Test Factor (120 caps)

Test Factor: Support Increased Testosterone Levels!

TEST FACTOR™ is the result of a 2-year initiative by the research and development team at Molecular Nutrition, aimed at identifying the most efficacious natural hormone support ingredients, and synergizing them into one complete formula for increasing total and free (bioavailable) testosterone and regulating estrogen. The goal was not only to create a product that would increase serum testosterone levels, but also one powerful enough to support a full spectrum of androgen action including increased protein synthesis rates (muscle mass), improved energy/vitality, extended muscle endurance, enhanced nutrient delivery (vasodilation), and heightened libido/sexual potency. While the resulting formula includes some of the most effective androgen support supplements known to science, completion of the project was only possible with the addition of two groundbreaking new ingredients (RC Pensis™ and ActeoFIT™), introduced to sports nutrition here for the first time.

Introducing RC Pensis™

TEST FACTOR™ is the first testosterone-support supplement in the world with RC Pensis™, patent-pending Ruta Chalepensis extract. Studies administering ruta chalepensis orally to male mice have demonstrated a 365-476% increase in serum testosterone levels. Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) was also increased by approximately 400%, while supplementation significantly increased testicular weight/volume and sperm count. There is presently no other dietary supplement ingredient available that has been shown to produce such strong changes in testosterone. Additional peer-reviewed studies suggest ruta chalepensis may improve the anabolic/anti-catabolic action of insulin, increase liver and muscle glycogen stores, and increase nitric oxide (NO) production for stronger erections and an enhanced “pump” effect during exercise.

Introducing ActeoFIT™

ActeoFIT™is a new family of patent-pending herbal extracts standardized for the natural high-affinity Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator (SERM) ligand acteoside. There are dozens of studies supporting the use of acteoside and its source herbs in the field of sports nutrition. For example, one series of preliminary experiments with mice have demonstrated an increase in endurance during exercise, along with inhibited creatine kinase and improved glycogen stores. This may translate to better performance, along with preserved muscle mass and energy (glycogen is the primary source of fuel during exercise). Further still, hyperplasia and hypertrophy of muscle cell mitochondria were observed without damage to the myofibril. This may support muscle fiber growth (size and number), along with a significant anti-catabolic (protein sparing) effect.

TEST FACTOR™ Helps:

• Increase testosterone, reduce estrogen
• Increase muscle mass and strength
• Improve muscle endurance
• Speed recovery
• Reduce reaction time
• Improve libido
• Increase vascularity
• Improve memory and cognition

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The role of NO and cGMP in antispasmodic activity of ruta chalepensis leaf extract on rat ileum. A.A. Moazedi, N. Dabir et al. Pak. J. Bio. Sci. 13(2): 83-87, 2010

Persistent Hyperinsulinemia as a Result of Infusion with Ruta Chalepensis. Othman Al-Sagair,PhD. Journal of Applied Research. Vol.4,No.4,2004

Acteoside of Callicarpa dichotoma attenuates scopolamine-induced memory impairments. Lee KY, Jeong EJ, Lee HS, Kim YC. Steroid Biochem Mol Biol. 2006 Jan;98(1):63-71. Epub 2005 Sep 28

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