This entire site is about natural remedies, medicines and cures for impotence.
Exercise as a Natural Remedy For Impotence
In a large study of over 31,000 men who did not have prostate cancer, aged 53-90,one third of the men reported having impotence or erectile dysfunction at sometime in the previous three months. The risk went up 5% per year after age 50. There is good news for men who exercise, and good reason to start if you don’t. Men who exercise 3-5 hours a week have 30% less risk of having erectile dysfunction (impotence). This study showed that regular exercise can mean 10 more years free of erectile dysfunction for the average man. Previous studies have found exercise to reduce the risk of prostate cancer, treatment for which can also result in erectile dysfunction.
Natural remedies for impotence aren’t new. In fact, a number of impotence herbs and other natural remedies have been used in Chinese, African and other traditional medicine cultures for many years. But finding out whether these herbs work, and if they’re safe, can be tricky. Unlike prescription medications for erectile dysfunction (such as Viagra, Levitra and Cialis), most impotence herbs and other natural remedies haven’t been evaluated by scientific studies.
These herbs have been be used to treat erectile dysfunction.
Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng) – Traditionally used for male impotence
Damiana (Turnera diffusa) – Traditionally used as an aphrodisiac and for various sexual disorders.
Ginkgo biloba – Increases arterial blood flow, which may have a positive effect on male sexual function.
Muira puama (Ptychopetalum olacoides) – Used for erectile dysfunction and lack of libido.
Vitamins and Supplements
Supplements are intended to provide nutritional support. Because a supplement or a recommended dose may not be appropriate for all persons, a physician (i.e., a licensed naturopathic physician or holistic MD or DO) should be consulted before using any product.
Recommended doses follow:
Bioflavonoids – Take 1000 mg daily.
Vitamin C – Take 1000 mg 3 times daily with meals
Vitamin E – Take 400 IUs daily.
Flaxseed meal – Grind 2-4 tablespoons daily. Flaxseed meal is a better choice due to its fiber, lignan, and vitamin content, but flaxseed oil (1 tbsp daily) can be substituted.
Pumpkin Seed Oil – (1 tbsp daily) This can be used in place of or with the flaxseed oil
Inositol hexaniacinate – Take 1000-3000 mg daily to improve circulation and lower cholesterol. Diabetics should not take this supplement.
Selenium – Take 200 mcg daily.
Zinc – Take 30 mg daily.
DHEA, a building block for sex hormones, may help some men with erectile dysfunction, especially if they have low testosterone (hypogonadism). DHEA can cause acne and may lower “good” high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol.
Folic acid and vitamin E When used along with Viagra), a combination of these vitamins may help men who didn’t get an erection when taking sildenafil alone. But more studies are needed to determine whether there’s a clear benefit.
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Natural medicine for impotence – what’s right for you? This will depend on what is causing your impotence. Here’s a list of natural medicines that may help. Although not actually medicines these vitamins and minerals are often called natural medicines and can be obtained from your local vitamin or health food store.
Zinc
A substantial reduction of the mineral zinc, associated with long-term use of diuretics, diabetes, digestive disorders, and certain kidney or liver diseases, has been shown to lead to erectile dysfunction. Taking some extra zinc may help a lot in fact.
Propionyl-L-Carnitine
There was a study examined the use of two forms of carnitine, acetyl-L-carnitine and propionyl-L-carnitine in 96 men who with erectile dysfunction after prostate surgery. One group were given a placebo, another group took propionyl-L-carnitine (2 grams per day) plus acetyl-L-carnitine (2 grams per day) and sildenafil (Viagra) when needed, and the third group used Viagra alone.
The combination of Acetyl-L-carnitine and Propionyl-L-carnitine were found to enhance the effectiveness of the drug sildenafil, and result in improved erectile function, sexual intercourse satisfaction, orgasm, and all around sexual well-being compared to (sildenafil) Viagra alone.
In another review it was found the effectiveness of propionyl-L-carnitine supplements plus sildenafil in men with erectile dysfunction and diabetes who were up to that time unresponsive to Viagra alone.
Participants in the study received either propionyl-L-carnitine (two grams per day) plus Viagra (50 milligrams twice a week) or Viagra alone. After 24 weeks, propionyl-L-carnitine plus Viagra was found to be significantly more successful than Viagra alone.
L-Arginine
There have only been two studies to date, however, evaluating the effectiveness of L-arginine for erectile dysfunction.
One study involved 50 men who received either 5 grams of L-arginine a day or a placebo. After six weeks, significantly more men taking L-arginine experienced an improvement in sexual function compared with men taking the placebo. It only benefited men who had low levels of nitric oxide to begin with.
Another study using a smaller dose of L-arginine and a shorter treatment duration found no benefit with L-arginine use. The study involved 32 men with erectile dysfunction who took oral L-arginine supplements (500 milligrams three times per day) or a placebo for 17 days. Oral L-arginine was no better than the placebo.
What is L-arginine
L-arginine is found naturally in many foods such as meat, dairy, poultry and fish. It is also available as a supplement, which some product manufacturers market as a “natural Viagra”).
L-arginine is an amino acid that the body uses to make nitric oxide, a substance signals smooth muscle surrounding blood vessels to relax, which dilates the blood vessels and increases blood flow. Relaxation of smooth muscle in the penis allows for enhanced blood flow, leading to an erection.
Side effects may involve digestive complaints. High dosees of L-arginine may stimulate the body’s production of gastrin, a hormone that increases stomach acid. For this reason, L-arginine may be harmful for individuals with ulcers and people taking drugs that are hard on the stomach.
L-arginine may also change potassium levels in your body, particularly in people with liver disease. It should not be taken by people who are on medications that alter potassium levels, such as potassium sparing diuretics and ACE inhibitors. For more speak to your doctor.