Featured Topics: Men’s Health
Ashwagandha Shown to Increase DHEA-S and Testosterone in Men
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. An eight-week supplementation with ashwagandha extract was associated with increased levels of DHEA-S and testosterone. One of the most common complaints in primary care settings is fatigue, effecting an estimated 20-40% of individuals...
Herb Shows Promise in Helping with Prostate Issues – Informed Opionion
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Studies have shown that Panax ginseng may be a reasonable alternative for benign prostatic hypertrophy treatment for those not ready for traditional medications. Most men as they age will experience symptoms of an enlarged...
Shilajit Supplementation Preserves Muscle Strength during Exercise
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Eight weeks of PrimaVie® Shilajit supplementation at 500 mg/L per day significantly decreased hydroxyproline levels and helped maintain maximum muscle strength following a fatiguing exercise protocol in the participating physically active...
Polysaccharide Found in Seaweed Shows Anti-Tumor Effects on Prostate Cancer
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Fucoidan, a marine plant extract, displayed significant anti- angiogenic and anti-tumor effects on human prostate cancer cells in vitro and in a mouse xenograft model, and clarified a possible role of the JAK-STAT3...
Curcumin-Based Supplement Benefits Bone Density
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Daily supplementation with 1000 mg of a special curcumin formulation significantly improved bone density in the participating osteopenic men. Osteopenia is a chronic bone condition characterized by a loss of bone density that, while...
Wheat Protein Shows Muscle-Building Properties in Men
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Of the participating healthy older men, those who ingested 35 g of casein had a significantly better response to postprandial muscle protein synthesis compared to those who ingested 35 g of wheat protein. Maintaining muscle mass “is...
Cranberry Extract Improves Urinary Tract Health in Men With Prostate Problems
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A highly concentrated and standardized cranberry extract significantly reduced the number of urinary tract infections in elderly men with benign prostatic hyperplasia. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a problem men deal with as...
Marine Complex Supplement Reveals Significant Hair Growth in Men With Androgenic Alopecia
Written by James C. Morton Jr., Staff Writer. In a six month, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical research study, marine complex supplement significantly promotes hair growth (7.3%) and hair conditions in men compared to baseline and placebo group. ...
Chinese Herbal Combination Improves Muscle Recovery From Exercise in Men
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Participating healthy male runners found that a combination of panax ginseng and danshen, taken daily for 7 days prior to downhill running, significantly improved their muscle damage and arterial stiffness and significantly increased...
Ashwagandha Shown to Improve Reaction Time in Men
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A two week supplementation with 500 mg of ashwagandha significantly improved the reaction time in participating subjects when compared to the control group. Ashwagandha, also known as Indian Winter Cherry, is an herb used extensively...
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