Benefits
Cistanche targets various aspects of performance enhancement, ranging from cognition to hormones and even longevity. As a powerful male tonic, this herb completely outperforms any other Ginseng in terms of it's masculine power.
Longevity
- Glycosides present in Cistanche exhibit protective effects on the hippocampal ultrastructure, and glycosides may play a role in the delay of aging and the prevention and treatment of senile dementia via anti-oxidation (12).
- Results indicate that Ca2+-ATP enzyme activity was enhanced, and the MDA content in the hepatic mitochondria was reduced. These results further suggested that the Cistanche effectively protected hepatic mitochondria in the D-galactose aging rat model (13).
- Cistanche can antagonize immunosenescence and extend life-span in mice (14).
Nootropic Properties
- Enhances Nerve Growth Factor secretion, similar to Lion's Mane, without negative androgenic side-effects (5). NGF is critical to the growth and differentiation of neurons in the brain.
- Increases GDNF production, which is essential for the health and integrity of one’s dopaminergic system (6).
- Significantly enhances dopamine production (7).
- Enhances learning and memory (8).
- Increases neurite outgrowth (9).
- Significantly increases BDNF (6).
Hormonal Optimisation
- Echinacoside (a constituent found in Cistanche) Increases Sperm Quantity by Targeting the Hypothalamic Androgen Receptor (1).
- Echinacoside increases leutenizing hormones levels significantly by 1.1-fold in serum, 1.4-fold in encephalon + pituitary and 1.2-fold in testis (1).
- Echinacoside significantly increases mRNA (Genetic) levels of CYP11A1, CYP17A1, HSD3β1/2 and HSD17β, and particularly HSD3β1/2, which are key enzymes responsible for active hormonal conversions (1).
- Cistanche extract shortened the erectile latency and prolonged the erectile duration to minimize the negative effects of castration (2).
- Cistanche increases sperm count (2.3- and 2.7-folds) and sperm motility (1.3- and 1.4-folds) and decreased the abnormal sperm (0.76- and 0.6-folds). The serum level of progesterone and testosterone in rats was also increased (3).
- Reverses BPA-induced abnormality in sperm characteristics, testicular structure and normalized serum testosterone, enhanced the testosterone biosynthesis (4).
How to use
Cistanche
As a powder, take 1/2 a teaspoon up to twice per day (morning and lunch)
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Dosing strategy:
Cistanche works best in conjunction with Cordyceps, Deer antler and other TCM herbs. For full results, a minimum of 8 weeks of usage is suggested.
Ideal for:
Athletes, Libido, "Stressed Men" who need to perform.
Quality
All vendors are vetted for quality, to ensure they contain the right active ingredients and ratios. Each vendor provides a Certificate of Analysis ℹ️, to ensure accurate dosing, and a product free of contaminants/heavy metals. Further, when brands we work with have been randomly pulled off the shelf and tested by Labdoor, they have tended to score A+ ℹ️.
Efficacy
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Medication interactions and allergies
Please consult your healthcare professional before making any changes to your lifestyle or regime.
For further information on contraindications and allergies, please visit the vendors website.
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