Evidence supporting the use of: Epimedium
For the health condition: Aging (prevention)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Epimedium, commonly known as Horny Goat Weed, has a long history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for various health conditions, including those associated with aging such as fatigue, sexual decline, and bone weakness. The traditional rationale for its use in aging is rooted in its reputed ability to "tonify the kidney" and "strengthen yang," which are concepts in TCM associated with vitality, sexual health, and longevity. While Epimedium is widely used in East Asia as a herbal remedy for age-related decline, scientific research specifically targeting its anti-aging effects in humans is limited and largely preliminary. Most of the modern studies are in vitro or animal-based, suggesting antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective properties, as well as potential benefits for bone health due to compounds like icariin. However, direct clinical evidence supporting its efficacy for aging prevention in humans remains insufficient. Thus, its use for aging is primarily justified by tradition rather than robust scientific validation.
Other ingredients used for Aging (prevention)
7-hydroxymatairesinol (HMR)7-Keto-DHEA
Acai berry
Acetyl L-carnitine
Akkermansia muciniphila
algal oil
alpha-carotene
alpha-glycosyl isoquercitrin
alpha-ketoglutarate (AKG)
alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)
amino acids
anthocyanins
apple
apricot
ascorbyl palmitate
ashwagandha
astaxanthin
astragalus
beta-carotene
brussel sprouts
carrot
catalase
cauliflower
coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
collagen
cryptoxanthin
turmeric
curcumin
DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone)
epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
fisetin
flaxseed
ginkgo biloba
green tea
greens blend (proprietary)
L-carnosine
lutein
magnesium
matcha
melatonin
mixed carotenoids
nicotinamide riboside
omega-3 fatty acids
polypeptide complex (proprietary)
protein
quercetin
resveratrol
rhodiola
sardines
selenium
silicon
soybean
trans-pterostilbene
Almond fruit
Urolithin A
vegetable blend (proprietary)
vitamin A
vitamin C
vitamin E
watermelon
zinc
β-nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN)
cistanche
dodder
royal jelly
polyphenols
anemarrhena asphodeloides
yerba mate
goji berry
Algae
AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)
soy isoflavones
ashitaba
3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoic acid
8-Prenylnaringenin
Antler
Apigenin
Aronia melanocarpa
Antrodia camphorata
Anserine
Avocado
Alpha Hydroxy Acids
Allantoin
Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Astragaloside
anthocyanidins
Ampelopsin
Algal protein
anthocyanosides
Argan nut oil
Abalone
Brassica
Bioflavonoids
Bird's nest
Carnosine
Curcuminoid
Cruciferous
Cycloastragenol
Chinese Ligustrum berry
Carotene (unspecified)
Dunaliella salina
Dismutase
DHEA
Dunaliella
Epidermal Growth Factor
epicatechin
Ellagic Acid
Ergothioneine
Flavonoids
Fo-Ti
Fucoxanthin
fibroblast growth factor
Ginsenosides
Gac
Growth factors
Gerovital H3
Glabridin
Hydroxymethylbutyrate
Haematococcus pluvialis
HMB Hydroxymethylbutyrate
Hazelnut
icariin
Lycium
Oligomeric proanthocyanidins
Oolong Tea
Pyrroloquinoline Quinone
Phytofluene
Phytoene
Peptides
Squalene
Salidroside
Shilajit
Triterpenes
Tremella
Xanthophyll
Other health conditions supported by Epimedium
Aging (prevention)Athletic and Exercise Aids
Erectile Dysfunction
Fatigue
Infertility
Menopause
Osteoporosis
Sex Drive (low)
Testosterone (low)