
OAD MEN Capsule Review – CCL Pharma
What it is (in plain words)
OAD MEN is a once-daily multivitamin and mineral supplement containing several botanicals and antioxidants designed to support energy, stress resilience, and men’s reproductive wellness. According to the official leaflet, it includes vitamins (A, D, B-complex, E), minerals (including zinc and selenium), amino acids/antioxidants (taurine, CoQ10, lutein, green tea), and botanicals such as Panax ginseng, Withania somnifera (ashwagandha), Tribulus Terrestris, Ginkgo biloba, Mucuna pruriens, and Epimedium (horny goat weed). CCL
What men usually take it for
- Filling day-to-day micronutrient gaps (vitamins/minerals)
- Energy support and stress resilience (ashwagandha, ginseng, taurine)
- Sexual health support (Tribulus, ginseng, nutrients like zinc/selenium, CoQ10, and circulation-enhancing botanicals such as ginkgo
Multivitamins help cover basics; the extra botanicals aim at specific concerns like fatigue, stress and mild sexual-function complaints. Evidence varies by ingredient—here’s what recent studies say.
What the science says (last ~5 years)
Ashwagandha (stress, vitality, sexual health)
- A 2022 randomized, double-blind trial in men with low sexual desire found ashwagandha improved sexual well-being vs placebo. PMC
- A 2021 meta-analysis reported better physical performance vs placebo in healthy adults, supporting its “adaptogen” role for energy/stress. PMC
Tribulus Terrestris (libido/erectile function)
- A 2025 systematic review of clinical trials concluded Tribulus improved erectile function in men with mild–moderate ED; dosing in studies typically 400–750 mg/day for 1–3 months. (Results varied by product and dose) PMC
Panax ginseng (energy & sexual function)
- Evidence syntheses (including a Cochrane-style review) suggest ginseng may modestly improve erectile function versus placebo; safety profile is generally good, though overall certainty is low to moderate. PMCFrontiers
L-arginine pathway / antioxidants (circulation & ED adjuncts)
- A 2022 double-blind RCT in vasculogenic ED showed high-dose L-arginine (as monotherapy) improved erectile scores vs placebo—supporting nitric-oxide–based circulation benefits. (OAD MEN does not list L-arginine itself, but some included antioxidants/herbs act on complementary pathways.) PMC
- A 2024 meta-analysis found antioxidant supplementation improved erectile function, especially in men with more severe symptoms; specific products/doses still vary. World Journal of Men’s Health
Zinc, selenium, CoQ10 (male fertility parameters)
- A 2024–2025 umbrella review/meta-analysis: supplements improved some semen parameters (e.g., motility with selenium or CoQ10), but evidence for pregnancy/live-birth remains limited. Translation: may help lab numbers; real-world outcomes are less certain. PMC
- 2024 analysis showed CoQ10 increased total sperm count and motility and raised testosterone/inhibin-B; authors call for larger RCTs. Frontiers
- Large 2020 RCT: zinc + folic acid did not improve semen quality or live birth vs placebo—so zinc isn’t a magic bullet on its own. JAMA Network
Ginkgo, green tea, lutein, taurine, Mucuna
- These are better-supported for antioxidant/neuromodulatory or eye/energy roles than for direct, robust effects on sexual performance; they may contribute to overall wellness but shouldn’t be expected to act like prescription ED drugs. (See antioxidant and ginseng evidence above.) World Journal of Men’s HealthPMC
So…does OAD MEN work?
- For everyday energy and stress coping: Evidence suggests potential benefits. Ashwagandha and ginseng are supported by randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses for stress and vitality, while the multivitamin base helps cover nutritional gaps PMC+2PMC+2
- For sexual health support (mild concerns): Possible, particularly if your issues are stress-related or mild; Tribulus and ginseng show modest benefits in recent reviews, and antioxidant support (including CoQ10) may assist, but results vary and are not comparable to prescription therapies. PMC+1World Journal of Men’s HealthFrontiers
- For fertility: You may see improvements in semen parameters (motility/count) with ingredients like CoQ10 or selenium, yet evidence for live-birth is still limited—important if conception is your goal. FrontiersPMC
Who might consider it?
- Men wanting a one-pill daily that covers vitamins/minerals plus botanicals for stress/energy/sexual-health support.
- Those with diet gaps, high stress, sub-optimal sleep, or heavy workloads.
Who should be cautious?
- On blood thinners or with bleeding risk: ginkgo and high-dose vitamin E can increase bleeding tendency—talk to your clinician first.
- On stimulants/with insomnia: green-tea extracts contain caffeine; take earlier in the day.
- Hormone-sensitive conditions or thyroid issues: discuss ashwagandha/ginseng with your doctor.
- Men requiring reliable treatment for erectile dysfunction should note that prescription PDE-5 inhibitors have substantially stronger evidence than supplements. Oxford Academic
How to use it smartly
- Take daily with food, at the same time each day. Track your progress (energy, stress, sleep, exercise recovery) over 4–8 weeks CCL
- Lifestyle first: sleep, exercise, weight, BP, and mental well-being strongly influence sexual health. Supplements work best on top of basics. (Multiple reviews emphasize lifestyle as foundational alongside any nutraceuticals.) World Journal of Men’s Health
- Set realistic expectations: Think incremental support, not a quick fix.
Bottom line
Its most science-backed components are ashwagandha (stress, energy, and sexual well-being), ginseng (modest erectile and energy benefits), and CoQ10 with antioxidants (supportive for semen parameters and vascular health). Tribulus shows promise, though results remain mixed depending on dose and baseline severity
If your goals are general vitality and mild sexual-health support—and you pair it with good sleep, exercise, and stress care—OAD MEN is a reasonable option. For diagnosed ED or fertility treatment, keep expectations measured and involve your clinician.
References (recent, scholarly)
- CCL Pharma. OAD MEN tablet leaflet (composition & directions). 2021. CCL
- Shindhe V et al. Effect of standardized ashwagandha root extract in men with low sexual desire: randomized, placebo-controlled trial. 2022. PMC
- Wankhede S et al. Ashwagandha and physical performance: systematic review & meta-analysis. 2021. PMC
- de Souza R et al. Tribulus terrestris and erectile dysfunction/testosterone in men: systematic review. 2025. PMC
- Lee HW et al. Ginseng for erectile dysfunction: evidence synthesis. 2021. PMC
- Farzaei MH et al. Ginseng and health outcomes: umbrella review. 2023. Frontiers
- Gentile G et al. High-dose L-arginine for vasculogenic ED: randomized, double-blind trial. 2022. PMC
- Lin CS et al. Antioxidant supplementation for ED: systematic review & meta-analysis. 2024. World Journal of Men’s Health
- La Vignera S et al. Do supplements improve male fertility outcomes? Systematic review & meta-analysis (pregnancy/live birth endpoints). 2025. PMC
- Alahmar AT et al. Coenzyme Q10 improves semen quality and hormones in men: systematic review/meta-analysis. 2024. Frontiers
- Schisterman EF et al. Folic acid + zinc vs placebo in men: semen quality & live birth (JAMA RCT). 2020. JAMA Network