Herbal Testosterone Boosting Supplements

About Herbal Testosterone Boosting Supplements

Herbal Testosterone Boosters assist with balancing testosterone levels, reducing SHBG and estrogen. These hormones tend to become imbalanced with age, beginning after the age of 30 years or so. Women may wish to use these products as well, as testosterone is important for sexual interest, muscle mass and many other heath factors in any gender. Testosterone is an important hormone for maintaining bone mineral density and muscular strength. It assists in regulating the distribution of fat in the body, supports red blood cell production and maintaining a healthy mood.

Increasing free testosterone levels is essential for anyone wanting to increase the potency of their testosterone. With testosterone, much of it can be in an inactive form due to being bound to SHBG. SHBG binds to testosterone and renders its inactive. Only approximately 1-2% of the testosterone we have in our blood is free and active. The most important test result 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 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 does not work as we had first expected. In terms of assisting with recovery from exercise and promoting anaerobic exercise performance, this herb is certainly effective, 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, including 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.