The formation of a new life is extremely complex. Getting the essential nutrients and essential vitamins in advance of reproduction is imperative.^†

If a man has low testosterone levels, low energy levels, and is lacking key nutrients, he may have health challenges. When male health is challenged, male performance and sperm health are challenged as well. These are key factors in successfully producing offspring.

Optimal Man contains essential nutrients for healthy enzyme function. These key nutrients particularly help support enzymes that are connected to specific genes. These genes can be problematic for some, including MTHFR, GST/GPX, PEMT, and many others.^†

Choline dehydrogenase (CHDH) gene plays a specific role in male fertility. This gene is responsible for converting choline into forms of betaine. It uses vitamin B2 (riboflavin) as a cofactor. Men with variants in this gene may have reduced spermed ATP and overall fertility. It is key that essential nutrients choline and cofactor riboflavin are provided to support optimal CHDH function. The nutrients in Optimal Man support the key enzymes like MTHFR, GST/GPX, PEMT, and many others.^†

When it comes to men’s health and reproduction, there are four key systems to support. Optimal Man helps support the nutritional needs of these four systems.^†

• Methylation - It has long been known that having sufficient folate and healthy methylation is imperative to the healthy development of a child in the womb. Methyl groups are key in ensuring genes are read correctly and a baby develops with a healthy central nervous system. While 5MTHF and folic acid are well known to support this, lesser known key nutrients are vitamin b12, choline, betaine, and riboflavin.
• Mitochondrial Function - The formation of sperm takes a tremendous amount of energy (ATP). It takes additional ATP inside sperm to make enough energy to reach and fertilize the egg. The body makes ATP in the mitochondria by metabolizing energy from foods. Chromium is needed to pull glucose into the cell where it can be broken down into ATP. This is aided by the help of vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, and lipoic acid. Fatty acids are brought into the mitochondria via a protein containing carnitine.
• Antioxidant Function - When developing a sperm cell, there are many places that the process can take a wrong turn. When harmful chemicals and free radicals are present, they can damage enzymes involved in sperm production. This is why getting the right antioxidants when you are trying to conceive is critical. Pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ), or methoxatin, is a redox cofactor and acts as an antioxidant. PQQ has an amazing ability to support normal antioxidant function over and over again. Alpha lipoic acid (ALA) is a unique antioxidant-like compound that functions in both lipid rich environments like cell membranes as well as water rich environments inside and outside of cells.
• Hormonal Balancing - The human body is governed by hormones. They tell our organ systems how to function. The reproductive system is no different. The male reproductive system will not function optimally unless free testosterone levels are elevated and cortisol levels are diminished. Indigenous cultures around the globe have relied on adaptogenic herbs for a long time. These help support a healthy stress response and healthy fertility. Research indicates when cortisol levels are normalized, and healthy testosterone levels are supported, male vitality and vitality are supported. Optimal Man uses four well established adaptogenic herbs. These include eurycoma longifolia, ginseng (panax), ashwagandha, and maca. All four of these work synergistically to support both healthy stress and fertility cycles simultaneously.

Men’s health relies on intelligent nutrition support. Discover why Optimal Man is one of the most intelligent and comprehensive male multivitamins on the market today!