Modelled supplements for erectile dysfunction

Conventional Beliefs

  1. L-Arginine: L-arginine is an amino acid that the body converts to nitric oxide, which helps relax blood vessels, potentially improving blood flow. Some studies suggest that L-arginine supplements might have a modest effect on erectile function by enhancing nitric oxide production.

  2. Ginseng: Panax ginseng, also known as Korean ginseng, has been traditionally used to enhance sexual function. Some studies suggest that ginseng might have potential benefits in improving erectile function, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.

  3. Horny Goat Weed (Epimedium): This herb has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for sexual enhancement. Some studies have shown promising results regarding its potential effects on erectile function, but more research is needed.

  4. Zinc: Adequate levels of zinc are important for sexual health. Zinc supplements might be beneficial for individuals with zinc deficiency, as low zinc levels have been linked to reduced testosterone levels, which can impact sexual function.

  5. Probiotics: There is limited evidence linking probiotics directly to improving erectile function. However, maintaining overall gut health may indirectly impact various aspects of health, including sexual health.

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All suggestions from this page should be reviewed by your medical professionals. These are based on modelling and not clinical studies.

Based on family and lower taxonomy ranks (genus,species,strains) reported in studies, the list is here

Net Impact Modifier Citations
4.8 inulin (prebiotic)   πŸ“πŸ½οΈ Dosages πŸ“š
2 wheat   πŸ“š
1.9 arabinogalactan (prebiotic)   πŸ“πŸ½οΈ Dosages πŸ“š
1.7 fructo-oligosaccharides (prebiotic)   πŸ“πŸ½οΈ Dosages πŸ“š
1.7 lactobacillus reuteri (probiotics)   πŸ“πŸ½οΈ Dosages πŸ“š
1.6 barley   πŸ“πŸ½οΈ Dosages πŸ“š
1.6 Fisetin   πŸ“πŸ½οΈ Dosages πŸ“š
1.5 wheat bran   πŸ“š
1.5 bifidobacterium longum (probiotics)   πŸ“πŸ½οΈ Dosages πŸ“š
1.5 lactobacillus plantarum (probiotics)   πŸ“πŸ½οΈ Dosages πŸ“š
1.5 lactobacillus rhamnosus gg (probiotics)   πŸ“πŸ½οΈ Dosages πŸ“š
1.4 berberine   πŸ“πŸ½οΈ Dosages πŸ“š
1.4 glycine   πŸ“πŸ½οΈ Dosages πŸ“š
1.3 Human milk oligosaccharides (prebiotic, Holigos, Stachyose)   πŸ“πŸ½οΈ Dosages πŸ“š
1.3 omega-3 fatty acids   πŸ“πŸ½οΈ Dosages πŸ“š
1.2 lactobacillus casei (probiotics)   πŸ“πŸ½οΈ Dosages πŸ“š
1.2 Tryptophan   πŸ“πŸ½οΈ Dosages πŸ“š
1.1 pea (fiber, protein)   πŸ“š
1.1 Ursolic acid   πŸ“š
1.1 fasting   πŸ“š
1.1 bacillus subtilis (probiotics)   πŸ“πŸ½οΈ Dosages πŸ“š
1.1 lactobacillus rhamnosus (probiotics)   πŸ“πŸ½οΈ Dosages πŸ“š
1.1 salt (sodium chloride)   πŸ“š
1 lactobacillus salivarius (probiotics)   πŸ“πŸ½οΈ Dosages πŸ“š
1 Burdock Root   πŸ“š
0.9 Conjugated Linoleic Acid   πŸ“š
0.9 polygonatum kingianum(Orange Flower Solomon's Seal.)   πŸ“š
0.9 plantago asiatica l.   πŸ“š
0.9 whole grain,bran   πŸ“š
0.9 palm kernel meal   πŸ“š
0.9 l-sorbose   πŸ“š
0.9 walnuts   πŸ“πŸ½οΈ Dosages πŸ“š
0.9 rhubarb   πŸ“š
0.9 safflower oil   πŸ“š
0.9 sodium butyrate   πŸ“š
0.9 sunflower oil   πŸ“š
0.9 vegetable   πŸ“š
0.9 barley,oat   πŸ“š
0.9 animal-based diet   πŸ“š
0.9 bacillus (probiotics)   πŸ“š
0.9 broccoli   πŸ“š
0.9 koji aspergillus oryzae   πŸ“š
0.8 Pulses   πŸ“š
0.8 vitamin d   πŸ“πŸ½οΈ Dosages πŸ“š
0.8 vitamin a   πŸ“πŸ½οΈ Dosages πŸ“š
0.8 lupin seeds (anaphylaxis risk, toxic if not prepared properly)   πŸ“š
0.8 lauric acid(fatty acid in coconut oil,in palm kernel oil,)   πŸ“š
0.8 Vitamin E   πŸ“πŸ½οΈ Dosages πŸ“š
0.8 Rutin   πŸ“πŸ½οΈ Dosages πŸ“š
0.7 Vitamin B   πŸ“š
0.7 western diet   πŸ“š
0.7 Alpha-Ketoglutarate   πŸ“š
0.7 Nicotine, Nicotine Patch   πŸ“š
0.7 genistein   πŸ“š
0.7 fruit/legume fibre   πŸ“š
0.7 lactobacillus plantarum,xylooligosaccharides,(prebiotic) (probiotics)   πŸ“š
0.7 oregano (origanum vulgare, oil) |   πŸ“š
0.7 resistant maltodextrin   πŸ“πŸ½οΈ Dosages πŸ“š
0.7 white button mushrooms   πŸ“š
0.7 black raspberries   πŸ“πŸ½οΈ Dosages πŸ“š
0.7 bifidobacterium pseudocatenulatum,(probiotics)   πŸ“š
0.7 garlic (allium sativum)   πŸ“πŸ½οΈ Dosages πŸ“š
0.7 almonds/ almond skins   πŸ“πŸ½οΈ Dosages πŸ“š
0.7 high resistant starch   πŸ“š
0.7 chrysanthemum morifolium   πŸ“š
0.7 l-proline   πŸ“š
0.7 brown rice   πŸ“š
0.7 fibre-rich macrobiotic ma-pi 2 diet   πŸ“š
0.6 bacillus licheniformis,(probiotics)   πŸ“πŸ½οΈ Dosages πŸ“š
0.6 bifidobacterium catenulatum,(probiotics)   πŸ“š
0.6 punicic acid   πŸ“š
0.5 purple sweet potatoes   πŸ“š
0.5 bifidobacterium bifidum (probiotics)   πŸ“πŸ½οΈ Dosages πŸ“š
0.5 lactobacillus paracasei (probiotics)   πŸ“πŸ½οΈ Dosages πŸ“š
-0.5 vsl#3 (probiotics)   πŸ“š
-0.5 mediterranean diet   πŸ“š
-0.5 Hesperidin (polyphenol)   πŸ“πŸ½οΈ Dosages πŸ“š
-0.5 partially hydrolyzed guar gum   πŸ“πŸ½οΈ Dosages πŸ“š
-0.6 alcoholic beverages   πŸ“š
-0.6 low-fat diets   πŸ“š
-0.6 vegetable/fruit juice-based diets   πŸ“š
-0.6 l-glutamine   πŸ“πŸ½οΈ Dosages πŸ“š
-0.6 candida albicans (prescription)   πŸ“š
-0.6 vitamin B7, biotin   πŸ“πŸ½οΈ Dosages πŸ“š
-0.7 bifidobacterium pseudocatenulatum li09,bifidobacterium catenulatum li10 (probiotics)   πŸ“š
-0.7 bacillus coagulans (probiotics)   πŸ“πŸ½οΈ Dosages πŸ“š
-0.7 high-protein diet   πŸ“š
-0.7 luteolin (flavonoid)   πŸ“πŸ½οΈ Dosages πŸ“š
-0.7 N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC),   πŸ“πŸ½οΈ Dosages πŸ“š
-0.7 diosmin,(polyphenol)   πŸ“πŸ½οΈ Dosages πŸ“š
-0.7 retinoic acid,(Vitamin A derivative)   πŸ“š
-0.7 low-fat high-complex carbohydrate diet   πŸ“š
-0.7 Arbutin (polyphenol)   πŸ“πŸ½οΈ Dosages πŸ“š
-0.7 Vitamin B6,pyridoxine hydrochloride   πŸ“πŸ½οΈ Dosages πŸ“š
-0.7 Lentilactobacillus buchneri   πŸ“š
-0.7 Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)   πŸ“πŸ½οΈ Dosages πŸ“š
-0.8 cannabinoids   πŸ“š
-0.8 quercetin,resveratrol   πŸ“š
-0.8 camelina seed   πŸ“š
-0.8 Vitamin B-12   πŸ“πŸ½οΈ Dosages πŸ“š
-0.8 chitooligosaccharides (prebiotic)   πŸ“πŸ½οΈ Dosages πŸ“š
-0.9 ß-glucan   πŸ“πŸ½οΈ Dosages πŸ“š
-0.9 vitamin B3,niacin   πŸ“πŸ½οΈ Dosages πŸ“š
-0.9 Baking Soda, Sodium Bicarbonate   πŸ“š
-1 red wine   πŸ“πŸ½οΈ Dosages πŸ“š
-1.1 Caffeine   πŸ“š
-1.2 lactobacillus rhamnosus gg,lactobacillus,rhamnosus,propionibacterium freudenreichii,bifidobacterium breve (probiotics)   πŸ“š
-1.2 resveratrol (grape seed/polyphenols/red wine)   πŸ“πŸ½οΈ Dosages πŸ“š
-1.3 gluten-free diet   πŸ“š
-1.4 Vitamin B1,thiamine hydrochloride   πŸ“πŸ½οΈ Dosages πŸ“š

All suggestions are computed solely on their predicted microbiome impact. Safety, side-effects etc must be evaluated by your medical professionals before starting. Some items suggests have significant risk of adverse consequences for some people.

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