Six actives. Real research. Honest dosing.

What's in each gummy, and why

One plant extract plus essential micronutrients, dosed for daily use.

1. 01

   Maca Root (Lepidium meyenii)

   500 mg

   Adaptogen, libido and vitality

   Centuries old Andean root with a growing research base on libido and steady wellbeing. The libido evidence does not require a change in testosterone. The mechanism appears to be central, not hormonal. We use a 4 to 1 concentrate sourced from Peru.

   Research worth reading

   • Gonzales GF et al. (2002), Andrologia. Cayetano Heredia University, Lima. 56 men aged 21 to 56, 12 weeks, 1500 or 3000 mg per day. Subjective sexual desire improved from week 8. Notably, serum testosterone did not change, suggesting a central nervous system pathway. PubMed
   • Zenico T et al. (2009), Andrologia. Italian urology team, 50 men with mild erectile dysfunction. 12 weeks of dried Maca extract improved IIEF-5 scores and subjective wellbeing versus placebo. PubMed
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2. 02

   Selenium

   55 µg

   Trace mineral, sperm and antioxidant defence

   Essential trace mineral required for selenoenzymes that protect cells from oxidative stress. Especially relevant for male reproductive function and antioxidant status in testicular tissue. Sourced as selenomethionine for bioavailability.

   Research worth reading

   • Scott R et al. (1998), British Journal of Urology. 64 subfertile men, 100 µg per day selenium for 3 months. Significant improvement in sperm motility versus placebo, with the largest effects in men with the lowest baseline selenium. PubMed
   • Safarinejad MR and Safarinejad S (2009), Journal of Urology. 468 men with idiopathic infertility, 200 µg selenium plus 600 mg N-acetylcysteine daily for 26 weeks. Improvements in semen parameters and serum testosterone in the selenium group. PubMed
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3. 03

   Copper

   1 mg

   Trace mineral, vascular and connective tissue support

   Copper is an essential cofactor for enzymes that build connective tissue and maintain vascular wall integrity. It works in a careful balance with zinc. Most modern supplements over-deliver zinc without copper, which can quietly tip the balance over time. We dose copper alongside zinc at a clinically reasonable ratio.

   Why it is included

   • Sandstead HH (1995), American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Foundational review of zinc to copper balance and the metabolic consequences of zinc supplementation without matched copper intake. PubMed
   • EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products (2015), EFSA Journal. Copper recognised for its role in normal connective tissue, hair and skin pigmentation, immune function, and protection of cells from oxidative stress. EFSA
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4. 04

   Zinc

   10 mg

   Mineral cofactor for normal testosterone

   Essential mineral involved in hundreds of enzymatic reactions, including the conversion steps in testosterone metabolism. Northern European diets are commonly low in bioavailable zinc. EFSA officially recognises zinc as contributing to the maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood.

   Research worth reading

   • Prasad AS et al. (1996), Nutrition. The classic Detroit zinc deficiency study by Ananda Prasad, the researcher who first identified human zinc deficiency in the 1960s. Young men placed on a controlled low zinc diet showed marked drops in serum testosterone. Repletion to normal zinc status restored testosterone. PubMed
   • Netter A et al. (1981), Archives of Andrology. 37 men with low testosterone and reduced sperm parameters. Zinc supplementation increased testosterone and improved sperm count in marginally deficient subjects. PubMed
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5. 05

   Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)

   200 µg

   B-vitamin, DNA synthesis and sperm health

   Folate is required for DNA synthesis in every dividing cell, which makes it especially important in sperm production. Low folate status correlates with reduced sperm density. The strongest human evidence is for folate paired with zinc, which is how we dose it.

   Research worth reading

   • Wallock LM et al. (2001), Fertility and Sterility. Cross-sectional analysis of folate and zinc status against semen parameters in healthy men. Lower folate correlated with reduced sperm density and concentration. PubMed
   • Wong WY et al. (2002), Fertility and Sterility. Double-blind RCT in 108 men with subfertility. 26 weeks of folic acid 5 mg plus zinc 66 mg per day produced a 74 percent increase in normal sperm count versus placebo. PubMed
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6. 06

   Pineapple Juice

   Whole-fruit concentrate

   Bromelain, manganese, signature flavour

   Pineapple is the namesake ingredient. It carries bromelain, a proteolytic enzyme studied for its anti-inflammatory and circulatory effects, plus naturally occurring manganese, a cofactor in normal hormone metabolism. It is also why the gummies actually taste like something you want to take daily.

   Research worth reading

   • Pavan R et al. (2012), Biotechnology Research International. Comprehensive review of bromelain's documented effects in inflammation, circulation, and tissue repair. The most-cited modern reference on pineapple-derived bromelain. PubMed
   • EFSA (2010), EFSA Journal. Manganese officially recognised as contributing to normal energy-yielding metabolism, formation of connective tissues, and protection of cells from oxidative stress. EFSA
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These statements have not been evaluated by EFSA or any other regulatory body. Pineapple Pleasure is a food supplement and not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.