Orchic extract
Alternate names: Bovine Orchic Extract, Bovine Testicle Extract, Bull Balls Extract, Concentré Testiculaire, Extracto Orchic, Extrait de Testicule, Extrait de Testicule Bovin, Extrait de Testicule de Taureau, Facteurs Testiculaires, Orchic, Orchic Concentrate, Orchic Factors, Orchic Substance, Substance Testiculaire
Background
Orchic extract is made from cow testicles. Some people use it as a source of testosterone, but it is not clear if orchic extract provides testosterone.
Orchic extract has been used to maintain healthy testicular function, but there is no good scientific evidence to support this use.
Orchic extract has been used to maintain healthy testicular function, but there is no good scientific evidence to support this use.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if orchic extract is safe or what the side effects might be. Since orchic extract preparations are made from animals, there is a concern about contamination with diseased animal parts. But, so far, there are no reports of disease transmission to people due to use of orchic extract.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if orchic extract is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.Effectiveness
Effective Effectiveness definitions
There is interest in using orchic extract for a number of purposes, but there isn't enough reliable information to say whether it might be helpful.
Dosing & administration
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of orchic extract might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
It is not known if Orchic extract interacts with any medicines. Before taking Orchic extract, talk with your healthcare professional if you take any medications.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
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