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Natural remedies
The problem of erectile dysfunction has several remedies. Apart from drugs one could also look at the natural ways of treating this problem. In this regard, vitamins and herbal Remedies come in handy and have spelt success in numerous cases. Some of the primary ones are:
L-Arginine
L-arginine is an amino acid found in foods such as meat, dairy products, poultry and fish. The body uses arginine to make nitric oxide, a substance that relaxes the blood vessels.
Arginine appears to be safe at moderate doses of 2 to 3 g per day, although minor digestive distress can occur. High doses of arginine may stimulate the body's production of gastrin, a hormone that increases stomach acid. For this reason, arginine may be harmful for individuals with ulcers and people taking drugs that are hard on the stomach.
L-arginine may also alter potassium levels in the body, especially in people with severe liver disease. It is particularly a concern for people who take drugs that alter potassium levels such as potassium sparing diuretics.
Gingko
Some research suggests that ginkgo may be useful in erectile dysfunction, due to their ability to stimulate blood flow to the penis. In one study of 60 men with impotence due to poor blood circulation demonstrated a 50% success rate after 6 months. In addition, some research suggests that ginkgo may be useful for impotence caused by drugs in the Prozac family as well as other types of antidepressant medications.
Gingko appears to be relatively safe. Although it should not be combined with blood-thinning drugs such as Coumadin, heparin, aspirin etc.
Ginkgo may cause bleeding problems if combined with natural blood thinners such as garlic, phosphatidylserine and high dose vitamin E
Zinc
Deficiency of zinc is known to have a negative effect on sexual function. Zinc is one of the most commonly deficient minerals. A typical dosage for impotence is 15 to 30 mg daily, taken with 1 to 2 mg of copper. Too much zinc can be toxic, so it is advisable that you do not exceed this dose.
Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is sometimes called "Indian Ginseng". It is not related botanically to ginseng, but has similar uses as a tonic herb believed capable of generally strengthening the body. It is used traditionally to increase sexual capacity as an aphrodisiac.
Some constituents of ashwagandha can make you drowsy, so it should not be combined with sedative drugs. However, this may make ashwagandha useful for people with impotence related to anxiety. This herb also helps with cholesterol and prevention of colds and flu.