Erectile Dydfunction (ED) Supplements

Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is the inability of a male to attain or sustain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse. A quick look online will give you pages upon pages of supplements for ED. Some work, some dont and some might! When choosing a supplement make sure you have had a physical from your physician first to rule out a more severe medical condition.

Erectile Dysfunction supplements are easy enough to find, but the recommended supplements below are generally considered safe.

· Bioflavonoids – Take 1000 mg 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.
· Inositol hexaniacinate – Take 1000-3000 mg daily to improve circulation and lower cholesterol. Diabetics should not take this supplement.
· Selenium – Take 200 mcg daily.
· Vitamin C – Take 1000 mg 3 times daily with meals.
· Vitamin E – Take 400 IUs daily.
· Zinc – Take 30 mg daily.

These herbs may be used to treat erectile dysfunction:

· Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng) – Traditionally used for male impotence, though no current studies support this usage.
· Damiana (Turnera diffusa) – Traditionally used as an aphrodisiac and for various sexual disorders; however, there are no current studies to confirm its effectiveness.
· 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.