| Tribulus Terrestris
Extract In ancient India and
Greece, Tribulus Terrestris was used as a physical rejuvenation tonic . It is
traditionally used in various herbal formulas to treat headaches, eye problems,
nervousness, and high blood pressure. This fruit extract is a natural testosterone
enhancer which can improve sexual desire and performance. Research suggests that
tribulus help in proving fertility in women, and improved sexual performance in men.
In Bulgaria, tribulus is used as a sex enhancer and to treat infertility. Indians
used it as a diuretic, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory. The Chinese used it for a
variety of liver, kidney, and cardiovascular diseases. Recently, eastern European athletes
and bodybuilders have used it for bodybuilding purpose.
Tribulus Terrestris is a very unique and
potent natural herb. Tribulus supports an anabolic condition by enhancing testosterone,
spermatogenesis, LH (lutenizing hormone), FSH (Follicle stimulating hormone), and libido.
Tribulus increase the production of lutenizing hormone which lead to increased
testosterone level.
Tribulus Terrestris is reputed to support
increased production of seminal fluid, not only by volume but by sperm count, at the same
time supporting increased sexual performance in both men and women. Tribulus Terrestris
works synergistically to stimulate male sexual prowess through a non hormonal pathway, by
supporting the body's own hormonal feedback system, and may also assist in improved
athletic performance.
Much of the interest surrounding Tribulus
terrestris is based on its ability to raise testosterone levels. Testosterone, a hormone
that plays a vital role in muscle growth, is traditionally seen as a symbol of youth and
vitality. In much the same way that the menopause indicates a change in female hormone
levels, the andropause (also known as the male menopause) reflects a decline in
testosterone levels.
Benefits
- Increased testosterone production
- Increased muscle mass/strength
- It has been proven to increase testosterone levels by 30% in
only 5 days.
- Increased sex drive in men and women.
Chrysin
Chrysin is the chemical name for a type of
isoflavone molecule that has been demonstrated to be a potent aromatazation blocker. In
other words, Chrysin minimizes the conversion of testosterone to either estrogen or DHT
(dihyrdotestosterone). Chrysin is extracted from a fairly rare plant called the Passiflora
Caerula. It is a natural extract yet more powerful than most anti-aromatase drugs you
might be familiar with.
Chrysin belongs to the flavone class of
flavonoids. Chrysin is found naturally in various plants including the Pelargonium
species, which are germanium-like plants; the Passiflora or passion flower species, which
include tropical passion fruit; and the Pinaceae species, including pine trees. Chrysin is
a potent antioxidant that possesses vitamin-like effects in the body. It has been shown to
induce an antiinflammatory effect, possibly through inhibition of the enzymes
5-lipoxygenase and cyclooxygenase inflammation pathways.
Chrysin (5, 7-dihydroxyflavone) belongs to
a biologically active class known as bioflavonoids. Chrysin has been isolated from
Passiflora plants, such as P. coerulea (used as a sedative in folklore medicine)1 and P.
incarnate (maracuja "passion flower" which is well known in traditional medicine
for its diverse biological effects). The effects of Chrysin include anti-inflammatory
action, antiviral (including anti-HIV) action, vasodilatory effects and anxiety-reducing
action. Chrysin has also been shown to have a potential role in drug metabolism and the
chemoprevention of carcinogenesis. Laboratory studies, on in vitro and animal models,
revealed that Chrysin inhibited the secretion of lysosomal enzymes and arachidonic acid,
as well as the degranulation of mast cells, thereby reducing inflammation.
Chrysin's aromatase-inhibiting effects have
made it popular among some body builders and athletes who use androgens. Very preliminary
research suggests that chrysin may emerge as a useful anxiolytic agent, that it might aid
in the control of morphine withdrawl and that it might have some chemopreventive
properties in cardiovascular disease and cancer.
Chrysin happens is a very good inhibitor of
aromatase, the enzyme in the body that converts testosterone into estradiol, and
androstenedione into estrone. When this enzyme is inhibited, testosterone (as well as
androstenedione) will tend to accumulate to higher concentrations. Indeed, numerous
studies have shown that levels of testosterone rise when the action of the aromatase
enzyme is blocked. It therefore comes as no surprise that chrysin is popular among
athletes and other people eager to increase their testosterone levels, often in
conjunction with supplemental testosterone precursors.
Diindole (Diindolyl) Methane (DIM)
Diindolylmethane, or DIM for short, is a
plant indole -- a plant compound with health-promoting properties. DIM and other plant
indoles are found in all cruciferous vegetables. Cruciferous vegetables include cabbage,
broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and cauliflower. These plants have cultivated for centuries
and were initially used for medicines.
DIM stimulates more efficient estrogen
metabolism. Supplementing the diet with DIM and eating cruciferous vegetables increases
the specific aerobic metabolism for estrogen, multiplying the chance for estrogen to be
broken down into its beneficial, or "good" estrogen metabolites. These
"good"estrogen metabolites are known as the 2-hydroxy estrogens. Many of the
benefits that are attributed to estrogen, which include its ability to protect the heart
and brain with its antioxidant activity, are now known to come from these "good"
metabolites.
When DIM increases the "good"
estrogen metabolites, there is a simultaneous reduction in the levels of undesirable or
"bad" estrogen metabolites. These include the 16-hydroxy estrogens, which are
not antioxidants and can actually cause cancer. Greater production of these
"bad" estrogen metabolites is promoted by obesity and exposure to a number of
manmade environmental chemicals. These "bad" estrogen metabolites are
responsible for many of estrogen's undesirable actions in women and men, including further
unwanted weight gain, breast cancer, and uterine cancer.
In addition, a slow metabolism of estrogen,
which leaves too much unmetabolized active estrogen known as estradiol in the body, can be
a problem for both women and men. Elevated estradiol causes moodiness and breast pain in
women and loss of sex drive in men. By promoting a healthy estrogen metabolism, DIM
adjusts the balance of estradiol to its "good" metabolites. This also can result
in a more desirable action fro testosterone. Testosterone supports energy and mood and
helps sustain interest in sex in both men and women. When supplemental DIM is taken along
with a program of regular exercise, it can help estrogen and testosterone contribute to
good physical conditioning.
Eurycomo Longfolia Jack
Eurycoma longifolia Jack, also known as
Tongkat Ali in Malaysia, is a shrub-tree that grows in Malaysia, Burma, Indochina,
Thailand, Sumatra, Borneo, and the Phillipines. It is traditionally used primarily as an
aphrodisiac and for improving general health. Other traditional uses include treatment of
aches, persistent fever, malaria, dysentery, glandular swelling, bleeding (as a
coagulant), edema, hypertension, syphilitic sores, and ulcers. A large variety of
constituents have been identified, including quassinoids, canthin-6-one alkaloids,
beta-carbolines, tirucallane-type triterpenes, squalene derivatives, and
biphenylneolignans. This supplement may be useful for the following purposes or
conditions.
- Aphrodisiac
- Anxiety
- Malaria
- Cancer
- Fever
- Parasitic infection
- Testosterone increase
- Ulcers
- Male infertility
- Analgesic
- Hypertension
Gamma Oryzanol
Gamma Oryzanol is a mixture of plant
sterols and ferulic acid esters that are derived from barley, corn and rice. The majority
of gamma oryzanol used in nutritional supplements is harvested in Japan. It is also known
as calclate, gamma-oz, gammariza, oryzanol, oz, and thiaminogen.
Gamma oryzanol has been used to treat
medical conditions, including heart burn, nausea, vomiting, under active thyroid, physical
injuries, and muscular aches and pains.
Gamma Oryzanol stimulates the release of
endorphins - the body's so-called "feel good" hormones. These hormones stimulate
the pleasure centers of the brain, and this stimulation results in an elevation of mood.
Gamma Oryzanol has been proven to have very
strong antioxidant activity. In fact, one study showed that it was up to ten times
stronger than vitamin E for scavenging free radicals from the body and preventing tissue
damage that results from free radical action.
As a nutritional supplement, gamma oryzanol
has become popular among athletes and bodybuilders because it may boost strength, increase
muscle gain, reduce body fat, speed recovery and reduce post-exercise soreness. Elevated
testosterone levels are thought to be responsible for these effects. |
