This page covers the ingredients found in AlphaViril™ and discusses WHY they work, including links to clinical and scientific studies. Under the below "Supplement Facts", you will see a list of all the specific ingredients and a short overview about their benefits, pros and cons.
Amount Per Serving |
%Daily Value |
Vitamin D-3
|
266 IU |
66% |
Copper
|
1.4 MG |
148% |
Selenium
|
66 MCG |
122% |
Zinmax® Zinc Picolinate
|
10 MG |
90% |
Testosterone Optimizer™ | 607 MG |
† |
LH, FSH, SHBG Optimizer™ | 280 MG |
† |
Nitric Oxide Optimizer™ | 280 MG |
† |
Stress & Cortisol Optimizer™ | 150 MG |
† |
Female Hormone Optimizer™ | 100 MG |
† |
DHT Optimizer™ | 10 MG |
66% |
Dopamine Optimizer™ | 150 MG |
† |
Below you'll find detailed descriptions about the ingredients utilized in AlphaViril™ - exactly HOW it works & WHY it's better than other products. To get started, simply click on the descriptions below and a detailed overview and summary will appear under it.
However, if you're in a rush and want a quick overview, AlphaViril™ was designed to help promote and support:
Your goal is to increase BOTH your "total" and "free" testosterone levels - that's step one. Your "total" testosterone is like your GROSS income and your "free" testosterone is like your NET income, what you keep at the end of the year after all of your expenses and taxes. Ideally, we want BOTH to be higher, especially your "free" testosterone levels (your net income). To achieve this dual goal, we've utilized 4 scientifically proven ingredients:
Testofen® 50% fenusides, 50% Saponins) is a scientifically and patented herb derived from fenugreek seeds. Research has shown that nearly 96-98% of all testosterone in the body is bound to various proteins, known as albumin and globulin. The remaining 2-4% testosterone, or "free" testosterone, is able to interact with the body to trigger various physiological changes such as muscle growth, increased libido, decreased body fat, etc.1 Testofen® has been shown to increase free testosterone levels by "100% more" and thus, potentially doubling free testosterone levels.2
Avena Sativa Extract (Oat Straw 100:1) works primarily by freeing up bounded testosterone levels, thus resulting in higher levels of "free" testosterone.5,6 As with all herbs and supplements, you want to make sure the product you use contains the optimal dosage and extract of the ingredient, which was used in the scientific research producing the positive results. Thus, you want to use a 100:1 extract, which contains the active components, avenacosides A and B. Do not use liquids, roots or powders - they are worthless.
Tongkat Ali Extract (Eurycoma Longifolia Jack 100:1) is primarily used as a male aphrodisiac. In Malaysia, it is used to increase virility and sexual prowess and is claimed to improve strength and power during sexual activities. Tongkat Ali has been shown to increase sexual arousal, motivation and frequency of sexual activity7,8. These effects are similar to those caused by administration of testosterone, although the effect of Tongkat Ali is not as strong. Additional benefits are improved erections, libido, seminal motality and sperm quality 9. Research has shown that Tongkat Ali contains several phytochemicals (plant chemicals) that support healthy testosterone levels, in addition to healthy sexual organs and mental alertness.
Maca Root (.6% macamides and macaenes Extract) research has demonstrated that Maca Root contains a chemical called p-methoxybenzyl isothiocyanate, which has reputed aphrodisiac properties in both men and women, dramatically increasing libido. Maca is utilized to balance hormonal activity, helps treat male impotence, erectile dysfunction and improve fertility in both men and women. 10-12
Once we've increased your testosterone levels, we need to KEEP them higher - and that's step #2, which is one of the biggest challenges. This is because your body doesn't like change, it likes to keep "homeostasis". So as your testosterone goes up, your body will then give various singles to different organs (Hypothalamus › Pituitary › Testes) to STOP producing any more testosterone because it's getting too high. The end result is you produce less testosterone, your free testosterone gets "bounded" and stuck ... and you lose all the benefits.
So with AlphaViril™, we've included two, potent and clinically researched extracts that help fix this problem, by optimizing your LH, FSH and SHBG allowing you to keep your testosterone at the higher, youthful levels.
Bulgarian Pro-Tribulus™ Terrestris Extract (90% Sapongenins + 40% protodioscin) serves as a Luteinizing-hormone secretagogue (LHS).13,14 In other words, it causes the release of Luteinizing hormone, which in turn signals the testes to produce more Testosterone. Of all the "Testosterone boosting" compounds and ingredients on the market, Tribulus is one of the most powerful (IF you use the correct form). And the only genuine, clinically research Tribulus that works, is only found in Bulgaria. AlphaViril™ contains the most potent, full-spectrum Bulgarian Tribulus with the active ingredients of 90% Sapongenins + 40% Protodioscin (the HIGHEST in the industry!).
Stinging Nettle (95% Extract) (Urtica Dioica) helps increase sex drive due to its ability to keep testosterone active. The lignans found in the herb also interact with sex hormone-binding globulin, or SHBG, to prevent it from removing testosterone from circulation.15 The end result is higher levels of total and free testosterone. An additional benefit of Stinging nettle is that it's good for prostate health, helping to reduce the size and the potential for prostate cancer.14 Make sure you only use the clinically researched, 95% extract.
Ginger Extract (10% gingerols) has numerous health benefits. However, as it pertains to AlphaViril™, it primary role helps with increasing LH levels by 43% and FSH by 27%. 28 The clinical research and positive results were based on using the extract of gingerols, which we use the highest dose at 10%.
One major problem for men is that as we age, our estrogen levels go higher and higher. One reason is we produce more "aromatase" enzyme, which converts testosterone to estrogens. A second reason is because our body fat levels go higher and fat produces more estrogen all by itself. And a third reason is a lot of environmental causes (foods, pesticides, plastics, etc.) also increase estrogen levels.
So what does all this do?... Well, as estrogen levels rise, it signals through various pathways in your body to produce LESS testosterone. And now we have a major imbalance which is making you fatter, lowering your sex drive, less motivated, losing muscle and causing depression. So we need to reduce your estrogen, to increase your testosterone to their youthful levels.
Additionally, we also want to reduce another female hormone called Prolactin. This hormone, along with estrogens, can cause "man-boobs". However, this hormone also controls "refractory period", which controls how quickly and often you can get an erection. As we age, this nasty hormone goes up and we get erections less often. In order to fix these female hormonal problems, we've utilized three clinically researched, natural ingredients:
DIM is a phytochemical that is a natural metabolite of compounds found in cruciferous vegetables. It helps modulate and reduce estrogen metabolism, by detoxing your liver of the aromatase enzyme which converts testosterone to estrogens. It also reduces xenoestrogens (estrogen-like environmental chemicals).16,17
White Button Mushroom Extract 10:1 (Agaricus bisporus) has been shown to decrease the activity of aromatase enzyme and estrogen levels in a dose dependent manner (more extract, less enzyme and estrogen). 18,19 In fact, the correct form, dosage and extract (which is 10:1 and used in AlphaViril™) can lower the bad estrogen levels by as much as 50%. 20
Vitex Agnus Castus (1.5% Agnusides) has many functions and benefits, but the primary is to decreases prolactin levels in the body. By decreasing your Prolactin levels, you'll increase your testosterone and also increase your ability to have more erections and better orgasims.21,22 It does this by reducing your "refractory period" and thus, decreasing the time it takes for you to get an erection and have another orgasim. Make sure you only use the extract form containing 1.5% Agnusides.
As men age, testosterone converts (and gets "reduced") to another male androgen called Dihydrotestosterone (DHT). This is the hormone that is known to cause balding, body hair (back/shoulders) and prostate problems (cancer). You want the opposite - to lower DHT and thus, increase testosterone again. Drugs such as Proscar®/Avodart® and herbs like Saw Palmetto lower DHT, but do so too much. Unfortunately, this results in depression, low sex drive and impotence.
This is because you require some DHT for optimal sex drive and happiness. Your goal is to have lower, but not "low" DHT, so you can continue to have higher sex drive and testosterone, but without the negative side-effects of balding or prostate problems. This is where Zinc comes in.
Zinc (Zinmax®/Picolinate) is essential for optimal growth and repair, being involved in the actions of several vital hormones and hundreds of enzymatic reactions in the body. Unfortunately, 87% of people (especially men) are deficient in this amazing mineral, which is important for overall health, immune function and sex drive. Zinc works by first, increasing testosterone levels. Secondly, it acts as a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor - which means that it reduces the levels of DHT (Dihydrotestosterone). The most potent, clinically proven and absorbable form of zinc is a combination of "picolinate" and Zinmax® ( U.S. patent # Re: 33,988 ), which is what we use in AlphaViril™
Most people think the opposite hormone to testosterone, is the female hormone - estrogen. But it's not. It's actually the stress hormone, cortisol. As this hormone goes up, your testosterone levels go down.
For example, just one night of not sleeping and thus, "extra stress", will shoot up your cortisol levels and at the same time, lower your testosterone by as much as 50% in just 24 hours!
Since you can't always control stress, you'll have to manage it by taking herbs that can lower cortisol and at the same time, cause an increase in your total and free testosterone levels. This is why we've utilized two of the most potent cortisol reducing, testosterone boosting herbs:
Horny Goat Weed (Epimedium; Icariin 60% Extract) received its name from a herder who noticed his goats becoming more sexually active after eating the plant. The use of Epimedium as a medicinal herb dates back to at least 400 A.D., where it has been used as a tonic for the reproductive system (boosting libido and treating impotence) and as a rejuvenating tonic (to relieve fatigue). It is interesting to note that although at least fifteen active compounds have been identified in epimedium extracts, (luteolin, icariin, quercetin, and various epimedins), the specific icariin extract is noted for stimulation of the sex drive and reduction of cortisol levels. 23-25
KSM-66® + Sensoril® Ashwagandha extract (32% oligosaccharides, 10% withanolide glycoside conjugates) is one of the most effective herbs for balancing hormones and reducing the detrimental effects of stress. Ashwagandha can reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol, by up to 26% ... while maintaining already normal blood sugar levels and lipid profiles.26
Subjects who took the correct standardized Ashwagandha extract also reported improvements in energy, sleep and well-being, as well as diminished fatigue.27
When it comes to improving your erection and the size and fullness of your penis, the first goal is to improve your hormones. However, once that has been fixed and optimized, the second goal will be to improve your blood flow and circulation, directly to your penis. AlphaViril™ utilizes 2, clinically researched ingredients that works through 2 specific methods and pathways of increasing blood flow directly to the penis.
Xanthoparmelia Scabrosa (Piperazine 35%) is a very potent natural/herbal enzyme inhibitor. Following sexual stimulation, specific enzyme inhibitors increase blood flow to the penis, causing an erection. Unfortunately, as we age, "cyclic guanosine monophosphate" (cGMP) breaks down quickly, resulting in impotence. This specific enzyme inhibits the breakdown of cGMP, resulting in prolonged engorgement of blood to your penis.
AAKG (L-Arginine Alpha Ketoglutarate) is an amino acid that helps increase nitric oxide in your body and the penis. Nitric oxide (NO) dilates and engorges the blood vessels in the penis (and clitoris), facilitating erections in males and genital responsiveness in females. What's important to understand is that NO works by itself only temporarily. By combining it with testosterone boosters and enzyme inhibitors, nitric oxide levels are elevated much longer - for almost 18 hours. This results in the ability to get and keep erections more often and for prolong period of time.
Sex drive and the ability to get an erection is complicated. There are hormonal reasons, blood flow and also, "emotional" reasons due to chemical reasons in the brain with neurotransmitters, such as dopamine. Thus, "low libido" is affected by your body AND mind. Unfortunately, as we age your body produces LESS dopamine. And to make matters worse, your body also becomes LESS sensitive to the little amount of dopamine you still have. This results in lower libido, but also less happiness and "drive" for life.
Macuna Pruriens Extract (25% L-Dopa) is an herbal extract that contains a compound called L-DOPA, which is a direct precursor to the neurotransmitter dopamine.32 It also reduces the female hormone, Prolactin.32 And finally, it increases testosterone levels as well.32.