Boost T Naturally with Drug Technology
Using delivery technology borrowed from pharmaceutical companies, we can now make certain natural testosterone enhancers work even better.
One of the most interesting aspects of drug development is when the researchers say, "Okay, this is a good drug, but what's the best way to get it into people?" The major challenges include bioavailability, absorption, solubility, and stability.
For example, insulin can't be taken orally because it's broken down in the stomach and can't effectively permeate the gut wall. So, it needs to be injected. Nitroglycerin is taken sublingually to bypass the liver, which would otherwise break it down before it enters the bloodstream. Testosterone can "get in you" in a variety of ways – injections, topicals, pills, even nasal sprays – all with their own pros and cons.
Supplement companies face the same challenges. Sadly, most ignore them completely. They hear about the potential of a nutrient or herb, buy the cheapest form they can source, and stuff it into a capsule. They spend their money on ads and influencers, not research and delivery technology.
One example is the herb Longjack (Buy at Amazon), also known as Eurycoma longifolia or Tongkat Ali. It's widely known for its testosterone-boosting benefits, and many take it solely for its pro-sexual and aphrodisiacal effects.
It works if you can get your hands on the standardized extract containing all the bioactive fractions. (That's called LJ100.) The second step is to take enough of it (300mg daily).
But even if a supplement company sources the good stuff and uses an effective dose, they miss the third step, the step pharmaceutical companies focus on – getting it in you.
This is where a supplement maker can "steal" a delivery technology from drug companies. That tech is called "caprylocaproyl polyoxyl-8 glycerides" or Labrasol. It's a type of excipient: an inactive substance used in drugs that serves as a carrier or vehicle for the active pharmaceutical ingredient. In this case, Labrasol acts as a solubilizer and emulsifier. It makes certain drugs or supplements more bioavailable by improving their solubility and absorption.
That's exactly what Biotest used when formulating Omega-Man High Absorption Longjack (Buy at Amazon).
What Labrasol Does for Longjack
- As a solubilizing agent, Labrasol creates an environment where the active ingredients are more easily dispersed and absorbed. This greatly boosts the bioavailability of LJ100 Longjack.
- Labrasol-enhanced Longjack can bypass the liver's first-pass metabolism to some extent by facilitating lymphatic absorption. Some first-pass metabolism may still occur (and that's fine), though the overall bioavailability is still improved compared to non-enhanced Longjack formulations.
- Compared to a typical capsule or tablet, when ingested, the self-emulsifying softgel system forms micro-emulsions in the GI tract, allowing the active compounds from Longjack to be more readily absorbed into the bloodstream.
- As a nice bonus, Labrasol-enhanced Longjack has improved stability, protecting the sensitive herbal extract from degradation. The extract is stabilized in emulsions or micelles, reducing exposure to environmental factors that could degrade the active ingredient. This ensures the supplement remains effective throughout its shelf life.
How to Use Labrasol-Enhanced Longjack
Take one softgel per day of Omega-Man (Buy at Amazon). Most Longjack studies show that men notice the effects (testosterone and libido boost, stronger erections, less fatigue) in about two weeks. There's no need to cycle it.
If you use another Longjack/Eurycoma/Tongkat product, just make sure it contains 300 mg of the LJ100 form and lists caprylocaproyl polyoxyl-8 glycerides (Labrasol) on the label.
NOTE: Labrasol is also used in D Fix High Absorption Vitamin D (Buy at Amazon) and Flameout DHA-Rich Fish Oil (Buy at Amazon).