"Viagra & The Most Popular Herbal Impotence Treatments Compared"
(Viagra, Orexis, VigRx, Vipra, Zenerx)

One of the most asked questions about impotence... 
Finally Answered!

Question: "Do natural herbal remedies really work like Viagra and if so which ones should I use."

This is a really important question for men all over world considering;

• Over 30 million men have impotence
• Prescription drug costs are sky-high
• The Increased health concerns regarding the use of prescription drugs
• Greater understanding of the importance of overall health
• Worldwide evidence supporting the effectiveness of herbal treatments for many medical conditions is greater than ever. Even medical doctors, typically resistant to herbal and naturopathic healing, now endorse natural formulas for male impotence and sexual enhancement.
• Herbal supplements are used by 150 million Americans to treat medical conditions and promote health

Let's take a look at how these products do the job, compare with Viagra and what makes them effective for hundreds of thousands of men.

Quality impotence/enhancement pills contain a number of natural ingredients that come from around the world, with proven anecdotal records of success in increasing libido, empowering sexual drive and function, and creating greater stamina and erection hardness. However, in researching this article we focused on ingredients that produce male impotence results backed by scientific research.

In our quest to find the answer, we scoured medical research to find any side by side human studies comparing Viagra to other commonly used herbs or herbal supplement products. Unfortunately, we were unable to find any side by side studies.

Next we reviewed impotence research studies for;

• The overall effect various herbal ingredients had on male impotence
• If an herb has a demonstrated effect as a PDE-5 inhibitor (Viagra, Cialis & Levitra are PDE-5 Inhibitors).
• If an herb facilitated the effect of nitric oxide which is necessary for an erection (PDE-5 inhibitors facilitate the effect of Nitric Oxide). 
• The effect various herbs had on specific body functions that are required to produce a strong, firm erection and a strong sex drive. (i.e. circulatory, vascular, nervous, endocrine system, muscular system)

We found research studies reported by well respected Institutes:     Sloan-Kettering Cancer Institute; Institute of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacy, Munich, Germany; University of Peking; National University of Mexico; and others that demonstrate the positive effect that the proper herbal ingredients provide treating impotence. 

Summary of Viagra Compared to Herbal Treatments
(Read Findings For Details)

Summary of Popular Herbal Products Containing Impotence Effective Herbs Described in Findings

Herb	Orexis(2)	Vig RX(3)	Vipra(2)	Zenerx(4)
Shilajit (1)
Horny Goat Weed (1)
Allium Sativum (1)
Mucuna Pruriens
Tribulus Terrestris
Tongkat Ali
Ashwagandha
(1) Herb has demonstrated Nitric Oxide enhancement effect as Viagra, Cialis, Levitra. (2) Even though Orexis and Vipra ingredients provide positive benefits for impotence they also contain Yohimbe which is potentially dangerous thus we do not recommend either product. (3) VigRX contains safe ingredients. However. in our research we have found a issues which give us concern over their business practices. They have a high number of complaints files with the Better Business Bureau A class action lawsuit has been filed because they do not honor their product guarantee, They are a foreign company using foreign credit card processor. This decreases the likelihood of ever collecting on their guarantee and increases credit card security concerns. All of which make purchasing VigRX a riskier proposition than from any of the other manufacturers in this review.     (4) Out of the 4 herbal supplements Zenerx is our recommended choice. Click Here For Product Information

Findings

Four Herbs That Enhance Nitric Oxides Effect Like Viagra

If you are looking for herbal alternatives to Viagra here are three herbs that you should look for that have a demonstrated effect on the body's Nitric Oxide usage like Viagra. 

Horny Goat Weed

Horny goat weed contains a prominent flavonoid called icariin. Icariin is a cGMP-specific PDE5 inhibitor like Viagra, Cialis and Levitra. This was demonstrated in a 1984 University of Peking study which concluded: "Icariin is a cGMP-specific PDE5 inhibitor that can be developed into an oral effective agent for the treatment of ED."

Horny goat weed has been used for for over 2000 years as an sexual and reproductive tonic. It's acts in multiple ways to increase erection ability, size, and fullness.

Besides it's PDE-5 inhibitor characteristics it also has positive effects on the endocrine system functioning as an adaptogen by increasing levels of epinephrine, norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine when they are low - promoting energy, but reduces cortisol levels when they are elevated (an anti-stress effect). High stress conditions, increase cortisol levels causing fatigue and depressing sex drive.

It also helps restore low levels of both testosterone and thyroid hormone back to normal - improving sex drive.  

Allium Sativum (Garlic)

Yes, Good old garlic. In two different 1998 studies from the National University of Mexico and one from the Institute of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacy, Munich, Germany to Garlic was show "activate nitric oxide synthase" or enhances the nervous systems ability to react to nitric oxide.

Also there are multiple studies compiled at the Sloan-Kettering Cancer Institute which demonstrate Garlic’s assistance in both preventing and assisting in curing several medical conditions which are often the cause of ED. These include high blood pressure, heart disease, hypertension and artherosclerosis.

Shilajit

Studies in India showed that Shilajit provided protection to methacrylate against hydroxyl radical induced polymerization and acted as a reversible nitric oxide-captodative agent. These findings are consistent with the therapeutic uses of Shilajit against oxidative stress and geriatric complaints of erectile dysfunction.

Herbal Nutrients That Promote All Aspects of Male Health & Naturally Treat Many of The Conditions That Cause ED

There are multiple causes of sexual dysfunction and low sex drive which may range from mild (low sex drive, weak erections, lack of energy, slow and weak ejaculation) to severe (total inability to achieve erection and complete lack of sexual desire).

These include:

• Cardiovascular
• Renal or urological
• Nutritional (malnutrition, vitamin deficiency)
• Endocrine (hormonal, i.e. low testosterone or high prolactin are causes Impotence)
• Neurological
• Psychological (stress, anxiety, etc.)
• Pharmacological (alcohol, smoking, recreational and prescription drugs)
• Environmental toxins (lead, herbicides)
• General systemic health problems

By increasing your health in the above areas you are often able resolve sexual dysfunction issues. This is perhaps where the greatest benefit that natural herbal supplements provide to a mans total sexual performance.

Three Herbs Shown to Be Highly Effective Enhancing Libido & Treating Conditions That Cause Impotence

Mucuna Pruriens

Mucuna Pruriens increases testosterone, stimulates the production of human growth hormone and acts as a prolactin inhibitor.

Increased levels of prolactin are considered responsible for up to 70% of erection failure in males.

In 2002 a U.S. patent was filed on the use of mucuna pruriens to stimulate the release of growth hormone in humans. Studies in this patent showed that the high levels of L-dopa in the mucuna seed are converted to dopamine which stimulates the release of growth hormone by the pituitary gland. L-dopa and dopamine are also effective prolactin inhibitors.

In one another study, Mucuna Pruriens was taken by 56 human males and resulted in improved erection, duration of coitus, and post-coital satisfaction after only four weeks of treatment. It also showed fertility promoting and spermatogenic effects in men, improving sperm count and motility.

Tribulus Terrestris

Tribulus is a natural testosterone enhancer and also said to be an excellent circulatory system tonic and can help build muscles and strength.

Clinical studies on the sexual activity-enhancing effect of tribulus have shown the herb to contain protodioscin, a saponin constituent, improving libido in men with impotence due to various causes; libido in women with menopausal symptoms; and sperm motility in infertile and subfertile men.

In another study involving 59 men, ages 22-67, suffering from a range of sexual dysfunctions. An increase of sexual desire and fantasies, as well as sexual self-confidence, were reported in almost all of the patients. The subjective experience of pleasure, joy and satisfaction was reported in 80% of the men; erection improved in over 75% of the men; and the duration of intercourse before ejaculation was prolonged in 25% of the men.

Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma longfolia)

Eurycoma longifolia tree root (long jack root) is a traditional remedy for fatigue, loss of sexual desire, and impotence used for centuries in Malaysia. This amazing plant has only recently been recognized in the west for it's potency helping sexual performance issues. 

The bioactive Glygopeptide compounds in Tongkat ali are shown to increase free testosterone and decrease SHBG levels in human clinical trials. Both effects assist a mans erection ability, performance and sex drive.

In the study by Ismail Tamby, MD, head of the Human Reproductive Specialist Center in Kuala Lumpur, 90% of the men given Tongkat ali  extract (100 to 1) reported a boost in their libido and 73.3% reported improved sexual function. In human studies results occur after taking Tongkat Ali for more than one week.

As an added benefit Tongkat Ali contains superoxide dimutase, a powerful anti-oxidant enzyme that inhibits the chain reaction of free radicals harmful to the body.

Ashwagandha

Here is what the Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center had to say in their  Ashwagandha Clinical Summary.

"It (Ashwagandha) is also used as a general tonic, to increase energy and improve health and longevity...  Ashwagandha has been shown to exhibit antioxidant effects in the brain and to have a tranquilizing effect on the central nervous system in animals... Human study's suggest Ashwagandha may promote growth in children and improve hemoglobin concentration, red blood cell count and sexual performance in adults."

What to Look for With An Herbal Impotence Supplement

With so many herbal "Male Enhancement/Enlargement/Sexual Performance/ Impotence" products that are advertised, it can get difficult to choose products that can actually help and are safe. Also some supplements contain herbs that can be dangerous.

• Look for ingredients that both target ED as well as promote health in your body functions required to enhanced sexual performance. This may help treat an health issue which may be causing your impotence or erection quality.
• Products that use standardized extracts rather than the raw herb will be more potent and effective, indicate higher quality and have a more consistent effect with each tablet.
• Make sure it is manufactured in and shipped from the US. This will help insure the purity of the product. Most products that have been found to contained unlabeled ingredients or drugs where manufactured outside of the U.S.
Common countries from which contaminated or drug laced products are made include Africa, China, India, and Malaysia. 
• Review the ingredients looking for herbs where research substantiates claims such as the herbs we have reviewed in this article.
• Watch out for potentially dangerous ingredients that are listed on the FDA's "Ingredients of Concern" such as Yohimbe
• Avoid all products which claim increase penis size in it's limp or flaccid state. No pill has been demonstrated to do this in an adult. However supplements can increase erection fullness and hardness producing the largest erect size possible.
• All products must be guaranteed

The above herbs listed represent ones that have positive demonstrated effects helping treat ED, increasing libido and energy. As so many men have discovered herbal supplements may be the perfect Viagra alternative for you.

Summary

Viagra has proven to be an excellent prescription drug for men with impotence.

Positives: Fast acting and tends to have stronger 24 hour effect than herbs specifically at enabling an erection.

Negatives: Costs, side effects, short term (24 hours) and it only treats the symptom of impotence but does nothing help causes of impotence, low sex drive or improved body functions.

Specific herbal ingredients contained Herbal Impotence & Enhancement Products have a demonstrated positive effect on male impotence. Some herbs act similar to Viagra at enhancing the body's use of Nitric Oxide.

Positives: Cost, minimal or no side effects, the positive effects tend to accumulate and become more produced over time. Dosages can be skipped and benefits are retained. Herbal formulations have positive benefits on multiple body functions (cardiovascular, endocrine, muscular and nervous system) that are essential to a strong erection and sex drive. 

Negatives: Immediate short term effect is not as pronounced as Viagra.

Are Herbal Treatments right for you? Based on the evidence, there are a number ingredients that have proven effective for men. However, as with any prescription drug, medical treatment or supplement individual results vary. Reputable nutraceutical companies recognize this by providing a money back guarantee and honoring it. So in many case you can try a supplement to see if it works for your condition.  

Zenerx (See Product Information) a herbal product that contains multiple herbs that have proven to be beneficial to men with Impotence and enhance the body's use of Nitric Oxide like Viagra. They also have no reported consumer complaints.

Giovanni Magnotti
GM@impotenceguide.info