From stress-busting fungi to prostate gummies – we test three men’s health products
BUPA has just launched a new Men’s Sexual Function service.
It has discovered one in five men would rather end a relationship than talk about erection problems and a third suffer with anxiety because of it.
Experts have devised a plan to help men with tests consultations, a 24/7 helpline and a personalised treatment plan.
Today I’ve looked at some ways that men can look after their health…
Prostate health
SUPPORTING prostate health through nutrition is essential, but these Prostate Gummies from Novomins Nutrition may be a useful addition.
They are infused with 13 essential vitamins and ingredients such as “saw palmetto”, which was used by Native Americans hundreds of years ago for men’s health.
They have selenium for production of sperm, zinc for testosterone levels, and nettle leaf, which studies show may help reduce inflammation in the prostate gland.
£19.99, novomins.com.
Get yourself checked
IF you, or your other half, don’t want to go to the doctor to get tested, there are some great at-home checks you can do.
Medichecks is one that I trust.
Our “guinea pig” was tested by a doctor, and then did two Medichecks at-home blood tests.
One measures levels of prostate-specific antigen (PSA), which is a marker for prostate cancer.
The other is a test for testosterone, a hormone that impacts everything from your mood to energy levels, muscle mass and sex drive.
The results were the same, which shows you can trust them.
They don’t break the bank either.
Testosterone is on offer at £23.20, medichecks.com.
Stress-busting fungi
CERTAIN fungi and mushrooms, such as reishi and lion’s mane, allegedly have adaptogenic properties which help to reduce the negative effects of stress in the body and can be used as herbal health products.
One, called cordyceps – which originally comes from a fungus from China – is said to have benefits for men’s health, including increasing sperm count and motility, improving testosterone levels and helping with age-related male sexual dysfunction.
They may improve oxygen uptake and athletic performance.
The company DIRTEA makes a “Performance Powder” that contains 2,000mg of cordyceps per 25g serving and added vitamin B12.
You can add it to coffee or drink with water. It has an earthy taste which works best in smoothies.
A 60g tub provides 30 servings.
£30 from dirteaworld.com.