“I’m a huge fan of the tinctures from Lost Empire. They have been part of my daily routine for almost a year now. I recently found a holistic Dr claiming alcohol can be an endocrine disrupter. Can you point me to research that confirms or negates that claim? What type of alcohol is used in the … [Read more...] about Endocrine Disrupting Effects of Alcohol?
Hormones
Why did my Testosterone Go Down?
We got this amazing testimonial in the other day, along with a question that will surely help some other people. Just following up to share great results from adding several of your products to my daily life. 6 months ago I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, non alcoholic fatty liver … [Read more...] about Why did my Testosterone Go Down?
Ashwagandha vs. Tongkat Ali (Which Is Best For You?)
Ashwagandha and Tongkat Ali are two of our most popular herbal supplements here at Lost Empire Herbs and two very important hormone-supporting herbs! Before we go further, I need you to understand that half of what I'm talking about here applies to any Ashwagandha or Tongkat Ali out there on the … [Read more...] about Ashwagandha vs. Tongkat Ali (Which Is Best For You?)
Glyphosate is an Endocrine Disruptor
Glyphosate, better known by its trade name Roundup®, has been in the news a lot lately, losing case after case for causing cancer. Bayer, who recently bought Monsanto the makers of Roundup, are suffering for this. The mechanism by which glyphosate kills plants is through the binding and … [Read more...] about Glyphosate is an Endocrine Disruptor
PDE5 Inhibitors (Natural vs. Drugs)
“While studying your herbs list, I noticed on the Horny Goat Weed you mention it has PDE-5 inhibitor properties and it sounds like that's a good thing. Then on Tongkat Ali you mention it has no PDE-5 inhibitors and it too sounds like that's a good thing. What gives? Which way do I go here?” asks … [Read more...] about PDE5 Inhibitors (Natural vs. Drugs)
Cycling Herbs with Her Cycle
I was interviewed on a podcast recently. It’s not been published yet, but I’ll be sure to share when it is. The hosts of the show were a couple. And they mentioned what to me was an amazing idea. So much so that I’m immediately applying it…and I know a good chunk of our customers might want to … [Read more...] about Cycling Herbs with Her Cycle
Sexual Recovery Time for Men, Plus How to Last Longer
Got this question about sexual recovery time for men the other day: “I am a 49 year old man and I was wondering if any of your products help with sexual recovery. Too often, when my wife and I have sex, I am "one and done" so to speak while she still wants more. If you have a product that helps … [Read more...] about Sexual Recovery Time for Men, Plus How to Last Longer
Risks of a Vasectomy
The benefits of a vasectomy are clear. No more getting anyone pregnant. It’s a very common procedure for men, especially after they’ve had whatever number of children they think is enough. Quite a few people I know have gone through the procedure and it’s estimated up to half a million men in the US … [Read more...] about Risks of a Vasectomy
COVID19 and Testosterone
For whatever reason, SARS-CoV-2 seems to be killing more men than women. Some have implicated testosterone in this! Seeing as increasing testosterone levels is something we’re very focused on here at Lost Empire Herbs I felt this was worth exploring further. Does COVID19 Affect Hormones? ACE2 … [Read more...] about COVID19 and Testosterone
Wife Reacts to Cistanche
The following is a fun and fascinating case study submitted by DW. If you're older and looking for a better sex life it may be of particular interest to you. ***** In this message I am going to relate my initial experience taking Cistanche as a 70 year old married male. In order to have a … [Read more...] about Wife Reacts to Cistanche
Does Pine Pollen Contain Testosterone?
Pine Pollen is said to contain testosterone as well as a number of other human hormones including: Epitestosterone Androstenedione Androsterone DHEA Progesterone Is this true? The answer is unclear. Prior research says yes. However, our own independent lab results said … [Read more...] about Does Pine Pollen Contain Testosterone?
Case Study: Man Doubled Testosterone in Couple Months
Lost Empire Herbs goal is to sell herbs, of course. But have you noticed we really focus on sharing information to allow you to educate yourself as well? In the interest of doing just that, Logan created a case study contest to gather information from REAL customers who have seen REAL results. We … [Read more...] about Case Study: Man Doubled Testosterone in Couple Months
Six(6) Pine Pollen Videos
Recently, I recorded a bunch of new videos on specific topics about our most popular herb, Pine Pollen. You’ll find these shown in a variety of places around our website but also figured it was worth putting them all in one place here on the blog. (We did something similar with Ashwagandha … [Read more...] about Six(6) Pine Pollen Videos
Pine Pollen and Morning Wood (How well does it really work?)
Ever since noticing the effect ourselves and hearing reports from customers we’ve known that Pine Pollen helps with morning wood. It may seem like a silly or juvenile thing to be concerned about, but it turns out that this is a great indicator of men’s health. How exactly we don’t know since the … [Read more...] about Pine Pollen and Morning Wood (How well does it really work?)
How to Decrease or Increase DHT: Part III
Finally, the part you’ve been waiting for, how to decrease or increase your DHT (dihydrotestosterone). As a quick recap, in the first article, we detailed some of the basics of DHT and why it is important. Click here to read part one. Then in the second part, we covered how and why DHT has … [Read more...] about How to Decrease or Increase DHT: Part III
DHT’s Role in Prostate Issues, Hair Loss and Acne: Part II
For a long time, Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) has been given a bad rap because of its role in acne, hair loss, and prostate issues. This article examines previous theories about DHT, and the latest studies to see what science now reveals about this endogenous androgen sex steroid and hormone. … [Read more...] about DHT’s Role in Prostate Issues, Hair Loss and Acne: Part II
7 Videos on Ashwagandha – Benefits, Side Effects & MORE
Ashwagandha is an amazing plant. It is probably one of the most well-known and popular herbs in Ayurvedic medicine and for good reason. It offers many helpful benefits to the majority of people who use it, and with minimal side effects. [pt_view id="8c5ec89wgr"] Recently, I recorded a number of … [Read more...] about 7 Videos on Ashwagandha – Benefits, Side Effects & MORE
Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG): Good or Bad?
What is the real story on SHBG? As the name implies sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) is a globulin (a protein made up of about 400 amino acids) that binds to sex hormones which include testosterone, estrogen and more. It is the main component that is the difference between Total … [Read more...] about Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG): Good or Bad?
Estrogen for Men’s Health
Both men and women need estrogen and testosterone. While the ratios are different between the genders, both of these are absolutely critical for overall health and wellness. In this article, we’ll be diving deep into the important role of estrogen for men. When men begin testosterone replacement … [Read more...] about Estrogen for Men’s Health
Logan’s Blood Test After Big Herb Protocol
I teach about health. And I feel that in order to not be a hypocrite, I should share my health results with people as proof that what I teach works. I would similarly challenge anyone else who is in the health space to do the same. I understand privacy concerns and all that, but do you practice … [Read more...] about Logan’s Blood Test After Big Herb Protocol
Maca vs. Tongkat Ali [Which One Works Best?]
Tongkat Ali is certainly one of the top hormone-supporting herbs that we have available for sale here at Lost Empire Herbs. It's very effective at getting into the system and helping your body not only to up-regulate testosterone production but also to keep it freely available. Among other things, … [Read more...] about Maca vs. Tongkat Ali [Which One Works Best?]
Ashwagandha vs. Maca [Which Should You Choose?]
As we begin this comparison, you'll notice that we have an Ashwagandha tincture but a Maca powder. Which you choose and how you use these herbs is going to depend on what you're trying to achieve and what works best for you. Ashwagandha Ashwagandha's main benefit is lowering stress in the … [Read more...] about Ashwagandha vs. Maca [Which Should You Choose?]