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 testosterone synthesis, but also modulating 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. One herbal medicine in particular that has been used to enhance testosterone levels is fenugreek seed extract. Research from The Aging Male in June 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.

Some other herbs that are commonly used to support healthy testosterone levels are Tribulus Terrestris, 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.