Tesnor®: What Three Clinical Trials Found About Cocoa, Pomegranate and Testosterone

Tesnor® is a cocoa bean and pomegranate peel extract studied in three randomised controlled trials. Here's what the researchers measured — and why it's in BOOST.

Tesnor®: What Three Clinical Trials Found About Cocoa, Pomegranate and Testosterone

Quick answer. Tesnor® is a patented cocoa bean and pomegranate peel extract. Across three randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials in men aged 21–70, participants taking Tesnor® recorded average increases in free testosterone of up to 48% and total testosterone of up to 25% compared with placebo. Results varied between trials and between individuals.

In this guide

  1. What is Tesnor®?
  2. The clinical evidence — 3 human trials
  3. Why Tesnor® belongs in your daily routine
  4. How to take Tesnor® — inside Himmense BOOST

What is Tesnor®?

Testosterone plays a central role in how men feel day to day — energy, strength, mood and drive. Levels shift naturally with age, which is why research into the nutrients that support them has grown.

Tesnor® is a trademark of Laila Nutra and Gencor — a proprietary blend of cocoa bean (Theobroma cacao) and pomegranate peel (Punica granatum) extracts. It is a food-derived, standardised, IP-protected ingredient specifically designed to support healthy testosterone pathways by increasing in-cell testosterone production and inhibiting aromatase activity (the enzyme that converts testosterone to oestrogen).

In the trials, that corresponded to measurable changes in both free and total testosterone.

The clinical evidence: three human trials

What sets Tesnor® apart is the strength of the research. It has been studied in three separate randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials involving real men across different age groups.

1. Ageing males (36–55 years)

In a 56-day trial with 120 healthy men experiencing age-related symptoms, participants took either 200 mg or 400 mg of Tesnor® daily or placebo.

  • Free testosterone increased by 39.2% (200 mg) and 48.3% (400 mg) from baseline.
  • Total testosterone rose by 21.4% and 24.6% respectively.
  • The 400 mg dose showed measurable rises in testosterone as early as day 7.

Beyond hormones, men reported significant improvements in ageing male symptoms (AMS score reduced by 15.5–19.3%), psychological wellbeing (Perceived Stress Scale reduced by 15–23%), sexual function and hand-grip strength.

Tesnor clinical trial results in ageing males aged 36 to 55: free testosterone rose 48% and total testosterone rose 25%

2. Young males (21–35 years)

In another 56-day trial with 120 healthy young men (BMI 20–29 kg/m²):

  • Free testosterone increased by 13.7% (200 mg) and 25.3% (400 mg).
  • Total testosterone rose by 6.2% and 18.9%.
  • Physical performance improved: hand-grip strength increased by up to 5.7% and mid-upper arm circumference by up to 0.71% versus placebo.

Tesnor clinical trial results in young males aged 21 to 35: free testosterone rose 25% and strength improved

3. Libido, energy and physical performance (40–70 years)

In an 84-day randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial involving 120 men reporting low sexual desire:

  • Overall sexual function score increased by +122% vs placebo.
  • Sexual activity frequency increased by +136%.

Additional benefits included enhanced libido, reduced fatigue, improved sleep quality and greater physical performance (increased hand-grip strength and six-minute walk test distance) compared with placebo.

Why Tesnor® belongs in your daily routine

Tesnor® delivers real-world results:

  • Increased testosterone production
  • Enhanced libido and sexual function
  • Stronger muscles and better physical performance
  • Improved mood, reduced stress and better psychological wellbeing
  • Greater energy, stamina and overall vitality

It's exactly the kind of targeted, evidence-based support modern men need — and exactly why it's a key ingredient in BOOST.

Ready to reclaim your edge?

If you're serious about optimising testosterone naturally, Himmense BOOST is one of the smartest supplements you can choose. Our next-generation formula features Tesnor® alongside other clinically-studied ingredients including PrimaVie® Shilajit, KSM-66® Ashwagandha, Testofen® Fenugreek, Magnesium and Zinc. Together they target the key systems that drive male vitality: hormonal balance, sexual function, stress resilience, energy and mood.

Further reading

Tesnor® is a trademark of Laila Nutra and Gencor. Advice is for information only and should not replace medical care. Consult a doctor or healthcare professional if you have any questions or are taking any other medications before you try any remedies or supplements.

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