The Health Strategy for prevention and early detection.

Maximize Your Personal Program of exercise, diet, and nutritional supplementation.

Testosterone and Men's Sexual Health

Your Blood Work Indicators

In your personal lab results the primary test that show Testosterone levels include your Testosterone, Free and Total levels (Testosterone, Serum and Free Testosterone-Direct).

While healthy levels of Testosterone are important to overall homeostatic functioning of the body, it is a significant factor in sex drive. Testosterone levels can be increased, if necessary, through natural means as well as other Nutraceuticals that may enhance or improve libido.

Remember to review your results and the tools available on our website to understand them.

Core Food Groups

Purported food groups that may increase sexual drive have included oysters that are high in zinc, a mineral used in the production of testosterone. Asparagus, which is high in vitamin E, considered one of the sex hormone stimulants. Chilies due to capsaicin capsaicin stimulates nerve endings to release chemicals, raising the heart rate and possibly triggering the release of endorphins.1 "In men with testosterone deficiency, testosterone therapy can restore sexual function and muscle strength, prevent bone loss and protect against heart disease (atherosclerosis). Also, some men taking testosterone therapy report an increase in energy, sex drive and well-being."2

Supplements that may Prostrate Health

Supplements that contain one or more of the following ingredients may improve Testosterone and/or Sexual Health. See references below.

  • Acetyl-L-Carnitine
  • Guarana
  • Suma
  • Androstenedione
  • L-arginine
  • Tribulus Terrestis
  • Damiana
  • Maca
  • Epimedium grandiflorum
  • Muira puama
  • Golden root
  • Pfaffia panuculata

Dietary supplements may not be risk-free under certain circumstances. If you are pregnant, nursing a baby, or have a chronic medical condition, such as, diabetes, hypertension or heart disease, be sure to consult your doctor or pharmacist before purchasing or taking any supplement.

References

1 Discovery Health. Sexual Health. Copyright 2008 Discovery Communications, LLC. http://health.discovery.com/centers/sex/

2 Nippoldt, T. M.D. Mayo Clinic Rochester. 1998-2008 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). All rights reserved.

Annussek, G. Suma Health Article. The Gale Group Inc., Gale, Detroit, Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine, 2005.

Arginine. Natural and Alternative Treatments. Copyright © 2008 EBSCO Publishing. All rights reserved. http://healthlibrary.epnet.com/

Arletti R, Benelli A, Cavazzuti E, Scarpetta G, Bertolini A. Stimulating property of Turnera diffusa and Pfaffia paniculata extracts on the sexual-behavior of male rats. Psychopharmacology (Berl). 1999 Mar;143(1):15-9.

Davidson, T. The Gale Group Inc., Gale, Detroit, Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine, 2005.

http://www.healthline.com/galecontent/damiana

Ellen Kamhi. Natural Alternatives to Viagra. WebMD Live Events Transcript. 05/26/2000.

Gonzales GF, Cordova A, Gonzales C, et al. Lepidium meyenii (Maca) improved semen parameters in adult men. Asian J Androl . 2002;3:301–3.

Gonzales GF, Cordova A, Vega K, et al. Effect of Lepidium meyenii (Maca) on sexual desire and its absent relationship with serum testosterone levels in adult healthy men. Andrologia . 2002;34:367.

Healthline. Epimedium treats Atherosclerosis and Sexual dysfunction. http://www.healthline.com/natstandardcontent/horny-goat-weed-1

Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab. 2000 Jun;10(2):208-15. The effects of Tribulus terrestris on body composition and exercise performance in resistance-trained males. Antonio J, Uelmen J, Rodriguez R, Earnest C.

Kennedy DO, Haskell CF, Robertson B, et al. Improved cognitive performance and mental fatigue following a multi-vitamin and mineral supplement with added guarana (Paullinia cupana). Appetite. 2007 Oct 30.

Kennedy DO, Haskell CF, Wesnes KA, et al. Improved cognitive performance in human volunteers following administration of guarana ( Paullinia cupana ) extract: comparison and interaction with Panax ginseng . PharmacolBiochem Behav . 2004;79:401–11.

Cavallini G, Caracciolo S, Vitali G, Modenini F, Biagiotti G. Carnitine versus androgen administration in the treatment of sexual dysfunction, depressed mood, and fatigue associated with male aging. Urology. 2004 Apr;63(4):641-6.

Walker TB, Robergs RA. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab. 2006 Jun;16(3):305-15.