Comment · Wed, October 15, 2025 · ND Owner
Anacyclus Pyrethrum - Male Vitality Booster Or Fake News?
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ParalysisByAnalysis7 · 8 points
I sure have seen a lot of testimonials and even some interesting animal-based studies on Anacyclus Pyrethrum (otherwise known as Akarkara) , regarding sperm health and libido.
I realize that animal-studies are not nearly as convincing as human studies. However, I have heard of numerous men, reporting strength gains in the gym with this herb. So three questions:
Does anyone have any viable insight on this herbs?
Has Nootropics Depot looked into this herb, or is it another example of a chronically fraudulent product?
If you have found that this herb works for you, do you have a brand that you recommend in the meantime?
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ParalysisByAnalysis7 · 4 points
I may be mistaken, but I remember ND making such comments on multiple threads, inquiring about Fadogia.
As for the side effects like testicular toxicity, these problems were actually documented in the animal case studies, which (supposedly) were using genuine Fadogia.
u/MisterYouAreSoDumb · ND Owner
The issue was multi-fold. For one, I was not satisfied it was not toxic to the testicles. I wanted more data before I was comfortable even selling it from a safety perspective. However, the main issue was that there were no botanical reference materials for it, and no validated lab testing. Everyone started selling it before anyone could even test what it was. Then we worked with Chromadex to make standards for it, and started testing everyone's on the market. Tons of them failed, like Momentous. It was not even Fadogia. However, some did pass. I believe Barlowe's turned out to be real. The issue is that everyone started selling it before they proved that. You prove your product is what you say it is BEFORE YOU SELL TO CUSTOMERS!