Why we’re excited to look at this one
Friends of Dorothy is a proudly gay-owned wellness company that formulates supplements specifically for men who have sex with men (MSM)—a refreshing change from the generic, one-size-fits-all products that dominate Amazon shelves. At Tom of P-Town Health, we applaud any brand that centers LGBTQ+ physiology and lived experience when designing health products.
Their newest capsule, Daddy Stamina, is marketed as a natural way to:
Boost libido and bedroom performance
Improve circulation and overall stamina
Support prostate health
Energize, rejuvenate, and “detoxify” the body
To do so it blends:
Irish Sea Moss 300 mg
Bladderwrack Extract 10 mg
Black Cumin (Nigella sativa) 20 mg
Burdock Root 50 mg
Bromelain 150 mg
Below you’ll find our usual evidence check, safety rundown, and verdict. Spoiler: it’s a thoughtful formulation—but several botanicals are present at “garnish” doses rather than the levels used in clinical trials.
Quick Take
Pros : sea-moss/burdock add minerals & antioxidants; bromelain dose (150 mg) is in the clinical ball-park for circulation.
Cons : most botanicals are “pixie-dust” quantities; seaweed blend brings iodine & heavy-metal baggage.
Bottom line : fine for healthy adults seeking a mild stamina nudge, but don’t expect dramatic libido gains—and avoid if you have thyroid disease or take anticoagulants. ★★☆☆☆ (2.5 / 5)
Ingredient Rundown & Evidence
| Ingredient | Dose in Daddy Stamina | What the science actually says |
|---|---|---|
| Irish Sea Moss (Chondrus crispus) | 300 mg | Rat data show improved sperm motility & small testosterone bumps—promising but no human trials yet. Provides iodine, zinc & other nutrients that may support energy/testosterone, yet heavy-metal and iodine excess are real risks. |
| Bladderwrack Extract | 10 mg | Traditional thyroid aid via iodine; a pilot study hints at anti-estrogenic effects, not libido. Even tiny amounts add to total iodine load and can disrupt thyroid or interact with warfarin/amiodarone. |
| Black Cumin (Nigella sativa) | 20 mg | 5 mL/day of oil improved semen quality—>200-fold the dose here. In rats, high-dose oil shrank testosterone-induced prostate enlargement. Human libido data at low doses are lacking. |
| Burdock Root | 50 mg | Antioxidant and pre-biotic; small human studies show anti-inflammatory and gut/skin benefits. No direct data for sexual stamina. |
| Bromelain | 150 mg | In a double-blind crossover trial (bromelain + anthocyanins) adults saw better endothelial function & muscle oxygenation—good proxies for circulation & performance. Bromelain can potentiate blood thinners. |
Claim-by-Claim Reality Check
| Marketing Claim | Evidence Strength | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Boost libido & performance | Weak | Sea-moss & black-cumin have pre-clinical fertility signals, but doses here are far smaller. |
| Improve circulation & stamina | Moderate | Bromelain dose is plausible and backed by endothelial data. |
| Support prostate health | Low | Black-cumin reduced BPH in rats, but at much higher doses. |
| Energize & rejuvenate | Low–Moderate | Nutrient-dense seaweeds + burdock antioxidants could help if your diet is poor. |
| Detoxify | Mostly hype | “Detox” isn’t a medical endpoint; burdock’s antioxidant action is real but nonspecific. |
Safety & Interaction Watch-List
Thyroid disorders, pregnancy, breastfeeding, lithium therapy: steer clear—iodine content is unpredictable.
Anticoagulants (warfarin, DOACs) or high-dose NSAIDs: bromelain and bladderwrack may raise bleeding risk.
Ragweed/aster allergies: burdock cross-reactivity possible.
General: start with one capsule; discontinue for rash, palpitations, or thyroid symptoms.
Tom’s Verdict
“Daddy Stamina” is a well-intentioned, LGBTQ-focused supplement. Aside from the bromelain, however, its herbal doses are more decorative than therapeutic. You might feel a slight circulatory perk, but the libido and prostate claims outpace current evidence.
Try it only if you’re a healthy adult, not on blood thinners, and curious about sea-moss micronutrients. Otherwise, channel that supplement budget into sleep hygiene, resistance exercise, and a zinc-rich diet—proven stamina boosters that cost nothing but effort.
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