Testes
Synopsis of Testes
The testes are two oval-shaped organs housed in the scrotum, a pouch of skin located behind the penis. They are the primary male reproductive organs, responsible for producing sperm and the hormone testosterone. Each testis is about 4–5 cm long and is suspended by the spermatic cord, which contains blood vessels, lymphatics, nerves, and the vas deferens.
The testes have two main functional components:
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Seminiferous tubules: Where spermatogenesis (sperm production) occurs.
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Leydig cells: Located between the tubules; responsible for testosterone synthesis.
These functions are regulated by the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis, specifically LH (stimulates testosterone) and FSH (stimulates sperm production).
The testes are central to male fertility, hormonal balance, and secondary sex characteristics. Conditions that affect them include:
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Hypogonadism: Low testosterone production, leading to fatigue, low libido, reduced muscle mass, and infertility.
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Orchitis: Inflammation of one or both testes, often due to infection (e.g., mumps).
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Varicocele: Enlarged veins in the scrotum that can impair sperm production.
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Testicular torsion: A surgical emergency where the spermatic cord twists, cutting off blood flow.
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Testicular cancer: Most common in younger men (ages 15–35), often presenting as a painless lump.
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Erectile dysfunction or infertility: May result from hormonal imbalance or structural abnormalities.
Hormonal health and sperm quality can be compromised by obesity, heat exposure, toxins, radiation, nutrient deficiencies, and chronic stress.
Natural remedies to support Testes
Zinc and selenium: Crucial for testosterone production and sperm quality.
Vitamin D: Supports hormone synthesis and receptor sensitivity.
Ashwagandha and maca: Adaptogens known to improve testosterone, sperm count, and sexual performance.
L-carnitine and CoQ10: Boost mitochondrial function in sperm cells.
Avoid heat exposure: Prolonged hot baths, tight underwear, and laptops on the lap can impair spermatogenesis.
Exercise and sleep: Regular strength training and adequate rest support healthy testosterone levels.
Ingredients
These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to support Testes.
amino acids
ashwagandha
aspartic acid
boron
choline
chrysin
DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone)
ginseng
I-arginine
l-carnitine
lecithin
licorice root
linoleic acid (LA)
maca
magnesium
omega-3 fatty acids
phytocannabinoids
pregnenolone
protein
selenium
tongkat ali
velvet bean
vitamin B
vitamin B6
vitamin C
vitamin D
vitamin E
zinc
zinc
sarsaparilla
lingzhi
royal jelly
trace minerals
barrenwort
wheat germ
yohimbe
19-NorAndrost-4ene-3b-ol,17-one
19-Nor-DHEA
17 beta-hydroxy 2 alpha,17beta-dimethyl 5 alpha-androstan 3-one azine
17 alpha methyl 17 beta hydroxy 5 alpha androst 2 ene
18-Methylestr-4-en-3-one-17b-ol
1-androsterone
17b-hydroxy-2a,17b-dimethyl-5a-androstan-3-one-azine
17a-Methyl-1,4-androstadiene-3b, 17b-diol
1-Androstenedione
17beta-[{1-Ketoethyl}-androsta-1, 4-diene-3-one,17a-ol]
17beta-hydroxy 2alpha,17alpha-dimethyl 5alpha-androstan 3-one azine
19-Norandrostenediol
17a-di methyl-bol
13-Ethyl-3-Methoxy-Gona-2,5(10)-Diene-17-One
17 beta-[1-ketoethyl]-androstane-3-one,17a-ol
19-Norandrosta-drol
17beta-(1-ketoethyl)-androstane-3-one, 17a-ol
11-Ketotestosterone
25-d-spirosta-3, 5-diene
2a, 17a -dimethyl-5a androstan, 17b-ol 3, 3-azine
2, 17a-dimethyl-17b-hydroxy-5a-androst-2-ene
26-diol, 5 alpha-furostan-12-one-3 beta, 22, 26-triol
2a 17a -dimethyl 17a hydroxy, 5a etiocholan 3-one
2a,3a-epithio-17a-methyl-5a-androstan-17b-ol
2, 17a-dimethyl-17b-hydroxy-5a-androstan-1-ene-3-one
2a, 17a-dimethyl-17b-hydroxy-5a-androstan-3-one
3beta-hydroxy-5alpha-androst-1-en-17-one
3-Alpha-Hydroxyetioallocholan-17-one
3b-Hydroxy-androstan-17-one
3b-Enanthoxyandrost-1-en-17-one
3-Ketosterone
3-Ketosteroid
3a-Enanthoxy-5a-Androstan-17-one
3b-hydroxy-androsta-4,6-diene-17-one
3-hydroxy-5alpha-androst-1-en-17-one
4 Androstene 4 chloro 17 alpha methyl 3 beta 17 beta diol
4-DHEA
4-Androstene-3,6,17-trione
4-androsterone
5 alpha-furost-20(22)-en-12-one-3 beta
5-alpha-furost-20(22)-en-12-one-3 beta, 26-diol
5-androstene-3alpha,17beta-diol
5-alpha-furostan-12-one-3 beta, 22, 26-triol
5-androsten-3beta-ol-17-one
5,7-Dimethoxyflavone
5alpha-spirostan-2alpha,3beta, 5alpha-triol-6-OH
6-Ketodiosgenin
6, 17 keto etiocholeva-3-ol 3, 17 ketoetiochol-triene
7a-alpha-methyl-estra-4-en-3,17-dione
7b-hydroxy, 17b-dihydro DHEA
Ashwagandha
Acetyl L-Carnitine
Androstane derivatives
Androstenedione
Apigenin
Arimistane
Alkaloid (unspecified)
Acetyl-L-Carnitine
Androstenedione
Amino Acid (unspecified)
Alkaloids
Acetyl L-Carnitine Arginate
Androsterone 3-Acetate
alkaloid
Agnuside
Acetyl-L-Carnitine-L-Arginine
Anti-aromatase
Androsterone
Butter
Beef
Bovine (unspecified)
Bovine Protein
Boron
Bulbine natalensis
Butter
Boron
Boron (various)
Beef
Blend (Fatty Acid or Fat/Oil Supplement)
Boron ascorbate
Bovine (unspecified)
Coffee
Cannabis
Chlorodehydromethylandrostenediol
Chloromethylandrostenediol
Chrysin
Cannabinoids
Creatine leucine
Creatine-leucine
Cyanostane
Cholesterol
Dioscorea hondurensis
DHEA
D-Aspartic Acid
Desoxydiosgenin
DHEA
Dimethazine
Dienedione
Durabolin
Eurycomanone
Epistane
Egg
Epimedium
Epindrosterone
Eurycoma Longifolia
Epiandrosterone
Eurypeptides
Egg
Epiandrosterone
Ester derivatives (unspecified)
Essential oil (unspecified)
Epidedium
Epiandrostenolone
Fat (unspecified)
Furostanols
Fish
Fatty acids
Fatty Acid (unspecified)
Fish
Fish
Fadogia agrestis
Fish (including shell)
Genseng (not specified)
Ginseng, Oriental
Ginsenosides
Growth factors
Gland (unspecified)
Ginsenosides (unspecified)
Ginseng
Glandular Tissues
Ginseng (unspecified)
Ginseng, Panax
Horny Goat Weed
Halodrol
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
Inositol
Inositol
icariin
Inositol phosphate
Insulin-Like Growth Factor
Ketosterone
Ketosterone (unspecified)
Lipids (unspecified)
Liver
Liver
Lipids
Macamides
Maral Root
Methoxydienone
Massularia acuminata
Marine fat (unspecified)
Maca
Marine oil (unspecified)
Methylclostebol
methylstenbolone
Marine fat
Methyl-1-Etiocholenolol-Epietiocholanolone
Macaenes
Oil (unspecified)
Omega-6
Orchic
Oyster
Oyster
Ox
Orchic
oyster
Proprietary Blend (Fatty Acid or Fat/Oil supplement)
Protein
Protodioscin
Peptide
Pig
Protodioscin
Polyunsaturated fatty acid
Protein (unspecified)
polyphenols (various)
Pregnane
Porcine
Peptide (unspecified)
Phytocannabinoid (unspecified)
Pregnenolone
Proprietary Blend (Herb/Botanical)
Pituitary
Pine Pollen
Pig
Parenchyma
Phytoestrogen (unspecified)
Peptides
Rhaponticum carthamoides
Royal Jelly
Resveratrol analog (unspecified)
Royal Jelly
Rhaponticum
Softgel/ Soft gel
Sapogenin
Spirostan-5A-Diol-6-one-3-one
Safed musli
Stem Cells
Stanodrol
Sterones (unspecified)
Saturated and Trans Fat
Saturated fat
Trenbolone
Testes
Testosterone precursor (unspecified)
Total Fat
Tribulus
Trenavar
testicle
Tribulus alatus
Testolone
Unsaturated fatty acid
Vitamin E (mixed tocotrienols)
Vitamin E (unspecified)
Vegetable (unspecified)
Vitamin E (Alpha-Tocomonoenol)
Vitamin E (natural tocopherols)
Vitamin E (tocopherol ascorbyl palmitate)
Vitamin E (tocopheryl acetate)
Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols)
Vitamin E (Gamma Tocotrienol)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol succinate)
Vitamin E (alpha tocopheryl)
Vitamin E
Vitamin E (alpha tocopheryl acetate)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopheryl polyethylene glycol succinate)
Vitamin E (beta-tocotrienol)
Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols
Vitamin E (tocopheryl succinate)
Vitamin E (tocotrienol unspecified)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopheryl acetate)
Vitamin E (delta tocopherol)
Vitamin E (alpha tocopherol)
Vitamin E (mixed)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol acetate)
Vitamin E (beta and delta tocopherols)
Vitamin E (mixied tocopherols and tocotrienols)
Vitamin E (tocotrienols)
Vitamin E (unspecified tocopheryl acetate)
Vitamin E (gamma tocopherol)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopheryl succinate)
Vitamin E (Mixed Tocopherols and Tocotrienols)
Vitamin E (tocopherol not specified)
Viramin E (mixed tocopherols)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopheryl hydrochloride)
Vitamin E (delta-tocotrienol)
Vitamin E (mixed alpha-tocopherol)
Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols/tocotrienols)
Vitamin E (mixed tocotrienols/tocopherols)
Vitamin B
Vegetable Oil (not specified)
Vitamin E (not specified)
Vitamin E (vitamin E acetate)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
Vitamin E (gamma unspecified)
Vitamin (unspecified)
Vitamin E (alpha tocopheryl succinate)
Vitamin E (delta-tocopherol)
Vitamine E (mixed tocotrienols)
Withanolides
yohimbine
Yohimbines (unspecified)
Zinc alpha keto-glutarate
Zinc
Zinc
