How To Increase Testosterone!
Testosterone is a hormone that controls many aspects of the male reproductive system. Low testosterone levels are a common problem. According to estimates, up to 25% of men are affected. Beginning in their thirties, levels in all men gradually decline at a rate of about 1% per year. Low libido and erectile dysfunction are common complaints for men with low levels of this hormone.
A testosterone supplement can help treat the problem naturally.
The herb Passion Flower and a derivative of this flower, called chyrsin, do this very effectively.
Read on to learn…
The passion flower is a herbaceous flower found throughout the world, with the exception of Antarctica. In ancient times, the plant was used for its calming and analgesic properties. In more recent times, it has become a popular herb for treating problems related to sexuality, such as erectile dysfunction, low libido, and low sperm count.
The name of the herb fits well considering its uses to increase sexual desire. However, the passion flower actually got its name when Spanish explorers in the 16th century came across the climbing vine and thought it resembled the Passion and Crucifixion of Christ.
The libido-stimulating properties of passion flower can be attributed to two compounds found in chrysin and benzoflavone (BZF). Scientific research has found that these two substances play a role in keeping the male reproductive system healthy and operating at peak performance.
Chrysin is believed to continue to inhibit aromatase, an enzyme found in the body that is responsible for breaking down testosterone and converting it to estrogen. By helping to preserve testosterone, it naturally increases levels of the hormone in the body. It also stops some cells from responding to estrogen, reducing its effects in the body. For men with issues related to inadequate testosterone production or overactive estrogen production, passion flower is an excellent supplement choice.
When researchers at Iowa State University tested a supplement containing several herbs, including chrysin, they found that it increased serum androstenedione by 342%, free testosterone by 38%, and dihydrotestosterone (DHT) by 71%. Androstenedione is a precursor to sex hormones and is converted to testosterone in the body if the correct enzyme is available. DHT is a metabolite of testosterone and may play a role in sexual desire. The study was published in 2001 in the International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research.
A 2002 study by scientists at the University of Punjab in India examined the effects of benzoflavone on rats with simulated sexual problems induced by alcohol and nicotine. They found that rats given BZF exhibited significant increases in mating behavior, fertilization potential, and sperm count. When the study was published in Life Sciences, the researchers claimed that BZF restored virility, libido, and vigor by keeping blood testosterone levels high.