You must have heard of the MOVEMBER movement, which declares November as Men’s Health Month and on this occasion calls you to even grow a mustache. The movement aims to raise awareness of men’s physical and mental health, which, after the age of 40, revolves around testosterone levels, prostate size and, perhaps surprisingly to some, depression.

We will not discuss the mustache. However, men’s health is an interesting topic that is worth taking up, because men are the stronger sex and they usually have “nothing wrong with them”. But is it really so?

It was about men’s mental and physical health. And this immediately reminds us of adaptogens, which work simultaneously for the benefit of both. Let’s explain briefly how adaptogens are good for men’s health.

What are adaptogens?

They are a special class of non-toxic herbs, plants and fungi that help the body adapt to changing environments. And since every change is related to stress, the action of adaptogens is also related to it.

Tribulus terrestris and Rhodiola rosea – Bulgarian adaptogenic herbs

Adaptogens combat stress by:

• Increasing the body’s resistance against various stress factors;
• Helping the body to recover after being subjected to different types of stress;
• Supporting the balance in the body despite the presence of stress factors by regulating various biochemical reactions.

For a plant to be an adaptogen, in addition to being non-toxic, it must also be effective against a wide range of stressors. It means that adaptogens help people with physical, mental and emotional stress. They have been known for centuries and are used today by astronauts and athletes as well as by people who spend too much time in front of the computer or in the office.

How do adaptogens work?

Adaptogens work by trying to restore balance in the body. For example, if cortisol levels in the body are high and a person suffers from hyper-energy, anxiety and insomnia, an adaptogen will have a relaxing effect, reducing the level of the stress hormone. And vice versa – if a person suffers from fatigue and exhaustion, then the adaptogen will energize him by increasing the levels of cortisol in the body.

What are the benefits of taking adaptogens?

• Higher working capacity – an opportunity to be mentally busy longer and perform better;
• More intensive training in the gym – faster recovery, muscle strength and tone, enhanced sport performance;
• Hormonal balance and libido – adaptogens increase libido and normalize hormonal levels in men and women;
• Good mood, energy and tonus.

Adaptogens are the ideal supplement for men who care about their physical and mental health, clearly aware of the connection between the two. They are excellent for professional athletes who are subjected not only to the physical stress of intense pre-competition training, but also to the psychological stress of worrying about performance.

It turns out that the problems of mental health are not unknown to men at all, although they are not “drama queens” and are more often silent when it comes to psychology and spirituality.

Men’s health after 40

Age is a factor. It doesn’t need to be a frightening one, though. One just need to be aware of the most common health issues that may occur with age  and take care of them preventively.

Testosterone and male sex hormones

After the age of 40 the man’s  testosterone levels begin to decrease. This is a sign of attention, because together with testosterone goes muscle mass, strength, energy and potency. Signs of obesity, high blood pressure, baldness, low immunity, and sometimes diabetes appear.

Testosterone is a steroid sex hormone that is formed in the adrenal glands and is responsible not only for sexual potency and male strength. The health of the skeletal system, the ability to concentrate, as well as male self-esteem also depend on it.

The Prostate

As we age, problems with prostate enlargement also appear. It is part of the male reproductive system and in young men, when it is normal, the prostate is about the size of a walnut. In men with prostatitis (inflammation and enlargement of the prostate), it can reach the size of a lemon. Signs of prostate enlargement are: frequent urination (enlargement of the organ leads to pressure on the bladder and urges to urinate), pain during urination and ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, low libido, etc.

Mental health

Decreased testosterone and hormonal imbalances very often bring with them depression, anxious thoughts, timidity and self-doubt. The truth is that not only men after 40 suffer from such problems. The World Health Organization reports that approximately 510,000 men of all ages commit suicide each year. That’s one man every minute.

Besides healthy food, abstaining from cigarettes, alcohol and sugar, which further reduce testosterone in the body, as well as increasing strength training – which in turn stimulates its production, what else can we do to support men’s health?

How do adaptogens protect men’s health?

Adaptogenic herbs such as Tribulus terrestris and Rhodiola rosea work to benefit men’s health. How?

• They contribute to the hormonal balance in the body and stimulate the production of testosterone;
• Help increase energy, endurance, muscle strength and muscle mass in sportsmen;
• They support the immune system, mood and libido;
• They combat depression, anxiety and physical exhaustion.

Research has been done that shows people who take Rhodiola rosea extract experience more enjoyment during exercise as well as greater satisfaction afterwards.

According to other studies, Bulgarian Tribulus terrestris extract also takes care of prostate health, lowers blood sugar and blood pressure, fights against obesity and increases male self-esteem.

The combination of the two adaptogens is extremely effective and recommended for men’s health, and especially for men over 40.

Tips for choosing the best herbal adaptogens for men:

• Look for standardized extracts, because they guarantee you the presence, constant concentration, quantity and quality of bioactive substances that are responsible for the effectiveness of the products;
• Look for an extract of Bulgarian Tribulus, which is standardized to furostanol saponins (protodioscin), because they are the bioactive substances and are in high concentration in the adaptogenic herb of Bulgarian origin;

Test VemoHerb Bulgarian Tribulus and Rhodiola Rosea combination and send us feedback on how it works for you.

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