b-VITAL® supplies a proprietary blend of Lepidium meyenii (Peruvian Maca), used for centuries to restore balance and increase energy, and velvet deer antler, harvested live from American Elk. The many traditional uses of
these adaptogenic compounds are due to their rich and diverse nutrient, chemical and phytochemical compositions.
Roles of Testosterone in Cardiovascular Health
The medical literature indicates important roles for testosterone in cardiovascular health. Testosterone levels decline in men as they age.(6) The following are examples of recent research linking testosterone to health in aging men:
Imbalanced serum lipids
The age-related decline in testosterone correlated with increased serum triglycerides, increased LDL and decreased HDL in middle aged men.(3,6) There was also increased apolipoprotein A1.
A preliminary study of men, ages 45-55, found that supplementation with b-VITAL® from Biotics Research for 30 days increased salivary free testosterone in 100% of subjects.