Hardero Ingredients: What's Inside the Bottle
Understanding what goes into a men's wellness supplement is important. Here is a complete breakdown of every ingredient in Hardero, with EFSA-approved function claims listed per nutrient.
Complete Nutrient Profile
Hardero combines two plant-sourced botanicals with three essential micronutrients, all at amounts aligned with EU Nutrient Reference Values (NRV) where applicable. This makes it easy to fit into a daily wellness routine without exceeding recommended dietary intakes.
Zinc - 10 mg (100% NRV)
Zinc is an essential mineral involved in hundreds of enzymatic reactions in the human body. Per EU EFSA-approved claims: zinc contributes to normal testosterone levels in the blood, contributes to normal immune function, and contributes to the maintenance of normal hair, nails, skin and bones.
Natural food sources of zinc include oysters, red meat, pumpkin seeds, legumes and whole grains. Many men over 50 have dietary zinc intakes below recommended levels, making a supplement a practical way to ensure consistent daily intake.
EFSA-approved nutrient function claim
Selenium - 55 µg (100% NRV)
Selenium is a trace mineral with antioxidant properties. Per EFSA-approved claims: selenium contributes to normal spermatogenesis (sperm production), contributes to the maintenance of normal hair and nails, and contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
Selenium content in food varies significantly by soil composition. New Zealand soils are known to be relatively low in selenium, which is why supplementation can be relevant for NZ men seeking to maintain consistent selenium intake as part of a daily wellness routine for men over 50 NZ.
EFSA-approved nutrient function claim
Vitamin E - 12 mg α-TE (100% NRV)
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant vitamin. Per EFSA-approved claims: vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress. This function is relevant to normal cellular health across the body.
Rich food sources of vitamin E include sunflower seeds, almonds, hazelnuts and olive oil. As part of a Mediterranean-style diet alongside a zinc and selenium supplement for men, vitamin E can help complete a solid nutritional base for everyday cellular protection.
EFSA-approved nutrient function claim
Lycopene - 10 mg
Lycopene is a carotenoid antioxidant naturally occurring in tomatoes and other red-pigmented fruits and vegetables. It does not have an assigned EU NRV, but it is a well-researched dietary antioxidant included in men's wellness supplements worldwide.
As a lycopene antioxidant men's health supplement component, it is traditionally associated with Mediterranean dietary patterns - populations with high tomato intake. Hardero provides 10 mg per capsule, consistent with typical dietary intakes from a tomato-rich diet.
Pumpkin Seed Powder - 200 mg
Pumpkin seed (Cucurbita pepo) has been traditionally used as part of everyday men's pelvic wellness routines in European and North American herbal traditions. Pumpkin seeds are naturally rich in zinc, phytosterols, and fatty acids.
Hardero provides 200 mg of pumpkin seed powder per capsule. Pumpkin seed extract supplement benefits in the context of a daily wellness routine are well-documented in traditional herbal use, and it is a frequently cited ingredient in natural supplements for men's everyday comfort.
Hardero is a food supplement. Food supplements do not replace a varied balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. The nutrient function claims listed above are EFSA-approved claims as published in Regulation (EU) No 432/2012. They refer to general nutritional function, not to any specific disease, medical condition, or therapeutic effect. Hardero is not a medicine and does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Not intended to replace professional medical advice. Always consult your GP or healthcare professional before starting any supplement, particularly if you take prescription medication.