when I have blood work done – or even my blood pressure. I never take “its normal” for an answer. Consider another doctor if this one is not helping you. All doctors are not created equal. Good luck Bill!
If you think the FDA has our best interests in mind, you should read this article: http://www.naturalnews.com/021953.html
The truth is, the FDA is only interested in controlling herbs/natural plants to keep us from being healthy, and pocketing however much money they can in the process….and the other truth is that universities and medical institutions are owned by The Rockefeller Foundation. Do you think they have our best interests in mind? I know they do not.
Some more links:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0RLmb8EULc
http://educate-yourself.org/fc/
I am here to educate people to the truth, and the harsh reality of the world we live in today. We have to come together as a people and stop this corruption and illegal control over our lives!
Tricia, I have no doubt that there is corruption in the world but I cant accept that the government or FDA ect is totally out to control people (although I am sure there are certain factions who do). Since the FDA has had its budget cut repeatedly over the years Im not sure I buy the argument that they are just interested in “pocketing” money.
What about studies that show a supplement works or might help people? They do exist and since that is true, why isn’t anybody stopping that research from getting out? As for university research, the research has to go through a peer review process before it is published in a medical journal. For corruption to exist on the level you suggest, it would mean that everybody from the university professors who do the research to the anonymous peer reviewers of research to be in on the corruption. I like a good conspiracy as much as the next person but I just cant accept that everybody is involved.
as for the video and websites you posted, I have no way to corroborate what they are saying because some of it falls outside my area of knowledge and current interest. One issue -both good and bad – is that everybody can have an opinion and toss it up on a website and make it sound like fact. We all live in an ocean of information and yet it seems harder than ever to get reliable information. That’s one of the reasons why I am here.
I am no way a total fan of the FDA. Like many bloated and hamstrung government agencies, I think they have problems but I think most of the people who work for them are trying their best.
Yeah, when i was 18 or 19 i had my d and t checked..idk the values but d WAS LIKE 21 AND T WAS 270 (I KNOW THIS ONE FOR SURE)…i took 2000 units of d, but eventually upped it to 5000, and now i maintain at 10k per day….and if im feeling lousy i may take more, but usually 10k per day for the past 1-2 years.
Levels after the 270 were 430ish, 470ish, and 535…535 was sot recent i think….last d test was 75 or so? and the one before that was 50 something.
Im going to read your review now. I just ordered 360 vitamin d 5000 pills from nutrigold and they said if i write a review for their product they’ll give me any free product i want….this company is awesome..and it cost 13.50 shipped for the pills and it got here in 2 days with standard shipping(free shipping)
First of all, I am in no way in support of this Ageless Male product. Yet, I do support naturally derived, organic health supplements (herbal)….as I linked above. Let me ask you this, ” how much do you trust the FDA and their “studies”?
I think the FDA is greatly underfunded and overwhelmed. They dont do studies on supplements. Usually when they investigate a supplement, its after the product has been on the market and they have gotten complaints about it. Most of the studies I reference are done at universities or medical institutions and some of them are even done or supported by the supplement companies themselves.
How do you come up with Tribulus being basically caffeine?
Puncture Weed – Tribulus Terrestris
As a testosterone booster, Tribulus terrestris does not work like DHEA and androstenedione, which are progenitors of testosterone. Instead, it enhances testosterone levels by increasing luteinizing hormone (LH) levels. LH is responsible for “telling” your body to produce testosterone.
Further more, here is some information on Kola Nut .
Kola Nut contains 1.5-2% caffeine, plus theobromine (an alkaloid similar to caffeine) that increases cerebral circulation. Kola promotes better concentration and a “clearing” of the head. Because so little Kola nut is consumed in this formula, and because it goes straight to the brain, it’s stimulatory effect in this formula is limited to the brain and has very little impact on the adrenals, unlike coffee.
Where do you get your information from Joe? And why would you only list two of the 10 ingredients in the product that I shared as being VERY beneficial?
Tricia, I think you misread me I meant that kola nut was basically caffeine. Of the ingredients you listed, those were the 2 that jumped out at me and so I commented on them. If kola nut promotes better concentration its because of its caffeine content.
I get my information from many sources such as the national library of medicine, books and studies I have hear as well as my own science background. Peer reviewed research is my litmus test when I review supplements. When you say these products are VERY beneficial, can you provide me a study that shows the product is beneficial in humans?
American Ginseng Root + N/A*
Tribulus Terrestris Seed ~ N/A*
These are the ingredients:
Muira Puama Bark and Root ~
Fresh Wild Oat Seed +
Nettles Herb +
Saw Palmetto Berry +
Catuaba Bark ~
Pygeum Bark ~
Damiana Herb ~
Kola Nut Seed ~
and here is a link from Jon Barron,s newsletter describing how to free up bound testosterone.
http://www.baselinenutritionals.com/products/mens-formula.php
Here is your answer guys! Jon Barron knows his stuff, and its all natural!
I see it has tribulus and kola nut which is basically caffeine
vitamin d alleviated a lot of my symptoms..maybe due to the test increase…but my symptoms have been greatly alleviated with `10,000 mcg of methylcobain b12 sublinguals…(i also take 10k units of d)…might add in krill oil 1k mg a day (is this a good dose???)
Dave are you positive that vitamin D raised your testosterone levels? did you have your T levels measured before and after starting vitamin D? Here is something I wrote on Krill oil http://supplementclarity.com/krill-oil-fish-oil-krill-oil-benefits-side-effects/
Joe, I too experienced increased t once i got my D fixed. Id if you are able to tell when repeat posters post..since Dave could be any Dave, but this is the same Dave who posted several months back…and I think my last post was about the pine pollen.
anyway…my d was like 13 i think? and t was 270 when i was 19? and after taking d, it soared i think to 40? and t was 450? and then it went to 535 once d got higher into the 60s. i haven’t checked my d recently but it’s gotta be in the high 80s as it was 75 a while back after a fast from d.
Dave, I can only tell if I check the email address which I usually dont do. so you did have your T levels tested before and after starting Vitamin D therapy. how much D were you taking and how long did it take for the T to increase?
Joe,
Thanks for this useful webpage of information! I am 60 and have been battling low-T and BPH (along with ED) since I was 40. I have researched these problems and for solutions having tried just about every supplement out there and thought my experiences might help others.
First, I am on Androgel and for a while it worked great! But as one poster pointed out, your body will tend to reduce its native T production as it becomes dependent on the supplement. Then, the benefits seem to fade away as you produce less testosterone naturally.
For me, pygeum worked well for BPH but did nothing for ED. Yohimbine helped with both BPH and ED, but it can have risky side effects in the form of racing heartbeat and worse. Yohimbine kept me sexually potent for 10 years!
Thereafter, only Cialis or Viagra has allowed me to cope with ED. Androgel alone lost its ability to help. About the only thing Androgel does for me now is maintain my “interest” in sex but does not help with ED anymore. However, I do believe it helps with my BPH as well (at least that is what the doctor tells me). Tribulus terrestris did nothing for me.
DHEA helped me with ED but this is a risky supplement; I had neuromuscular difficulties in the form of muscle cramps, spasms and aches/pains that were debilitating while taking it. I ended up in physical therapy as a result. If a reader tries DHEA, discontinue it at the first sign of muscle ache or cardio anomalies. It will be continuous and not to be confused with overworking in the yard.
My experiences, in total, suggest Testosterone is like water: it seeks its own level. And with age, it does not get any better. I am not now tempted to try Ageless Male though I would have years ago. We are the outcome of our inherited genetic-metabolic program and, eventually, it winds down. In the early stages of my testosterone decline that affected my sexual capability, yohimbine gave me the greatest benefit. After that, Androgel. After that, Cialis or Viagra. But nothing short of hormone replacement therapy has done much for my low-T.
Great site, and great info! Thanks!
Update: Am continuing with the tribulus but after the initial boost (which coincided with the sun coming out) I can’t say it’s making any difference that I can notice. Will update again when the bottle is finished.
Thanks for the update Guy!
It’s a scam. There is no solid scientific evidence that this works. Should a 50 year old have T levels of a 25 year old? The answer is no; there is no fountain of youth… but there will always be con artists. Go to a doctor if you have endocrine problems.
and of the stuff out there, there is a lot of research that exercise can slow many aspects of the aging process