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Review Summary
(See Review Criteria for Detailed
Explanation)
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Review Criteria |
Orexis |
Virility Ex |
Zenerx |
| Safe Effective
Ingredients |
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| Shilajit |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Horny Goat Weed |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Muira Puama |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Allium Sativum |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Mucuna Pruriens |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Tribulus Terrestris |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Ashwagandha |
No |
No |
Yes |
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| Non-Herbal
Additives |
No |
Yes |
No |
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| Overall Male Health Support
Ingredients |
Moderate |
Moderate |
Significant |
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| Potential Harmful Ingredient |
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| Yohimbe |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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| Other Factors |
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| Product Guarantee |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Made in USA |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Known FDA Complaints or Recalls |
No |
No |
No |
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| Potential Misleading Claims |
Some |
Yes |
No |
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| Overall Score of 14 (1, .5, 0) |
8.0 |
6.5 |
14.0 |
Recommendations (See Review Criteria For Details)
Orexis: Not Recommended
- Primary Reason: Contains a Potentially Dangerous Ingredient on FDA Warning
List.
Virility EX: Not
Recommended - Primary Reason: Contains Potentially Dangerous
Ingredient on FDA Warning List.
Zenerx:
Recommended
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See
Product Information
Impotence Treatment - Review Criteria
Safe and Effective Herbal Ingredients
We included only ingredients where multiple scientific studies
supported
it's positive effect on functions important to producing
a big, strong erection, increased libido, and treating impotence issues. This
does not imply that other
herbs
are ineffective, but that there is scientific research supporting those
listed.
Shilajit (Viagra Effect)
The anti-stress and adjuvant effects of
Shilajit have
been
evaluated in a number of Indian studies. Shilajit provides an anti-oxidant
defense against several reactive oxygen types. Processed Shilajit provided
complete protection to methacrylate against hydroxyl radical-induced
polymerization and acted as a reversible nitric oxide-captodative agent.
These findings are consistent with the therapeutic uses of Shilajit as an Ayurvedic (rejuvenator) against oxidative stress and
geriatric complaints
of erectile dysfunction.
Horny Goat Weed
Horny goat weed
contains a prominent flavonoid called icariin.
Icariin is a cGMP-specific PDE5 inhibitor like Viagra, Cialis and Levitra.
This was demonstrated in a 1984 University of Peking study which concluded:
"Icariin is a cGMP-specific PDE5 inhibitor
that can be developed into an oral effective agent for the
treatment of ED."
Horny goat weed has been
used for over 2000 years as a sexual and reproductive tonic. It acts in
multiple ways to
increase erection ability, size, and fullness.
Besides it's
PDE-5 inhibitor characteristics, it
also has positive effects on the endocrine system, functioning as an adaptogen by increasing levels of epinephrine,
norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine when they are low - promoting
energy - but reduces cortisol levels when they are elevated (an
anti-stress effect). High stress conditions increase cortisol levels
causing fatigue and depressing sex drive.
It also helps restore low levels of both
testosterone and thyroid hormone back to normal - improving sex drive.
Allium Sativum (Garlic)
Yes, good old garlic. In two 1998
studies from the National University of Mexico and The Institute of
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacy in Munich, Germany, garlic was shown
to
"activate nitric oxide synthase", or enhance the nervous system's
ability to react to nitric oxide.
Also, there are multiple studies compiled at
the Sloan-Kettering Cancer Institute which demonstrate garlic’s assistance
in both preventing and assisting in curing several medical conditions which
can cause erectile dysfunction. These symptoms include high blood pressure, heart disease,
hypertension, and arteriosclerosis.
Shilajit
Studies in India showed that Shilajit
provided protection to methacrylate against
hydroxyl radical-induced polymerization and acted as a reversible nitric
oxide-captodative agent. These findings are consistent with the
therapeutic uses of Shilajit against oxidative stress and geriatric
complaints of erectile dysfunction.
Herbal Nutrients That Promote Male
Health & Naturally Treat Many Conditions That Cause Erectile Dysfunction
There are multiple causes of erectile
dysfunction and low sex drive which may range from mild (low sex drive, weak
erections, lack of energy, poor ejaculation) to severe (total
inability to achieve big, strong erections and a complete lack of sexual desire).
These include:
- Cardiovascular
- Renal or urological
- Nutritional
(malnutrition, vitamin deficiency)
- Endocrine (hormonal,
i.e. low testosterone or high prolactin are causes Impotence)
- Neurological
- Psychological (stress,
anxiety, etc.)
By increasing your health in the above areas,
you can often resolve sexual dysfunction issues. This is perhaps where
natural herbal supplements provide the greatest benefit to a man's sexual performance.
Minimal -
Ingredients primarily provide support for achieving erection, with limited benefits
in other important areas.
Moderate - Ingredients provide some
additional benefits to other ED-related conditions and overall health.
Significant
- Ingredients provide significant benefits for other ED-causing
conditions and overall male health.
Potentially Dangerous Ingredients
We reviewed the ingredients in each of the supplements and
cross-checked their ingredients against those identified by the FDA as
"Supplement Ingredients With Concerns". Yohimbe is the one ingredient
on this list considered dangerous and is found in some of the products
reviewed.
| Source: FDA
"Illnesses and Injuries Associated With the Use of Selected Dietary
Supplements"
Yohimbe (Pausinystalia yohimbe)
Yohimbe is a tree bark containing a variety of pharmacologically active
chemicals. It is marketed in a number of products for body building and "enchanced
male performance." Serious adverse effects, including renal failure,
seizures and death, have been reported to the FDA with products containing yohimbe and are currently under investigation.
The major identified alkaloid in Yohimbe is yohimbine, a chemical that
causes vasodilation, thereby lowering blood pressure. Yohimbine is also a
prescription drug in the United States. Side effects are well recognized, and
may include central nervous system stimulation that causes anxiety attacks.
At high doses, yohimbine is a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor. MAO
inhibitors can cause serious adverse effects when taken concomitantly
with tyramine-containing foods (e.g., liver, cheeses, red wine) or with
over-the-counter (OTC) products containing phenylpropanolamine, such as
nasal decongestants and diet aids. Individuals taking yohimbe should be
warned to rigorously avoid these foods and OTC products because of the
increased likelihood of adverse effects.
Yohimbe should also be avoided by individuals with hypotension (low blood
pressure), diabetes, and heart, liver or kidney disease. Symptoms of
over-dosage include weakness and nervous stimulation followed by
paralysis, fatigue, stomach disorders, and ultimately death.
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Our recommendation is to avoid any product containing
Yohimbe. There are alternative ingredients that are proven
effective and safe. If you are considering using such a product, only
use it after consulting your doctor and under their strict supervision.
In the products reviewed, Orexis
and VirilityEX
contain Yohimbe. In fact, VirilityEx contains 450mg of Yohimbe.
Other Factors
Product Guarantee
It is important that any manufacturer stand
behind their product with a money back guarantee. The fact is that depending
on the individual and the condition(s) that may be causing ED, various ingredients and
formulations may work better than others.
Made in The US
By purchasing only from companies that only
manufacture their product in the US, you can ensure that the ingredients are as
labeled. Most of the supplements with other substances added (such
as sildenafil citrate) have been manufactured outside the US by
unscrupulous companies.
Check to make sure that the supplement is manufactured in
the US and is not just a company importing their product from abroad.
The Vinarol recall is a recent example of this occurrance.
Known FDA Complaints or Recall of the Product
We checked to see if there are any known
product complaints or
recalls registered with the FDA for each of the products reviewed.
Potentially Misleading Claims
Because we expect companies to shine a
positive light on their product, we give them the benefit of the doubt on
subjective information. However, if a claim is clearly misleading
based on other factual evidence, it is considered a potentially misleading
statement.
Both Orexis and Virility EX
make strong safety claims while
medical evidence supports the dangers of Yohimbe. Yohimbe is not recommended by
doctors skilled in alternative and complementary medicine and can be
toxic.
| "Yohimbe is not recommended because it
has a very narrow therapeutic index. There is a relatively small dosing
range, below it the herb doesn’t work and above it the herb is toxic.
Side effects of normal dosages include dizziness, anxiety, hyperstimulation, and nausea. As little as 40 mg a day can cause a
severe drop in blood pressure, abdominal pain, fatigue, hallucinations,
and paralysis." Source: Natural Treatments for Erectile Dysfunction,
Cathy Wong, N.D. |
Orexis gets better marks because they do warn
users: "***Additionally: Do not take Orexis™ if you suffer from high blood pressure
or currently take any form of MAO Inhibitors." The combination of
MAO inhibitors and Yohimbe can be deadly.
Recommendations
While all products include a variety of
ingredients that are effective against impotence, we cannot recommend Orexis because they use
the potentially dangerous Yohimbe.
The only product that we recommend in this review is
Zenerx.
Orexis: Not Recommended
- Primary Reason: Contains Potentially Dangerous Ingredient on FDA Warning
List.
Virility EX: Not
Recommended - Primary Reason: Contains Potentially Dangerous
Ingredient on FDA Warning List.
Zenerx:
Recommended -
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Product Information
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