L’Arginine for Erectile Dysfunction

L’Arginine is essentially an amino acid and it helps to increase the production of nitric oxide. This nitric oxide then helps to relax the blood vessels which allows blood to flow more freely throughout the body and because of this it is commonly used to help reduce the symptoms of erectile dysfunction in men. L’Arginine is also commonly used to treat heart problems and this can also help with erectile dysfunction as heart disease can be one of the main causes of impotence.

L’Arginine is not just found in herbal supplements in can also be found naturally in food sources such as meat, dairy, fish and poultry. So if you increase the amount of these foods in your diet this could also show a positive effect on your condition without having to take the supplement.

There have been extensive studies on L’Arginine and when it has been used in a study alongside placebos the L’Arginine supplement has proven to reduce the symptoms of erectile dysfunction a lot more effectively.

Risks & Side Effects of L’Arginine

There are some risks and side effects which you must be aware of before going ahead with the supplement, this include;

• Digestive complaints and stomach upsets
• An increase in stomach acid
• Minor breathing problems
• A decrease in blood pressure
• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Bloating

L’Arginine should never be used if you have recently had a heart attack. It should also be used with extreme caution if you are taking insulin or cholesterol lowering drugs. If L’Arginine is taken with these other drugs it could potentially increase the risks and side effects of L’Arginine and could cause further harm to your health.

You should also stick to the recommended dosage as some medical experts claim that a high level of nitric oxide can cause toxic effects to the brain and cause further health conditions.

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