Herbal sex pills

January 18, 2008

They’re touted as the natural remedy for erectile dysfunction (ED), but what you may be popping to perform in bed may cause reactions you weren’t expecting.A recent investigation by the Associated Press revealed that male enhancement pills touted with natural ingredients may actually have more of the drug contained in prescription-only equivalents. And Pfizer, maker of Viagra, reported that it conducted its own study of over 3,000 herbal enhancement supplements and found that nearly 70 per cent of them contained the main ingredient found in Viagra.The danger of unknown ingredients doesn’t lie in the established and approved lab-tested brands, but in unregulated knock-offs sold over the Internet.

Matthew Pyatt, a naturopathic doctor with Grassroots Naturopathic in Calgary, says there are alternatives to the happy little blue pill, citing there are certain proven amino acids, vitamins and herbs that can be used.

“As with any treatment by (naturopathic doctors), we look at getting at the root cause of the condition. Viagra and some plants are only shot-gun or Band-Aid approaches. They treat the symptom but not the root cause. People should be aware that what the label says may not always be what’s in the bottle or it could be laced with pharmaceuticals.”

Erectile dysfunction can be caused by many physiological factors such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, chronic illness and high cholesterol. If occurring for more than three months, it is recommended to seek help.

“There can be emotional connections, as well,” Pyatt says. “Stress can lead to hormonal imbalances, which can contribute to ED. ED is also a side-effect of certain medications. Low sex drive in patients taking anti-depressant medication is very common as well.”

Even lack of a good night’s sleep can affect performance. Dr. Adam Moscovitch, medical director of the Canadian Sleep Institute, says studies have shown a link between sleep disorders, such as obstructive sleep apnea and snoring, and absence of sex drive and erectile dysfunction.

“The best and historically most reliable way to determine if a man is experiencing ED physiologically is to test him while he is in REM sleep,” he says. “The only muscles working during REM sleep are the eyes, respiratory muscles and the male reproductive organ. The test bypasses the psychological barriers and looks only at the physiology. If a person has a good erection in REM sleep, their problem is not physiological.”

Moscovitch says about nine per cent of the Canadian population experiences sleep apnea, but there is not enough research to show a link between the disorder and ED.

“This disorder is very common among men, and limits the amount of oxygen, blood flow and energy to the body and brain. This can limit or inhibit sexual performance. Sometimes we see men who have a rapid turnaround in their sexual desire and performance just from getting treatment for their sleep apnea, in particular if the sleep disorder was severe.”

Sales for natural performance enhancers has reached $400 million annually in the U.S. alone.

Pyatt says if herbal is the preferred treatment, always call the company and ask for third-party testing and monographs. If they won’t provide this information, throw the product out and seek a licensed naturopath or other health professional. If an online company is offering products without research papers and doesn’t have a live customer representative, avoid the site.

It is also advised to check out the Health Canada website (www.hc.gc.ca) to see if any products are listed as recalled or put on the hot list. Patients who are currently taking nitrates for heart conditions may find a contraindication with natural products containing sildenafil citrate or vardenafil hydrochloride.

Just last summer, Health Canada recalled several products (Enhanix New Extra Men’s Formula, King Power Oral, Power 58 Extra, Platinum Power 58 Extra, Valentino, Solution and Stretch Up Capsules, and Santi Bovine Penis Erecting Capsules). Reported side-effects were headaches, gastrointestinal disorders, penile tissue damage, flushing, visual impairment, and inflammation of nasal mucous membranes.

Despite advanced marketing, information and even support groups and websites dedicated to ED, the subject is still a touchy one for most. Robin Pritcher, department manager at Community Natural Foods in Calgary, says many men are afraid to seek information about purchasing an herbal performance-enhancing product.

“They won’t often come and talk to the women who work here,” she says. “They often ask one of the guys working in another area of the store. I guess they don’t want to admit they have a problem, but really, we just look at it as any other inquiry.”

Pritcher says enhancement products proving to be popular for increasing circulation, libido and vitality for men and women.

“Some customers find it helps to boost energy levels naturally,” she says. “We also make sure that all our products are approved so that what we are selling is safe.”

Pyatt adds there can be side effects with some herbs and amino acids used in ED.

“Anything that has a therapeutic benefit will have some risk involved, natural or not,” he says. “Most homeopathic medicines have no side effects but must be prescribed by a properly trained natural or homeopathic doctor in order to be effective.”

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