Fenotest 120 capsules 60 servings

Fenotest is a natural testosterone booster, which means it works by increasing the body’s own production of testosterone. The main benefit of this approach versus administration of synthetic testosterone is there is no negative feedback causing natural testosterone production to decrease or cease and no need to “jumpstart” your body’s production of testosterone upon cessation of the product. Fenotest contains four ingredients: Testofen, Safed Musli, Rhodiola Rosea, and Bacopa Monnieri.

Testofen
Testofen is a Fenugreek Extract standardized for Fenuside. Testofen works by increasing androgen production for the adrenal cortex. Testofen stimulates the Hypothalamus to produce Corticotropin Releasing Hormone (CRH), which then acts on the Anterior Pituitary Gland causing it to produce Adrenocorticotrophin Hormone (ACTH). ACTH then acts on the Adrenal Cortex causing it to produce androgens, such as Androstenedione, which can be converted to testosterone.

Interestingly, Testofen seems to have testosterone-like properties on its own as it can bind to the androgen receptor. Initial studies done on castrated Swiss Winstar rats have shown Testofen to have similar anabolic and androgenic activity as testosterone. So not only does Testofen work by increasing your natural production of testosterone, it can also activate the androgen receptor itself and produce testosterone-like effects.

Safed Musli
Safed Musli belongs to the plant family Liliaceae. Safed Musli’s tuberous roots have been used in ayurvedic medicine (ancient Hindu science of health and medicine) to treat sexual weakness and impotency for centuries and it is often referred to as a “Sex Tonic” due to its saponin content (Stigmasterol and

Hecogenin) which has been shown to increase sexual desire and semen volume [1]. Some have referred to Safed Musli as an “herbal Viagra” without any side effects.

Other health benefits of Safed Musli include:
- Strengthens the immune system
- Improves arthritis
- Anti-diabetic properties
- Increases physical stamina
Rhodiola Rosea
Rhodiola Rosea belongs to the plant family Crassulaceae and has been used for centuries in Russia, Scandinavia, and other eastern countries in traditional medicine. Rhodiola Rosea is known as an adatogen, a substance that increases an organism’s resistance to homeostatic disturbances. Rhodiola Rosea has been shown to:
- Increase physicalworking capacity [4]
- Improve endurance exercise performance [5]
- Antidepressant, anticancer, cardioprotective, and central nervous system enhancement [6]
- Decrease mental fatigue [7]
Of importance to FenoTest’s main mode of action, in a study done on men suffering from errectile dysfunction, subjects were given 150-200 mg Rhodiola Rosea per day for three months. 26 of the 35 subjects showed improved sexual function and 17-ketosteroids in urine (a sign of increased androgen levels) [2,3]

Bacopa Monniera
Bacopa Monniera, an adaptogen like Rhodiola, is also a traditional Ayurvedic medicine used for centuries as an analgesic (pain reliever), memory enhancing, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic (fever reducer), and antiepileptic (prevent convulsions) agent [9]. Recent research shows bacops monniera to have anti-stress properties [8] and antioxidant properties [10].

Summary
The ingredients in FenoTest will work together to create and stimulus for increased testosterone production and growth. Testofen will increase androgen production as well as activate the androgen receptor. Safed Musli will provide potent saponins for sexual health and increase ones overall health. Rhodiola increases ones ability to adapt to stress and improves overall health and sexual function. Bacopa Monniera decreases stress, is a powerful antioxidant, and improves overall health. Together these four ingredients it strength and vitalize ones body, optimizing it for sexual function. One should see results within 7-14 days while the sexual stimulating effects should kick-in immediately.

Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 2 Capsules
Servings Per Container: 60
Amount Per Serving % DV
Safed Musli Extract 250 mg †
Testofen™ (standardized for fenusides) 200 mg †
Rhodiola (standardized for 3% rosavin) 175 mg †
Bacopa Monnieri (20:1) 50 mg †
† Daily Value Not Established.

Recommended Use:
As a dietary supplement, take 2 capsules in the morning and 2 capsules 6-8 hours later with meals.

References:
1. http://nandanagrofarms.com/safedmuslibooklet.pdf
2. Saratikov AS, Krasnov EA. Chapter VIII: Clinical studies of Rhodiola. In: Saratikov AS, Krasnov EA, editors. Rhodiola rosea is a valuable medicinal plant (Golden Root). Tomsk, Russia: Tomsk State University Press; 1987. p. 216-27.
3. Saratikov AS, Krasnov EA. Chapter III: Stimulative properties of Rhodiola rosea. In: Saratikov AS, Krasnov EA, editors. Rhodiola rosea is a valuable medicinal plant (Golden Root). Tomsk, Russia: Tomsk State University; 1987. p. 69-90.
4. Abidov M, Crendal F, Grachev S, Seifulla R, Ziegenfuss T. Effect of extracts from Rhodiola rosea and Rhodiola crenulata (Crassulaceae) roots on ATP content in mitochondria of skeletal muscles. Bull Exp Biol Med. 2003 Dec;136(6):585-7.
5. De Bock K, Eijnde BO, Ramaekers M, Hespel P. Acute Rhodiola rosea intake can improve endurance exercise performance. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab. 2004 Jun;14(3):298-307.
6. Kelly GS. Rhodiola rosea: a possible plant adaptogen. Altern Med Rev. 2001 Jun;6(3):293-302.
7. Spasov AA, Wikman GK, Mandrikov VB, Mironova IA, Neumoin VV. A double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study of the stimulating and adaptogenic effect of Rhodiola rosea SHR-5 extract on the fatigue of students caused by stress during an examination period with a repeated low-dose regimen. Phytomedicine. 2000 Apr;7(2):85-9.
8. Rai D, Bhatia G, Palit G, Pal R, Singh S, Singh HK. Adaptogenic effect of Bacopa monniera (Brahmi). Pharmacol Biochem Behav. 2003 Jul;75(4):823-30.
9. Russo A, Borrelli F. Bacopa monniera, a reputed nootropic plant: an overview.
Phytomedicine. 2005 Apr;12(4):305-17. Review.
10. Russo A, Izzo AA, Borrelli F, Renis M, Vanella A. Free radical scavenging capacity and protective effect of Bacopa monniera L. on DNA damage. Phytother Res. 2003 Sep;17(8):870-5.