Sexual Booster Supplements | How to Improve Male Sex Drive Naturally?

Sexual Booster Supplements | How to Improve Male Sex Drive Naturally?

How to Restore Conditions Associated With Male Sexual Performance?

About one in every seven men are diagnosed with prostate cancer making it the most common cancer in Men. Treatments such as surgery, radiation, and hormone therapy are utilized to remove or destroy cancer cells; however, all of these treatments cause side effects which often impact men's sexual performance, also create erectile dysfunction (ED), and infertility.

Prostate cancer treatments both physically and mentally affect libido. Hormone treatment during cancer therapy lowers the testosterone level leading to low desire, weight gain, and loss of muscle mass. Prostate surgery as well as the radiation will affect not only the nerve and vessel tissues in the area but also the sperm and semen production, considered main causes for ED and Infertility.

Other than Cancer, other common factors such as aging, hypertension (High blood pressure), imbalance male hormones, obesity, diabetes, sedentary lifestyle, psychological conditions (anxiety, depression, stress,...), multiple sclerosis (MS), and even medication side effects are all major contributors to ED, and poor male performance.

Common cardiovascular conditions including Atherosclerosis and High blood pressure accounts for a high percentage of ED cases by impacting blood flow. Coronary artery disease strikes epidemic numbers of aging humans. Erectile dysfunction can be one of the earliest symptoms of heart disease. Reduced libido and loss of fertility are also potential predictors of vascular disease. Diabetes due to poor blood flow and nerve damage is also another main contributor.

Many aspects of male sexual function depend upon male hormones (androgens) such as testosterone. Maintaining healthy levels of testosterone helps support the production of nitric oxide, improved libido and ED condition. High aromatase enzyme activity contributes to the conversion of testosterone into estrogen which is called aromatization; therefore, aromatase inhibitors allow testosterone levels to rise without being converted into excess estrogen.

Which natural & Integrative solutions can help improve male performance?

The essential amino acid L-arginine participates in many metabolic functions. It is one of the major contributors to the formation of the vasodilator nitric oxide and blood flow. Healthy endothelial cells release nitric oxide synthase, an enzyme that catalyzes production of the chemical compound nitric oxide from the amino acid L-arginine. L-arginine supplementation also helps to reduce endothelial dysfunction associated with high cholesterol and coronary heart disease. Thus, L-arginine is used as one of the main factors to improve penile blood flow, restore libido, help revert ED, enhance sperm quality and quantity, and Increased male fertility.

Combination of L-arginine with Pycnogenol®, a bioactive compound derived from French maritime pine bark with vasodilatory properties, has helped to significantly improve ED condition in male participants when compared with placebo group. This combination included 80 mg of Pycnogenol® and 1.7 grams of L- arginine daily. Further increase in amount of Pycnogenol® to120 mg per day, achieved up to 92.5 % rate of successful outcomes within 3 months.

Carnitine (including acetyl-L-carnitine ) is a natural amino acid compound associated to a variety of positive effects among men with low testosterone, including improved erection and general sexual well-being. Carnitines may have testosterone-like effects in the body. Daily intake of Carnitine compounds along with 2500 mg of L-arginine and 20 mg of niacin for 3 months contributed to improvement of erectile dysfunction in to 40 % of participants, while nearly 77% of men reported a partial response.

Carnitine also may help improve endothelial function by acting as antioxidants making them beneficial for cardiovascular health, this is especially useful for those patients whose erectile dysfunction is caused by underlying endothelial disorders, such as diabetes.

Panax Ginseng continues to be a popular natural medicine with multiple benefits. Ginsenosides, the principle active constituents in ginseng, providing cardio-protective, immune-stimulatory, anti-fatigue, hepato-protective, and antioxidant effects. In addition, they also increase the synthesis of nitric oxide and potentially increase testosterone levels. Male participants who took 1000 mg two times daily reported improved erectile function, libido, and overall sexual satisfaction when compared to control group.

Maca (Lepidium meyenii) is grown in high altitudes in Peru. Maca's dried root is a rich source of amino acids, iodine, iron, and magnesium. Maca helps to stimulates metabolism, control body weight, increases energy, improves memory, and reduces stress and depression. In participants maca helped to enhance the production of sex hormones, increased libido, and improved overall well-being. These benefits are suggested to be due its action on central nervous system.

Ginkgo biloba leaves' extract has a long history of use for treatment of asthma, fatigue, circulatory problems, and vertigo; but it recently has also been associated with neuroprotective properties, enhanced sexual desire, excitement. The sexual benefits of ginkgo were discovered when male geriatric patients who were given Ginkgo biloba extract for memory enhancement reported improved erections.

Ginkgo biloba extract can increase penile blood supply and improve erectile function in humans. Ginkgo contributes to increased blood flow by increasing nitric oxide bioavailability to vascular smooth muscles. Supplementing with 120-240 mg of Ginkgo biloba extract helped 76% improvement in sexual dysfunction among men being treated with antidepressants.

Plant Epimedium (horny goat weed) has been used in traditional Chinese medicine as a natural aphrodisiac and for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. It contains a bioactive compound known as icariin, which helps to improve nitric oxide levels, support endothelial integrity, and improve penile blood flow. Icariin also provides testosterone-like properties.

Muira Puama supplementation in 262 men suffering from poor sexual desire resulted in 60% reported improvements. Muira Puama’s mechanism of action is suggested to be related to its plant sterol content. Plant sterols may contribute to increased synthesis of testosterone.

Vitamin D, B vitamins, and Vitamin E insufficiencies may be risk factors for erectile dysfunction. Insufficient serum vitamin D contributes to arterial stiffness and vascular dysfunction. Optimizing the Vitamin D level potentially helps reduce certain risk factors for erectile dysfunction, such as arterial stiffness, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and inflammation of the endothelium. Vitamin D also stimulates the production of nitric oxide.

Low B vitamins specially folate, B6, and B12 are associated with elevated Homocysteine level. Homocysteine is a metabolic derivative that damages endothelial cells and contributes to cardiovascular disease. Homocysteine also impairs smooth muscle relaxation. Both of these conditions are risk factors for developing ED. Supplementing with B vitamins helps keep homocysteine levels in a healthy range.

Oxidative stress which impairs endothelial function and reduces nitric oxide bioavailability is also a risk factor for ED. Vitamin E enhances endothelial cell function, scavenges free radicals, improves nitric oxide-mediated relaxation, preserves nerve function, and help maintain healthy blood pressure. Therefore, taking Vitamin E is considered beneficial for men with ED caused by aging and hypertension.

Lifestyle And Male Sexual Performance

Lack of physical activity, obesity, alcohol, tobacco, eating unhealthy meals with low antioxidants are part of diagnosis for poor sexual health and erectile dysfunction. Exercising and physical activity improve erectile function, sexual response, and overall cardiovascular health.

Obesity nearly doubles the risk of cardiovascular disease and erectile dysfunction. Weight control and adoption of a healthier diet rich in antioxidants, vegetables, healthy fats, and fibre; while low intake of refined grains, sugar, and trans fats would not only greatly benefit those with metabolic syndrome or diabetes but also significantly improve male sexual health and fertility.

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