Better With Age & XYVGGR

Overview

As men age, unhealthy aging may bring cognitive decline, reduced energy, frequent mood swings, irritability, and sexual dysfunction. These changes can impact both work and daily life, leading to poor decision-making, memory problems, decreased productivity, and diminished sexual confidence. The frustration from these challenges can escalate into feelings of inadequacy and, for some, even depression. Addressing these issues early is crucial for maintaining mental sharpness, sexual vitality, and overall well-being with each chronological year.

The 9 Reasons Why Cognitive Decline, Low Energy, Mood Changes, and Sexual Dysfunction Happen with Age

As men age, several interconnected systems in the body—including the brain, hormones, energy production, and circulation—begin to slow down. Here are nine key factors that contribute to these age-related declines:

  1. Decline in Neurotransmitters: Essential brain chemicals like acetylcholine (important for memory), dopamine (motivation and reward), serotonin, and norepinephrine (mood regulation) decrease with age. This decline, coupled with oxidative stress, reduced testosterone, and chronic inflammation, leads to memory problems, low energy, and mood swings.
  2. Chronic Inflammation: Higher levels of inflammation, driven by cytokines such as IL-6 and TNF-alpha, are linked to both depression and cognitive decline. This contributes to the "inflammatory model of depression," where persistent inflammation negatively impacts mental health and brain function.
  3. Low Functional Testosterone: Testosterone is crucial for brain health and mood stability. As bioavailable testosterone decreases with age, it can lead to low energy, mood swings, depression, and memory issues. "Functional testosterone" focuses on maintaining the levels of testosterone that your body can actually use, rather than just looking at total levels.
  4. Elevated Cortisol Levels: Chronic stress raises cortisol, which can damage the hippocampus—a key brain region responsible for memory. Over time, high cortisol levels contribute to memory loss and mood disorders like depression.
  5. Mitochondrial Dysfunction: Mitochondria, the powerhouses of the cell, become less efficient as we age. This leads to fatigue, low energy, and worsens cognitive decline as cells lose their ability to function optimally.
  6. Reduced Neuroplasticity: Aging reduces the brain's ability to adapt and form new connections, known as neuroplasticity. This makes it harder to learn new things and adjust to changing environments, contributing to cognitive decline.
  7. Blood Flow and Vascular Health: Healthy blood vessels are essential for both erections and proper oxygen and nutrient delivery to the brain. Conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure, and atherosclerosis can reduce blood flow to the brain and penis, causing cognitive decline and erectile dysfunction (ED).
  8. Nerve Function: Erection begins with nerve signals from the brain and around the penis. If nerves are damaged by conditions like diabetes, spinal injuries, or strokes, erectile dysfunction may occur. Stress, anxiety, and other mental health issues also impair nerve function.
  9. Nitric Oxide (NO): Nitric oxide helps relax blood vessels, improve blood flow, and influence the release of key neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin, and glutamate. This enhances cognition, mood, and sexual function. Nitric oxide also relaxes the penile muscles to allow blood flow and create an erection. Age-related health issues can reduce nitric oxide production, leading to cognitive dullness and difficulty achieving or maintaining erections.

Strategies to Combat Aging Brain and Body

A combination of lifestyle interventions–exercise, healthy diet, and adequate sleep– and targeted supplements with vitamins, minerals, and botanicals such as those found in Better with Age and XYVGGR can provide the body with the necessary nutrients to support healthy brain function, improve sexual vitality and optimize testosterone levels.

Functional Testosterone: A Cutting-Edge Approach to Modern Optimization

Optimal testosterone levels are commonly defined by total testosterone (T) levels, with the "optimal" range typically falling between 600 to 800 ng/dL. However, many men within this range still experience symptoms of low testosterone, such as fatigue, low libido, and diminished sexual function. For instance, a man with T levels at 800 ng/dL may feel “off,” while another may experience strong sexual vitality and energy at just 350 ng/dL. This highlights that total testosterone alone is not a reliable marker of hormonal health. A more comprehensive approach—considering free T levels, the balance between T and other hormones, healthy Leydig cells and androgen receptor sensitivity—may be essential for fully reaping the benefits of testosterone.

Functional testosterone involves looking at the overall hormonal picture rather than a single biomarker. This means considering:

  • Total T: The overall testosterone levels.
  • Free T and Free T Percentage: To determine how much testosterone is available to the body.
  • SHBG Levels: To understand how much testosterone is bound and inactive.
  • Estradiol and DHT Levels: To ensure there is no excess estrogen and DHT that could counteract the effects of testosterone.
  • Ratios and Balance: Assessing the ratios between these hormones to ensure overall balance.
  • Healthy Leydig Cells and Androgen Receptors – Optimal testosterone benefits rely on healthy Leydig cells in the testes and properly functioning androgen receptors (AR).

Mr. Happy Better with Age and XYVGGR: A powerful combination to function better with age.

Better with Age and XYVGGR, developed by Dr. Geo Espinosa is a comprehensive combination nutrients and botanical formula designed to enhance mood, cognition, energy and penile erections through a synergistic blend of natural ingredients. *

Better with Age ingredients:

  • Curcumin (Curcuma longa): Found in turmeric, curcumin is great for brain health. It helps improve memory, reduces fatigue, and boosts mood by lowering stress and anxiety. It also protects the brain from damage thanks to its powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
  • B Vitamins (Folate, B6, B12): These vitamins support brain health by enhancing mood and cognition. The active forms of these vitamins (like L-5-MTHF, P5P, and methylcobalamin) are more easily absorbed by the body, making them more effective in improving brain function, especially in helping with memory and mood regulation.
  • Vitamin C: Known for boosting energy and mental sharpness, vitamin C improves attention and focus. It also helps the body produce neurotransmitters, the chemicals that support mood and cognitive performance.
  • Vitamin D: Low vitamin D levels are linked to mood issues like depression and cognitive problems. Supplementing with vitamin D can help improve mental clarity, mood, and overall and testosterone levels.
  • Velvet Bean (Mucuna pruriens): This plant contains L-Dopa, which the body converts into dopamine—a key brain chemical for motivation, focus, and mood. Mucuna pruriens also improves testosterone levels by reducing oxidative stress and enhancing testosterone production, contributing to improved reproductive health and vitality.
  • L-Theanine: An amino acid found in tea, L-Theanine helps reduce stress and promotes a calm, focused mind. It increases alpha brain waves, which are linked to a relaxed yet attentive state.
  • Lion’s Mane Mushroom (Hericium erinaceus): This mushroom promotes the growth of brain cells and protects the brain from damage. It’s known to support cognitive function, memory, and mood stability.
  • Huperzine A: This compound helps improve memory and learning by increasing acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter involved in memory. It has also been studied for its ability to protect the brain and enhance mental alertness.
  • Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera): An ancient herb used to manage stress, Ashwagandha helps reduce anxiety and balances cortisol levels. This can lead to improved mood, better focus, and more energy.
  • Bacopa Monnieri: Traditionally used to boost brain function, Bacopa enhances memory and reduces anxiety. It also supports brain health with its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
  • Acetyl-L-Carnitine: This nutrient supports the body’s energy production and has been shown to improve mental energy, mood, and cognitive function, particularly in older adults.
  • Magnesium Glycinate: Magnesium glycinate is a highly absorbable form that helps with relaxation, mood stability, and brain function. Magnesium has been shown to positively influence testosterone levels, especially in physically active individuals, by increasing free testosterone availability.

XYVGGR ingredients:

  • Selenium and Zinc: Support testicular health and reduce oxidative stress, which can boost testosterone production.
  • Vitamin A and D: Essential for testicular function, improve NO production and may increase free testosterone levels.
  • Ginger and Ashwagandha: Reduce inflammation and cortisol levels, potentially enhancing testosterone levels.
  • Tongkat Ali and Fenugreek: May improve free testosterone levels, support overall male hormonal health and improve erectile function.
  • Cordyceps: Stimulates Leydig cells, enhancing testosterone production.
  • Boron: Lowers SHBG, increases free testosterone, and reduces inflammation.
  • L-Citrulline: Enhances erectile function by increasing nitric oxide production, which improves blood flow. In essence, a combination of lifestyle adjustments and specific supplements can support healthy testosterone levels and improve overall male reproductive health.

Synergistic Combinations for Optimizing Functional Testosterone and Healthy Aging

As mentioned earlier, multiple hormonal factors are crucial for fully experiencing testosterone's physical and mental benefits, a concept we call functional T. These include total T, free T, testicular health, functional androgen receptors, balanced sex hormone ratios, and normal cortisol production. By combining the key ingredients found in Mr. Happy, Better with Age, and XYVGGR, you can support optimal functional testosterone. These products provide essential nutrients such as vitamins A, D, and C, along with selenium, magnesium, boron, and zinc, alongside potent botanicals like Fenugreek, Ginger, Turmeric, Tongkat Ali, Ashwagandha, Cordyceps, and Velvet Bean—together working to enhance testosterone function and overall vitality.

Holistic, Science-Backed Solutions for a Complex Problem

Slowing the aging process and maintaining optimal brain function, testosterone levels, and sexual vitality requires a comprehensive, multifaceted approach. Here, we explore the critical roles of brain chemicals, nitric oxide, and testosterone in preserving not just sexual health, but overall physical and psychological well-being. From erectile dysfunction to cognitive decline, these issues highlight the complex interplay of neural, vascular, hormonal, and psychological factors. Functional testosterone, in particular, plays a pivotal role in optimizing mood, energy, memory, and the ability to achieve and maintain an erection.

Summary on How Mr. Happy Better with Age and XYVGGR work

These nutrients and botanicals work synergistically to improve mood, brain function, and erections by:

  • Enhancing neurotransmitter production and balance (serotonin, dopamine, acetylcholine).*
  • Supporting mitochondrial function for energy production.*
  • Optimizing functional testosterone levels. *
  • Reducing inflammation and oxidative stress, which are key contributors to low energy, mood disorders, and ED.*
  • Improve blood flow and Nitric Oxide production for relaxed blood vessels and stronger and more sustainable blood flow to the brain and penis.*

Mr. Happy Better with Age and XYVGGR Information:

  • 90 capsules per bottle
  • Quality Assurance: Manufactured in a GMP-registered facility in the U.S.A.

Recommended Use:

  • Better with Age: Adults take three (3) capsules once in the morning, with or without food, or as directed by their healthcare practitioner.
  • XYVGGR: Adults take three (3) capsules in the evening, two to three hours before bedtime, with or without food or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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