Alex Eriksson

Alex Eriksson is the founder of Anabolic Health, a men’s health blog dedicated to providing honest and research-backed advice for optimal male hormonal health. Anabolic Health aspires to become a trusted resource where men can come and learn how to fix their hormonal problems naturally, without pharmaceuticals.

How to Look More Masculine: Your Ultimate Guide to a Manlier Appearance and Attitude

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A man in a suit sitting inside a car and thoughtfully looking out the window while confidently biting his glove.

Behind a sleek suit or a manly beard should be someone who takes care of himself and understands respect—both of himself and of others. This notion of respect must be the root of a man’s confidence and is the key to knowing how to look more masculine. So, before we go into this journey, we must make it clear to ourselves that looking and acting masculine is a way of embracing who you are and expressing this as confidently as possible. Let’s start this quick run-through with appearance, as it’s the first aspect about oneself that is easy to shift.

Tribestan: The Best Tribulus Terrestris Product For Men Ever?

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A pile of brown Tribestan tablets on a blue surface.

Most Tribulus products contain Asian Tribulus. Such products can only improve erectile dysfunction (ED) and increase libido. Tribestan, on the contrary, contains the extract of Bulgarian Tribulus, the only variety of the plant that has been proven to boost testosterone levels.

Best Multivitamins for Bodybuilding: Skyrocket Your Performance at the Gym

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Person pouring the best multivitamins for bodybuilding from a bottle into their hand at the gym.

Although you’re getting nutrition from your diet, food alone cannot provide every micronutrient you require since you can only eat so much during the day—and that’s why you need the best multivitamins for bodybuilding. Given the sheer abundance of supplements though, with dozens or even hundreds being touted as the top choice by their manufacturers, you might have a hard time finding the finest options. Well, we came up with this product roundup to make choosing a lot easier.

Fulvic Acid: Benefits, Studies, and Everything You Need to Know

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Young plant seedlings, nourished by fulvic acid, emerging from the soil.

Fulvic acid is a compound synthesized naturally by microbes and is formed when organic plant material undergoes the process of decomposition. So, it’s safe to say that it is abundant in soil. Despite not having the most appealing of sources, the compound has been growing in popularity. It’s said to help in all sorts of ways, from improving digestion to fighting cancer. While many attest to its potency from firsthand experience, there’s still a need to assess it from a scientific perspective. And, in this post, we’re going to do just that.

Ginger and Testosterone: Is Ginger an Effective Booster?

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Fresh ginger and its connection to testosterone on a wooden surface.

There are many options for supplements that can benefit men’s fitness and performance. One of the lesser known ones include a common spice with extremely powerful health benefits—ginger. Let’s break down the factors that make ginger an ideal natural supplement. While we’re at it, let’s also discuss what exactly ginger and testosterone have to do with each other.

Bulgarian Tribulus: The Lowdown On What It’s Good For And What It’s Not

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A yellow Bulgarian Tribulus flower amidst green foliage with dew drops on the leaves.

Bulgarian Tribulus, also known as Tribulus Terrestris, is an herb native to the warm temperate and tropical regions of southern Europe, southern Asia, Africa, and Australia. This herb can grow in poor soil and desert climates. Unfortunately, the spiels in these advertising campaigns resulted to confusion and misinformation about the herb. This article will set things straight, tackling the most common of these claims so you can decide if the Bulgarian Tribulus is for you.

Gynostemma: The Immortality Herb

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A cup of Gynostemma tea with a fresh mint leaf on the surface.

Southern Ginseng, or Gynostemma pentaphyllum, is a climbing vine extensively found in New Guinea, and East and South Asia. The Southern Chinese and Northern Vietnamese used it as a medicinal herb in their traditional cultures. The elderly inhabitants of these areas supposedly attribute their long lives to using the herb. According to word-of-mouth, people who used this grow into old age with fewer instances of disease or illness. Because of this, Gynostemma gained the name “Immortality Herb” among the people who use it.

Why Thai Men Have Been Using Black Ginger To Improve Their Vitality for Centuries

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A basket filled with raw black ginger roots, some sliced to reveal the dark interior.

Also known as Kaempferia Parviflora (Krachai Dum in Thai), Black Ginger is traditionally used in Thailand as a male tonic herb, energy enhancer and longevity agent. Especially touted for its effects on male sexuality. Black Ginger is only grown in South-East Asia, making it an increasingly rare and sought after herb.

Coffee & Bodybuilding: What’s the Verdict?

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Muscular man holding a white coffee mug.

There is so much conflicting information regarding coffee & bodybuilding on the internet. Some would promote it as the answer to accelerated fat loss while some would say that it will make you fatter. There are also others stating that it can increase your performance while others contradict this by saying it increases your chance for heart disease. So, what should you believe? This article will get the facts straight and look at how caffeine can help you in bodybuilding.