According to medical doctors, vascular health and sexual function are actually very closely related. Erectile dysfunction (ED) not only adversely affects intimate relationships but it can also indicate potential cardiovascular health problems.
In many cases, erectile difficulties may be a sign of an underlying cardiovascular disorder. Because vascular health reflects erectile function, it’s not surprising that nutritional supplement ingredients that support healthy erectile performance also contribute to cardiovascular health.
Viagra does not treat the underlying problem and carries with it a long list of dangerous side effects including headaches, nasal congestion, flushing , infertility, transient blue-green color blindness, heart disease and stroke. It is also very expensive -about $10 per pill! Fortunately, there is a safer, less expensive and more natural way to achieve many of the actions to Viagra.
Horny goatweed (Epimedium sagittatum) has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries because of its aphrodisiac effects and support of erectile health. Scientists have isolated and characterized icariin and have shown this flavonoid derivative to be the major Viagra-like active component. Recent research has demonstrated that icariin selectively inhibits phosphodiesterase type 5 (PPE-5), an enzyme that causes a rapid termination of male sexual activity. By blocking this enzyme, sexual activity in men is sustained. Additionally, icariin enhances the production of NO from arginine. As we now know, increased production of NO by cells in the arterial wall results in dilatation of the penile blood vessels, which increases blood flow and maintains erectile function. This mechanism of action for natural icariin is amazingly similar to that of synthetic Viagra, but it’s much safer without any of the dangerous side effects!
In many cases, erectile difficulties may be a sign of an underlying cardiovascular disorder. Because vascular health reflects erectile function, it’s not surprising that nutritional supplement ingredients that support healthy erectile performance also contribute to cardiovascular health.
Viagra does not treat the underlying problem and carries with it a long list of dangerous side effects including headaches, nasal congestion, flushing , infertility, transient blue-green color blindness, heart disease and stroke. It is also very expensive -about $10 per pill! Fortunately, there is a safer, less expensive and more natural way to achieve many of the actions to Viagra.
Horny goatweed (Epimedium sagittatum) has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries because of its aphrodisiac effects and support of erectile health. Scientists have isolated and characterized icariin and have shown this flavonoid derivative to be the major Viagra-like active component. Recent research has demonstrated that icariin selectively inhibits phosphodiesterase type 5 (PPE-5), an enzyme that causes a rapid termination of male sexual activity. By blocking this enzyme, sexual activity in men is sustained. Additionally, icariin enhances the production of NO from arginine. As we now know, increased production of NO by cells in the arterial wall results in dilatation of the penile blood vessels, which increases blood flow and maintains erectile function. This mechanism of action for natural icariin is amazingly similar to that of synthetic Viagra, but it’s much safer without any of the dangerous side effects!
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