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SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION
Dietary supplements containing - L-arginieare now being promoted for sexual
dysfunction. . . VasoRect, ArginMax,and others.Some men call them "natural aiternatives to Viagra."
L-arginine is a precursor for nitric oxide. . .a potent vasodilator. There's some evidence that oral
L-arginine supplements improve coronary blood flow and lower blood pressure. Now researchers are trying to determine if
L-arginine's effect on blood flow can improve erections in men. . .and arousal in
women. They're using 3 to 6 g/day of L-argirinine.
Some men claim it works in an hour. . .like Viagra. Most people have to take it every day for several
weeks before they see an improvement.. .IF it works at all. Caution people not to take large doses of L-arginine with Viagra. . .nitrates.. .or antihypertensives. The
combination could potentially cause hypertension
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