Pine Pollen- Enhance metabolic function of the skin and nourish the hair at its roots

[Jacob]

I'd like to ask them to go into a bit more detail on that claim...some other interesting ones as well:

Restore hormone levels in Andropause and Menopause
Regulate and strengthen the immune system
Reduce cholesterol
Relieve rheumatic pain
Enhance metabolic function of the skin and nourish the hair at its roots
Adjust the endocrine system and raise immunity power of the organs
Improve endurance for high efficiency and quick pace
Protect the cardiovascular system and increase superoxide dismutase levels (potent antioxidant) in the heart, blood, liver, and brain
Improve metabolism and regulate weight
Accelerate activity of the liver cells and regulate bile secretion
Regulate prostate function
Common cold preventative
Restore androgen and estrogen balance
Improve metabolism and regulate weight (safe and toxic-free fat-lowering supplement)
Nourish the brain
Stimulate liver regeneration
Increase free testosterone levels in the blood
Dramatically improves your vitality and stamina

http://www.surthrival.com/portfolios/pine-pollen/

[Jacob]

I also wonder about using this topically

[Jacob]

One amazing component of pine pollen is its ability to balance hormone levels in both male and female. Pine pollen has this ability due to its phyto-androgen compounds. This helps regulate the excess estrogen levels in our bodies. Fact, testosterone levels are at the lowest it’s been for both males and females. Deficiencies in testosterone are associated with diabetes, metabolic syndrome, obesity, and high blood pressure. Results of the study published in the online version of the journal Diabetes Care showed that 40 percent of obese participants had lower-than-normal testosterone readings. The percentage rose to 50 percent among obese men with diabetes. This is a huge concern considering 1/3 of the US population is obese (CDC). Many components play into the weight issues among Americans, however, the largest being the overconsumption of phyto-estrogen in the overall lifestyle. In the American market place there is a vast majority of estrogen mimicking substances on the market. Such items include plastic (BPA), soy & flax. Check out any packaged food label and you are more likely to find soy as an ingredient.
Pine pollen contains actual bio identical testosterone; it is exceedingly high in testosterone. It’s possibly the only plant that contains this hormone at high levels. Also available in pine pollen is over 200 bioactive natural nutrients, minerals and vitamins in each serving. This includes Androstenedione & DHEA (body building, increase structure and longevity), SOD (Super oxide dismutase, repairs damaged DNA), complete amino acids, essential fatty acids, polysaccharides, MSM, vitamins such as A, D, E and the Bs, minerals such as calcium, copper, iron, zinc, selenium, and silicon, flavonoids, fiber, living enzymes and many more.
To summarize additional benefits pine pollen will have on your body are regulation of low testosterone and excess estrogen, improve lung, skin, hair, heart and reproductive system (libido). Pine Pollen will also strengthen the entire body (organs and tissues) and immune system.

http://www.invincibleherbs.com/blog/chi ... superfood/

[Jacob]

http://www.hairloss-research.org/Update ... e4-10.html

http://www.energeticnutrition.com/vitalzym/myomin.html - scroll down.

[Jacob]

On that last one linked to there...Myomin...

Hair loss
It is working fine at stopping my hair loss.

Thank you!

[Jacob]

Study: Testosterone May Prevent Tooth Decay

Hypogonadism remains one of the most undertreated chronic medical conditions in the United States. The reason, you ask? It’s simple. Physicians have been slow to realize the medical benefits of therapy. Thankfully, the past several years have brought fourth a wealth of new data suggesting that testosterone may help protect against many age-related health concerns including cardiovascular disease, cancer, osteoporosis, diabetes, hypertension, and Alzheimer’s disease. This latest study suggests there may be yet another key benefit to treating low testosterone levels in men – dental health.

The recent study of reference examined tooth decay in a group of 220 adult men aged 30-65 years (J Oral Sci. 2011;53(3):333-9). The researchers also recorded bone mineral density and serum testosterone level. Additionally, they excluded other variables that might influence dental health including disease history, drug and alcohol abuse, and certain medication use. The study found an association between low testosterone levels, low bone mineral density, and tooth loss. Low testosterone was more predictive of tooth loss in general. Low BMD was a better predictor of advanced tooth loss. These results underline the need for physicians to look at both markers with their older patients. In addition to helping screen for osteoporosis, it could help keep smiles bright and healthy.

With data like this continuing to mount, it makes me wonder if we’re nearing a breakthrough with the mainstream acceptance of male HRT.

http://hrt-rx.com/2011/10/05/new-study- ... oth-decay/

[Jacob]

Cells throughout a man’s body are laden with receptor sites that are activated by the hormone testosterone. When testosterone is available to bind to these receptor sites, good things happen such as elevated mood and improved cognition in response to plentiful testosterone being available to the brain.23-25

Be it muscle, bone, vascular, or nerve tissue, testosterone provides critical command signals for your cells to behave in a youthful manner.8,26-33 As testosterone levels diminish, degenerative processes set in.

Be it...maybe..hair

New Published Study Confirms Testosterone’s Benefits


Of considerable interest is the relationship between testosterone blood levels and cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke. In a revealing new study, researchers identified 2,416 men (aged 69-81 years) who were not on any kind of testosterone- affecting treatment. These men were subjected to a battery of blood tests that included total testosterone and estradiol (estrogen).

The first observation was that men with increasing levels of testosterone had a decreased prevalence of diabetes, hypertension, and body fat mass. Compared to men with the highest testosterone levels, those with low testosterone were twice as likely to have a history of cardiovascular disease. It was also observed that men with the highest testosterone levels were the most physically active.17

This large group of men was followed for an average of 5.1 years. Men in the highest quartile of total testosterone (above 550 ng/dL) had a 30% lower risk of cardiovascular events. Any level of total testosterone below 550 ng/dL resulted in significant increased risk, thus helping to establish a minimal baseline as to where total testosterone should be to guard against heart attack or stroke.

Estradiol levels measured in this group appeared to be mostly in safe ranges and did not impact incidence of cardiovascular events.

http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2012/jun ... rsy_01.htm

[Jacob]

Another liquid source:

http://www.woodlandessence.com/herbal.htm

[Jacob]

Here's a company using it topically..for skin/acne at least: http://www.biolee.com/

The pine pollen extract has excellent antibiotics and antiinflammatory
effect against propionibacterium acnes (the most common form of acne bacterium). This pine pollen extract is the key ingredient of BIOLEE’s acne solution system.

From evaluation of the antibacterial activity against propionibacterium acnes, pine pollen extracts begins to show an antibacterial activity at a very low concentration of about 0.06% and completely kill propionibacterium acnes at a concentration of 0.125% or above, as shown in above table.

[Jacob]

http://www.surthrival.com/portfolios/pine-pollen-book/

[Jacob]

Here's an interesting combo containing pine pollen: http://supermanherbs.com/phoenix-formula/

It features a proprietary blend of:

Shilajit
Pine Pollen
Ant Extract
He Shou Wu

This formula is meant to primarily work on your Jing or primal essence. This is why it will help to regenerate your health and body as it works deeply to restore. It covers both the Yin and Yang for all around power.

With the addition of the Ant you have the most powerful Qi tonic available. This will provide your everyday energy and makes this especially great for working out.

Shilajit is the #1 herb in Ayurvedic medicine. It’s uses and capabilities are so numerous it is hard to capture in a short space.

Detoxifying
Anti-Aging
Boost absorption and assimilation of other herbs
Supports Metabolism
Nootropic
Anti Inflammatory

Pine Pollen is one of very few phyto-androgenic substances on the planet. It boosts and supports the male sex hormones for youth and performance.

Restores Proper Hormone Levels
Amino Acids, Vitamins and Minerals
Increases Glutathione (the body’s master antioxidant)
Strengthens the Immune System

Polyrachis Ant Extract is known as the Herb of Kings and a stronger Qi tonic then the almighty Ginseng.

Provides Direct ATP to Your Cells
Strength Builder
Anti-Aging
Builds Stress Resistance
Aphrodisiac

He Shou Wu (also known as Polygonum multiform and sometimes as Fo-ti) is a premier Yin Jing tonic and one of the best anti-aging substances available.

Increases SOD Production
Enhances Sexual Drive
Enhances Immunity
Improves Blood Flow