Product Review
Benefits and Effects 1. Improves testosterone levels Firstly, Icariin is great because it naturally increases testosterone levels. Testosterone is found in both men and women, and it is known as the 'sex hormone'. 2. Increases blood flow Secondly, Icariin works very similarly to many modern compounds used for the treatment.Namely, icariin works as a PDE5 inhibitor. 3. Protects your bones Icariin also has a number of bone-protection benefits. Modern studies have found that it is really helpful at triggering the growth of bones, which is extremely beneficial in people with osteoporosis. 4. Helps to reduce fat Studies have shown that icariin supplements are able to reduce the concentrations of lipids in your blood. This is extremely beneficial and can help to protect you from some of the dangerous effects of hyperlipidemia. Recommended usage The recommended dosage is around 60 - 240 mg pure icariin. Side Effects and Warnings Icariin supplements may be unsafe for pregnant women and people with bleeding disorders. References "Comparative Effects...", Tiang Hang et al., Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine,Volume 2012 (2012), Article ID 241416, An Evaluation Report on Barrenworts for the Shade Garden Mark R. Rudy, Plant Evaluator, Chicago Botanical Garden, Issue 20, 2003 "Effects of icariin...", Ching-Shwun Lin et al., Jrnl of Urology, 2006 "The testosterone mimetic properties of icariin" Zhen-Bao Zhang and Qing-Tao Yang, Asian Jrnl of Andrology Volume 8, Issue 5, pages 601-605, September 2006 "Icariin protects...", Wen-Fang Chen et al, British Jrnl of Pharmacology, Vol 159 Issue 4,Feb 2010 "Icariin Is A PPAR? Activator...", Feng Jin et al, Molecules Vol 19 Issue 11, November 2014
