Muscle building TESTO

Detailed description

Detailed description of Testo :

TESTO is a natural, plant-based Testosterone booster.

Testosterone is a hormone which has several essential physiological functions in the human body.

The testosterone-boosting properties of TESTO are effective for body weight management, lean muscle mass, physical endurance, mood, sexual performance, and fertility.

 All ingredients in TESTO are organic and herbal, vegetarian and vegan-friendly, and an all-round great source of healthy, bioactive compounds.

Organic Fenugreek Extract (50% FENUSIDE)      

Name: Trigonella Foenum-Graecum

Part used: Seeds

Properties:

• Improves physical strength and lean muscle mass. [1]
• Positive effects on testosterone levels, which can improve sexual and mental health. [2,3]
• Extensive antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. [2]

Fenugreek (Trigonella Foenum-Graecum) is a plant which is native to India and North Africa.

It contains several important bioactive compounds such as mucilage, lecithin, bitter fixed oil, and nucleoalbumin, as well as essential minerals like phosphates and iron. It also contains multiple vitamins including vitamin A, multiple B-vitamins, and vitamin D.

Fenugreek has potential ergogenic and anabolic properties. Research has shown fenugreek to boost muscle growth via increases in both free and total testosterone levels. It can also improve the use of fatty acids during exercise, which is helpful for increasing endurance.

Other benefits of such an increase in testosterone can include a healthier sperm profile, improvements in overall sexual health and libido, and a boost in mood and alertness. In addition to this, fenugreek seeds also have extensive antioxidant effects and anti-inflammatory properties. [1,2,3]

Organic KSM-66® Ashwagandha Extract (Withania somnifera) (5% withanolides)

Name: Withania Somnifera

Part used: Root

Properties:

• Ashwagandha amplifies physiological and psychological factors by boosting testosterone. [4,5]
• Improves athletic performance and reduces stress hormones can assist with muscle building and muscular strength. [6]

The KSM-66® Ashwagandha Extract is an award-winning herbal preparation, with over 14 years of refinement through research and development.

Since Ashwagandha is most effective when all the active components are present in a balanced amounts, this KSM-66® Ashwagandha Extract is a sophisticated blend of all these active parts, such as somniferine, tropine and withanolides.

Ashwagandha stimulates the secretion of luteinizing hormone, which is an important factor for testosterone production.  This boost can combat stress and stress-related infertility.

The ergogenic and cortisol-lowering properties of Ashwagandha assist with the development of lean muscle and strength.

Ashwaghanda is also classed as an adaptogen. This means it is able to amplify physical and mental capacity by sustaining the function of several neurological, immunological, reproductive, endocrinal and energy-production systems – even while under stress.

Overall, the KSM-66® Ashwagandha Extract does an excellent job at promoting a healthy mind and body, including benefits towards sexual health.

Organic Asparagus Racemosus Extract (20% SAPONINS)

Name: Asparagus Racemosus

Part used: Root

Properties

• Mimics the effect of testosterone and supplies aphrodisiac effects. [7]
• Increases nitric oxide, which can treat erectile dysfunction and improve erection quality. [7]
• Anti-depressant and stress-relieving effects. [7]

Asparagus Racemosus (not to be confused with the vegetable), is a well-known medicinal plant which is native to Sri Lanka, India, and the Himalayas.  It’s a woody, climber-type plant, which usually reaches about 1-2 meters in height. 

Asparagus Racemosus contains steroidal saponins, known as “shatvarins”. The combination of these phytochemicals provides multiple health benefits, predominantly from their testosterone-like effects.

These include aphrodisiac effects, elevations in nitric oxide synthesis, and improvements in erection quality.  Additional benefits include anti-depressant, antioxidant, and immunomodulation effects. [7]

Organic Nettle Extract (5% BETA-SITOSTEROL)

Name: Urtica dioica

Part used: Root

Properties

• Reduces estrogen levels [8]
• Improves free testosterone levels [9]
• Prevents the breakdown of testosterone into DHT [10,11]

Nettle is a perennial plant, covered in fine hair or spikes. These spikes can hurt or irritate the skin due to their chemical content. However, this stinging property was traditionally used to treat pain symptoms, because of its counter-irritant effect. It has also been historically used to treat asthma, diarrhea, and other issues.

In male health, nettle can play an important role may due to its ability to elevate testosterone levels. Studies have shown that nettle is effective for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlargement of the prostate). Researchers believe that this testosterone-enhancing a property is facilitated by a reduction of dihydrotestosterone (DHT). This would be due to the inhibition of 5-alpha-reductase, subsequently blocking the conversion of testosterone to DHT.

Nettle also increases testosterone by inhibiting the aromatase enzyme, which is responsible for the conversion of testosterone to estrogen.

The majority of the testosterone in our bodies binds to a compound called sex hormone-binding globulin (SHGB). Lignans present in Nettle can block SHGB and improve valuable free testosterone levels. [8,9,10,11]

Organic Turmeric (50% CURCUMIN)

Name: Curcuma longa

Part used: Rhizome

Properties

• Contains curcumin, which prevents the conversion of testosterone to DHT. [12]
• Can assist in maintaining healthy levels of physical activity. [13]

Curcumin is the compound that provides the yellow pigment of turmeric and provides several health benefits.

It can act as a 5alpha-reductase inhibitor and block the conversion of testosterone to DHT, which increases free testosterone levels. [12]

In general, curcumin is a potent anti-inflammatory drug, which is used to accelerate healing processes. Turmeric can be used to reduce inflammation from muscular micro-tears caused by intense physical activity and speed up recovery time. [13]

Organic Long Pepper Extract (5% PIPERINE)

Name: Piper longum

Part used: Fruit

Properties

• Increase the absorption of curcumin [14]
• Blocks conversion of testosterone to DHT [15]
• High in zinc, which can improve sperm quality and fertility. [15] 

Long Pepper is traditionally used as a spice, but also has medicinal properties.

It contains a compound called piperine, which increases the bioavailability of curcumin and provides a synergistic effect. Long Pepper extract can also increase serum testosterone levels, through its inhibition of the 5alpha-reductase enzyme.

A second way in which Long pepper may increase testosterone is through its mineral content – namely Magnesium and Zinc – both of which have been linked to higher testosterone levels. This high zinc content can also provide improvements to sperm quality and fertility.

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