Article #1 handout/download: Expanded Academic ASAP – Document – Exploring scientifically proven herbal aphrodisiacs
Article #2 link: Arginmax supplement for female sexual functioning
So this week I have decided to dip into the topic of libido or sexual arousal. This is a pretty interesting topic and doesn\’t specifically relate only to men and erectile dysfunction, although there is a lot of research available. Article #1 is a systematic review all about scientifically proven herbs that enhance sexual functioning for mostly men but can relate to women as well. Article #2 is specific for female libido enhancement and is a double-blind, placebo study all about ArginMax, which is a herbal/vitamin/mineral supplement that helps enhance female sexual functioning, especially for women in menopause. Sexual functioning is always a hush-hush topic, yet almost everyone has sex! Let\’s take the cat out of the bag and really enjoy having sex, because why not! Thanks for reading, and be aware and eat with care 🙂
ArginMax supplement: Ingredient description
ArginMax for Women is a premium formula of L-arginine, ginseng, ginkgo, damiana, calcium, and iron that work in concert to support female Sexual Fitness AND provide you with your daily value (DV) of 14 vitamins and minerals.
L-ARGININE is an essential amino acid necessary for the formation of nitric oxide, the body\’s key signaling molecule for starting and maintaining arousal.
GINSENG promotes energy, stamina, and endurance, and supports sexual function by stimulating the production of nitric oxide.
GINKGO supports sexual function by enhancing blood circulation and improving the nitric oxide pathway.
DAMIANA, with the scientific name Turnera Aphrodisiaca, is an aromatic herb that helps calm anxiety and induce a relaxed state of mind.
CALCIUM is essential for strong bones, muscle contractions, and nerve transmissions.
IRON supports energy metabolism and helps to combat fatigue in women.
VITAMINS A, C and E have major roles as antioxidants, and are involved in reproductive processes.
B-COMPLEX VITAMINS are critical to the activity of hundreds of enzymes and play an important role in energy metabolism.
ZINC is crucial to cell growth and the maintenance of healthy, glowing skin.
Ref:
Article #1: Kotta, S, Ansari, S, & Ali, J 2013, \’Exploring scientifically proven herbal aphrodisiacs\’, Pharmacognosy Reviews, 13, Expanded Academic ASAP, EBSCOhost, viewed 22 May 2015.
Article #2: Ito, T, Trant, A, & Polan, M 2001, \’A double-blind placebo-controlled study of ArginMax, a nutritional supplement for enhancement of female sexual function\’, Journal Of Sex & Marital Therapy, 27, 5, pp. 541-549, MEDLINE Complete, EBSCOhost, viewed 22 May 2015.
ArginMax ingredient information: http://www.arginmax.com/sexual-enhancement-for-women/ingredients.php