Herbal Testosterone Boosting Supplements

About Herbal Testosterone Boosting Supplements

Herbal Testosterone Boosters are designed to assist with balancing testosterone levels, which tend to decrease with age in men after the age of approximately 25 to 30 years. However, women may wish to try these products as well, as testosterone supports sexual interest and muscle mass levels for any gender. Testosterone is also an important hormone for maintaining bone mineral density and muscular strength.  It also assists in regulating the distribution of fat in the body, supporting red blood cell production and maintaining a good mood.

Increasing free testosterone levels is an important biological change for anyone wanting to increase the potency of their testosterone—it’s not always about how much you have, but how effective what you have is. There is no point boosting total concentrations of testosterone if a higher percentage is still bound by sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG). SHBG binds to testosterone and keeps its inactive. Only approximately 1-2% of the testosterone we have in our blood is free and active. So the most important biological finding from test results is an increase in free testosterone, not necessarily total testosterone, though a healthy increase in both levels is even better.

There are many supplements on the market that can assist not only with healthy testosterone synthesis, but also reducing the level of SHBG. If we were to decrease SHBG levels, with no change in total testosterone, the net effect would be a stronger anabolic testosterone signal in the body, with all of the associated benefits, such as improved recovery from weight lifting and heightened sexual interest. One herbal medicine in particular that has been used to enhance testosterone levels is fenugreek seed extract. Research from the The Aging Male in January 2016 indicated that treatment for 12 weeks with this herb significantly increased both total and free serum testosterone, as well as improving scores on the Aging Male Symptom Questionnaire. Males between the ages of 43 and 70 years were trialed in this study. 

Research into Tribulus terrestris has been consistent over the past few decades, showing that this herb may not work quite as we had first expected. In terms of assisting with recovery from exercise and promoting anaerobic exercise performance, this herb is certainly a winner, as was published in the Journal of Sport and Health Science in 2017. However, this herbal medicine may only be helpful for increasing free testosterone levels in people of advancing age who have a lower than normal level to begin with. So, a 25 year old healthy individual who is weight lifting may find it assists with recovery and performance, however, their testosterone level will likely remain unchanged. These findings have been published in numerous journal articles, one of which was the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research in 2007. 

Some other herbs that are commonly used to support healthy testosterone levels are Horny Goat Weed and Tongkat Ali. So whether it be to improve mood, boost recovery from training or simply maintain general health, there is sure to be something in Herbal Testosterone Boosters to help you out.