For many people suffering from low libido, the first logical step is the doctor's office, where the medical professional there will likely prescribe some sort of libido stimulant.
While a trip to the doctor is always a good idea when you're facing a worrisome health issue, research suggests you may want to speak to them about potentially using pine pollen in place of those libido enhancers.
The Research
Experts often refer to pine pollen as "tree testosterone." You'll find it in male flowers from the pine tree. It contains more than 200 nutrients, and many of those are crucial to sex hormone production in women and men.
One of these nutrients is DHEA, which is a precursor to testosterone and estrogen, among other male and female sex hormones. This means your body converts DHEA into those hormones.
For most people, the body's natural DHEA production will peak by the mid-20s. After that it's all downhill, which makes DHEA supplementation a potentially good idea as you age.
Not only does DHEA production decrease with age; testosterone and estrogen production does as well. Because of DHEA's ability to help the body create those hormones, many have taken to loading up on the supplement to maintain libido with age.
DHEA isn't the only pine pollen ingredient that can help in the bedroom. There's also androstenedione, which is a natural steroid that has androgenic effects (meaning it supports male hormone production).
Androstenedione is great because your body will convert it into a number of different hormones based on your needs. That includes testosterone.
Androstenedione also has masculinizing effects, although they're not as drastic as testosterone itself.
Because of this, however, much of the literature you'll see about pine pollen use will reference its suitability for male use. There are indeed other supplements that might be better suited for female use – but if you speak with a medical professional regarding your specific needs, they may give you the all clear to take pine pollen regardless of your gender.
Because our Pine Pollen Tincture is made with alcohol (as opposed to pine pollen supplements that come in other forms), these nutrients easily cross through the blood barrier.
This is crucial; if you take pine pollen in powder supplement form, many of its nutrients won't get to where they need to go.
Why Use Pine Pollen?
There are many sexual enhancement medications on the market. We've all seen the commercials and we can all probably name a couple brands right off the top of our heads.
The issue with some of these modern sexual enhancement medications, however, is that they come with a whole host of side effects. These can include:
- Headaches
- Upset stomach
- Nausea
- Muscle pain
- Abnormal vision
These medications are also not for everyone. You may have spoken to your doctor about starting one such medication but were told you couldn't take it because of your medical history. (3)
This can include things like:
- Heart problems
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Stroke
- Ulcers
- Liver problems
- Kidney problems
There are also other medications that typical sexual dysfunction medications can react negatively with, including:
- Nitrates
- HIV inhibitors
- High blood pressure medication
- Alpha-blockers
While it's still crucial that you discuss your health situation with a medical professional before starting to use pine pollen, for most people it doesn't have nearly as many side effects or health considerations.
Health considerations aside, some conventional erectile dysfunction medications can be pretty expensive. Over time, their use will add up and chip away at your wallet. If erectile dysfunction is a common occurrence for you, it's always worth exploring a cheaper, natural alternative with your doctor.
Pine Pollen – An Ancient Remedy
People have been relying on pine pollen for centuries. Its medicinal use dates way back, over 1500 years, in China. Records show humans began using pine pollen medicinally between 657-659 C.E. (4)
They didn't just use it as a sex enhancement supplement, either; the ancient Chinese believed it to be useful in a wide range of areas. These included boosting immune function, improving skin quality, strengthening the heart and promoting weight loss.
Potential Side Effects
Pine pollen is generally safe but can cause an allergic reaction in some people. This is why it's important to check with a doctor before taking pine pollen, as you should with any supplement.
A doctor will be able to explore your specific case and guide you. There are some potentially severe causes of sexual dysfunction and it's always a relief to be able to rule those out.
These serious causes can include heart disease, cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, multiple sclerosis and more.
On the flip side, a poor lifestyle decision on your part could be to blame. Whatever it is, speak with a doctor and get it looked at so you can be sure pine pollen is the right remedy for you.
Sources
(1) https://www.webmd.com/diet/dhea-supplements#1
(2) http://www.yourhormones.info/hormones/androstenedione/
(3) https://www.viagra.com/learning/what-are-possible-side-effects
(4) https://www.rawforestfoods.com/historical-and-chinese-medicine-perspective-of-pine-pollen/
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