Erectile dysfunction
herbs and supplements
Feb 2007
herbs and supplements
Feb 2007
A recent study of 2,126 men found that about 18 percent or 18
million of U.S. men age 20 and up suffer from erectile dysfunction --
and the condition is strongly linked to a sedentary lifestyle of little
physical exercise, poor diet and lots of television. The condition is
more common in older men, men with diabetes and high blood
pressure. [1, 2]
In the study, half of the men who had diabetes also had erectile
dysfunction. Nearly 90 percent of men with erectile dysfunction are
likely to have cardiovascular disease, including diabetes, high
blood pressure, poor cholesterol levels or smoking. According to
the news, men who watched three or more hours of TV per day
were much more likely to have erectile dysfunction than men who
watched less than an hour per day. [1,2] Can we say that watching
TV causes erectile dysfunction? Probably, these men are just not
active enough.
Pfizer Inc.'s Viagra was approved in 1998 as the first pill for erectile
dysfunction. However, it comes with unwanted side effects.
Improvements in penile endothelial L-arginine-nitric oxide activity
appear to benefit conditions like erectile dysfunction. [3] NO dilates
blood vessels and improves the circulation, but excessive amount
of NO may cause circulatory shock and induce cell death. Some
phyto-chemicals are able to enhance NO formation from the
endothelial cells to improve circulation. [6] Arginine, yohimbine,
Panax ginseng, Eurycoma longifolia, Pimpinella pruacen, Muara
puama, Maca, and Ginkgo biloba all have some degree of
evidence of health benefits on erectile dysfunction. [3,4]
A study of 45 patients diagnosed erectile dysfunction showed that
Korean red ginseng offered benefits in treating male erectile
dysfunction. The dose was high in the study, 900 mg, 3 times a day
for eight weeks. [5]
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Consult with your doctor before using any supplements or herbs. This article is for your
reference only. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ZHION 2007 [1] Will Dunham Erectile dysfunction
affects 18 percent of men Reuters Feb 1,2007 18 [2] Million Men in the United States Affected by
Erectile Dysfunction Newswire, Feb 1, 2007. [3] McKay D. Nutrients and botanicals for erectile
dysfunction: examining the evidence. Altern Med Rev. 2004 Mar;9(1):4-16. [4] Adimoelja A.
Phytochemicals and the breakthrough of traditional herbs in the management of sexual
dysfunctions. Int J Androl. 2000;23 Suppl 2:82-4. [5] Hong B, et al, A double-blind crossover study
evaluating the efficacy of korean red ginseng in patients with erectile dysfunction: a preliminary
report. J Urol. 2002 Nov;168(5):2070-3. [6] Achike FI, Nitric oxide, human diseases and the herbal
products that affect the nitric oxide signalling pathway. Clin Exp Pharmacol Physiol. 2003
Sep;30(9):605-15.
million of U.S. men age 20 and up suffer from erectile dysfunction --
and the condition is strongly linked to a sedentary lifestyle of little
physical exercise, poor diet and lots of television. The condition is
more common in older men, men with diabetes and high blood
pressure. [1, 2]
In the study, half of the men who had diabetes also had erectile
dysfunction. Nearly 90 percent of men with erectile dysfunction are
likely to have cardiovascular disease, including diabetes, high
blood pressure, poor cholesterol levels or smoking. According to
the news, men who watched three or more hours of TV per day
were much more likely to have erectile dysfunction than men who
watched less than an hour per day. [1,2] Can we say that watching
TV causes erectile dysfunction? Probably, these men are just not
active enough.
Pfizer Inc.'s Viagra was approved in 1998 as the first pill for erectile
dysfunction. However, it comes with unwanted side effects.
Improvements in penile endothelial L-arginine-nitric oxide activity
appear to benefit conditions like erectile dysfunction. [3] NO dilates
blood vessels and improves the circulation, but excessive amount
of NO may cause circulatory shock and induce cell death. Some
phyto-chemicals are able to enhance NO formation from the
endothelial cells to improve circulation. [6] Arginine, yohimbine,
Panax ginseng, Eurycoma longifolia, Pimpinella pruacen, Muara
puama, Maca, and Ginkgo biloba all have some degree of
evidence of health benefits on erectile dysfunction. [3,4]
A study of 45 patients diagnosed erectile dysfunction showed that
Korean red ginseng offered benefits in treating male erectile
dysfunction. The dose was high in the study, 900 mg, 3 times a day
for eight weeks. [5]
Other related articles:
Varicocele
Obesity and Sperm Count
Consult with your doctor before using any supplements or herbs. This article is for your
reference only. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ZHION 2007 [1] Will Dunham Erectile dysfunction
affects 18 percent of men Reuters Feb 1,2007 18 [2] Million Men in the United States Affected by
Erectile Dysfunction Newswire, Feb 1, 2007. [3] McKay D. Nutrients and botanicals for erectile
dysfunction: examining the evidence. Altern Med Rev. 2004 Mar;9(1):4-16. [4] Adimoelja A.
Phytochemicals and the breakthrough of traditional herbs in the management of sexual
dysfunctions. Int J Androl. 2000;23 Suppl 2:82-4. [5] Hong B, et al, A double-blind crossover study
evaluating the efficacy of korean red ginseng in patients with erectile dysfunction: a preliminary
report. J Urol. 2002 Nov;168(5):2070-3. [6] Achike FI, Nitric oxide, human diseases and the herbal
products that affect the nitric oxide signalling pathway. Clin Exp Pharmacol Physiol. 2003
Sep;30(9):605-15.
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