TestoTrax™
Advanced Testosterone Optimizer

Natural Testosterone Optimizers

• May Stimulate Muscle Growth
• Improves Libido and Sexual Performance
• Supports Reduced Cortisol so Ideal for Post Cycle Therapy 

The steroidal hormone Testosterone plays a vital role in sexual health and development. It is involved in numerous important processes during puberty and adulthood, such as building muscles, putting hairs on the chest, and increasing the size of sexual organs [1].

Following puberty testosterone is involved in maintaining bone and muscle strength and in the promotion of sexual libido. High levels of testosterone are especially important for people wishing to gain muscle mass.

Unfortunately, as one gets older there is a steady decline in testosterone levels. This can lead to many undesirable effects, such as poor muscle strength and, even worse, a lack of interest in sex.

Overcoming Low Testosterone

Many people include natural testosterone supplements in their diet as they feel it will overcome the effects of low testosterone levels. This is thought to support the natural endocrine system and to to improve one's quality of life.

A natural testosterone booster should include ingredients that may support levels of the hormone in the blood, thus promoting sexual health, performance & libido, increasing sperm count, delaying onset of the andropause (male menopause), enhancing muscle building processing and maintenance mechanisms, increasing overall physical performances during and after an exercise workout, and improving blood circulation. All of these may support a healthy and much fuller life. 

TestoTrax contains eight key ingredients that are thought to naturally boost testosterone levels, these are: FenuTrax™ Fenugreek Seed Extract, Eurycoma Longifolia (Malaysian Ginseng), KSM-66® Ashwagandha, Mucuna Pruriens, Niacin, Copper Bisglycinate Chelate, and Vitamin D3. In addition to supplementing testosterone levels, these natural herbs and vitamins have numerous other advantages such as supporting the function of the pancreas, supporting gastrointestinal health, and overall enhancement of mood. 

FenuTrax™ Fenugreek Seed Extract (Trigonella foenum-graecum) 

Fenugreek has long been used for increasing sexual libido in men in Arabian countries and the Indian sub-continent. Seeds are rich in the amino acid 4-hydroxyisoleucine [2], which is known to support healthy glucose-induced insulin release and thus normalize glucose metabolism in already healthy individuals. The seeds themselves have a bitter maple-syrup like flavor.

In addition to promoting healthy response to blood glucose, fenugreek is traditionally used to help support digestion and eating patterns; it is also associated with supporting healthy levels of testosterone [3].

Taking Fenugreek supplementation can also support a healthy minor decrease in DHT and fatty tissue mass, minor increases in glycemic control, glycogen resynthesis, and HDL-C levels in healthy individuals. In women, Fenugreek dramatically increases levels of milk production during lactation [4].

For men, it is the elevated levels of sexual enhancement and libido linked with Fenugreek consumption that are of greatest interest.

Seeds contain large amounts of saponins, flavonoids (sometimes called “fenusides”), alkaloids, coumarins and vitamins. Trigonelline is the most prevalent alkaloid. 

There is also a link between Fenugreek supplementation and increased serum testosterone levels in males who have undergone resistance training.

Eurycoma longifolia (Tongkat Ali Root) 

This bitter tasting southeastern Asian herb is rich in beta-carboline alkaloids and quassinoid type glycosides. These are known to increase testosterone levels and increase sexual responsiveness, and also act as powerful aphrodisiacs. 

Eurycoma longifolia Jack is also associated with anti-estrogenic effects, healthy sperm production and quality, delayed ejaculation, and numerous pro-erectile properties. Other minor effects of the herb include slight increases in power output, support in fighting stress, and increases in lean mass and may promote healthy weight-loss (specifically fat loss). 

It is thought the herbs glycoprotein content is the reason for its powerful role as an aphrodisiac, however the exact mechanisms underlying these processes are not yet fully understood. Daily doses of Eurycoma longifolia led to decreased ejaculation latency and increased mounting frequencies in rats [8]. 

Further to the above aphrodisiac effects, supplementation with Eurycoma extracts results in increased erection frequencies; this is most likely due to an androgenic effect [9]. 

Suppression of estrogen is the most likely reason for the increased sperm counts and qualities seen when supplementing with Eurycoma in rats. As levels of seminal viscosity are increased it is speculated that Eurycoma Longifolia supplementation may increase sperm count [10], with significant increases in seminal volume also recorded. 

With regards to testosterone, Eurycoma is able to increase levels in sexual sluggish rats during low testosterone periods. In a 2012 Malaysian study, researchers found that supplementation of the the herb was able to support healthy levels of testosterone. 

References 

[1] Wikipedia Testosterone Article: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Testosterone]

[2] Gautam et al. 4-Hydroxyisoleucine attenuates the inflammation-mediated insulin resistance by the activation of AMPK and suppression of SOCS-3 coimmunoprecipitation with both the IR-β subunit as well as IRS-1. Mol Cell Biochem. 2016 Mar;414(1-2):95-104. doi: 10.1007/s11010-016-2662-9.

[3] Rao et al. Influence of a Specialized Trigonella foenum-graecum Seed Extract (Libifem), on Testosterone, Estradiol and Sexual Function in Healthy Menstruating Women, a Randomised Placebo Controlled Study. Phytother Res. 2015 Aug;29(8):1123-30. doi: 10.1002/ptr.5355

[4] Schaffir and Czapla. Survey of lactation instructors on folk traditions in breastfeeding. Breastfeed Med. 2012 Aug;7:230-3. doi: 10.1089/bfm.2011.0054

[5] Aswar et al. Effect of furostanol glycosides from Trigonella foenum-graecum on the reproductive system of male albino rats. Phytother Res. 2010 Oct;24(10):1482-8. doi

[6] Yakubu et al. Aphrodisiac potentials of the aqueous extract of Fadogia agrestis (Schweinf. Ex Hiern) stem in male albino rats. Asian J Androl. 2005 Dec;7(4):399-404.

[7] Yakubu et al. Effects of oral administration of aqueous extract of Fadogia agrestis (Schweinf. Ex Hiern) stem on some testicular function indices of male rats. J Ethnopharmacol. 2008 Jan 17;115(2):288-92.

[8] Zanoli. Influence of Eurycoma longifolia on the copulatory activity of sexually sluggish and impotent male rats. J Ethnopharmacol. 2009 Nov 12;126(2):308-13. doi: 10.1016/j.jep.2009.08.021

[9] Ang et al. Evaluation of the potency activity of aphrodisiac in Eurycoma longifolia Jack. Phytother Res. 2001 Aug;15(5):435-6. 

[10] Ebrahimi et al. Urinary NMR-based metabolomic analysis of rats possessing variable sperm count following orally administered Eurycoma longifolia extracts of different quassinoid levels. J Ethnopharmacol. 2016 Apr 22;182:80-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jep.2016.02.015.

[11] Gonzales et al. Effect of Lepidium meyenii (MACA) on sexual desire and its absent relationship with serum testosterone levels in adult healthy men. Andrologia. 2002 Dec;34(6):367-72.

[12] Gonzales et al. Maca (Lepidium meyenii Walp), a review of its biological properties. Rev Peru Med Exp Salud Publica. 2014;31(1):100-10. 

[13] Gonzales et al. Effect of Black maca (Lepidium meyenii) on one spermatogenic cycle in rats. Andrologia. 2006 Oct;38(5):166-72. 

Further Citations of Interest

Corona et al. Testosterone supplementation and body composition: results from a meta-analysis of observational studies. J Endocrinol Invest. 2016 Sep;39(9):967-81. doi: 10.1007/s40618-016-0480-2 

Lee et al. The use of maca (Lepidium meyenii) to improve semen quality: A systematic review. Maturitas. 2016 Oct;92:64-9. doi: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2016.07.013.

Owen et al. Testosterone supplementation in men: a practical guide for the gynecologist and obstetrician. Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol. 2015 Aug;27(4):258-64. doi: 10.1097/GCO.0000000000000192.

Rehman et al. Review on a Traditional Herbal Medicine, Eurycoma longifolia Jack (Tongkat Ali): Its Traditional Uses, Chemistry, Evidence-Based Pharmacology and Toxicology. olecules. 2016 Mar 10;21(3):331. doi: 10.3390/molecules21030331 

Van Wyk BE. A review of commercially important African medicinal plants. J Ethnopharmacol. 2015 Dec 24;176:118-34. doi: 10.1016/j.jep.2015.10.031.