1. Testosterone and male fertility
The Mares 2012 study (75 infertile men) is the reference:
- Serum testosterone: +17%
- Sperm count: +36%
- Sperm motility: +47%
- Sperm vitality: +40%
Mechanisms: activation of Leydig cells (testosterone producers), reduction of testicular oxidative stress, improved LH signaling.
2. Prostate health
Protection against benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Ginger inhibits 5-alpha-reductase — the enzyme that converts testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT), the main factor in prostate growth. This is the same mechanism as finasteride (Proscar), a BPH medication.
Anticarcinogenic activity
In vitro studies show that 6-shogaol induces apoptosis in PC-3 and LNCaP prostate cancer cells. These results remain to be confirmed in vivo but are promising.
3. Sports performance (male)
Active men who practice weight training, CrossFit, or endurance benefit from:
- DOMS (muscle soreness): -25% (Black 2010)
- Recovery time: -24h
- CK (muscle damage): -35% (Atashak 2011)
- Weight loss-thermogenese-perte-poids-shot">Thermogenesis: +3-5% energy expenditure
The combination of naturally higher testosterone + improved recovery = optimized sports results.
4. Male cardiovascular health
Men have a higher cardiovascular risk than women, especially after 40 years old. Ginger offers multifactorial protection:
- LDL Cholesterol: -10 to -17 mg/dL
- Blood pressure: -6 mmHg
- Blood viscosity: -15-20%
- Reduced homocysteine (thrombotic risk factor)
INTI dose guide by male profile
| Profile | INTI Dose | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Young active (18-35) | 20ml/day | Sport, energy, fertility |
| Athlete / Sportsperson | 20-30ml/day | Recovery, DOMS, performance |
| Men 40-55 years old | 20ml/day | Heart, prostate, testosterone |
| Senior >55 years old | 15-20ml/day | Joints, heart, brain |
In summary
- Testosterone +17%, sperm +36%, motility +47% (Mares 2012)
- Protects the prostate (5-alpha-reductase/DHT inhibition)
- Sport: DOMS -25%, recovery -24h, CK -35%
- Cardiovascular: LDL -10-17, blood pressure -6 mmHg
- 20ml INTI/day as base + 30ml on intense sports days
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