Medical Questions » Sex Questions » Question No. 1503
| Question: | I heard about supplements that can give your libido a boost. Which are the best? |
| Answer: | There are several natural substances around that enhance sex drive, all of which claim to make bed-time (or perhaps any time) more alluring. B vitamins are needed for testosterone production - and a deficiency in testosterone causes low sex drive in both men and women - as well as adrenal support, energy production and healthy nerves. So you could take a high-strength multivitamin or B complex. On the herb front, there' s ginseng, Muira puama and maca as well as damiana. If taking damiana alone, try 400 to 800mg twice daily. Ginseng is widely regarded as a sexual rejuvenator, and animal studies have shown ginseng to increase testosterone levels, help the body adapt to stress and boost energy. You need about lg a day of either Panax ginseng (standardized to 10 per cent ginsenosides) or Siberian ginseng (standardized to 1 per cent eleutherosides). Muira pauma, native to the Brazilian Amazon, is traditionally used to alleviate menstrual cramps and the discomforts of the menopause - that is, it tones up the female sex organs. Try lg a day. Maca (Lepidium meyenii) is native to Peru' s central highlands, where it has been used in traditional Andean culture to awaken healthy passion. Try 3 to 5g ground up. These amounts are for the individual herbs, so I' d try one or two at a time - otherwise you might be up all night! |
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