The Men's Vitality Formula — Ingredients Studied for Physical Well-Being, Mood & Stress Balance
Tongkat Ali, ashwagandha, and maca have each been studied in a human trial (using different extracts and doses than this starter formula) for everyday physical well-being, a healthy stress response, and mood and well-being, alongside the essential mineral zinc — not a hormone therapy, and not a testosterone claim.
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4 ingredients · 6 capsules/day · Each dose is study-attributed — see citations in line.
EuryGold 5® — Tongkat Ali (as EuryGold 5®)
Provisional — dose pending confirmationA 12-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in 109 men aged 30-55 (Ismail et al. 2012, PMID 23243445) found that 300 mg/day of a standardized Eurycoma longifolia water extract (Physta) was associated with improvement versus placebo in the physical-functioning domain of a quality-of-life questionnaire. That trial studied a different branded extract at a higher daily dose than the EuryGold 5® 200 mg listed here, and we are not aware of a published human trial on EuryGold 5® itself — so this evidence describes the extract class, not this brand or dose, and the EuryGold 5® supplier dossier is pending final verification. Research suggests a standardized Tongkat Ali water extract may support everyday physical well-being as part of a balanced lifestyle; this is a single-study, structure/function observation that needs further study and verification, not a treatment for any hormonal condition, and it is not marketed here as raising or boosting testosterone. (PMID 23243445)
Ashwagandha Root Extract
A randomized, placebo-controlled trial in adults (Lopresti et al. 2019, PMID 31517876) found a concentrated ashwagandha extract was associated with stress-relieving effects versus placebo. Ashwagandha is an adaptogenic botanical studied for supporting the body's healthy response to everyday stress, which is closely tied to the stress-response (HPA) axis. (PMID 31517876)
Maca (10:1 Extract)
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in adults (Gonzales-Arimborgo et al. 2016, PMID 27548190) evaluated oral maca extract and found it was associated with improved measures of mood and well-being versus placebo. Research suggests maca may support a healthy sense of balance and well-being as part of a balanced lifestyle. (PMID 27548190)
Albion® Zinc Bisglycinate Chelate — Zinc (as Albion® Zinc Bisglycinate Chelate)
A 2021 review (Gröber & Holick, PMID 33487035) describes zinc as an essential immune-relevant micronutrient supporting normal cellular function. Maintaining adequate zinc status is thought to support overall wellness as part of a balanced diet — FormulaForge uses the bisglycinate chelate form for improved absorption over zinc oxide. (PMID 33487035)
Why One Formula Beats the Stack
Sourcing these ingredients separately requires 4 bottles and 9 pills per day — vs. 6 capsules in this formula.
9
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Form Quality Gaps
The commodity versions most single-ingredient bottles use — and why they fall short.
| FormulaForge Form | Commodity Default | What the Research Shows |
|---|---|---|
| Tongkat Ali as EuryGold 5® standardized water extract | Unstandardized Eurycoma longifolia root powder | In one laboratory analysis of eight randomly purchased Tongkat Ali products (PMID 29154863), three contained no detectable Eurycoma longifolia compounds, and the eurycomanone (a quassinoid marker compound) content of the other five varied roughly eightfold (0.22–1.84 mg per capsule). That variability is why this formula specifies a standardized extract rather than unstandardized root powder. A human quality-of-life RCT on Tongkat Ali (Ismail et al. 2012, PMID 23243445) used a standardized water extract at a defined dose (Physta, 300 mg/day) — a different branded extract from the EuryGold 5® 200 mg used here, and we found no published human trial of EuryGold 5® itself in PubMed, so this supports standardized extracts as a class, not this brand or dose. |
| Zinc Bisglycinate Chelate | Zinc Oxide | Chelated mineral forms like Albion® zinc bisglycinate are bound to an amino acid carrier for improved gastrointestinal uptake and tolerability compared to inorganic zinc oxide, the most common — and poorly absorbed — form in budget multivitamins. |
| Ashwagandha standardized root extract | Unstandardized ashwagandha powder | The randomized trial supporting ashwagandha's stress-response findings (PMID 31517876) used a standardized, concentrated root extract — not raw powder, which varies widely in withanolide content and has not been studied at the doses shown effective in trials. |
Pricing context
Four separate vitality supplements from quality brands typically cost $60-$90/month, especially at standardized-extract doses. This formula's live quote typically comes in at or below that range.
Exact pricing is quoted live in the builder based on your personalized formula. Example figures are illustrative only and reflect in-one example market research — not a guaranteed price or saving.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does this formula raise or boost testosterone?
No. This formula does not make a testosterone-boosting claim, and it does not contain DHEA or any ingredient marketed for that purpose. The benefits described on this page are limited to what the cited human trials measured — physical functioning (Tongkat Ali), a healthy stress response (ashwagandha), and mood and well-being (maca) — and we make no claim about hormone levels. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration, and this product is not a substitute for hormone therapy. If you have a diagnosed hormonal condition, consult your physician.
Is this formula a treatment for low testosterone or erectile dysfunction?
No. This is a research-grounded starter formula for healthy adults focused on daily vitality and well-being — not a treatment for low testosterone, erectile dysfunction, or any diagnosed medical condition. Consult a qualified healthcare provider for any hormone-related or sexual-health concern.
Why is EuryGold 5® marked provisional even though it has a PMID?
The cited randomized, placebo-controlled trial (Ismail et al. 2012, PMID 23243445) studied a different standardized Eurycoma longifolia water extract (Physta) at 300 mg/day, not EuryGold 5® at the 200 mg/day listed here. We are not aware of a published human trial on EuryGold 5® itself, and its supplier dossier is pending final verification, so the citation describes the extract class rather than this brand or dose, and we make no brand-specific efficacy claim. We also make no testosterone claim for this formula.
Can women take this formula?
This formula is formulated and dosed around research conducted in men. Women interested in similar adaptogenic and mineral support should review our Women's Wellness or Hormone Balance content, and consult their physician before use.