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What Is Orchic Substance? The Animal Ingredient in Horse Force
Quick answer
Orchic substance is animal testicular tissue. Horse Force lists it as one of eight ingredients in its 1,200 mg Test Boost Proprietary Blend. The label does not say which animal it comes from, how it is processed, or how much is in a serving. Because of it and the gelatin capsule, Horse Force is not vegetarian.
What is orchic substance in Horse Force?
Orchic substance is animal testicular tissue. In Horse Force, it is one of eight ingredients in the Test Boost Proprietary Blend.
It is the only animal-based ingredient inside the blend. The other seven are plant roots, leaves, fruit and one mineral.
Where you find it on the bottle
Turn the bottle to the Supplement Facts side. Orchic substance is listed near the end of the blend, just before boron amino acid chelate. Like every other blend ingredient, it has no amount printed next to it.
The blend at a glance
- 8ingredients in the blend
- 1animal ingredient in the blend
- 1,200 mgblend total per 2 capsules
- 0single amounts printed
What does the Horse Force label say about orchic substance, and what does it leave out?
The label names the ingredient and nothing more. Most of the details a careful buyer would want are not published.
| Detail | On the Horse Force label? | What we can say |
|---|---|---|
| Ingredient name | Yes | Orchic substance |
| What it is | Yes, by name | Animal testicular tissue |
| Source animal | No | Not published |
| How it is processed | No | Not published |
| Amount per serving | No | Part of the 1,200 mg blend, not broken out |
| Research on this formula | No | Not published |
| Allergen statement | No | Not published |
You can see the whole rebuilt panel, with the other ingredients, on our Supplement Facts page.
Why would a men's blend like Horse Force include orchic substance?
The label does not say why it is there. The blend is named "Test Boost", which tells you the brand's goal for the formula as a whole.
We will not guess at what orchic substance does in the body. No study on it is cited on the bottle or the sales page, so we have nothing to point you to.
How it differs from tongkat ali
Tongkat ali is the one blend ingredient with pooled human trials on testosterone (Leisegang et al., 2022). Our post on tongkat ali and testosterone covers what that research found and where it stops.
What the front of the bottle claims
The front says the formula supports energy, stamina and performance. Those claims cover the product as a whole. None of them is tied to orchic substance by name.
What "not published" means on this page
It means we looked at the bottle images and the sales page and did not find the detail. It does not mean the detail is bad or hidden on purpose. It only means we cannot confirm it, so we will not fill the gap with a guess. The seller may be able to tell you more by phone.
Is Horse Force vegetarian?
No. Horse Force is not vegetarian. The blend contains orchic substance, and the capsule shell is gelatin. Both come from animals.
The rest of the formula is plant or mineral. This table sorts every ingredient by its source type.
| Ingredient | Source type | Where it appears |
|---|---|---|
| Horny goat weed extract (leaf) | Plant | Blend |
| Tongkat ali powder (root) | Plant | Blend |
| Saw palmetto extract (fruit) | Plant | Blend |
| Nettle extract (root) | Plant | Blend |
| Wild yam extract (root) | Plant | Blend |
| Sarsaparilla (root) | Plant | Blend |
| Boron amino acid chelate | Mineral | Blend |
| Orchic substance | Animal | Blend |
| Gelatin capsule | Animal | Other ingredients |
| Calcium carbonate, microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, sodium starch glycolate | Source not published | Other ingredients |
If you avoid animal products for diet, faith or ethics, this bottle is not a fit. Our who it is for page covers other reasons it may not suit you.
How do you read animal ingredients on Horse Force or any other supplement label?
Look in two places: the blend and the other ingredients. Animal parts can hide in either one.
In Horse Force, orchic substance sits in the blend, while gelatin sits in the other ingredients as the capsule shell. A quick scan of only the blend would miss the gelatin.
- Read every line of the blend, not just the first few names.
- Read the other ingredients, since the capsule shell is listed there.
- Look for words like "orchic", "glandular" or "gelatin".
- Check for a vegetarian or vegan mark. Horse Force does not carry one.
- If a source is not named, treat it as unknown and ask the seller.
This habit helps with any product, not just Horse Force. Labels often list an animal ingredient by a short name that is easy to skim past.
Who should ask a doctor before taking Horse Force with orchic substance?
Talk to a doctor first if you have a hormone-sensitive or prostate condition, heart disease or high blood pressure, or if you take any medication.
The blend aims at hormones through tongkat ali and orchic substance. A doctor who knows your history can weigh that for you.
Other cautions from the label are gathered on the side effects page.
How can you ask the Horse Force seller about orchic substance?
Call the order desk. It is the one contact that handles orders and product questions tied to a purchase.
Have your details ready
Keep your order ID and the lot number from the bottle close by.
Call the order desk
Phone the order desk and ask for the source animal and processing of the orchic substance.
Write down the answer
Note the date and the name of the person you spoke with.
Use the right inbox
The website email answers site questions only (Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm ET). It cannot see orders.
The bottle lists Lot HOR-26/MY-3029. That is a reference label, not lab proof; the batch check page explains the difference.
What should you weigh before choosing Horse Force?
Weigh what the label gives you against what it leaves out. Here is the honest split for this ingredient and the bottle around it.
Pros
- Orchic substance is named on the label, not hidden
- The label dose is clear: one or two capsules a day
- The bottle shows a lot number and an expiry date of 07-2028
- The front claims are modest: support for energy, stamina and performance
Cons
- The source animal is not published
- Processing is not published
- The amount per serving is not published
- Not vegetarian: orchic substance plus a gelatin capsule
If the gaps matter to you, ask the order desk before you buy. If you cannot get an answer you trust, that is a fair reason to pass.
What else should Horse Force buyers read next?
These posts and pages answer the next questions most buyers have.
Tongkat ali and testosterone
What a 2022 meta-analysis found, and what it cannot tell you about one serving.
Read more →Hidden drugs in men's supplements
The FDA warning about men's products, and how to buy with care.
Read more →Horse Force ingredients
All eight blend ingredients, one at a time.
Read more →What is orchic substance?: common questions about Horse Force
Is orchic substance the same as a hormone?
The label lists it as animal testicular tissue, not as a hormone. What it contains is not published, so we do not make claims about its content.
Which animal does the orchic substance come from?
That is not published. Neither the bottle nor the sales page names the source animal.
Is Horse Force vegetarian or vegan?
No. The blend contains orchic substance and the capsule is made of gelatin. Both come from animals.
How much orchic substance is in each serving?
Not published. The label gives only the 1,200 mg total for the whole blend in 2 capsules.
Who can I ask about the orchic substance?
Call the order desk. The website email handles site questions and cannot see orders.
References
- Leisegang K, Finelli R, Sikka SC, Panner Selvam MK (2022). Eurycoma longifolia (Jack) Improves Serum Total Testosterone in Men: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Clinical Trials, Medicina 58(8):1047.
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