Androchron®

Basics

As we grow older, the body's production of sex hormones begins to decrease. In women this process triggers menopause, also known as the 'change of life'.  Similarly, this decrease in sex hormones causes a host of less-recognized symptoms in men. This period in a man’s life is frequently referred to as 'andropause'. During andropause, decreased hormone levels have an impact on fat metabolism, muscle mass, and libido. In addition, men in this age group are increasingly affected by disorders of the prostate, kidneys and cardiovascular system, as well as a decline in general fitness. Therefore, the aim of a good food supplement for this stage of life should be to naturally offset the hormone deficiency that is developing, helping to counteract the resulting changes.

The combination of L-arginine and taurine has been used for many years as a natural way to boost low libido regardless of its cause, and to support healthy heart and kidney function. Saw palmetto (serenoa repens) extract, the subject of numerous clinical studies,  supports prostate health.  Along with gingko biloba extract, this combination works to support physical and mental fitness by helping to maintain healthy circulation. Additionally, lignans possess gentle, estrogen-related properties and help support healthy hormonal balance while at the same time supporting heart health.  Androchron® also contains tribulus, a natural non-hormonal plant substance obtained from the medicinal herb tribulus terrestris. Tribulus supports healthy testosterone levels by promoting the release of luteinising hormone (LH), necessary for healthy testosterone production.

Androchron® is rounded out by other vital ingredients targeted for the particular time of day (morning or evening) during which they are taken,  for optimal bioavailability and efficacy.    

Effects

Taurine and L-arginine: Taurine is an aminosulfonic acid, and L-arginine is an amino acid. Both of these substances can be produced by the human body and are also taken in with food, and both help support cardiovascular health.  The mechanism of action of L-arginine is known; in a nutshell, L-arginine is converted to nitrogen monoxide (NO), a substance known to exert a vasodilating effect. L-arginine also plays an important role in maintaining healthy hormonal balance. Taurine participates in the formation of bile acids, exerting a positive impact on the body’s energy balance.

Saw palmetto: Saw palmetto extract contains valuable oils and polysaccharides as well as phytosterines, flavonoids and carotinoids (secondary plant substances). This extract has been used by practitioners of herbal medicine for centuries. Its benefits to prostate health are well-known, and in addition, saw palmetto helps maintain a healthy cardiovascular system.

Lignans: Derived from the Latin word for wood (lignum), lignans are a special class of antioxidants, polyphenols and isoflavones that are structurally very similar to sex hormones. Their ability to dock at certain hormone receptor sites enables them to help maintain overall healthy hormonal balance.  In this way they can help promote cellular health, as well as maintain a healthy heart.

Tribulus: Tribulus extract contains active ingredients called saponins, which are special secondary plant substances. Saponins (a word derived from sapo, the Latin word for soap) are water-soluble natural glycosidic substances that occur in certain plants. The main active component in tribulus is protodioscine. This substance is responsible for the effect of tribulus on the release of  luteinising hormone (LH), which promotes the body’s own production of testosterone, helping to support healthy levels of free testosterone. During the past 20 years a wide variety of different studies have been performed verifying the effects of tribulus.

Ginkgo biloba: Ginkgo extract promotes healthy blood circulation in the entire body.  This can help protect against symptoms of aging such as memory problems, declining muscular strength and metabolic disorders.

Vitamins C and E: Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin responsible for protecting tissue structures, cell membranes and cellular constituents against oxidative damage caused by free radicals. Vitamin E also serves to protect against oxidative damage, while supporting the effects of vitamin C.

B vitamins: B vitamins support a wide variety of enzymes directing various key steps in the body’s metabolism. B vitamin deficiencies often cause disturbances in these metabolic processes.

Zinc: This trace element is a constituent of many enzymes – or of their co-factors – and thus plays an important role in our body’s overall metabolism. It is important for cell division and protein metabolism, and is also involved in the metabolism of growth and sex hormones.

Uses

General fitness: The ingredients in Androchron® help support a healthy heart, while also possessing properties that can help support a healthy immune system.  As a whole, these properties have the overall result of supporting general well-being and physical and mental fitness.

Healthy testosterone levels (andropause): Androchron’s® ingredients help support healthy hormonal balance, to soothe the symptoms related to the declining testosterone levels that occur during andropause. The ingredients in Androchron® help support healthy testosterone levels while also boosting libido and supporting sexual health, and may also support a general feeling of well-being.

Sports: The active ingredients in Androchron® can help support healthy energy and endurance levels during athletic activities by supporting healthy muscular function, without unwanted side effects.

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