Treating Erectile Dysfunction Without Medication

Not all men who suffer from erectile dysfunction must take prescription medication with dangerous side effects to overcome ED. A few herbs, vitamins, and minerals can do a lot of good for men suffering from ED. The most popular, and effective, over the counter supplements available are Horny Goat Weed, L-Arginine, Tribulus Terrestris, Zinc and Magnesium. These are all very available online, and you can find them in a powder or capsule form. In this article I will explain how each of these supplements functions with regards to penis and sexual health.

L-Arginine: L-Arginine is a non-essential amino acid, which means that the human body can produce it. It can be found in some foods, and protein powders. The way that L-Arginine functions in regards to treating erectile dysfunction is that it increases nitric oxide production. Nitric oxide signals the smooth muscle surrounding blood vessels to relax, thereby increasing circulation. When blood vessels in the penis are relaxed (dilated), blood flow to the penis is increased. This makes it easier to obtain and maintain an erection.

Horny Goat Weed: The effect is very similar to L-Arginine. Horny Goat Weed inhibits the PDE5 enzyme (which destroys nitric oxide). For this reason, Horny Goat Weed is a great herb to take with L-Arginine, because L-Arginine helps the body make nitric oxide, and Horny Goat Weed prevents the body from destroying it. Horny Goat Weed does not help produce nitric oxide on its own. So, if your nitric oxide levels are low, Horny Goat Weed will not help you increase your nitric oxide levels. It should be taken in combination with L-Arginine.

Tribulus Terrestris: Tribulus has been shown to increase leutenizing Hormone (LH), which is the hormone that is responsible for telling your body to produce more testosterone. Tribulus has been shown in animal studies to raise total testosterone levels by as much as 50%. Testosterone is a key component to revitalizing libido.

Zinc: Zinc and Magnesium deficiencies have been associated with low levels of testosterone. Supplementation has been shown to increase levels back to normal. Additionally, Zinc is present is many other chemical processes in the body, so it is very important to make sure that your zinc intake is sufficient.