It is no longer in doubt that cases of erectile
dysfunction including impotence is on the rise. This is clearly evident in the
increasing number of men who continue to be diagnosed with the problem.
Increasing cases of ED problem is also evident in the number of research
studies currently being undertaken by a number of university medical schools
government health agencies and international health organizations.
A number of options have been explored
with the aim of treating ED and related health issues. From traditional
conventional health treatment methods, a good number of health institutions are
now increasingly resorting to Hormone Replacement Therapy in the treatment of erectile
dysfunction, depending on identified cause(s) of the problem. Psychological
counselling sessions has always been part of treatment and is usually aimed at
helping men gain self-esteem and confidence. A trend that has emerged and is
becoming very popular in treating ED including impotence is through dietary
oral supplements.
Not all dietary oral supplements in the
market can effectively treat erectile dysfunction. There are only a few
natural male enhancement pills that have been subjected to safety and efficacy tests by
authoritative health agencies including the US Federal Drug Administration.
Recommended dietary supplements have been noted to contain specific ingredients
that have been used for centuries by mankind not only to treat ED and other
associated issues such as impotence but also in the treatment of other health
conditions. Below are just a few of such ingredients.
Ginko
Biloba Plant Extracts
Ginko Biloba is a plant native to China
where it is widely cultivated. The plant’s seed holds a special place in
Chinese culture and traditional medicine. Not only is it eaten as food; it is
also a valuable medicine. Its efficacy has made it very popular not only in
China but in many other Asian countries as well. Extracts from the plant’s
leaves and seed (nuts) have been subjected to scientific studies and found to contain
flavonoid glycosides that are effective in treating such health conditions as
schizophrenia and dementia. Extracts have also been proved to be very effective
in increasing and enhancing concentration. One area the plant’s extracts have
become very useful to treat erectile dysfunction because of its positive
effect in enhancing blood flow through the body.
L-Arginine
L-Arginine is a form of Arginine, the
non-essential amino acid naturally produced in the body. This means that one
needs to obtain it from diet. However, those with health problems including erectile
dysfunction and such associated problems as impotence need to enhance level of
Arginine produced in their body through diet. It is readily available in such
food stuff as dietary products (milk, yoghurt, beef and cottage cheese), pork,
poultry, wild game wheat germ, oatmeal and various seeds. Arginine is important
in cell division, healing of wounds, boosting immune system and in release of
hormones. Arginine is widely used as an ingredient in toothpaste and in the
treatment of herpes simplex virus. The L-Arginine form of Arginine (it is the
body that transforms Arginine into L-form) has been proved to be effective in
treating ED because of its positive effect of enhancing health of blood tissues
in the body.
Protodioscin
This is an ingredient found in produce
of various plants and in particular red pepper. Protodioscin as a pro-erectile
ingredient and is very effective in triggering release of nitric oxide into corpus
cavernosum tissue, allowing for smooth blood flow into the penis, which makes
it possible for a man to attain stronger erection. The ingredient is also very
effective to boost testosterone level, dihydrotestosterone and
dehydroepiandrosterone hormones in the body.
Although dietary oral supplements
containing any or all of these ingredients are effective in treating erectile
dysfunction and such other associated problems as impotence, it is very
important that one consults his physician first for correct diagnosis. It is
also important that one uses supplements after knowing exact cause of his ED
problem.
