Nugenix has been one of the most popular natural testosterone boosting supplements on the market for quite a while now. They advertise on TV and radio, and they sell it at GNC and other and if you ask a hundred guys to name a natural testosterone booster, Nugenix is probably the name you’ll hear most.

I tried it a while back, and we have an extensive review, including my personal results. You can read it here if you want to know what all the buzz is about.

But recently, they put out a new version called Nugenix Maxx. I haven’t had the opportunity to try it yet, but for now, here’s everything we know about this new product from the very successful company.

In a nutshell, the original Nugenix formula focuses on the power of Testofen from the Fenugreek plant to boost testosterone. Several studies have been performed on Testofen and its relationship to vitality and testosterone. Some, like this one, have shown that there is a significant positive correlation. Zinc, Tribulus Terrestris, and other effective ingredients known to have an effect on testosterone levels were also included in the formula, all working together to gain significant increases in libido, natural energy, and the ability to gain lean muscle.

Nugenix Maxx builds on that solid base, then takes your increases to the next level.

Why You Need A Testosterone Booster

Nugenix Maxx is called an “Ultra Premium Free Testosterone Booster,” the most complete on the market. The listed benefits are the same as the original, but they’re all turned up several notches.

Once teenage boys hit puberty, their bodies are awash with testosterone – more than anyone knows what to do with. It’s what powers their journey to adulthood. It fosters growth, muscle gain, energy, libido. Even drive traces back to testosterone. But as we get older and round past about 35, we can start to notice a pretty steady decline in all these areas.

That’s because starting at the age of 25 or so, our bodies stop producing quite so much testosterone. We don’t notice it at first because we’ve got so much at that point we’re practically swimming in it. The precise age we do start to notice varies by individual, but it’s usually around the 35 years old mark. That’s when your workouts start to get a little harder, the results a little less quick to come, you start losing a little interest in sex, you notice new flab around your middle. All the little tell tale signs we call aging, but are very much connected to loss of testosterone.

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And that’s why natural testosterone boosting supplements are so popular, and why companies like Nugenix continue to put out new and better products, trying to capture more and more of the market.

How Nugenix Maxx Works

If you get your testosterone levels tested, you’ll get two numbers: one represents the total testosterone in your system, the other represents “free testosterone”. Free testosterone is really the number that matters. It’s basically the testosterone that’s available for your body to use. The rest is unavailable, and essentially useless.

A subset of the total testosterone molecules in your body become bound to a substance called Sex Hormone Binding Globulin or SHBG. Once this happens, any of these bound testosterone molecules are rendered unavailable and useless. So it’s in our best interest to keep as much of our testosterone free as possible.

Nugenix Maxx makes the bold claim that it’s the Ultra Premium Free Testosterone Booster, so we should be able to expect that as we start getting into the details of the formula, we’ll come across ingredients that boost overall testosterone production as well as ingredients that boost free testosterone by acting on SHBG.

Nugenix Maxx Ingredients

Nugenix Maxx takes some of the basics of the original Nugenix formula and builds on them. Let’s start by talking about the ones borrowed from the original. The three they’ve chosen to keep are indeed crucial to the ability of Nugenix Maxx to do what it says it does:

Zinc

A vital nutrient in the body’s process of producing testosterone. In this way, it’s involved in boosting total testosterone, as opposed to free testosterone. In fact, studies have shown that there is a direct correlation between Zinc and total testosterone in both young, healthy men and older men. This is most prevalent in those who are zinc deficient, so if you have a zinc deficiency, increasing zinc intake will boost testosterone, but if you already have enough zinc, increasing your intake won’t boost testosterone levels even higher.

Testofen

The featured ingredient in the original Nugenix. As we noted earlier, Testofen can increase both total and free testosterone. Of even more significance, the amount of Testofen in a daily serving of Nugenix Maxx is 600 mg, the same amount used in the study. In the original Nugenix formula, Testofen is included in a proprietary blend, so it’s not known how much is actually used.

Tribulus Alatus

Related to Tribulus Terrestris, but may be even more effective. Both are thought to increase total testosterone, but the truth is that the studies simply don’t bear this out in any definitive way. It does appear, however, that Tribulus Alatus has been shown to increase free testosterone in rats. So the in the future, we may see more definitive studies in humans as well.

In addition to these 3 key components borrowed from the original formula, Nugenix Maxx also includes:

• Vitamin D (20 mcg) which you’ll find in a significant number of healthy lifestyle supplements these days as it’s becoming more and more clear that most adults are deficient.
• Ashwagandha (600 mg) which doesn’t boost testosterone, but does help the body respond better to stressful situation by lowering levels of cortisol – the stress hormone.
• Shilajit (500 mg) which is present in many testosterone boosting supplements, yet doesn’t really have the scientific evidence to back up its usefulness.
• Eurycoma Longifolia (150 mg) which may increase the body’s free testosterone levels according to WebMD
• Rhodiola Root Extract (150 mg) which also may help the body respond better in both physically and mentally stressful situations.
• Maca Root Extract (150 mg) which is well known to be a natural aphrodisiac. It doesn’t affect testosterone, per se, but it mimics the effect of boosted testosterone by boosting libido.
• Panax Ginseng Extract (140 mg) which is good for erectile health, and may have a bit of testosterone boosting ability, but not a whole lot. Mainly the presence of Ginseng is more about boosting sexual confidence, which is in itself a by-product of increased testosterone.
• White Button Mushroom Extract (10 mg) which can decrease the amount of excess testosterone that converts to estrogen. This is due to its aromatase inhibiting properties.

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How to Use Nugenix Maxx

Mainly due to the increased volume of ingredients packed into the Nugenix Maxx formula, the daily dose is 4 capsules instead of 3. It’s recommended that you take them in the morning, but taking it with or without food is up to you.

What About Side Effects?

No supplement is guaranteed to be free of all side effects, but there’s no need to expect anything major when it comes to Nugenix Maxx. If you’re healthy and don’t have allergies, the chances of experiencing any side effects at all are slim.

That said, Nugenix Maxx is for adults, over the age of 18, and should not be taken while pregnant or nursing. If you take medications or have medical conditions including hormone sensitivities, blood sugar issues, or liver conditions, you should consult your doctor before taking it.

If you take it and notice that something does not seem right, that means you may be experiencing side effects and you should closely monitor them and listen to your body, even if the chances of experiencing them are very little.

What Does Nugenix Maxx Cost?

This may be the biggest difference between Nugenix Maxx and the original Nugenix. While you can pick up a month’s supply of the original at GNC for just $57.99, Nugenix Maxx comes in at a whopping $169.99. That’s a HUGE difference. It’s available at Amazon.com for that same price as well.

While Nugenix is sold in lots of stores, both online and local, I’ve only seen Nugenix Maxx at GNC and Amazon.com so far. They could be testing the waters before a big roll out. That remains to be seen.

Nugenix Maxx Customer Reviews

Another thing that remains to be seen is whether or not customers think Nugenix Maxx works. At this point in time, it’s so new I can’t find a single piece of customer feedback online. And I have so many supplements lined up to test, I haven’t tried it yet either. Stay tuned for more information along these lines as we get it.

Nugenix Maxx Pros and Cons

Advantages of Nugenix Maxx

• The formula is much more complete than the original Nugenix.
• It uses a clinical amount of Testofen, leading us to believe that it may work very well.
• You don’t need to cycle Nugenix Maxx.
• It includes an aromatase inhibitor.

Disadvantages of Nugenix Maxx

• It’s very expensive.
• There are no customer reviews yet.

The Bottom Line

Nugenix Maxx is the newest addition to the Nugenix testosterone boosting family. Given the high price point, they have clearly decided that this one will be the premier product in the line. The ingredient list is good, especially considering the clinical amount of Testofen used. I’d like to see some D-Aspartic Acid as well. That would put it over the top for me.

As it is, we’ll hold off final judgment on Nugenix Maxx until we can get some customer feedback and/or till I get a chance to try it. For now, if you decide to try it, let me know how it works out.

It seems like a safe bet and contains some key ingredients that have made many other similar supplements quite effective, so there is no reason to assume that it wouldn’t work well in this one.

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Author: Rob Miller

Rob Miller founded SupplementCritique.com over 7 years ago, and has been the chief editor ever since. He has a diploma in Advanced Dietary Supplements Advisor, and worked at GNC for 3 years. He KNOWS supplements, both inside and out. Rob currently resides in Jupiter, FL, with his wife of 4 years.  Learn more about him in his Bio here. Follow him on Twitter , Facebook, LinkedIn, or find him on Google +. View all posts by Rob Miller