Category Archives: Icariin

Icariins and Bone Health

Posted on January 12, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Bone health is highly complex and there are a number of factors that relate to the health of the bones. While hormonal factors likely play the main role in determining the health of the bones, nutrition is also highly important. … Continue reading →

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Icariin: Safety and Pharmacokinetics

Posted on August 31, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Icariin is a flavonoid derived from the plant Epimedium (horny goat weed). Evidence suggests that icariin is a phosphodiesterase type-5 inhibitor, as is sildenafil, the active ingredient in viagra. This may explain its beneficial effects of reproductive function. In addition, … Continue reading →

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Effects of Icariin On Reproductive Function

Posted on August 30, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Icariin is a flavonoid that is found in high concentrations in the plant Herba epimedii. Icariin is considered to be the active ingredient in the plant that is responsible for the biochemical effects of extract of the plant in humans … Continue reading →

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Does Icariin Increase Bone Density?

Posted on July 14, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Some evidence suggests that flavonoids are beneficial at increasing bone density in animals and humans. Icariin is a flavonoid found in plants from the genus Epimedium, and some evidence suggests that it may be beneficial to bone health. Chemically icariin … Continue reading →

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Icariin as A Testosterone Mimetic

Posted on July 6, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Icariin is a flavonoid found in the tissues of the Epimedium species of plants. Icariin in the form of whole Epimedium plant tissue is used in traditional medicine as a treatment for reproductive problems. However, it is also thought to … Continue reading →

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