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Testosterone is a male hormone and its presence can briefly be explained in various development stages:

• Its being produces first in a male fetus just seven weeks after conception.

• In adolescents testosterone changes the voice of a teenage boy, makes his muscles fill out, and stimulates his sex drive.

• In adult men, the hormone plays a role in maintaining muscle mass and strength, fat distribution, bone strength, making one to fee more aggressive and red blood cell production, as well as libido and sperm production..

• Men hit their peak with testosterone at about age 17.

• Levels plateau for a while, and then slowly start to slide in their 30s and 40s.

• By the time a man reaches 80, his testosterone level will be about half of what it was when he was a young man.

In both males and females, Testosterone plays key roles in health and well-being. Examples include enhanced libido, energy, immune function, and protection against osteoporosis. On average, the adult male body produces about twenty to thirty times the amount of testosterone that an adult female’s body does

Testosterone is a steroid hormone from the androgen group. It is primarily secreted in the testes of males and the ovaries of females although small amounts are secreted by the adrenal glands. It is the principal male sex hormone and an anabolic steroid.

Like other steroid hormones, testosterone is derived from cholesterol. The largest amounts of testosterone are produced by the testes in men, but it is also synthesized in smaller quantities in women by the thecal cells of the ovaries, by the placenta, as well as by the zona reticularis of the adrenal cortex in both sexes.

In the testes, testosterone is produced by the Leydig cells. The male generative glands also contain Sertoli cells which require testosterone for spermatogenesis. Like most hormones, testosterone is supplied to target tissues in the blood where much of it is transported bound to a specific plasma protein, sex hormone binding globulin.

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What does herbs play in the sexual well being of a person?

The benefit is attributed to the adaptogen effect of the herbs in the supplement. Herbs are food forms that have to be taken every day for some time to see the changes taking place. These bring about positive changes, adapt into your system and improve your level of wellness. This food substance is adaptogen.

Append below in summary, some herbs that are supposed to help in general debility, deficient libidos, lack sexual drive/desire sexual dysfunction and low libido, increase testosterone level :- 

Damiana:

•  Damiana stimulates the natural desire for sex.
•  One feel more relaxed, as that part of the body becomes more intense and the sexual drive increases.  

Horny Goat Weed  

• Horny Goat Weed is effective in stimulating sexual desire in both women and men.
• For centuries, this herb has been used to revamp and regain sexual drive and desire, to treat deficient libidos. 
• In Asia, horny goat weed is widely used as an aphrodisiac and is found in traditional and botanical medicinal practices. 

 Maca 

• Maca is widely used by medical professionals in Peru to treat sexual dysfunction and low libido in both men and women. 
• It is also sometimes prescribed to women for relief of menopause. 
• This herb stimulates sexual arousal in men and women.   

Mucuna Pruriens: 

• Mucuna Pruriens is from India
• For thousands of years has been documented as to its’ effectiveness. 
• The active component is L-dopa, which today is a well-known libido-booster.
• Men seeking relief from erectile problems and low libido have used this herb remedy. 
• Also used by women for menopause relief. 

Muira Puama/Potency Wood 

• Muira Puama is a Brazilian shrub that has been used historically for its powerful aphrodisiac and nerve stimulant ability.
• Studies have confirmed that “potency wood” as its commonly called, is highly effective in the treatment of waning libido and sexual dysfunction.
• Many products in Germany use this ingredient and reported great results.

Panax Ginseng: 

•  a well-known Asian herb that has been scientifically proven to increase energy.
•  Both men and women have yielded significant boost in sex-drive and libido using this widely used herbs. 
•  The commonest adaptogen  which gives a lot of goodness to your system. It has food functional properties and has been used to boost health  

 Polypodium Vulgare 

• Polypodium Vulgare is a plant that has been used for its effectiveness to both calm and restore sexual tension on a cellular level.
• The end results have been considered to help relieve stress and improve urinary function. 

Saw Pametto: 

• Saw Palmetto is a berry used by Native Americans traditionally  to restore lost libidos in both men and women. 
• For men, this herb has aided impotence, inflammation of enlarged prostate, bladder and atrophy of the testes.
• On the other hand, women have benefited from renewed sexual desire, a re-awakening of breast development, and relief from uterine and ovarian irritability. 

 Tongkat Ali (Long Jack)

•  Tongkat Ali significantly boosts sex drive and function by building testosterone.( Testosterone stimulates metabolism, promotes lipogenesis (burning of fat), increases the formation of red blood cells, and accelerates muscle growth.) 
• Tongkat Ali is a natural testosterone builder.
•  Tongkat Ali Eurycoma Longifolia also known as Long Jack, has been shown to support male hormonal balance (including testosterone availability) , libido and performance according to animal studies.
•  Tongkat Ali Eurycoma Longifolia has been traditionally used for more than 300 years to enhance energy levels, endurance and stamina, and to reduce occasional mental fatigue.

Animal studies have demonstrated Tongkat Ali Eurycoma Longifolia’s ability to enhance sex drive, performance and potency:-

•   Rats supplemented with Long Jack showed an increased interest in amenable females.
•   It is also interesting to note that there was a significant increase in sexual activity and produced considerably larger litters.  

Yohimbe Bark 

• Yohimbe Bark is an African bark that increases erections by dilating blood vessels in the genital area. Yohimbe has been used for centuries as an aphrodisiac, increasing blood flow to the genitals of both men and women.
• Studies have also shown Yohimbe’s additional benefit in treating some cases of impotence due to increased mental stimulation allowing for better sexual performance. 

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