NOT all T boosters will work for everyone, and what would work for you best is probably a question of trial & error. Having said that, always try to buy a T booster which has several time-tested & scientifically backed ingredients that work via multiple mechanisms.
Here we try to compare the various ingredients in 3 popular Testosterone Boosters – Nugenix Total-T, TestoPrime and Prime Male. Every ingredient has a field “Ingredient Rating” on a scale of 1 to 5, on how likely is the ingredient going to help with boosting T levels (based on clinical evidence & user experiences). If you can’t see the “Ingredient Rating” on your device, click on the green “+” sign.
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Ingredients comparison: Nugenix Total-T vs Prime Male vs TestoPrime
Ingredient | Nugenix Total-T | Prime Male | TestoPrime | Ingredient RATING |
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Ashwagandha | N/A | KSM-66 300 mg | KSM-66 668 mg | 4/5 Ashwagandha is showing good promise in boosting T levels & reducing cortisol via multiple mechanisms. Ashwagandha on Examine.com |
Korean/Panax Ginseng | N/A | 120 mg | 400 mg | 3/5 |
D-Aspartic Acid | N/A | 1600 mg | 2000 mg | 3/5 |
elevATP® Blend [Ancient Peat Extract (trace minerals) and Apple Fruit Extract] | 150 mg | N/A | N/A | 2/5. Probably good for antioxidants effects, energy & endurance. |
Fenugreek extract | 50% Fenuside™)(Testofen®) 600 mg | N/A | 4:1 extract 400 mg | 3/5 |
Longjack/Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma longifolia Extract) | 100 mg | N/A | N/A | 4/5 |
Garlic Extract | N/A | N/A | 16 mg | 4/5 ScienceDirect on garlic extract |
Black pepper extract | N/A | 10 µg | 6.68 mg | 2/5 |
Zinc | 1 mg | 30 mg | 40 mg | 3/5 |
Luteolin | N/A | 60 mg | N/A | 3/5 Anti-estrogen ingredient/Estrogen blocker. The combination pomegranate/cacao with added luteolin may offer a solution to the age-related decreases in testosterone levels seen in men. Source: LifeExtension.com |
L-Citrulline Malate (2:1) | 1125 mg | N/A | N/A | 2/5 Not confirmed studies on Testosterone but one study shows promise for ED & sexual function, probably caused by NO boosting effects. |
Pomegranate extract | N/A | N/A | 8 mg | 3/5 |
Green tea extract | N/A | N/A | 200 mg | 2/5 |
Nettle Root 10:1 Extract | N/A | 160 mg | N/A | 3/5 Decreases SHBG thereby increases Free Testosterone levels. |
Boron | 10 mg | 5 mg | N/A | 3/5 Healthline on Boron |
Vitamins & Minerals | Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine hydrochloride) 2 mg Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) 2.4 mcg Zinc 1 mg | Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol) 100µg Vitamin K2 (as Menaquinone 7) 45 µg Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxal 5 Phosphate) 7.5 mg Magnesium (as Magnesium Citrate) 100 mg Zinc (as Zinc Citrate) 30mg | Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol) 26.68 µg Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxal 5 Phosphate) 5.6 mg Vitamin B5 8 mg Zinc (as Zinc Citrate) 40mg | 3/5 |