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Nettle Root May Help Multiply the Effectiveness of Your Androgens*
If you’re looking to optimize your hormones, it’s not just about increasing androgens. In fact, you can have high male hormones levels and NOT see the benefits of it.
That’s why I say that nettle root (latin name Urtica dioica) can multiply our hormones effectiveness. Its not that it makes them stronger, instead it helps stop them from becoming useless, or even worse than that.
How is this? There are a few things that can occur in the body…
Nettle Root is a Natural Aromatase Inhibitor*
Aromatization is the conversion of male hormones into estrogen. This not only means you won’t get the benefits of the androgens, but it can actually be turned into something that works against you.
While both men and women need estrogen (in different amounts) too much is typically a bad thing, contributing to estrogen dominance, especially of the worst kinds of estrogen like estradiol.
Some of the compounds that may contribute to this aromatase inhibiting effect are: [1]
- Secoisolariciresinol
- Oleanolic acid
- Ursolic acid
- (9Z,11E)-13-hydroxy-9,11-octadecadienoic acid
- (10E, 12Z)-9-hydroxy-10,12-octadecadienoic acid
- 14-octacosanol
Nettle Root Binds to (SHBG)*
The second problem is that androgens and its metabolite, dihydrotestosterone (DHT) can be bound to substances like SHBG or albumin. This renders androgens unusable by your body as they are trapped into a non-viable form.
Some of this effect found in nettle root appears to be from the lignans available, including the following five compounds.[2,3,4]
- Neoolivil
- Secoisolariciresinol
- Dehydrodiconiferyl alcohol
- Isolariciresinol
- 3,4-divanillyltetrahydrofuran (found to be the most powerful one)
Several studies in both humans and animals have shown these effects.
Limits DHT*
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) has received a bad name for its effects in prostate issues and male pattern baldness. But DHT is an important hormone for a healthy functioning man, though, as with anything it, it can become unbalanced.
Nettle root extracts have been shown to be weak 5-alpha reductase inhibitors.[5]* That’s the enzyme that converts regular male hormones into DHT.
Great for Prostate Health*
More researched than any other effect is what nettle root can do for healthy prostate function. [6,7,8,9,10,11]*
Beyond the aforementioned SHBG,and aromatization effects, nettle root likely has several other mechanisms of action that may change how hormones like androgens, DHT, estrogen and others bind to or effect prostatic cells, leading to:
- Healthy Urination*
- Healthy Prostate Size*
In short, nettle root is very helpful for men in maintaining their prostate health.*
Other Benefits of Nettle Root
The stinging nettle is quite the medicinal plant. All parts of it can be used for different conditions. For the hormonal aspect, the root is the part you need.
Polysaccharides in nettle root have some anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.[12]* It has also been shown to have some positive cardiovascular effects.*
Here are just a few of the other components you’ll get from nettle root.
Contains:
- Acetylcholine
- 5-hydroxytrytamine
- Glucoquinones
- Zinc
- Alphatocopherol
- Betaine
- Boron
- Histamine
- Formic Acid
- Cobalt
- Lycopene
- Magneisum
- Palmitic acid
- Selenium
- Sitosterol
Our nettle root powder is a hot water extract from nettle roots wildcrafted in the Anhui and Sichuan provinces of China.
Recommended dose is 1/2-1 tsp twice per day. With a 75-gram bag, this will last for 30 or 15 days.
* These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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kstiles.css (verified owner) –
This is awesome stuff! It inproves my mood and restores my erections. Now, a warning though. It is a diuretic. Google “diuretic”. It makes you pee. The first day I took this I peed my pants at work. Before I realised I had to pee, it was too late. 4 days later, and when I take this I urinate in the am twice as often as before taking this, but at least I’m no longer peeing myself. Anyway, the beauty aboyt diuretics: they aid in weight management. So… because of nettle root, I feel happier, my erections are back, and after that first day urination isn’t an issue. Aiding in losing weight is nice, too. I will be buying more in the future. 🙂
Philip Zuco (verified owner) –
It works for prostate issues. I used to use a lot of saw palmetto in all forms and God forbid I missed a does. With the Nettle Root I can actually afford to miss a day. It has done wonders for my prostate, the stream and every other aspect of things…sexually and otherwise. I would recommend this version of it and this supplier.
Brian Ashcraft –
Can you direct us to any peer reviewed double blind human studies on Nettle Root? Everything I find is uncontrolled or single blind.
Zane Christopher –
Have you seen these, Brian?
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3589769/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15045190
Or check out the research in this monograph: http://www.altmedrev.com/publications/12/3/280.pdf
Tracy Rogers –
An addendum to my previous review on Nettle: I did not mention it but it would be advisable to definitely mix this into a drink. Not only because it tastes worse than Doberman crap but apparently the stinging properties are not 100% removed in processing the plant. I knpw everyone is different but my experience was that it eats into the delicate oral tissue and lower gum if you take it sublingually. Fantastic product other than that, if I could give it more than 5 stars I gladly would.
Tracy Rogers –
Been taking the NR for several weeks now, it’s TOTALLY the answer to my severe BPH issues (I’m 59). No more getting up to pee 3, 4, or 5 times/night as I was used to doing ! No longer taking my Dr prescribed Flomax, woohoo. The abdominal pains and most of the lower back issues have gone sayonara. Zane, you’re a hero and my heartfelt thanks to you and everyone at LEH ! 🙂
Jack (verified owner) –
Just 1 minor thumbs down about the packaging; which I just work around anyway and isnt limited just to Nettle Root: The resealable baggy inside the outter resealable bag becomes useless after 3 or 4 servings because the product sticks to the seal making it unsealable. Not sure anything can be done about this since the product will munge up any other type of closure system too. Other than that a big thumbs up for the product and how it has helped me.
Chelsea Satterthwaite –
We sell Miron glass jars for exactly this reason. I would suggest you pick some up as these protect the herbs very well. If you do not wish to buy Miron you can always use any glass jar like a mason jar.
Tim (verified owner) –
I have started taking Nettle root and Pine Pollen , the changes in things down there are amazing .Not only down there. Also in energy, strength and resting at night . I have not had morning wood in 15 years after 4 days it’s back. Oh my wife is happy with the changes to if ya know what i mean I have found my herb combo . Thanks
Scott (verified owner) –
I’ve been taking the Nettle Root for a couple weeks now as directed, alternating between the half teaspoon and full teaspoon doses…after about a week I noticed morning wood returning. I like this stuff.
James Lunsford (verified owner) –
I can’t believe there are only seven reviews on Nettle Root! While I consider all the herbs I take essential, this is my favorite one. I originally ordered it because I got tired of getting up in the middle of the night to urinate. I’m just shy of 57 and also drink a lot of coffee. Not only did this stop immediately, but my gray hair seemed to vanish almost overnight. My beard had been a mostly transparent white and my hair was probably about 25% gray. Now, I have to search for any gray hair on my head and the only spots on my beard that are gray are the same ones that were gray in my early twenties. Thanks again, Jim
Zane Christopher –
Wow that’s pretty amazing Jim! Thank you for letting us know it can do that. I had no idea!
Valentin Bayuga (verified owner) –
I added nettle root in my arsenal of supplements and I got stronger. I read that nette root can hold on to remaining free roaming testosterone in your body and can stop it to converting them to estrogen. I’m 46 yrs. old and needless to say T-levels goes down yr after yr. That’s why I’m taking testoreone pills but didnt know it can also convert to estrogen. So nettle root is perfect to counter that. It seems like I have more strength in my work out. But as of late it feels like my body got use to it already and don’t feel the effect anymore. Maybe I should dose up , am not sure.
I love the taste of nettle root. It has an earthly taste to it that I don’t mind. I would also like to add that I broke my record to shrug 360 lbs. using shrug machine. I only weigh 160 lbs
Joe Salami –
Was planning on cycling Pine Pollen tincture, powder and tongkat together. How should I cycle those weekly? Also should I add nettle into it?
Zane Christopher –
I recommend taking the pine pollen powder with the tincture if you are gonna do it weekly. Maybe then do the tongkat and nettle the other week and such off back and forth. I am totally guessing though, we usually recommend daily consumption of herbs, pretty much no matter how many you are taking at a time. But some people get better results doing cycling as well. Experiment and let us know what works for you so I can actually tell people what has worked for others, yah? Nettle root is really good if you are older, less so for the young so not sure if you necessarily should add that one to your list. Good luck!
Nigel –
Is it advisable to cycle nettle root please? I haven’t used it yet myself. Thank you
Syed (verified owner) –
This definetly has some effect on how you pee and how much water you can hold. When I took nettle root it did have a bit of a relaxing effect I guess but also I wouldnt have to wake up to pee. I just felt more hydrated I suppose. even my pee was always clear and not dark but this may have simply been because of drinking a lot of water. It wasnt a very strong or dramatic effect as I only took nettle root more for the aromitization effects related to testosterone.
I only took 1/2 tsp twice a day like it said .
This stuff does have a subtle but noticable effect. My personal experience was that it has some effect to do with urination and hydration.again its not a psychoactive drug, more like a food but thats what i felt when I took it. it probably had other unfelt benefits as well, i only took it for a short so I cant comment more.
I liked the taste of it too but it probably isnt for everyone. I might buy it again when I get pine pollen tinctures and pine pollen powder.
Zane Christopher –
Thanks for the review Syed!
Antonio –
I love the nettle root. I took the men’s hormone package, and my favorite herb was the nettle root. I love the way it improves my mood. I haven’t used any kind of tests to see my hormones, maybe my estrogen is high because I really really like the effects of the nettle road. I also like the taste of it it’s pretty good.
Bob Whitaker –
Nettle Root works.I’ve tried tablets from other companies before…this is the shit!
David C –
I just received Lost Empire Nettle Root as part of the Men’s Hormone Package. I had been taking Pine Pollen for a short time from another company when I heard about Lost Empire Herbs. This just arrived yesterday and I took a very small dose of Nettle Root, then another before bed time. I have prostate issues in my 60’s- not bad, just annoying. I never had to get up during the night but in the morning need to urinate several times within the first hour. This morning I emptied more the first time and didn’t need to return for two hours. I also felt a calming effect after taking the NR. And this is just after two small does for one day only. There is Nettle Root in many prostate products with little results, so for me this a dramatic beginning. I can hardly wait to see what the long term results will be. Clearly this is a very high quality herb. Thank you!