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Natural Alternatives to Viagra
While Viagra has for years been touted as a sure way to combat erectile dysfunction, it has some serious side effects. These side effects range from redness in the face and chest, to serious memory problems and diarrhea. Fortunately, there are a number of natural alternatives that have all the benefits and hardly any side effects.
L-arginine For Stress Relief
L-arginine is an amino acid that the body produces during times of stress and trauma, and is an immediate precursor of nitric oxide.
Nitric oxide is a molecule that dilates blood vessels to help ease blood flow in the body. So when the body can no longer produce it in sufficient quantities, there is need for supplementation. For example, in a situation where arteries can no longer dilate sufficiently l-arginine can be used to induce nitric oxide up-regulation.
This leads to increased blood flow which can treat cardiovascular dysfunction including erectile dysfunction.
Green Tea – Great for ED
Green tea has catechins which have anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant benefits. The body’s natural process of mopping up free radicals becomes inefficient when a person starts aging. Free radicals are reactive toxins that damage cells and DNA. They also cause erectile dysfunction. People get free radicals from the food they eat and the air they breathe. When catechins help mop up these free radicals they help alleviate erectile dysfunction.
Pycnogenol Amplifies L-arginine
When pycnogenol is used together with L-Arginine, it amplifies the benefits of the latter significantly. This combination is very effective and safe at combating erectile dysfunction. Pycnogenol encourages the production of nitric oxide from the L-Arginine amino acids, which dilates arteries and that leads to adequate blood flow. Adequate blood flow helps alleviate erectile dysfunction.
Maca Tuber – For Your Tubes
In South America this tuber is used as a food and medicine. It has been used for years to increase libido and fertility in women and men. There is some evidence that this plant, native to Peru, could have benefits for people with erectile dysfunction according to a study in 2009. The study looked at the effect of consuming 2.4g of maca root every day for 12 weeks on participant’s perception of their sexual capabilities. The males that took the maca tuber experienced significant increase in sexual well-being compared to those that took a placebo. There also studies that show that the root increases energy and endurance for athletes.
Saffron Spice – A little pick me up
This spice is mostly used as culinary ingredient and medicine but it also has significant effects in reversing erectile dysfunction according to a 2009 study published on PMD. The study shows that
Saffron has positive effects on sexual function. The study found that saffron increased the number and duration of erectile evens in patients with ED even after only taking it for ten days.
Panax Ginsenx for Erectile Dysfunction
This herb has been used by people in Asia to increase stamina and longevity for thousands of years. The herb has been connected with increased alertness and may improve erectile dysfunction. It is still not clear why it is able to alleviate ED, but some researchers believe it encourages the production on nitric oxide which helps with blood flow.
There other ways ED can be alleviated such as lifestyle changes, mental health support and even reducing sun damage.