Ingredient Guide

Nettle Leaf Extract and Free Testosterone

Quick answer: Nettle Leaf Extract is traditionally associated with helping the body maintain more free, active testosterone by limiting how much testosterone binds to a protein called SHBG (sex hormone-binding globulin).

What is Nettle Leaf Extract?

Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) has a long history of traditional use in European herbal medicine, most often associated with men's health, joint comfort, and general vitality.

How does it work?

Much of the testosterone in the body is bound to SHBG, a protein that keeps it inactive. Nettle root compounds are traditionally understood to interfere with this binding process, potentially increasing the amount of "free" testosterone available for the body to use.

What does the research say?

Preliminary laboratory research has examined Nettle's interaction with SHBG, though human clinical trials specifically on free testosterone levels remain limited. General background is available via the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements.

Nettle Leaf Extract's role in PowerZenX

Nettle Leaf Extract pairs with Saw Palmetto and Boron in PowerZenX to support the hormone-balance side of the formula, complementing the energy-focused Tongkat Ali and Sarsaparilla Root. See the benefits page for the full picture.

Safety considerations

Nettle Leaf Extract may interact with blood pressure medication, diuretics, and blood thinners. Anyone taking such medication should consult a doctor before use.

See Nettle Leaf Extract in action inside PowerZenX

PowerZenX combines this ingredient with five other actives in one daily capsule.

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