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Pregnenolone & Men’s Health
Pregnenolone is an endogenous steroid hormone produced primarily in the adrenal glands and brain. It is considered the “mother of all hormones” because it is directly derived from cholesterol and is the precursor to all steroid hormones including DHEA, testosterone, and progesterone. Adequate pregnenolone is necessary for a proper hormonal response, stress management, cognitive health,…
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Lycopene for Men’s Health
Lycopene is a carotenoid compound that contributes to the red and pink pigments in tomatoes, watermelon, guava, pink grapefruit, papaya, and other plant foods. Unlike beta-carotene, lycopene has no pro-vitamin A activity, but that doesn’t mean it provides nothing beyond a feast for the eyes. This phytonutrient has some impressive benefits with regard to men’s…
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Andropause: Life Stage or End of Manhood?
In the past, short of erectile dysfunction, male reproductive and endocrine issues were rarely discussed. With the advent of the internet, however, and a sudden interest in the repercussions of diminishing testosterone levels, the conversation is happening. Just as with female hormone production, male hormone production also wanes with age. This time of hormonal decline…