Semenax – We Review This Popular Product for Men

Semenax is a supplement produced by Leading Edge Health, a Canadian company with offices in the both the US and Canada. This company is also behind another popular male sexual health supplement named VigRX.

Semenax is marketed as a “male sexual health” product or more specifically, a semen-increasing supplement.

This product makes some bold claims, with promises to enhance semen production, boost sexual pleasure, and deliver longer orgasms. Does it live up to the expectations? Let’s review the product in detail…

How does Semenax work?

Semenax employs a formula containing various botanical ingredients, zinc, and vitamin E in an attempt to improve ejaculation volume, orgasm intensity, fertility, and erectile performance.

Many of the individual ingredients in Semenax have been analyzed in various studies looking into their effectiveness in men’s sexual health. However effective doses in studies are often higher than those seen in Semenax.

The primary function of Semenax in your body could be to stimulate the semen-producing glands to produce more semen, help in correcting Erectile Dysfunction, and also improve fertility in men.

It could also enhance your stamina and even boost the production of nitric oxide in the body, which could trigger vasodilation. The makers say that vasodilation could widen the blood vessels, clearing the blood flow and ensuring a firmer erection for a long-lasting experience.

The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of particular ingredients in Semenax could also protect your sperm against oxidative stress in your body. Hence, your best swimmers are safe, according to the makers.

Semenax Ingredients Review

1. Vitamin E: Vitamin E could help men by increasing testosterone production, easing the motility of sperm, and improving sperm function. It’s also rich in antioxidants and could protect the sperm against oxidative damage.
2. Zinc: A study has shown that it protects sperms against exogenous oxidative stress and improves their ability to support embryo development. It may also increase sperm volume and improve T count.¹

A link between zinc and testosterone levels has been well established, and healthy testosterone levels lead to healthy sperm.²

3. Butea Superba: Butea Superba in Semenax could help enhance your sexual performance by maintaining the erection and also heightening your sex drive.
4. L-Carnitine: L-carnitine is an amino that might increase sperm motility and semen volume. It could also help men turn body fat into energy and boost their muscle, brain, and heart function.
5. Maca Root Extract: Maca root extract could improve sperm concentration, increase the seminal volume, and enhance the motility of sperm and motile sperm count.³
6. Pine Bark Extract: Pine bark extract induces more nitric oxide in the body, which could smoothen the blood flow and help get harder and longer-lasting erections. Pine bark extract is one of the few ingredients in Semenax to appear at a quantity above what’s performed well in at least one study. Admittedly a small-scale study included 21 participants who saw improvements in ED score on the IIEF after three months of treatment with 120mg of a pine bark extract.⁴
7. L-Arginine HCl: L-arginine HCl could help increase the average volume of your semen and actively participate in sperm formulation. It could also enhance sperm motility.
8. L-Lysine: L-lysine is an amino acid added to Semenax that could enhance the penis size and give you firmer erections. While one study looking at lysine glutarylation reveals the amino acid’s role in healthy sperm, studies into the potential for lysine supplementation to improve semen parameters are lacking.⁵
9. Epimedium Sagittatum: The key to understanding the potential for this ingredient, also called barrenwort or horny goat weed, is checking to see whether or not a company includes it as a whole leaf or an extract. One study looking at the efficacy of icariin, the useful extract from epimedium sagittatum, found that 1mg/kg of body weight was a sufficient dose to begin seeing results in rats.⁶ That’s equivalent to 90mg for a 200lb man. But that’s a measure of the extract. When the leaf is involved, the actual amount of icariin you’ll get is much lower, and Semenax includes just 150mg of the leaf, not the extract.
10. Catuaba Bark: Catuaba bark could help in getting sexual arousal and boosting your performance for a long-lasting experience. It may also help improve memory and lower agitation.
11. Muira Puama: Muira Puama is said to be a natural aphrodisiac that could help in amplifying your sex drive. It could be used to overcome issues like ED, premature ejaculation, and other men’s problems.
12. Hawthorn Berry Extract: Hawthorn berries are rich in antioxidants that may improve male reproductive potential by reducing the intensity of oxidative damage. It may also help check cholesterol, blood pressure, and cardiovascular health.
13. Cranberry Seed Extract: Cranberry seed extract in Semenax could help men improve their urinary tract health and protect the prostate from enlargement.
14. Avena Sativa Extract: Avena sativa is said to be a natural Viagra that could help in increasing the luteinizing hormone level, which may trigger the testicle to make more sperms.
15. Sarsaparilla Root: Sarsaparilla root is a natural aphrodisiac that could increase sex drive and blood flow in males. It may also help you in boosting your sperm count and sperm motility.
16. Swedish Flower Pollen: Swedish flower pollen could improve semen quality, increase fertility percentage, and ensure normal prostate cell function and healthy urine flow in males.
17. Pumpkin Seeds: Pumpkin seeds could boost testosterone, healthify the prostate, enhance male fertility, and improve sleep. The omega-3 in it could improve blood flow and semen volume too

Pros

• The kitchen sink approach to ingredient inclusion may improve the chances of success.
• The company subjected its product to a successful clinical trial.
• No reported side effects.
• Improve ejaculation.

Cons

• Most ingredients are dosed lower than the effective doses used in studies.
• The cost for a 1-month supply may be too high for some budgets.
• Not suitable for vegans or vegetarians.
• Men with blood pressure issues or other heart problems might not be able to use this product, unless authorized by their doctors.

Potential Side effects

At this time, we couldn’t find any reported side effects linked to Semenax.

However, it’s worth noting that, just because a supplement is “natural” it doesn’t mean it’s safe.

It is good to talk with a doctor before taking any herbal supplements. This is even more important if you’re taking any medications.

About the Company

The manufacturer, Leading Edge Health, is a Canadian company based out of Victoria, British Columbia – that started way back in 2001 but now has customers in more than 130+ different countries around the world. Leading Edge Marketing offers an extensive line of health products available on its website. They also have affiliate marketer websites where consumers can place orders which come directly to Leading Edge.

It doesn’t appear that the brand has any warning letters from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or any active lawsuits at this time.⁸

FAQs

• Can I increase my sperm volume overnight?

No. While sperm is produced daily, your body is constantly helping regenerate sperm, a cycle known as spermatogenesis.

On average, it takes about 72 days for sperm to mature, meaning that it may take about 3 months to notice a difference in overall sperm quality if you’re taking any new medications or supplements.

If you’re not seeing any differences despite new medications or lifestyle changes after this time, reach out to a doctor. They can help rule out other underlying causes that could be interfering with your sperm production.

• Is Semenax safe?

The product is produced by pharmaceutical manufacturers that are compliant with current good manufacturing practices (cGMP).⁴

• How long does it take for Semenax to work?

According to the brand, people may see results after taking Semenax for 2 weeks.

The company also gives a vague promise on the website, saying that, after “2 to 3 months of supplementation, you’re likely to be experiencing significantly superior ejaculations.”

However, Semenax is not scientifically proven to work.

Research & Sources

• Department of Health Sciences, Leading Edge Health, Canada – 2022⁹

Effect of a Polyherbal Dietary Supplement on Semen Characteristics

Condition tested: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of a dietary supplement (Semenax) on semen characteristics of hypospermic and normospermic men.

Outcome of the study:

Overall, the polyherbal dietary supplement has demonstrated efficacy in improving the ejaculate volume and orgasm quality to statistically significant levels in the study participants. It has demonstrated a good acceptability and safety profile.

• Toxicology Test:

ACUTE ORAL TOXICITY STUDY OF  SEMENAX CAPSULE IN WISTAR RATS AS PER  OECD GUIDELINE NO. 425¹⁰

Results:

1. There were no clinical signs of toxicity and mortalities noticed in the dose tested.
2. There were no changes in body weight and percent body weight gain was noted over the study period at all the doses tested.
3. There were no external and internal gross pathological lesions noticed in any of the animals sacrificed at the end of the study.

Semenax Ratings & Reviews:

Semenax has a profile on Trustpilot, a third-party consumer review website, and the comments and reviews are overall positive. As of June 2024, the overall Trust Pilot rating was 4.2 out of 5 stars.⁷

Satisfied users generally comment on how the supplement increased their semen quantity, with many saying they saw positive effects in as little as 3 days. Others say the product also lengthened their orgasms and boosted their intensity.

The study opens new avenues for men desiring to improve their semen quantity and sperm quality with better orgasms.

cGMP compliant:

cGMP-Compliant means a product is made in accordance with the FDA’s ‘Current Goods and Manufacturing Practices’.

These are systems that ensure the identity, strength, purity and quality of ingredients.

Health Fraud Product Database:

In our research, we also checked the FDA’s Health Fraud Product Database to ensure the authenticity and safety of VigRX. We found no listings for VigRX in this database, indicating it has not been flagged as a fraudulent or harmful product by the FDA.15

Disclaimer:

Please note that the writer of this article has not tried these products. All information presented is purely research-based and correct at the time of publication.

Due to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rules, the company website states that its product is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases. Therefore, a person should not use this supplement in place of medical care from a doctor or healthcare professional.

Conclusion

Semenax is better than most volume pill products and combines more ingredients than almost any other supplement in its class, but ultimately the benefits for you are unpredictable. Many of its ingredients have some research behind them to suggest efficacy, but most appear in substandard doses compared to quantities used in studies, and some simply lack scientific backing. A company-sponsored double-blind, placebo-controlled study showed positive results — which is more than most volume pill companies can say — but it was a small study. There certainly are men for whom Semenax will improve ejaculate volume and orgasm intensity.

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