Published 23rd May 23
NB: Elm and Rye Testosterone Boosters Contain A Combined Total Of 1000mg Ingredients. Ingredients Of Proprietary Blends Have To Be Listed From Largest To Smallest By Law For Sale Within The US. This Allows Us To Work Out Roughly The Blends Numbers.
The most favourable and likely breakdown we could give it was: calcium carb (300mg), trubulus (200mg), chrysin (200mg), tongkat ali (200mg), gamma orbyzol (50mg). This would mea
Calcium (As Calcium Carbonate)
Calcium is a mineral that is best known for its ability to keep the bones and heart healthy and strong. However, it also has the ability to increase testosterone production, particularl in elite athletes, while avoiding becoming calcium deficient will optimise your overall health.
The problem is, for calcium to produce its optimal effects, its must be consumed in daily doses of at least 350 mg and paired with a suitable workout routine (1). And calcium only makes up 12% of calcium carbonate. Meaning that this is going to do practically nothing.
As Elm & Rye Testosterone Support hides the actual amount of each ingredient that is present, it is impossible to know if they have used enough for it to be effective However,either way calcium carbonate can't possibly be here in a high enough dosage to do anything.
Tribulus Terrestris Powder
Tribulus terrestris powder is extracted from the fruit of the pantropic tribulus terrestris weed. It has been used in traditional medicines around the world for centuries, due to the incredible range of health benefits that it is purported to offer.
It is said to boost your libido, sex drive, sexual functions, and sexual performance, especially in men, stop issues like erectile dysfunction, and boost your heart health. These benefits have led to tribulus terrestris often being put in supplements made to boost your testosterone levels.
The issue is, there only limited evidence to prove that tribulus terrestris has any effect on your natural testosterone levels (2). Meaning it's one of middle tier ingredients as test boosters go.
While this is never ideal, it is particularly worrying when the ingredient is the second most abundant ingredient in a formula, meaning that we've likely used up around 600mg of space if calcium carbonate is dosed in the proper range and tribulus is too. This means there is a very good chance that it is doing nothing in Elm & Rye test boosters besides taking up a huge amount of space.
Chrysin (5, 7-dihydroxyflavone)
Chrysin (5, 7-dihydroxyflavone) is a type of flavonoid that is found in bee pollen and propolis, and which has been shown to improve the health of your colon and intestines.
In recent years, it has also started to be put in testosterone boosting supplements, as studies have shown it has the ability to stimulate the testicles, encourage them increase testosterone produce, and stop the process that converts testosterone into estrogen.
Unfortunately, chrysin has only been proven to effect your serum testosterone levels and estrogen production when it is injected directly into your testicles.
Research shows that taking as much as 3,000 mg of chrysin orally each day, which is far more than is likely to be in Elm & Rye Testosterone Support gummies and capsules, has virtually no effect of your testosterone production or hormonal balance (3).
That means its inclusion in either of the Elm and Rye supplements is all but assured to be of absolutely no use at all.
Diindolylmethane (DIM)
DIM (diindolylmethane) is a phytonutrient made up of two molecules, indole and methane. It is naturally found in cruciferous green vegetables, such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, and kale, and is proven to have antioxidant and antineoplastic properties.
Beyond being a good way to maintain optimal cardiovascular health, brain health and function, and gut health, it is also proven to capable of helping the human body to maintain a healthy hormone balance.
As a powerful anti aromatase modulator, it interacts with estrogen binding sites, which will stop your body from being able to turn testosterone into estrogen. This will keep your estrogen levels down and prevent declining testosterone levels.
This will lead to improved human growth hormone levels, physical ability, and sexual performance, an increased ability to gain muscle mass, enhanced overall health, and even better immune system functioning that can combat cold and flu symptoms more easily (4).
The only problem is, for DIM to produce optimal effects, you need to consume between 100 and 200 mg each day. As Elm and Rye supplements don't disclose the quantities used in any of their formulas, we simply have no way of knowing if enough is present to be of any use or not. Although, based on the listing being 4th in a 1000mg, it could be at 100mg, and we'll give elm and rye the benefit of the doubt here, meaning it could do something, but DIM is not effecttive for the long term, and actually has a negative impact in some cases.
Tongkat Ali (Long Jack Eurycoma Root)
Tongkat ali is a long jack eurycoma root extract that has long been used in traditional medicine in east Asia. Users claim that it can enhance fertility, libido, and testosterone levels and production, and reduce estrogen levels.
However, while there have been some studies which have produced a small amount of evidence to support its ability to enhance your fertility and sex drive, there is no conclusive evidence to prove that it has any effect on your testosterone production.
This makes the long jack eurycoma root yet another ingredient in the Elm & Rye test booster supplement that is highly unlikely to provide any benefits for people hoping to elevate their testosterone levels (5).
Gamma Oryzanol
Gamma oryzanol is a combination of compounds that is most commonly found in the oil made from rice bran. It has begun to be put in some supplements that promote a healthy lifestyle as there is a limited amount of evidence that it can boost skin health and lower cholesterol levels.
It is also put in testosterone boosting supplements as well, as there are claims that it can increase testosterone levels and production. However, it has conclusively been proven that this is not the case (6).
This means its presence in Elm & Rye Testosterone Support is guaranteed to offer none of the advertised benefits.
Other Ingredients
Beyond its active ingredients, the Elm & Rye test booster contains microcrystalline cellulose and vegetable magnesium stearate, while the capsules also contain gelatin.
Microcrystalline Cellulose and vegetable magnesium stearate are only used to boost the bulk, stability, and texture of the pills or capsules. They will not offer any test boosting benefits or even health benefits of their own, but they have been seen to cause side effects in some people.
The reported side effects linked to them include bloating, gas, depression, diarrhoea, forgetfulness, headaches, stomach pain, and low energy levels (7)(8).
Gelatin is also used purely to create the capsule and make it smooth and easy to consume. However, it too can cause side effects, such as bloating, diarrhoea, gas, heartburn, and nausea (9).