Male Menopause on the Rise

Source: CBS News Health

Think women are the only ones forced to cope with hormonal changes in midlife? Think again. Experts say more than five million men experience the effects of hypogonadism, also known as male menopause. The condition is no easy feat for them, either—on top of a waning sexual drive and erectile dysfunction, other symptoms include mood swings, fatigue and reduced muscle mass. Today, CBS News discusses the increasingly prevalent male disorder supplemented with a bit of medical insight. [Read this article]

Does This Stuff Work?

A while back, one of our Facebook Fans posed this question to us and we have been waiting for the right time to address it in more detail.  While the fan didn’t specify which product he was asking about, we’re assuming he was interested in TenagaXX, our most popular herbal supplement. Naturally, the answer is complicated, so we asked Dr. Joerg Gruenwald, President of Analyze and Realize (a Berlin-based management consultancy and natural products research firm) to break it down.

LR: What is TenagaXX and how does it work?

JG: TenagaXX is a daily herbal supplement that features a pure, patented Tongkat Ali extract developed at the MIT Research Center, where it was found to include compounds that improve sexual health. Tongkat Ali is a plant found in the ancient rainforests of Malaysia. Tongkat Ali helps the body maintain healthy levels of testosterone, plus increase sexual energy.

LR: Any science behind it yet?

JG: Yes, there is already good science behind Tongkat Ali. Early studies conducted in Malaysia in 2000, 2001 and 2004 support that the standardized water-soluble extract of the herb increases the available level of testosterone and testosterone precursors. Subjects in these studies showed an improved body mass index, as well as increased muscle strength and free testosterone index after three weeks or more of consecutive use. Their SHIM scores (Sexual Health Inventory for Men) also showed improvement in sexual desire and performance. The complete results of these studies can be found on the Biotropics website.

LR: Ok, so bottom line… does it work?

JG: The ingredients in TenagaXX are supported by centuries of traditional use. Tongkat Ali is not a quick fix, but a slow build up. Individual physiologies will always vary, as will results. We recommend consulting with your physician.