Male Reproductive System
Synopsis of Male Reproductive System
The male reproductive system consists of internal and external organs that work together to produce, mature, and deliver sperm, as well as to synthesize and regulate testosterone, the primary male sex hormone. Key components include the testes, epididymis, vas deferens, seminal vesicles, prostate gland, urethra, and penis.
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Testes produce sperm and testosterone.
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Epididymis stores and matures sperm.
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Vas deferens transports sperm during ejaculation.
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Seminal vesicles and prostate gland contribute fluid to form semen.
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Penis and urethra allow for sperm delivery and urination.
Testosterone drives the development of male secondary sexual characteristics (facial hair, voice deepening, muscle mass) and plays key roles in libido, sperm production, energy, mood, and bone health. Reproductive health is influenced by age, stress, diet, environmental toxins (e.g., endocrine disruptors), infections, hormone levels, and circulatory health.
Common male reproductive issues include low testosterone (andropause), erectile dysfunction, infertility, enlarged prostate (BPH), prostatitis, and varicocele. Lifestyle factors and chronic inflammation often underlie these conditions.
Natural remedies to support Male Reproductive System
Zinc and selenium: Essential for testosterone synthesis and sperm health.
Exercise and strength training: Boost natural testosterone and improve circulation.
Adaptogens (ashwagandha, maca): Support stress response and hormonal balance.
Healthy fats and protein: Aid in hormone production.
Avoid xenoestrogens: Found in plastics, pesticides, and some personal care products.
Pelvic floor exercises: Improve blood flow and urinary control.
Sleep and stress management: Crucial for testosterone production and libido.
Ingredients
These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to support Male Reproductive System.
Abuta
Alchornea
Allium tuberosum
amino acids
Angelica
animal protein
anise
anti-aromatase
antler
ashwagandha
aspartic acid
avocado
ba ji tian
barrenwort
bee products
Beef liver
beta-sitosterol
black galingale
black ginger
black seed
Borassus aethiopum
boron
Brazil nut
broccoli
Bulbine natalensis
Butea monosperma
Butea superba
Caesalpinia crista
caterpillar mushroom
catuaba
Chinese fleeceflower
Chinese mountain ant
Chinese pond turtle
Chlorophytum
cistanche
Clerodendrum phlomidis
Cnidium
cordyceps
cowage seed
Crinum latifolium
cruciferous
Cucurbita
Curculigo orchioides
Cyanotis arachnoides
Cyanotis vaga
Cynomorium
d-alpha tocopherol
D-Aspartic Acid
damiana
date
deer velvet
DHEA
DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone)
DIM (diindolylmethane)
dodder
egg
elk antler
equol (proprietary)
Euryale seed
Eurycoma Longifolia
eurycomanone
Fadogia agrestis
fatty acids
fenugreek
fish
fo-ti
folate
folic acid
furostanols
garden cress
ginseng
Ginsenosides
gokhru
herbal blend (proprietary)
horny goat weed
Hygrophila
icariin
Indian sarsparilla
Jatropha macrantha
Kigelia africana
Kokilaksha
L-arginine
L-citrulline
Leptadenia
lingzhi
lipids
Loranthus
lycopene
maca
macaenes
macamides
magnesium
maral root
Massularia acuminata
Melatonin
Montanoa tomentosa
Muira puama
Nettle
Nigella seed
Nymphaea caerulea
Orchis latifolia
Osthole
parsley
Pedalium
pomegranate
protein
Protodioscin
pumpkin
pygeum
Rehmannia
rehmannia glutinosa
Rhaponticum
royal jelly
Safed musli
saffron
saw palmetto
selenium
Selenocysteine
Selenomethionine
Semecarpus anacardium
sesame
Shataverins
Shilajit
smilax
suma
Tiger Nut
Tongkat ali
trace minerals
Tribuloside
tribulus
Tribulus Terrestris
Trichilia catigua
velvet bean
vitamin B
vitamin D
vitamin E
Walnut
wheat germ
Withanolides
Yohimbe
Yohimbine
Zinc
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