SEXUAL FUNCTION PROTOCOL
***If you are taking Viagra (sildenafil) or Cialis (tadalafil), I recommend you proceed with caution if combining L-arginine with them. There is a potential to lower blood pressure, but there has also been evidence that combination therapy is safe and effective. Start with low doses and advance gradually. ***
There are many products on the market making claims that simply have not been adequately studied for safety & effectiveness. The products below have the best data.
L-arginine – is the precursor to nitric oxide, which dilates blood vessels to improve blood flow. L – arginine has been shown to improve erectile dysfunction after 6 weeks of 5 grams/day of supplementation. I do not recommend it for men with a history of heart attack-as one study did show a slight increase in death rate.
Red (Asian) Ginseng – In a double blind placebo controlled trial, two thirds of the men taking 3 grams/day of ginseng showed improvement in erectile dysfunction. In a small double blind placebo controlled trial, sexual arousal significantly improved in menopausal women taking 3 grams/day of asian ginseng.
***Use under medical supervision if you are taking medications for diabetes as there have been reports of ginseng modestly lowering blood sugar. ***