The ingredients in Jing Builder can act on the male body to increase fertility, along with mood, energy and vitality. Here we will consider these ingredients and how they can benefit those interested in becoming more fertile.
Zinc Aspartate
When combined with L-Lysine, zinc supplementation gives great benefit to sperm and semen quality. This mineral is found in high concentrations in male ejaculate, and frequent ejaculation has been shown to lower zinc presence in men’s bodies and thereby negatively effect fertility. Low zinc levels are associated with poor sperm count and motility, especially when testosterone levels are also low1 A lack of zinc can even be responsible for reduced testosterone levels2 For men with low testosterone levels, zinc supplementation raises testosterone and also increases fertility3 For men with low semen zinc levels, zinc supplements may increase both sperm counts and fertility.
L-Arginine
L-Arginine is a non-essential amino acid found in many foods; it is essential for the production of sperm. Recent research shows that several months of L-Arginine supplementation increases sperm count as well as quality and also directly and positively impacts fertility4 5 6 7
In general, L-Arginine positively impacts sperm and can as much as double semen volume. Improves fertility due to increasing sperm health and activity.
L-Carnitine
L-Carnitine is a substance made in the body. According to current research it appears to be necessary for normal functioning of sperm cells. Supplementation for four months can help to improve sperm motility.8 9
Maca
Maca (Lepidim meyinii or Lepidium perianium Chacon) is a South American botanical proven to promote libido, potency and energy.10
In addition, use of maca has been shown to positively impact male sexual response and drive. This action was shown to be independent from an increase in testosterone levels.
L-Lysine
When this amino acid is supplemented along with zinc, there is an increase in sperm production, testosterone production is increased, and semen quality improves.
Epimedium Sagittatum
Boosts libido and testosterone levels for greater sperm production. Tonifies kidneys, the seat of male fertility, adaptability and sexual health, according to Chinese medicine.
Tribulus Terrestris
Tribulus Terrestris is a natural herb used for thousands of years in traditional Ayurvedic medicine to increase libido and sexual performance in men.
A Bulgarian study from the 1970s demonstrated that tribulus boosted blood levels of luteinizing hormone, a pituitary hormone responsible for regulating testosterone levels. Luteinizing hormone then “turns on” natural testosterone production. The study also revealed that men who had been unable to achieve an erection or who reported low libido showed significant improvement from taking tribulus terrestris extract. Another benefit reported was increased sperm count. A follow-up study on healthy men showed a 30% increase in testosterone after five days of taking a tribulus supplement three times a day.
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2. Netter A, Hartoma R, Nahoul K. Effect of zinc administration on plasma testosterone, dihydrotestosterone and sperm count. Arch Androl 1981;7:69–73.
3. Marmar JL et al. Semen zinc levels in infertile and postvasectomy patients and patients with prostatitis. Fertil Steril 1975:26:1057–63.
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8. Costa M, Canale D, Filicori M, et al. L-carnitine in idiopathic asthenozoospermia: a multicenter study. Andrologia 1994;26:155–59.
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10.Effect of Lepidium meyenii ( Maca herb ), a root with aphrodisiac and fertility-enhancing properties, on serum reproductive hormone levels in adult healthy men.J Endocrinol. 2003 Jan;176(1):163-8.
11. Effect of Lepidium meyenii (maca herb ) on sexual desire and its absent relationship with serum testosterone levels in adult healthy men. Andrologia. 2002 Dec;34(6):367-72.