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Types of Fadogia Agrestis: Forms & Bioavailability

Evidence:Preliminary
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Forms Comparison

FormBioavailabilityBest For
Aqueous Stem ExtractUnknown (no human pharmacokinetic data)The form used in the original animal studies; water-based extraction
Powdered Stem Extract (10:1 or 20:1)UnknownConcentrated capsule form commonly sold in supplements; standardization varies widely

Aqueous Stem Extract

Bioavailability: Unknown (no human pharmacokinetic data). Best for: The form used in the original animal studies; water-based extraction.

Powdered Stem Extract (10:1 or 20:1)

Bioavailability: Unknown. Best for: Concentrated capsule form commonly sold in supplements; standardization varies widely.

References

  1. AnimalYakubu MT, Akanji MA, Oladiji AT (2005). Aphrodisiac potentials of the aqueous extract of Fadogia agrestis (Schweinf. Ex Hiern) stem in male albino rats. Asian Journal of Andrology. DOI PubMed