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Men's Health
Men’s Health Support
This involves a platform of nutrients, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, to provide a foundation for everyday general health for men, but also better health in the long-term. This includes; cardiovascular health (a healthy heart and circulation), brain health, hormonal and prostate health, as well as immune health – all of which can be supported by supplements, diet and a healthy lifestyle.
Men’s Health Nutrients
- EPA and DHA are essential omega 3 fats that support healthy nutrients for heart health and function, supporting healthy levels of cholesterol and blood pressure.
- Coenzyme Q10 is an antioxidant and precursor to energy production in the heart.
- Cardiovascular enzymes; Nattokinase, serrapeptase and D-ribose, to assist with circulation health, heart energy and function.
- L-Carnitine fumarate, a specific amino acid for energy production in the heart muscle and long-term heart health support.
- Magnesium provides relaxation for the heart, which is a muscle.
- Zinc is a specific mineral to help support and regulate hormonal health in men and support prostate health long-term.
Men’s Health Tips
- Essential omega 3 fats help nourish the brain, heart tissue and support healthy circulation, for energy.
- Stay active to manage a healthy weight with diet and exercise.
- Liver health and bowel function support.
- Heart health support is important, by keeping healthy cholesterol and blood pressure in check.
- Prostate health support for long term men’s health support.
FAQ's
For men’s health in general, herbal extracts such as Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens), Tribulus terrestris, Tomato fruit extract lycopene, amino acid nutrients L-Carnitine and minerals Zinc and Selenium, are often recommended.
Herbal extracts; Tribulus terrestris, Epilobium and Damiana can help to manage, regulate and help balance natural testosterone levels in the body.
The mineral zinc plays a vital role in helping to support healthy production of testosterone, which has a supportive effect on spermatozoa. Vitamin D levels and Zinc status should be checked, as these are associated with fertility in men. A specific nutrient known as D-aspartic acid; a natural amino acid shown to help support testosterone levels. Research suggests that it works mainly by supporting levels of follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone, the latter of which stimulates Leydig cells in the testes, to produce sufficient testosterone.
Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens) contains an active ingredient that can help to support hormones associated with hair growth. Biotin, also known as vitamin H, has been associated with new healthy growth of hair and the maintenance of hair. The mineral Zinc can help with the balancing and support of hormones that support the scalp and the hair follicle to help support and maintain healthy hair in men.