Functional Male

Functional Male^® is NuMedica’s powerful blend of eight synergistic ingredients designed to help support male health.* Additionally, the select ingredients in this formula have been proven clinically effective in supporting sexual health and energy as well as supporting healthy cortisol and dopamine levels.*

Functional Male contains herbs, such as Ashwagandha Root Extract and Tongkat Ali Extract, which have been shown in scientific studies to “improve stress hormone profile and certain mood state parameters.”

Tribulus Terrestris fruit extract has a wealth of data in the scientific literature. In a recent review, it has been shown to “[Have] diuretic, aphrodisiac, anti urolithic, immunomodulatory, antidiabetic, absorption enhancing, hypolipidemic, cardiotonic, central nervous system, hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antispasmodic, anticancer, antibacterial, anthelmintic, larvicidal, and anticarcinogenic activities.”

NuMedica’s Functional Male Performance Formula provides plant-based compounds that assist with proper stress hormone balance. The stress hormones are directly connected to the male and female hormones, so anything you do to improve stress hormone balance (fitness, whole food, nutritional supplements, herbs, etc.) will positively impact your sex hormones.

Longjack Root Extract

The root of Eurycoma longifolia contains several chemicals that have different effects in the body. Some of the chemicals seem to affect how the body produces the hormone testosterone. Research in animals and humans suggests it might increase testosterone in the body.

Zinc

Zinc is found in cells throughout the body. It helps the immune system fight off invading bacteria and viruses. The body also needs zinc to make proteins and DNA, the genetic material in all cells. During pregnancy, infancy, and childhood, the body needs zinc to grow and develop properly. Zinc also helps wounds heal and is important for proper senses of taste and smell.

Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha, also known as Withania somnifera, winter cherry, and Indian ginseng, is a shrub that grows in India, the Middle East, and areas of Africa. The plant, including its roots and berries, has been used for thousands of years in Ayurveda, India’s system of traditional medicine, but its popularity has recently spiked in the U.S.

Tribulus terrestris Fruit Extract

Tribulus has long been used in traditional Chinese medicine, as well as in ayurveda to enhance athletic performance or increase libido. Tribulus is also said to raise your levels of certain hormones, including testosterone and estrogen, and is found in supplements claiming to increase testosterone levels. In addition, tribulus is purported to help a variety of health issues such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, kidney stones, erectile dysfunction, sexual dysfunction, and act as a diuretic.

Velvet Bean Seed Extract

Mucuna pruriens (Fabaceae) also known as Velvet Bean Seed is an established herbal drug used for the management of male infertility, nervous disorders, and also as an aphrodisiac. It has been shown that its seeds are potentially of substantial medicinal importance. The ancient Indian medical system, Ayurveda, traditionally used M. pruriens, even to treat such things as Parkinson’s disease. M. pruriens has been shown to have anti-parkinson and neuroprotective effects, which may be related to its anti-oxidant activity. In addition, anti-oxidant activity of M. pruriens has been also demonstrated in vitro by its ability to scavenge DPPH radicals and reactive oxygen species.

Nettle Leaf Extract

Nettle Leaf or Urtica dioica has traditionally been used in the control of cardiovascular disorders especially hypertension. The leaf extract of Urtica dioica has been reported to improve glucose homeostasis in vivo. Nettle root could prevent some of the effects of prostatic hyperplasia.

Grape Seed Extract

There is evidence that grape seed extract is beneficial for a number of cardiovascular conditions. Grape seed extract may help with a type of poor circulation (chronic venous insufficiency) and high cholesterol. Grape seed extract also reduces swelling caused by injury and helps with eye disease related to diabetes.

Directions:

Take two capsules twice per day or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.

Other Ingredients: Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (vegetable capsule), magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose.

Does Not Contain:  Milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy.

Warning: Contains Ashwagandha Root. Do not use if pregnant or nursing.

Caution: Keep out of reach of children.

Storage: Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place.

^†TRAACS^™ and the Albion Gold Medallion design are trademarks of Balchem Corp. or Albion Labs.