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Nutricost Cistanche 500mg
by Nutricost
"The desert ginseng—cistanche for testosterone, libido, and anti-aging in traditional Chinese medicine"
Amazon Rating
4.3/5
Reviews
5,600
Price Range
$16.99 - $22.99
Servings
60
GMP CertifiedNon-GMO
Our Editorial Rating
7.4
Good
Overview
Cistanche deserticola is a parasitic desert plant used in traditional Chinese medicine as a kidney yang tonic. Research shows it increases testosterone, enhances libido, and has neuroprotective properties. Contains echinacoside and acteoside as active compounds.
Key Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Cistanche Tubulosa Extract | 500mg |
1 ingredient linked to detailed encyclopedia profiles
Pros & Cons
What We Like
- 500mg per capsule
- Testosterone research
- TCM tradition
- Neuroprotective
What Could Be Better
- 60 capsules only
- Limited Western research
- Not standardized
Who Is This For?
Best For
- Testosterone support
- Libido enhancement
- TCM supplementation
Not Ideal For
- Evidence-only supplementers
- Those wanting more servings
Our Verdict
7.4/10 — Good
The desert ginseng. 500mg cistanche for testosterone and libido from TCM tradition.
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