Cellucor P6 Red

Cellucor P6 Red Review

Cellucor P6 Red is an ergogenic supplement which means that it an athletic performance enhancing aid. According to the product description it will help your body in three ways. It will support natural testosterone production, inhibit the female hormone oestrogen and minimize DHT conversion.

DHT or Dihydrotestosterone is a sex steroid meaning that it is produced in the gonads. It is also an androgen hormone meaning it is a male hormone – testosterone is the best known androgen hormone and DHT can be described as a by product of testosterone production.

DHT is involved with features such as the prostate gland and male baldness. Minimizing DHT conversion –the conversion of androgen hormones into DHT- may help reduce issues such as enlarged prostate and balding.

Cellucor P6 Red contains a range of herbal ingredients that are known for prostate health as well as other important male issues. These include Saw
Palmetto – believed to reduce DHT and taken in supplement form for enlarged prostate (benign prostate hyperplasia). It contains Ashwaganda, wild yam root, and other herbal ingredients believed to have a testosterone boosting or DHT and oestrogen effect such as nettle root.

One of the most grisly sounding ingredients is ovine placenta powder.

Ovine placenta is, as it sounds, a powder derived from the afterbirth of sheep. Surprisingly ovine placenta is touted for numerous purposes, including as a skin tonic and anti aging tonic and is also supposed to boost testosterone levels. In our opinion you would have to be desperate in order to go down that route.

Cellucor are a USA based company based in Texas that specialises in body building and training supplements. The company are very lively on social media and this enables customers to connect with them in a variety of ways as well as via telephone or the product website. . Join the website and become part of the “Cellucor Nation” for special offers and discounts.

Cellucor were voted the GNC Sports Vendor of the Year, for two years running (2012 2013) and are well known across the supplements industry.

What Does Cellucor P6 Red Claim To Do?

According to the product advertising, this is the fourth version (generation) 4 of this supplement and
Has “raised the bar once again to help you boost your natural testosterone production.”

There are three key features.

• Increase Testosterone
• Inhibit Oestrogen Formation
• Reduce DHT Formation

Muscle growth is a science. It’s a careful combination of training, diet, supplementation and hormone production. If one of these is off, it can mean the difference between mediocre and superior results.

The importance of testosterone is explained too.

High testosterone levels are correlated with strength, lean muscle mass, libido, and energy. While testosterone is important for muscle growth, boosting testosterone naturally results in increased oestrogen. The solution then is to create a better environment for natural testosterone production, focusing on hormonal balance within the body.

P6® is formulated to help optimize conditions that support natural testosterone production, inhibit oestrogen formation, and minimize DHT conversion.

In other words, P6 Extreme packs 3 benefits in one product.

Does Cellucor P6 Red Work?

There is no real evidence that Cellucor P6 Red will increase your testosterone and reduce oestrogen and DHT and in our opinion there seems to be little point in doing this.

Although testosterone is important for male general health strength and virility, messing around with your hormones can be dangerous to health. Many medical conditions are caused by hormonal imbalances and if you are concerned about low testosterone you should see a specialist doctor, not turn to an OTC supplement like this.

We are concerned about some of the ingredients contained in this supplement. Taking a supplement comprised of sheep’s afterbirth for example may not be dangerous but has certainly gone beyond any idea of normality. In addition this supplement may cause unpleasant side effects and you are more likely to suffer from these than experience positive benefits.

What Are The Ingredients of Cellucor P6 Red?

Serving size is equal to two capsules. The ingredients are combined in a proprietary blend so we cannot provide a full breakdown of quantities.

P6 Extreme Blend (1114mg)

• Adaptest Ashwaganda Root Extract: Branded supplement that appears to be manufactured by Cellucor. Adaptest contains Ashwaganda root extract also known as Withania Somnifera a medicinal plant with a wide range of purposes. It is used as an Adaptogen – a general pick me up or tonic and it may lower blood pressure and have a calming effect. Some evidence suggests it may help increase muscle mass if combined with training.
  Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26609282
• Ovine Placenta Powder: Afterbirth from sheep and believed to be effective at strengthening the immune system, cell growth and hormones. These days gaining popularity with people who like fad ingredients such as celebrities. No real evidence that it will do anything.
• Agaricus Bisphorus extract: Better known as the button mushroom, this commonplace foodstuff may have real medical benefits including an ability to reduce cholesterol levels and reduce prostate tumours. Testing is in early stages but results are promising.
  Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19005974
• Saw Palmetto Extract: Fruit extract that is often taken to treat prostate infections and can help reduce the size of the prostate gland. Some people believe that Saw Palmetto is a cure for baldness but there is no real evidence.
  Source: http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/sawpalmetto
• Wild Yam Root Extract: Wild yams contain a chemical called Diosgenin. This is a phytoestrogen, or plant-based oestrogen, that can be chemically converted into a hormone called progesterone. Diosgenin was used to make the first birth control pills in the 1960s and is usually taken by women for menopausal symptoms.
  Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11428178
• Stinging Nettle Root Extract: Although Stinging nettle root is believed to boost testosterone, there is zero evidence that it does. However there is evidence that it can help treat Benign Prostate Hyperplasia if taken three times daily at 120mg a serving.
  Source: https://examine.com/supplements/stinging-nettle/
• Myrica Ruba Bark Extract: Also known as Bayberry, this fruit extract is sometimes taken as a treatment for diarrhoea, head colds and nausea although it will make you sick if taken in large amounts. In addition it can have potentially dangerous side effects such as liver damage.
  Source: http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/bayberry.aspx
• Clary Sage: Herbal ingredient often in the form of essential oil and believed to help soothe the pains of child birth. It is sometimes taken as an anti depressant but it does not seem relevant to this supplement.
• Tibullus Alatus Fruit Extract (250mg): Spiny fruit also known as a puncture vine which may have a range of medical purposes with a hormonal function. It is sometimes taken for erectile dysfunction and also used to induce abortions and to stimulate milk flow. There is however no evidence that it will increase testosterone.
  Source: http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-39-tribulus.aspx?activeingredientid=39&activeingredientname=tribulus

Does Cellucor P6 Red Have Any Side Effects?

Cellucor P6 may cause side effects and of course the quantities of individual ingredients are unknown. Effects could be unpredictable and may include:

• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Constipation
• Headaches
• Lowered blood pressure
• May make prostate conditions worse
• Changes to blood sugar levels
• Stomach ulcers
• Changes to thyroid hormones

Are There Any Customer Reviews For Cellucor P6 Red?

Although Cellucor is a well known brand and the various supplements on sale from a range of outlets, Cellucor P6 Red does not look very popular. We have been unable to locate one customer review for this supplement so we cannot bring you any real life experiences.

Does Cellucor P6 Red Offer a Money-Back Guarantee?

There is no money-back guarantee with Cellucor P6 Red.

Where Can I Buy Cellucor P6 Red?

At the time of writing you can only buy Cellucor P6 Red direct from the Cellucor website. This is unlike many of the other Cellucor supplements that are also available from outlets such as Amazon and GNC.

One bottle of 120 capsules (60 servings) costs $119.99.