PRICE: $12.95 for each 60 capsule bottle (1/2 gram per capsule) Barlowe's Herbal Elixirs brings you the ultimate Nettle Extract. This is a potent extract which has been standardized to 1.6% Silica. Click on this link: Nettle Extract COA, to see the Certificate of Analysis on this particular batch. Although Nettle (Urtica dioica) has been utilized for hundreds of years to treat a variety of ailments, it is primarily of interest now because it has been discovered that it is able to increase free testosterone in the bloodstream. These vegetable-derived capsules (Vegan, Kosher and Halal certified) are filled by hand with a manual encapsulation machine, not with a high speed automatic machine, and thus, only pure, unadulterated Nettle 1.6% Extract is in the capsules. Capsules produced with high speed machines in herbal remedy and vitamin "factories" contain several other ingredients, including preservatives because so many bottles of product are produced at one time, and lubricants to ensure that the machines will run faster and more efficiently. Check their labels! Also, Barlowe's Herbal Elixirs is one of the very few manufacturers that still pack their products in glass whenever possible, even though glass is more expensive. Barlowe believes that chemicals can leach out of plastic containers and contaminate the contents, and that the use of glass is much better for the environment. For many men, a safe and easy way to increase free testosterone is to prevent it from being converted (aromatized) into estrogen. Too much estrogen plays havoc with a man's sex life by binding to testosterone receptor sites and may contribute to the over-production of sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG). SHBG binds free testosterone in a way that makes it unavailable to receptor sites in the brain, nerves and genitals. High serum levels of estrogen also trick the brain into thinking that enough testosterone is being produced, thereby slowing the natural production of testosterone. Some studies show that the decline in sexual interest with advancing age is not always due to the amount of testosterone produced, but rather to the increased binding of testosterone to globulin by SHBG. This explains why some older men who are on testosterone replacement therapy do not report a long-term aphrodisiac effect. The artificially administered testosterone becomes bound by SHBG, and is not available to cellular receptor sites where it would normally produce a libido-enhancing effect. Logically, one way of increasing libido in older men would be to block the testosterone-binding effects of SHBG. This would leave more testosterone in its free, sexually activating form. A highly concentrated extract from the Nettle root provides a unique mechanism for increasing levels of free testosterone. Recent European research has identified constituents of Nettle root that bind to SHBG in place of testosterone, thus reducing SHBG's binding of free testosterone. Therefore, this Nettle Extract makes an excellent herb to take in combination with Barlowe's Tongkat Ali 100:1 Extract, as Tongkat dramatically increases levels of testosterone, and Nettle keeps the raised testosterone in its free, powerful form. Additionally, Nettle has been used for centuries to treat painful muscles and joints, eczema, arthritis, gout, and anemia. Today, many people use it to treat urinary problems during the early stages of an enlarged prostate (called benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH), for urinary tract infections, and for hay fever (allergic rhinitis). Stinging nettle root is used widely in Europe to treat BPH and studies suggest that Nettle, in combination with other herbs (especially Saw Palmetto), is effective at relieving symptoms such as reduced urinary flow, incomplete emptying of the bladder, post urination dripping, and the constant urge to urinate. Laboratory studies have shown Nettle to be comparable to finasteride (a medication commonly prescribed for BPH) in slowing the growth of certain prostate cells. However, unlike finasteride, the herb does not decrease prostate size. Scientists aren't sure why Nettle reduces symptoms; it may be because it contains chemicals that affect hormones (including testosterone and estrogen), or because it directly acts on prostate cells. Research: Medical Uses of Nettle Nettle's Use for BPH Caution: Barlowe's Nettle Extract uses only the finest quality Nettle 1.6% Standardized Extract from the most trusted suppliers. This superb herbal extract is generally safe, but it is potent and should be utilized with care. This product is for dietary use. If side-effects occur, discontinue use immediately! The above statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Directions For Use: Take one (1/2 gram) capsule either once or twice a day. Results and usage amounts may vary based on body type and weight. Nettle Extract 1.6% Silica PRICE: $12.95 for each 60 capsule bottle (1/2 gram per capsule)
PRICE: $12.95 for each 60 capsule bottle (1/2 gram per capsule)
Barlowe's Herbal Elixirs brings you the ultimate Nettle Extract. This is a potent extract which has been standardized to 1.6% Silica. Click on this link: Nettle Extract COA, to see the Certificate of Analysis on this particular batch. Although Nettle (Urtica dioica) has been utilized for hundreds of years to treat a variety of ailments, it is primarily of interest now because it has been discovered that it is able to increase free testosterone in the bloodstream. These vegetable-derived capsules (Vegan, Kosher and Halal certified) are filled by hand with a manual encapsulation machine, not with a high speed automatic machine, and thus, only pure, unadulterated Nettle 1.6% Extract is in the capsules. Capsules produced with high speed machines in herbal remedy and vitamin "factories" contain several other ingredients, including preservatives because so many bottles of product are produced at one time, and lubricants to ensure that the machines will run faster and more efficiently. Check their labels! Also, Barlowe's Herbal Elixirs is one of the very few manufacturers that still pack their products in glass whenever possible, even though glass is more expensive. Barlowe believes that chemicals can leach out of plastic containers and contaminate the contents, and that the use of glass is much better for the environment.
For many men, a safe and easy way to increase free testosterone is to prevent it from being converted (aromatized) into estrogen. Too much estrogen plays havoc with a man's sex life by binding to testosterone receptor sites and may contribute to the over-production of sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG). SHBG binds free testosterone in a way that makes it unavailable to receptor sites in the brain, nerves and genitals. High serum levels of estrogen also trick the brain into thinking that enough testosterone is being produced, thereby slowing the natural production of testosterone. Some studies show that the decline in sexual interest with advancing age is not always due to the amount of testosterone produced, but rather to the increased binding of testosterone to globulin by SHBG. This explains why some older men who are on testosterone replacement therapy do not report a long-term aphrodisiac effect. The artificially administered testosterone becomes bound by SHBG, and is not available to cellular receptor sites where it would normally produce a libido-enhancing effect.
Logically, one way of increasing libido in older men would be to block the testosterone-binding effects of SHBG. This would leave more testosterone in its free, sexually activating form. A highly concentrated extract from the Nettle root provides a unique mechanism for increasing levels of free testosterone. Recent European research has identified constituents of Nettle root that bind to SHBG in place of testosterone, thus reducing SHBG's binding of free testosterone. Therefore, this Nettle Extract makes an excellent herb to take in combination with Barlowe's Tongkat Ali 100:1 Extract, as Tongkat dramatically increases levels of testosterone, and Nettle keeps the raised testosterone in its free, powerful form.
Additionally, Nettle has been used for centuries to treat painful muscles and joints, eczema, arthritis, gout, and anemia. Today, many people use it to treat urinary problems during the early stages of an enlarged prostate (called benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH), for urinary tract infections, and for hay fever (allergic rhinitis). Stinging nettle root is used widely in Europe to treat BPH and studies suggest that Nettle, in combination with other herbs (especially Saw Palmetto), is effective at relieving symptoms such as reduced urinary flow, incomplete emptying of the bladder, post urination dripping, and the constant urge to urinate. Laboratory studies have shown Nettle to be comparable to finasteride (a medication commonly prescribed for BPH) in slowing the growth of certain prostate cells. However, unlike finasteride, the herb does not decrease prostate size. Scientists aren't sure why Nettle reduces symptoms; it may be because it contains chemicals that affect hormones (including testosterone and estrogen), or because it directly acts on prostate cells.
Research:
Medical Uses of Nettle
Nettle's Use for BPH
Caution:
Barlowe's Nettle Extract uses only the finest quality Nettle 1.6% Standardized Extract from the most trusted suppliers. This superb herbal extract is generally safe, but it is potent and should be utilized with care. This product is for dietary use. If side-effects occur, discontinue use immediately! The above statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Directions For Use:
Take one (1/2 gram) capsule either once or twice a day. Results and usage amounts may vary based on body type and weight.
Nettle Extract 1.6% Silica
