Prime Male Review

What ingredients are in Prime Male?

D-Aspartic Acid – 1,600mg

Though this is one of two amino acids known as aspartic acids (the other being l-aspartate), the medical values of D-aspartic acid are entirely specific to it. The usual daily dose for adult males is 2,000-3,000 mg. For infertile men, D-AA can be used to increase testosterone levels; for athletes, it can be used as a temporary booster.

D-AA works in the brain to trigger a release of hormones. Studies indicate that D-AA is concentrated in the glands accountable for sexual functioning. D-AA initiates the release of Luteinizing Hormone.This in turn triggers the testes to produce testosterone. A boost in testosterone levels reduces the amount of estrogen. This helps men avoid ungainly female attributes like man boobs.

In short, D-aspartic acid in testosterone supplements can be summed up like this: “We demonstrated that D-aspartic acid, which occurs as a physiological compound in the mammalian pituitary and testis, plays a role in the regulation of the release and synthesis of LH and testosterone.”

BioPerine® – 10mg

BioPerine® is a patented product. It is a black pepper extract. It containing at least 95% piperine – the acrid-tasting compound found in black pepper. BioPerine® increases the rate of absorption of nutrients – something that won’t happen if you only consume black pepper alone. BioPerine® is used in Prime Male™ to accelerate the body’s renewal of testosterone levels.

Boron – 5mg

Consider boron as a “helping hand”: it has multiple health benefits for people, as well as helping other minerals do their job. Boron strengthens bones and reduces inflammation; it also influences cognitive skills and increases testosterone levels. In a study on boron and its effects on steroid hormones in humans, an increase level of free testosterone was reported after boron consumption. For anyone looking to build muscle this is a key factor because if you have low free testosterone you’re less likely to build muscle mass. (Yuki et al., 2013)

Korean Red Ginseng – 120mg

Korean Ginseng is often taken in the form of a herbal remedy in traditional Chinese medicine because of its positive effects on sexual performance. Studies support these beliefs, researchers took a group of 45 men with erectile dysfunction and provided 8 weeks of ginseng supplements to them. They found improvements in their erectile performance and sexual satisfaction. ^{[6. W.L. Kar & A. Wong, Ginseng and male reproductive function, Spermatogenesis, July 2013]}

Luteolin – 60mg

Luteolin is a type of flavone (a class of flavonoids – which are organic compounds that do not have a specific purpose in the growth or function of an organism). Roar Ambition specifically include this citrus flavonoid as it is  the most powerful aromatase inhibitor. Luteolin is known to block the enzyme aromatase, which consequently inhibits estrogen; for males, this is extremely beneficial as it deters female characteristics. A study conducted in China suggests: “luteolin inhibits estrogen biosynthesis by decreasing aromatase expression and destabilizing aromatase protein.” It’s worth mentioning that this is an expensive ingredient and is, therefore, a premium ingredient so it is good to see its inclusion within the Prime Male product.

Magnesium – 100mg

An essential factor in any sportsman’s diet, magnesium assists with the metabolism of carbohydrates and proteins. Crucially for a testosterone booster like TestoFuel, a study reported “that supplementation with magnesium increases free and total testosterone values in sedentary and in athletes. The increases are higher in those who exercise than in sedentary individuals.” This would indicate that individuals who exercise regularly when taking supplements containing magnesium boost their testosterone levels than those who take supplements without exercising.

Mucuna pruriens – 300mg

Also known as “velvet bean”, Mucuna pruriens is a legume native to Africa and the hotter parts of Asia. Traditionally, the seeds have been used to treat male sexual dysfunction. In one study, the addition of Mucuna pruriens improved testosterone levels greatly, as well as levels of luteinizing hormone, dopamine, adrenaline, and noradrenaline in infertile men. After Mucuna Prurien treatment, sperm count and quality of semen in infertile men improved significantly.

Nettle root – 160mg

The unassuming stinging nettle, Urtica dioica, is more than a scourge of the adventurous child. In fact, compounds tat are known as lignans (from the nettle’s root), can bind with SHBG (Sex Hormone Binding Globulin). Naturally, testosterone binds to the SHBG protein which means that this bonded testosterone is no longer able to aid in your muscle growth, so the properties of this ingredient ensure that there is more free testosterone available for your muscles.

Vitamin B6 – 7.5mg

A key vitamin in the “B” group, vitamin B6 reduces estrogen production, thereby increasing testosterone levels. An Austrian study revealed that vitamin B6 plays an important part in testosterone production: individuals with adequate vitamin B6 levels had significantly higher testosterone levels than those with lower levels of the vitamin. Before the body creates testosterone it produces androgen to tell the body that it is time to produce testosterone, vitamin B6 helps with this by stimulating your androgen receptors which tricks your body into producing more androgen in preparation for testosterone production.

Vitamin K2 – 45mcg

Not heard of it, eh? Not many people have. Vitamin K is present (mostly) in green leafy vegetables and cheese, and most research has been conducted using the humble rat. The general conclusion is that there is a correlation between low vitamin K2 levels and low testosterone levels. It’s not the most conclusive statement, but arguably it’s better to have vitamin K in a testosterone supplement than to leave it out. To conclude, it’s suggested that vitamin K plays a direct role in testosterone synthesis that becomes disrupted when there are lower levels of vitamin K.

Vitamin D3 – 5,000IU

Vitamin D3 is a form of the more familiar vitamin D. A study published in 2010 reported: “We aimed to evaluate whether vitamin D supplementation influences testosterone levels in men. Our results suggest that vitamin D supplementation might increase testosterone levels.”

Zinc – 30mg

An essential mineral (and metal) for various reasons, but what of its testosterone-enhancing properties? It is universally agreed that zinc deficiency is prevalent throughout the world (including the USA). In men, severe and moderate deficiency of zinc is associated with hypogonadism (a reduction in function of the gonads). Research has concluded that zinc may play an important role in modulating serum testosterone levels in normal men. Undoubtedly zinc is a key ingredient in testosterone supplements.