Soviet scientists in the 1980s tested the effects of deer antler velvet on the performance of elite Russian athletes, and the results were astonishing. Deer antler velvet helped increase the strength and muscle mass of Russian athletes, and speed their recovery time from exercise.1
Deer velvet is used to boost strength and endurance, improve the way the immune system works, counter the effects of stress, and promote rapid recovery from illness. It is also used at the onset of winter to ward off infections.
Other uses include treatment of high cholesterol, high blood pressure, migraines, muscle aches and pains, asthma, indigestion, weak bones (osteoporosis), headache, liver and kidney disorders, cold hands and feet, soreness and weakness in the lower back and knees, chronic skin ulcers, and overactive bladder. It is also used to increase growth hormone levels, promote youthfulness, sharpen thinking skills, protect the liver from toxins, stimulate production and circulation of blood, and increase the number of red blood cells.
Some people use deer velvet to increase levels of certain sex hormones (estrogen and testosterone), improve fertility, increase interest in sexual activity/libido, and treat male sexual performance problems (erectile dysfunction, ED). Women use deer velvet to reduce the dose of estrogen they need in hormone replacement therapy. They also use it for menstrual and menopause problems, vaginal discharges, and uterine bleeding.
In herbal combinations, deer velvet is used to improve athletic performance; to improve eyesight and hearing; to reduce stress; and to treat arthritis, osteoporosis, "tired blood" (anemia), women's reproductive disorders including premenstrual syndrome (PMS), ED, and skin conditions. Herbal combinations including deer velvet are also used to increase blood circulation to the brain and to delay or reduce signs of aging such as tissue, bone, and muscle degeneration, and declining mental skills.2
Reported Key Benefits:
- Increased Growth Hormone production
- Boost strength and endurance
- Improved sexual function / libido / erectile dysfunction
- Improve cholesterol / blood pressure
- Improve bone density
- Boost immune system
TestoStim is a proprietary formula that includes synergistic, antioxidant-rich, bioactive extracts that support vitality and general physical and mental well-being. It features a patented green oat extract and unique mungbean sprout powder. Salivary assays have shown that the combination of ingredients in TestoStim free up serum-bound testosterone, thereby increasing levels of free testosterone and optimizing availability of this crucially important hormone.
Reported Key Benefits*:
- Improved energy
- Improved libido and performance
- Increased strength and endurance
- Increase motivation/drive
DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) is a hormone that's naturally produced by the adrenal glands. Levels of DHEA naturally drop after age 30. DHEA levels can be easily checked through simple lab work to determine any deficiencies.
A number of studies have found that DHEA supplements may help people with depression, obesity, lupus, and adrenal insufficiency. DHEA may also improve skin in older people and help treat osteoporosis, erectile dysfunction, and some psychological conditions.
Low DHEA levels are associated with aging and a number of diseases, such as anorexia, type 2 diabetes, and HIV. In older men, having low levels of DHEA is also associated with a higher chance of death. However, it's not clear that using DHEA supplements will help lower the risks of getting any diseases.
DHEA is used by some people who want to "reverse" aging and boost immunity, cognitive function, and muscle strength. For now, studies don't back up these uses. DHEA has been studied as a treatment for other conditions, ranging from cardiovascular disease to menopause to Alzheimer's.
http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/lifestyle-guide-11/dhea
Key Reported Benefits:
- Improved sexual function / libido / erectile dysfunction
- Increased bone density
- Improvement of depression
- Improved weight loss
- Decreased coronary artery disease
http://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/dhea/evidence/hrb-20059173
Zinc is a metal. It is called an "essential trace element" because very small amounts of zinc are necessary for human health.
Zinc is frequently used for boosting the immune system, treating the common cold and recurrent ear infections, and preventing lower respiratory infections. Many people use zinc for it's other reported benefits of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), male infertility, erectile dysfunction (ED), weak bones (osteoporosis), rheumatoid arthritis, and muscle cramps associated with liver disease.
Zinc is also used for asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure, and skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, and acne. Many athletes also use zinc for improving hormone balance, athletic performance and strength. Some use zinc for an eye disease called macular degeneration, for night blindness, and for cataracts.1
Zinc Key Benefits:
- Improved hormone balance
- Healthier hair and skin
- Healthier immune system
Aroma Clear delivers a unique, proprietary blend of 8-prenylnaringenin (8-PN) from hops and plant-lignan extract at clinically relevant levels. Research suggests lignans and 8-PN can support the body's natural process of healthy aromatase activity and exert phytoestrogen (e.g., enterolactone) and antioxidant activity. This all-natural formula may support cardiovascular, bone, breast, and prostate health. Aroma Clear is also used to help control estrogen levels in men and help relieve normal menopausal discomforts for women.
Reported Key Benefits:
- Support cardiovascular, bone, breast, and prostate health
- Control estrogen levels
- Relieve menopausal discomforts
