There’s no shortage of natural remedies for erectile dysfunction, and I’m sure that most of them probably do work for at least some of those who’ve tried them. Few have been studied extensively to determine whether their effects are real and quantifiable in scientific terms or mostly the result of the so-called placebo effect.
For centuries, impotent males in the Far East have turned to acupuncture, a mainstay of Eastern medicine. However, WebMD reports that a South Korean review of studies on the use of acupuncture for ED concluded “the evidence is insufficient to suggest that acupuncture is an effective intervention for treating ED.”
A number of herbal remedies have reportedly worked for some of the men who’ve tried them, but there isn’t much scientific research to back up those claims. One exception is the amino acid L-arginine, supplements of which can be purchased over the counter in health stores and at your local pharmacy. Arginine stimulates your body’s production of nitric oxide, which dilates blood vessels supplying the penis, thus facilitating erection.