Erectile Dysfunction
Synopsis of Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual performance. While occasional difficulty is common, persistent or frequent ED can signal an underlying health condition. ED becomes more common with age but is not considered a normal part of aging.
The causes of ED can be physical, psychological, or a combination of both. Common physical causes include cardiovascular disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, low testosterone, neurological disorders, medication side effects, alcohol or tobacco use, and pelvic injuries or surgery. Psychological factors include stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and performance pressure.
The condition results from impaired blood flow to the penis, faulty nerve signaling, or hormonal imbalances. It can also be an early warning sign of heart disease or metabolic syndrome. Diagnosis involves a full medical history, physical exam, hormone testing, and sometimes cardiovascular assessment.
ED can have a significant emotional and relational impact, leading to decreased self-esteem and intimacy issues if not addressed.
Natural remedies for Erectile Dysfunction
Regular Exercise: Improves blood circulation and supports healthy vascular function.
Weight Loss: Reduces the severity of ED, especially in overweight or diabetic individuals.
Stress and Anxiety Management: Meditation, counseling, and mindfulness can address psychological contributors.
Avoid Alcohol and Tobacco: These substances impair circulation and hormone balance.
Open Communication: Addressing relationship concerns can help reduce performance-related stress.
Ingredients
These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to treat Erectile Dysfunction
ashwagandha
cordyceps
damiana
ginseng
horny goat weed
L-arginine
L-citrulline
maca
muira puama
pine bark
tribulus
vitamin B12
vitamin D
vitamin E
zinc
siler root
yohimbe
11-hydroxy yohimbine
2, 17a-dimethyl-17b-hydroxy-5a-androstan-1-ene-3-one
2a, 17a-dimethyl-17b-hydroxy-5a-androstan-3-one
Arginine
Arginine Alpha Ketoglutarate
Arginine nitrate
Arginine malate
Arginine aspartate
Agmatine sulfate
Arginine-L-malate
Agmatine Silicate
Arginine
Bulbine natalensis
Ba Ji Tian
Butea superba
Curculigo orchicides
Cnidium
Citrulline
Citrulline nitrate
Citrulline silicate
Catuaba
Curculigo (unspecified)
Epimedium
Eurycoma Longifolia
Epimedium extract
Epidedium
Fadogia agrestis
Horny Goat Weed
Hedyotis
icariin
Inositol Citrulline Silicate
L-Citrulline
L-Arginine
Massularia acuminata
Massularia auminata
Muira Puama
Methylepitiostanol
Macaenes
Nitric Oxide
Nitrate
Prostate
peptides (unspecified)
Prostate
Protodioscin
Protodioscin
Peptide (unspecified)
Semen
Testes
Testosterone precursor (unspecified)
Tribuloside (unspecified)
Tribulus
testicle
Tribulus Terrestris
Tribulus alatus
yohimbine
Yohimbe
Yohimbines (unspecified)
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