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?
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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?
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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.
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What do you think?
Joe, your forum here is very helpful and informative. I have a T level of 320 at 51 yrs old. I have just been diagnosed with RA (rheumatoid arthritis). I’m trying to keep up with my workouts as much as I can, but it’s difficult some days. I’m thinking of trying a supplement, but I am really confused by all the info here. Any advice from personal experience of something that might work to keep up T levels while on RA meds? Ie. methotrexate, plaquinele.
Alan, thanks. Im not sure if RA meds lower testosterone levels. Do they? if not then dont worry about your T levels. Have you ever tried fish oil supplements? Eating fish or taking fish oil supplements (or eating according to the Mediterranean diet) might help. Here is a review article that might help. Talk over this stuff with your doctor for more info on this http://www.inaactamedica.org/archives/2011/21785178.pdf
You wanted to hear from vets….here it is. I am a former USAF tacp operator. I feel like hell. I have gotten little to no help from the va. I went through some of the hardest training in the air force. Now I can hardly get up.
I really don’t know what to do. I have many injuries and arthritis all over. I am only 34 but I feel like I am 70.
Any advice?
Chase, Ill assume that you have been checked out by your doctor and are “healthy” (not taking any medications). Few things that might help. Im guessing that you have osteoarthritis – thats the most common type and can result from injuries. If thats the case some of these supplements might help
Glucosamine sulfate (just that dont combine with chondroitin). This might be better than glucosamine HCL (which is in most glucosamine products)
fish oil – no more than 1000 mg of a combination of EPA and DHA (those are the fish oils that might help arthritis)
Vitamin D. Try 600-1000 Mg. Vitamin D might (like fish oils) reduce the inflammation of the body. this might help your arthritis. Do get your vitamin D levels checked first to see if you are low. There is some evidence that when your vitamin D levels get too high, that vitamin D might increase inflammation.
There are other things that might help but try each of these first and try only 1 at a time for a month to see if helps. That way you’ll have an idea of which ones might help most.
I know movement is difficult but even walking can help arthritis pain. If that’s too hard right now, try to find a warm water pool and exercise there (YMCAs often have a pool and exercise classes that can help). Another option to help is massage. Ive seen great things with massage. The good news is that you are still VERY young so you have this on your side. I really admire you for putting yourself on the line for helping defend America. I do think you can make improvements in your condition. It will just take time. Please do run these ideas past your doctor as he/she knows your condition better than I do.
I some of this helps Chase. Do keep me posted on your progress.
I am 66 years old and have been on androgel for about 3 years now. For me, it is fantastic! My energy level, my moods, everything has improved. And, yes, the sex is fantastic! I have one (at least) complaint with the medical community. They use a reference range for testosterone levels and call that a normal range. Well, normal has nothing to do with it. The reference range is compiled from T levels of men from ages 20-100 or thereabouts without regard as to whether or not these men are healthy.
Depending on the lab, the range can be somewhere around 250-800 and there are labs with an upper level around 1000. Some docs will tell you that if you have a 260 reading you are within range. Well, that 260 is about what a sick 90yr old will have. If you are a sick 90 year old, then you might not want to worry about it.
The average level for my age is around 550-600. Does anyone really believe that the average American male at 66 is as healthy as he should be? Contrary to what many doctors were taught, (yes, doctors are often taught incorrect information) testosterone replacement does NOT encourage or cause prostate cancer. There have only been two studies to purport that and both of those studies have been proven to be flawed. There are NUMEROUS studies that show higher levels as being protective.
I have not tried ageless male, but have tried, among other treatments, fenugreek. None of them are anywhere as effective (for me) as androgel.
Howdy… Read all your posts and I appreciate the info. I was prescribed Androgel a few years ago. For several weeks, I rubbed it on my shoulders and chest every morning. It gave me the worst sore throat I have ever experienced. At first, I thought it was just the common cold, but it got so severe, I had to go to the ER. They asked me if I was taking any medication, and I told them about the Androgel. The doctor told me I was probably allergic. I stopped and the sore throat went away.
Byrne way, while I was on Androgel, I noticed no improvement with libido, weight loss or muscle tone.
My T levels was measured 1/10-12 and it was 532, will ageless male work with a count such as mine
Glenn, tough call. Im not even sure Ageless Man will raise testosterone levels in anybody. If you really want to try it Id say try it for a month and test your levels again to see if they changed. If you do this, do please let me know what happened
Joe,
After trying testosterone injections, androgel and the testosterone patch my urologist had transitioned me to testosterone pellets which are implanted just under the skin. They last up to 4 months and have a more controlled release of testosterone. They seem to produce better results and I don’t have to worry about daily applications, monthly injections. Might be worth someone checking into as an alternative to their present treatment. As with any treatment a close monitoring of ones testosterone level, PSA levels and a biannual prostate exam are a must.
Paul, thanks for telling me about this. I didn’t know about testosterone pellets!
Joe,
I am 63 yrs. old and was ALWAYS active. Recently I have conveniently found a weak excuse to avoid ANY physical activity. I found myself most comfortable at total rest. I told my doctor of 38 yrs. and he did a T test. He gave me the best medicine ever and it is working. He told me to ” get off the fugn sofa and do some weight training because it is all in your head”.
Now being athletic all my life I put together a nice workout gym. Joe…no BS….I have been working out routinely for 5 months with incrementally progressive weights and machines. My doctor is in total awe of my physical and mental transformation. When he saw the tatoo’s I got on my chest he laughed HAO. Now he is telling me to take it easy and don’t get crazy. Take it easy? He is the one that got me going.
I do admit that there are times when I say to myself I will pass on one of my workout days but quickly drive the thought from my head. I think of where we are all headed eventually and very the thought of the ” bone orchard” gets my arse up and going. I feel better, think better and I believe I am a “catch” once again. The tank tops are coming out this year.
I do NOT take any supplements whatsoever and everything that goes in comes from real food except a ISO-pure protein shake when I feel I can’t get enough protein from the chicken and fish. BTW…..if she is looking good I am looking back these days…ready willing and able. All you seniors out there take heed. Keep sleeping your days away and you are going to wake up one day getting caught sleeping forever.
Dan wow those are amazing words! I am really glad your doctor said that to you and it sounds like you are doing fantastic things! The “bone orchard” LOL I will remember that one 😉
Look, please understand I mean no disrespect. You all, including this so called Doctor, need to do the very simple things that are very common knowledge.
Eat the right foods and that means stop eating the candy bars and slow down on how fast you eat.
The Military are taught to eat fast because they are being trained to fight in a war and they are training all the time and hard and a very small few deal with weight or fitness issues.
The taste buds in your mouth serve a much higher roll than the one most thing, like does it taste good or bad, this is a very small part. Their main purpose is to tell the body how much stomach acids to release in order to digest the food intake correctly.
If you eat to fast this gets messed up and so does the body chemicals and so on and so on. Furthermore, if you eat slower you will eat less, need I say more about this.
Now that you got that correct here is one that will just make you say what. Eat more food but less, here is how it works. 4 to 5 meals a day, BUT, smaller, way smaller and only eat to the point that takes your hunger away, BUT, leaving you feeling that I could eat more BUT DON’T.
Look, it’s a very simple rule. Eat till satisfied and lose weight. Eat till full and NO lose weight. Eat till STUFFED and GAIN weight, HEALTH ISSUES, ETC.
Now that you all got this correct you will already start seeing muscle. Want more muscle, basic works will do the trick. Oh and do them correctly, not that pile on the weight and trash yourself out feeding your EGO.
Correct posture, mechanics, and techniques and so on. WORK ONLY THE MUSCLE YOU ARE WORKING, STOP THROWING AND TWIKING THE MUSCLE GROUPS AROUND TO LET THE WEIGHT.
You want size, well that is built by the negative release of the lift not the positive lift of the exercise.
Like curls, up is positive and down is negative.
Want tone, lighter weight with more and fast reps.
Want size, heavier weight with fewer and slower reps.
Also let your air out while you lift, then breath in while you let the lift down but even slower for size.
Oh one more thing, just get some good supplements. Multi vitamin, 500 mg “E”, 250 mg Tribulus terrestris and maybe some DHTA. Also estrogen blocker once in a while helps rebut your system my friends!
Master Instructor of Long’s Martial Arts.
Oh if you got this far and need proof, go to Facebook and come look see what this 53 year old man looks like and no I do not take steroids of any kind. I just do all that I said. Also I never have had any type of cosmetic make over what so ever. Just steady workouts, training, eat right and supplements.
You do not need all that TV crud.
Ken, good words, just wanted to briefly touch on the supplements for a moment
Research on vitamin E is controversial, but if you are going to use it, I suggest no more than 200 IU. Some research finds that people who take more than 400 IU have an increased risk of dying. Not sure of why this is but I thought I’d mention it to you. Most vitamin E products are alpha tocopherol but there are also a Beta, Gamma and Delta vitamin E molecules. Overdosing with lots of “alpha” might upset a balance between the different variations (my opinions to explain/rationalize the research). Theoretically a “mixed tocopherol” supplement might be better as it would contain all of the different vitamin E types.
I think the research on tribulus is over-rated (see my post on tribulus) and while I have not yet looked at estrogen blockers, I’d like to see proof they actually reduce estrogen in humans first before I’d recommend them.
What Terry Strong referred to waaaay above as “melatonen” is actually called melanotan. It is a type of steroid that causes the body to produce melanin to give you a real tan without the exposure to the sun. It is also said to increase libido.
Mark thanks for saying that I have not heard of it before I will take a look at it. It sounds like the name melanotan is a tradmarked name. Ill look at it thanks!
This blog is refreshing. More often than not, you run into a blog that is own and ran by a representative of the company or product in question. I’ll be trying AgeLess Male tomorrow and will keep you posted. I have tried Enzyte, to no avail and have not been clinically diagnosed with low T but I do lack energy/desire in that area. It is probably stress but I’m willing to give anything a shot, provided it doesn’t do any harm. I have read a lot of comments here but does anyone know of a good product that they have heard, seen or experienced positive results with?
I have been getting 200 mg of pure testosterone shot into my muscles every 3 weeks for many years and I did not see my waist get smaller or firmer, nor did I experience any muscle growth. How can they claim any pill will do that for anyone? Ridiculous claim at best. If you need testosterone go to you doctor and get it, don’t spend way more money on this untested supplement. My skin crawls when I hear this doctor say he is in better shape than his 20 something sons. Lies
Hello, I appreciate this site and all your info here. I have the same issues a lot of guys on here have: Over-weight, NO sex drive, muscle mass disappearing (I am sure I need to workout to fix this issue) I sure wish there was this easy fix for all this.
I have no will power and I Love good food. I am sure that hard work and will power can change my life around, I need to dig deep and find that strength, not only for me, but for my Wife, kids and grand-kids. Any herbal things I can take that may help this venture be a bit easier for me? Thanks again for this site, I appreciate it.
Carl, I honestly dont see any herbal product that I think would be safe for helpful for you. Sometimes just losing some weight may help your low sex drive and even help your testosterone levels (if they are low). Since you said you have grandkids, I’ll assume you are over age 45 and if yes, the loss of muscle you mentioned may be due to a process called sarcopenia – that’s the technical name for muscle that’s lost as we get older. One of the best ways to stop sarcopenia -or at least slow it down a LOT – is to exercise, specifically strength training. You could do this all yourself for the most part by just doing push ups but if you wanted to join a gym, Id suggest you have a personal trainer (not the gym salesman) show you how to do 3 different exercises – chest press, leg press and seated row. Don’t worry about how much you lift now. just do one set of each exercise and lift the weight for 15-20 times. Doing only 1 set will cut down on any muscle soreness that might occur. Do this for about 2 months before increasing the weight. It will take time but you can regain your muscle strength.
Have you ever tried meeting with a nutritionist who may be able to help you find more healthy alternatives? Its something to think about. Here are some other ideas that might help. I wrote this at my other website http://www.joe-cannon.com/what-weight-loss-supplements-work/
For stress; ashwagandha, GABA (may cause flushing, similar to niacin, lasts for a few mins.) vitamin C (I take 100-250 mg in morning and before I go to sleep. B-complex may also be helpful, but usually there are very high levels of different forms of vitamin B, which may (not frequent) cause different problems for different people.
For sex: L-Arginine (add Citruline for excess ammonia), or other Nitric-oxide based product. Actually, an excellent Amino Acid product may benefit better? because of the different types of essential/non-essential amino acids Also, zinc is important (careful of copper reduction, but also too much copper can cause an increase in chemical sensitivies–as does alpha lipoic acid) for testosterone and magnesium plays a very important role in relaxing muscles and other benefits for the body. I take 50 mg. zinc, 500 mg of magnesium (I have heard/read that some take much higher doses of magnesium, but I am unsure about the safety of higher doses).
Lee 50 mg of zinc is much more than the RDA. I hope you are getting your HDL checked periodically as some research finds lots of zinc might reduce HDL levels.
The tv commercial for Ageless Male is all smoke and mirrors. Its sales pitch is based on illusion for the sake of maintaining a legal framework. If you haven’t yet noticed the following things about the commercial, look out for them the next time you watch it:
1. The narrator claims that “for the first time,” there is a natural way to boost testosterone safely and effectively. That claim is false. Good-quality Tongkat Ali boosts testosterone safely and effectively when taken properly; not to mention it has been around WAY longer than AM has.
2. The doctor shown in the commercial discusses positive changes that one can notice after restoring testosterone to healthy levels. He is right about those changes; but he NEVER states this is something that can be accomplished by taking Ageless Male.
3. Before and after pictures of the doctor are shown, and the narrator tells you to “Just look at Dr. Rosenstein’s transformation.” The narrator does not state the transformation was assisted by the intake of Ageless Male.
4. Near the end of the commercial, the doctor tries to offer something that’s supposed to pass for anecdotal evidence by stating that he’s in better shape than his 24- and 26-year-old sons. Never does he claim he achieved this with the help of Ageless Male. For all we know, his sons could be overweight couch potatoes with a poor diet.
I am curious about your reply to Tom. You say a higher fat diet has been shown to increase testosterone levels. Did the studies showing this distinguish between the types of fat, i.e., saturated, poly or mono saturated fats? What degree of increase was seen based on fat intake percentages?
Jim, I meant that that just because eating a low fat diet can reduce testosterone levels does not mean that we should eat a high fat diet to raise testosterone levels. I was just trying to make things more clear, but I guess I dropped the ball on that! Sorry for the confusion.
Joe, have just stumbled on to your web site and want to say thanks as others have for taking the time to help. You made a comment in one of your responses above that you like to get what you need from foods, which makes sense. So are there foods that naturally help raise hormone levels such as testosterone? Thanks for what you do.
Tom thanks for your words. To answer your question unfortunately, I have never found a food that could raise testosterone levels. Eating a low fat diet has been shown to reduce testosterone but that doesnt mean to eat a high fat diet. Just make sure your eating healthy, getting enough calories and healthy proteins (chicken, whey, fish etc). Lifting weights might help some also.
Joe,
I have just stumbled upon this site. I sincerely thank you for taking your own time to offer advice to so many who are seeking answers for improving their health. Supplements can play an important part in our overall health and well-being; the marketplace is so crowded and confusing. Thank you again for your sound, unbiased advice.
Keith, thanks I truly appreciate you saying that!! I love doing this and I’m glad if I can be of some help to others.
So I have read through all of the comments posted above and cannot help to note that, among them all, only 1 is from an alleged actual user of Ageless Male, and only 1 from an alleged medical professional. Not exactly what I would call a ringing endorsement of the Ageless Male product.
All of these discussions have been very interesting to read. As a 40yr old male with all the low T symptoms, and a measured T level of 150, I was hopeful of Androgel. Unfortunately it did nothing for me or my levels. I got put into injections, and they too did nothing for me or my levels.
So I am stuck in a bad place with such a low level. All the symptoms…low energy, weight gain, no concentration or motivation, and of course no sex drive at all…sadly not even an erection in over a year. So I am always intrigued by the ‘easy’ Ageless Male or Prelox way to a solution; but I know better. These too good to be true supplements just don’t seem to offer a solution when the root problem is in the pituitary itself.
What I am curious about, and no one seems to know (including 2 endocrinologists) is what else could a person try? There are so many proteins and amino acids and probably other things that make the chemistry of T work …or not. I’d be interested in learning more about that…and why no one seems to be pursuing the root cause of pituitary malfunction. Just with there was something else I could try.
Al, that’s a good question. So the endocrinologists did not know of anything that could help your low testosterone levels? They offer any reason why Androgel did not work? Did they give you enough of it? You did not mention your weight but if you are overweight, trying losing some weight as this can help. low testosterone levels have been observed in young men who are overweight. Other than that and wright lifting (which helps for other reasons), I am at a loss why Androgel did not help.
Any more info on the pine tree pollen.
Also what about Horny Goat Weed,….Ha Ha.
No Joke.
Horny goat weed is in several other products Ive reviewed here. Just type it into the search box and the products will appear.