| The Effects of Andropause on Men Over 50 |
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Sensoril® is a Performance Enhancer that Addresses Many Symptoms of Andropause After the age of 50, many men experience an age-related condition called andropause, which is characterized by symptoms associated with lower testosterone levels. Testosterone plays a key role in promoting libido, maintaining muscle and bone strength, and supporting other essential health benefits in the body. Symptoms of andropause are often exacerbated by cortisol, a stress hormone that rises in concentration as we age. The combination of reduced testosterone and increased cortisol in men can result in reduced sexual performance, abdominal obesity, decreased lean muscle mass, poor sports performance from reduced strength and stamina, anxiety and fatigue, a depressed mood and difficulty sleeping, as well as reduced cognitive function (memory loss, inability to concentrate). These physiological changes often can lead to a reduced quality of life.
Sensoril® is a multi-patented, standardized extract of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), providing clinically proven health benefits that may positively address many aspects of andropause. Ashwagandha is a revered Ayurvedic botanical that is renowned for its ability to energize, rejuvenate, and revitalize the body. Ashwagandha has a long history of being taken as a daily tonic by men to enhance sexual and sports performance, lower stress, fatigue and anxiety, as well as to reduce stress-induced appetite and subsequent weight gain. Ashwagandha's effectiveness is derived from adaptogenic properties that provide sustained energy and which balance bodily functions without negative side effects. Sensoril's water-based extraction process concentrates the bioactives responsible for Ashwagandha's adaptogenic properties, resulting in a highly efficacious, experiential nutraceutical ingredient. Recent human clinical research has demonstrated the health benefits of Sensoril® and Ashwagandha as they relate to andropause. In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled human clinical trial involving 98 subjects, consumption of Sensoril® at the recommended dosage of 125 mg twice daily resulted in a 24.2% reduction in serum cortisol. This was associated with significant reductions in stress, anxiety, fatigue, sleeplessness, inability to concentrate, and forgetfulness. These results demonstrate Sensoril's ability to promote overall health and well-being as it relates to andropausal symptoms. DHEA, an energizing hormone that is a precursor of testosterone, also increased by 32.2% in these individuals. Additional human studies have shown that whole Ashwagandha powder significantly enhances testosterone levels in men. The reduction in cortisol levels provided by Sensoril® can help address andropause-related abdominal obesity and loss of lean muscle mass. Increased cortisol resulting from stress can lead to stress-induced overeating and snacking of high calorie comfort foods. The extra calories from these foods are often deposited as fat around the abdomen because abdominal fat cells have a large number of cortisol receptors which elicit this function. By reducing cortisol, Sensoril® helps provide resistance to stress-induced overeating, which can help men address weight issues. Cortisol is also a catabolic enzyme that breaks down protein in muscles in a process called gluconeogenesis, resulting in reduced lean muscle. By helping to control cortisol levels, Sensoril provides significant anabolic properties that may help prevent age-related reductions in lean muscle mass. Sensoril's superior energy-promoting, performance-enhancing, and weight management properties can result in significant anti-aging, anti-andropause benefits. Product marketers may be interested to know that Sensoril® is particularly effective when combined with other proprietary weight management and metabolic wellness nutraceuticals offered by NutraGenesis.
Sensoril® is a powdered extract that is suitable for encapsulation, tableting, and liquid preparations such as shots, stick packs, and effervescents. It also is GRAS-affirmed and ideally suited for use in functional foods and beverages.
![]() - Dr. Abedon received his M.S. and PhD in Plant Genetics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a B.S. in Biochemistry from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Dr. Abedon may be contacted through NutraGenesis at 802.257.5345, or
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