MANPOWER is our all-natural testosterone booster that was first released back in October of 2018. Although the original MANPOWER received phenomenal feedback, over the past three years, we found a way to make it even better!
Since MANPOWER is finally back in stock and features a new & improved formula, we decided that it would be the perfect time to give you hard working M’Fers a complete breakdown of MANPOWER!
Keep reading to learn more about MANPOWER’s ingredients, suggested use, and what products can be taken alongside it for even better results.
The Importance of Testosterone
Before we dive into the nitty gritty details of MANPOWER, let’s first cover the importance of testosterone and why you should consider using a natural testosterone supplement.
Testosterone is a hormone that’s present in both males and females. However, males have much higher testosterone levels than females, which is one of the main reasons why men are typically stronger, bigger, and have more masculine features. Not only is testosterone essential for overall health, but it plays an important role in energy levels, muscle mass, bone density, libido, mood, sense of well-being, and performance.
Various lifestyle factors can negatively impact testosterone levels, including high levels of body fat, lack of sleep, low physical activity, an unhealthy diet, and chronically elevated stress levels. Although the factors listed above can be addressed, one thing that impacts testosterone levels the most is age, which unfortunately cannot be reversed.
After age 30, a male’s natural testosterone production will begin to decline. Low levels of testosterone can lead to numerous issues, including:
- Low libido (sex drive)
- Depression
- Low energy
- Loss of muscle mass, strength, endurance, and stamina
- And other serious health conditions
If you’re over the age of 30 and begin experiencing any symptoms of low testosterone, then it may be time to speak to a medical professional. If it turns out that you do have low testosterone levels, then you can consider using a natural testosterone boosting supplement, such as MANPOWER.
What Makes MANPOWER Different
Testosterone boosters are one of the most popular supplements on the market, but very few contain efficacious doses of ingredients that actually work. The vast majority of “natural” testosterone boosters are spiked with illegal ingredients that can be more harmful than helpful, while others are incredibly overpriced.
Similar to every other product we create, MANPOWER was developed because there was a clear need for a well-formulated, safe, and effective testosterone booster in the industry. So in 2018, we set the standard for how a natural testosterone booster should be formulated. Now, three years later, we’re raising the bar once again with the new & improved MANPOWER.
MANPOWER is a natural testosterone booster that’s specifically formulated for the hardest workers in the gym who want to optimize their hormone levels. Unlike other testosterone boosters, MANPOWER has a fully transparent label, no grey-market or illegal ingredients, and uses several patented ingredients for maximum effectiveness, such as PrimaVie® and BioPerine®.
Here are some of the main benefits that you can expect from MANPOWER:
- Enhanced lean muscle mass
- Increased power & strength
- Improved endurance & stamina
- Elevated libido
- Better mood & energy levels
How does MANPOWER achieve all of these benefits? Let’s dive into the formula to find out!
Ingredient Breakdown
Tribulus Terrestris
Tribulus terrestris extract is a plant that’s commonly used in ancient medicine to treat low libido, infertility, and erectile dysfunction. Tribulus terrestis is rich in several bioactive compounds, including alkaloids and saponins.[1]
Since saponins are largely attributed to its ability to boost testosterone levels and libido, MANPOWER uses an extract that’s standardized to contain at least 40% saponins. Other beneficial properties that tribulus terrestris offers include anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, antidiabetic, and antibacterial.[1]
Mucuna Pruriens
Mucuna pruriens extract is a bean that’s rich in L-dopa (also known as levodopa). As the name suggests, L-dopa is a precursor to dopamine, a neurotransmitter that contributes to well-being, feelings of pleasure, mood, motivation, movement, and memory.[2]
Since mucuna pruriens contains a high amount of L-dopa, supplementing with it may help increase testosterone, dopamine, luteinizing hormone, norepinephrine, and epinephrine levels.[2] In other words, you can expect improved mood, cognition, energy, and performance from this ingredient!
Fenugreek
Similar to tribulus terrestris, fenugreek seed extract, also known as Trigonella foenum-graecum, is also rich in saponins. By inhibiting two enzymes — aromatase and 5-alpha reductase — fenugreek is able to increase free testosterone levels by blocking its conversion to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and estrogen.[3,4]
Elevated levels of testosterone can help improve strength, muscle mass, energy, libido, body composition, and mood.[3,4] Supplementing with fenugreek may also positively affect blood lipid levels and insulin sensitivity.[3,4]
Safed Musli
Safed musli extract, also known as chlorophytum borivilianum, is a herb that’s been historically used to treat sexual disorders, promote men’s health, and as an adaptogen.[5] In other words, safed musli helps users adapt to and overcome emotional and physical stress.
Similar to fenugreek and tribulus, safed musli is also rich in saponins. Supplementing with safed musli may improve testosterone levels.[5] Safed musli expresses other beneficial properties such as anti-stress, antioxidant, aphrodisiac, and immunomodulatory.[5]
PrimaVie®
PrimaVie® is a high quality, clinically studied, purified shilajit extract that was developed by Natreon. PrimaVie® is derived from the Himalayas and contains a high amount of dibenzo-alpha-pyrones (DBPs), DBP-chromoproteins (DCPs), fulvic acid, and over 40 minerals.[6] Studies have shown that PrimaVie® helps increase both total & free testosterone levels, as well as nitric oxide production, which improves blood flow throughout the body.[6-8]
Supplementing with PrimaVie® may support male sexual health, increase energy production, boost exercise endurance and overall fitness, up-regulate collagen synthesis and steroidogenic gene expression, and enhance the absorption of CoQ10.[6-8] Not to mention, PrimaVie® is the only shilajit extract that’s vegetarian, Kosher and Halal certified, self-affirmed GRAS (generally recognized as safe, and protected by multiple patents.[6]
Longjack
Longjack extract, also known as Tongkat Ali, is a plant that contains several beneficial constituents, such as alkaloids, tannins, triterpenes, quassinoids, and phenolic compounds.[9] Due to its rich phytochemistry, longjack root expresses powerful antioxidant, aphrodisiac, anticancer, anxiolytic, and antibacterial properties.[9]
Longjack is commonly used as a natural alternative for testosterone replacement therapy because of its unique ability to stimulate the production of androgenic hormones.[9] Some evidence even suggests that longjack can improve exercise performance by acting as an ergogenic aid.[9]
Maca Powder
Lepidium meyenii root, more commonly known as maca powder, is a plant that’s native to Peru and offers numerous health benefits. Maca is naturally rich in a variety of vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients, such as polyphenols and glucosinolates. Interestingly enough, maca has been shown to improve libido in both men and women.
In addition, supplementing with maca may improve mood, cognition, and male fertility.[10] Furthermore, maca has been shown to enhance exercise performance by increasing strength, endurance, and stamina, while reducing fatigue and lactic acid levels.[10]
3’3’-Diindolylmethane (DIM)
3'3'-Diindolylmethane, or DIM for short, is a chemical compound that’s produced by the body from the metabolism of indole-3-carbinol (I3C), which is naturally found in cruciferous vegetables. DIM is known for its ability to decrease the production of “bad estrogen” (16-alpha-hydroxyestrone) and increase the production of “good estrogen” (estradiol-2-hydroxylase).[11]
Moreover, DIM is capable of inhibiting aromatase, an enzyme that converts testosterone to estrogen, and 5-alpha-reductase, an enzyme that converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT).[11] Since DHT is known for causing male-pattern baldness, keeping DHT levels low is important. In summary, supplementing with DIM will help keep your estrogen and testosterone levels in balance.
BioPerine®
BioPerine®, also known as piper nigrum, is a patented black pepper fruit extract from Sabinsa Corporation. Since the main bioactive compound that’s attributed to BioPerine®’s benefits is piperine, it’s standardized to contain at least 95%.[12]
Through increasing thermogenesis and inhibiting specific enzymes & proteins that metabolize nutrients, BioPerine® significantly improves the bioavailability of various nutrients.[12] In other words, your body is better able to absorb and utilize the other ingredients included in MANPOWER. This helps enhance the effectiveness of the product, so you can get the most out of it!
How Do You Use MANPOWER?
- For optimal results, take 3 capsules of MANPOWER with 8-10 ounces of water before your first meal of the day.
- You can also take an additional capsule 6-8 hours later in the day.
- Since MANPOWER does affect your hormones, we recommend using MANPOWER for 8 weeks, then going off for 4 weeks.
What Products Can Be Stacked With MANPOWER?
MANPOWER can be taken alongside any of the following supplements:
- Multivitamin: full-spectrum vitamin & mineral supplement
- Omega-3: high potency EPA & DHA supplement
- CLA: high quality conjugated linoleic supplement
- Elbow Grease: comprehensive joint health supplement
- FYRED: extreme fat burner
- Double Time: moderate fat burner
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- Shukla et al. Mar. 2010. “Mucuna pruriens Reduces Stress and Improves the Quality of Semen in Infertile Men.” Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, vol. 7,1; 137-44. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2816389/
- Poole, Chris et al. Oct. 2010. “The Effects of A Commercially Available Botanical Supplement On Strength, Body Composition, Power Output, And Hormonal Profiles In Resistance-trained Males.” Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, vol. 7,34. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2978122/
- Wankhede, Sachin et al. 2016. “Beneficial Effects of Fenugreek Glycoside Supplementation In Male Subjects During Resistance Training: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study.” Journal of Sport and Health Science, vol. 5,2; 176-82. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6191980/
- Rath, SK et al. Sept. 2013. “Clinical Evaluation of Root Tubers of Shweta Musali (Chlorophytum Borivilianum L.) and Its Effect On Semen And Testosterone.” Ayu, vol. 34,3; 273-5. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3902593/
- Natreon. Accessed June, 2021. “PrimaVie® Purified Shilajit Extract.” https://natreoninc.com/primavie-shilajit/
- Pandit, S. et al. 2015. “Clinical Evaluation of Purified Shilajit On Testosterone Levels In Healthy Volunteers.” Andrologia, vol. 48; 570-75. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/and.12482
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