• Height

  Boys grow quite a lot taller during puberty, commonly referred to as a growth spurt
• Acne

  During this time hormones start to change causing acne to appear on the face, neck, shoulders, upper-back and chest
• Voice

  A boys voice will break as part of puberty and become deeper, this is due to his testicles and penis going through a growth spurt
• Privates

  You may notice due to hormone changes, a boys penis and testicles will grow in size this is completely normal
• Sweat

  Due to hair growth in new places you may notice some excessive sweating during this time
• Hair In New Places

  As a part of puberty hair will start to grow in new places such as your face, arms, legs, chest, armpits and between the legs

Puberty is nothing do be afraid of but something to embrace if you are having trouble do not hesitate to talk to a parent they have been through it as well, parents may want to talk to a pharmacist or a health care professional for any additional help.

• Vitamin A

  Shown to promote bone growth, makes the teeth strong and generates growth by producing new cells when your bones grow
• Vitamin D

  Essential for bone health and bone growth
• Vitamin B1

  Shown to promotes body growth and helps maintain a healthy heart
• Vitamin C

  Shown to help the bones and teeth grow strong and healthy
• Omega Fatty Acid (Fish Oil)

  These fats are necessary for growth, hormone production and maintenance of cells
• Calcium

  The mineral that has been shown to help with healthy weight gain and development

Natural supplements although natural we still recommend speaking to your pharmacist or healthcare professional before taking taking something you have not used before to ensure you are taking the right supplement for changes you are experiencing.  

• Age

  Fertility starts to decline around 40-45 years when the sperm quality decreases, conserving at an older age increases the ricks of mental health problems (although still rare)
• Stress

  During times of stress the body can activate the release of Glucocorticoids(Steroid hormones that affects metabolism of carbohydrates e.g fat and proteins) which could reduce testosterone levels and sperm production.
  

  Researchers have found that men who experience 2 or more stressful life events in the past year have a lower percentage of sperm motility (the ability of an organism to move independently) then men who had not experienced any stressful life events

• Smoking

  Inhaling toxins from cigarette smoke can damage the reproductive organs and healthy sperm affecting the chances of conceiving
• Alcohol

  Heavy and prolonged drinking has been proven to course impotence and lack of sex drive (Libido) effecting the quality of healthy sperm and the chances of conceiving
• Weight

  • Being overweight can course hormonal changes that effect a mans fertility, coursing a lack of sex drive (Libido) and men that are very overweight find it harder maintaining an erection therefor making it harder to conceive.
  • Being underweight has also been proven to reduce a man's quality of sperm therefore his fertility.
• Diet

  Maintaining a healthy diet is very important for healthy sperm production, eating foods such as vegetables, fruits and wholegrain are rich in antioxidants that can prevent free radicals that can course damage to the sperms DNA

If you and your partner are looking at starting a family it is very important for you both to consult with your doctor or health care professional to find out if there are any lifestyle changes can be made to help you conceive.

• Vitamin C

  Shown to prevent sperm from clumping or sticking together improving the chances of fertility
• Zinc

  Shown to increase testosterone levels, sperm count and sperm motility
• Omega 3 - Fatty Acid (Fish Oil)

  Shown to play a key roll with healthy sperm DNA and movement
• Selenium

  Being an antioxidant it has been proven to help protect the sperm from cellular damage
• Vitamin E

  Selenium and Vitamin E together have been shown to increase sperms motility and decrease damage from free radical cells
• Vitamin B12

  Shown to increase sperm count, sperm motility and reducing DNA damage in sperm cell. A lack of Vitamin B-12 can effect fertility in men
• Co-Enzymes Q10

  Studies have shown that Co-Enzymes Q10 helps with sperm motility
• Ginseng (Korean)

  The king of all herbs has been shown to enhance sexual behavior (Libido) and improve the quality of healthy sperm count
• Saw Palmetto

  Shown to help with testosterone levels and helps promote a healthy reproductive system
• Fenugreek

  A remedy shown to help poor sperm health and improve sperm count
• Tribulus Terrestris

  Shown to promote a strong libido and increase healthy sperm count and motility
• Ashwagandha

  Shown to reduce stress levels and improves blood circulation through out the body enchaining the sperms quality naturally

We recommend talking to your pharmacist or health care professional to find out which natural medicines are right for you. 

• Muscle Limitations

  Due to testosterone levels decreasing making it harder to maintain muscle, reducing muscle movement and heavy lifting.
• Low Sex Drive (Libido)

  Low testosterone due to age causes a decline in sex drive (libido) and a lack of desire to have sex.
• Hair Loss

  Balding is a natural part of ageing in men, low testosterone may cause body and facial hair loss.
• Weight Gain

  Men with low testosterone experience increased body fat.
• Decreased Bone Mass

  Ageing men with low testosterone experience bone loss and can be more susceptible to bone fractures.
• Erectile Dysfuntion (ED)

  Becomes more common as men get older due to low testosterone levels.
• Mood Changes

  Depression and anxiety commonly seen in older men due to low testosterone.

Talk to your doctor or health care professional if you are concerned about low testosterone or any symptoms you may be experiencing with getting older.  

• D-Aspartic Acid (Amino acid)

  Shown to help increase testosterone levels, muscle mass and libido.
• Vitamin D

  Shown to help naturally boost testosterone levels and also helps with mood.
• Tribulus Terrestris

  Shown to help boost libido.
• Fenugreek

  Helps boost libido and raises testosterone levels, also increases insulin release, which helps build muscle mass.
• Ginger

  Shown to help increase testosterone levels and sperm count in less fertile men.
• DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone)

  Made naturally by the body by the adrenal glands, DHEA is converted by the body into testosterone and other sex hormones.
• Zinc

  Shown to help increase testosterone levels and mood.
• Ashwagandha

  Shown to help to increase testosterone levels, muscle size, strength and decrease body fat.

Speak to your local pharmacist today about supplements that will be suitable for you and your stage of life.