Testosterone

Verdure’s ashwagandha may offer anti-fatigue benefits: RCT

17-Oct-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with a proprietary ashwagandha root extract may significantly reduce symptoms of fatigue, compared to the placebo group, for overweight or mildly obese men and women, says a new study.

Q&A: Mdrive on helping driven men slow down the aging process

01-May-2023 By Asia Sherman

Mdrive started with one man’s desire to stay healthy and active as he aged. This man is Gary Kehoe, long-time nutritional product formulator and one of the inventors behind Zicam, who in his thirties and forties started feeling like he was losing his...

Nutrabolt joins forces with Nuritas to launch testosterone booster

22-Nov-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Nutrabolt just launched its new testosterone booster supplement, Cellucor P6 Ultimate. The offering is powered by Nuritas, a human performance company.

Pomegranate-cocoa extract blend shows healthy ageing benefits for men

22-Aug-2022 By Stephen Daniells

A proprietary blend of extracts of pomegranate and cocoa may increase testosterone levels, improve grip strength, and improved other measures of ageing in healthy men, says a new study from India.

Cocoa-pomegranate extract blend may boost T levels for healthy men: Study

09-Feb-2022 By Stephen Daniells

A proprietary blend of extracts of pomegranate and cocoa may increase total and free testosterone levels and increase strength measures in healthy young men, says a new study from India and the US.

High DHA supplement boosts testosterone in overweight men

25-Nov-2020 By Hank Schultz

Researchers have found that a high DHA fish oil supplement raised testosterone levels in a cohort of obese men. The result come from a secondary analysis of data from a larger trial done to look for insulin sensitivity effects.

Fenugreek extract may increase strength and muscle mass, industry-backed study finds

17-Apr-2020 By Will Chu

A fenugreek extract may prove effective for athletes wanting to enhance physical performance capabilities as researchers note increases in strength and muscle mass in response to its consumption.

Creatine plus HMB may boost testosterone levels in elite male endurance athletes

05-Feb-2020 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of Creatine plus HMB may increase testosterone levels and boost aerobic power, compared to Creatine or HMB alone, suggest new data from Spain.

Study links low fat diet to decreased testosterone in men

13-Jan-2020 By Danielle Masterson

In many cases, weight loss may be the key to help increase testosterone levels. However, a new study found that a low-fat diet may be associated with a reduction in testosterone.

Youtheory debuts mens testosterone product based on shilajit

14-Mar-2017 By Hank Schultz

Collagen brand Youtheory has expanded its range with a men’s product based on the Ayurvedic ingredient shilajit meant to boost free testosterone in men.

Gencor self-affirms GRAS status for fenugreek extract

08-Feb-2017

Botanical ingredient supplier Gencor has announced that its standardized Fenugreek extract has been affirmed generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by an independent panel of toxicologists.

Red wine compound can reset infertility hormones: Study

25-Oct-2016 By Will Chu

Resveratrol may help tackle a hormone disparity in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a common condition that can cause infertility, according to a study. 

Fenugreek extract shows benefits for the “male menopause”: Human data

17-Feb-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplements of an extract from Fenugreek may reduce symptoms of age related androgen decrease and boost testosterone levels in middle aged and older men, say results a new study from Australia.

Ashwagandha root extract shows sports nutrition potential

01-Dec-2015 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) root extract may improve muscle strength, size, and recovery, say results of a new randomized, prospective, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study.

Shilajit supplements may boost testosterone for healthy men: RCT

06-Oct-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

Daily supplements of purified Shilajit, an Ayurvedic ingredient, may boost testosterone levels in healthy men by 20%, says a new study.

Ashwagandha may promote healthy testosterone production in men: Clinical data

23-May-2014 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplements of root extracts of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) may promote healthy testosterone production and other metrics related to male sexual function, say results of a pilot study.

Fenugreek extract shows male libido boost: Human RCT

16-Feb-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplements of an extract from Fenugreek may enhance male libido and help with the maintenance of normal testosterone levels, say results of a double blind randomized placebo controlled study.

Supplement firms pledge responsible marketing for DHEA

06-Aug-2008 By Lorraine Heller

Members of the supplement trade body Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) have pledged to follow certain guidelines when marketing products containing the naturally occurring steroid hormone DHEA, in a move designed to tighten industry self-regulation.

DHEA supplements have no effect on aging markers, says study

19-Oct-2006 By Stephen Daniells

Researchers from the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota have reported that
DHEA does not have "physiologically relevant beneficial
effects" on markers for anti-aging - a finding that does not
help the industry's fight to preserve...

NNFA seeks support to keep DHEA on the market

13-Jun-2005

The National Nutritional Foods Association (NNFA) is stepping up
its campaign over a bill that would classify DHEA
(dehydroepiandrosterone) as an anabolic steroid and lead to its
withdrawal from the market.

Flax lignans: a cure for hair loss?

09-May-2005

For many men, losing their hair is a frustrating but inevitable
part of the aging process. But a pilot study carried out by Dutch
ingredients company Acatris suggests that taking flax lignans could
put an end to their plight, reports...

Anabolic steroid act passed

08-Jun-2004

Members of the House of Representatives have passed the Anabolic
SteroidControl Act of 2004, which would make a list of steroid
precursors, including androstenedione, controlled substances under
the Controlled Substances Act.

Andro may be removed from supplements market

11-Mar-2004

Industry association the National Nutritional Foods Association has
declared its support for a congress move to ban the marketing of
steroid hormone precursors like 'andro' as dietary supplements.

DHEA poses risks for athletes using high doses

10-Mar-2004

Athletes who take the popular supplement DHEA to increase their
testosterone levels and improve their performance may actually be
raising levels of a hormone that could harm the prostate, according
to researchers at the Keck School...

DHEA to replace HRT?

22-Jan-2004

Supplements of the hormone dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) may help
remedy some of the side effects of the menopause, according to
Italian researchers.

Liquorice extract reduces male hormone levels

18-Sep-2003

Chemicals in liquorice, not only eaten in confectionery but also
used as a remedy for gastrointestinal disorders, could have an
effect on testosterone levels, according to a new study presented
at the British Pharmaceutical Conference...

DHEA - a supplement for heart health?

28-Jul-2003

Researchers in Japan report that low dose supplements of the
hormone DHEA may improve the health of arteries as well as insulin
sensitivity in middle-aged men with raised cholesterol, reducing
their risk of developing heart disease.

Ban proposed on anabolic steroid supplements

20-Jun-2003

The American Medical Association House of Delegates yesterday
called for a ban on the sale of over-the-counter dietary
supplements containing anabolic steroid-like ingredients and its
precursors.

IOC warns on food supplements

04-Apr-2002

Athletes are using increasing amounts of dietary supplements to
help boost their performance, but many of the products they use are
contaminated by substances that could result in positive tests for
anabolic steroids, according to...