Quite often, male sexual health and erectile function come down to two things, testosterone and circulation.
Testosterone is a steroid hormone produced by the testicles. It is
responsible for producing and maintaining male secondary sexual
characteristics, including body hair and sex drive.
Testosterone peaks in production between the ages of 18 and 21. This
plateau lasts for a varying number of years before apparently declining.
Recent studies have shown that it is only testosterone blood levels
that decline. This is great news for men, but the mystery is, what
happens to that testosterone? I’m so glad you asked. The short answer,
SHBG happens.
What is SHBG? SHBG stands for Sexual Hormone Binding Globulin. It’s a
natural protein that is produced in the liver and testes. When produced
by the testes, it is referred to as Androgen-binding protein, and is
responsible for growing sperm; however, SHBG binds to testosterone in
the bloodstream, inhibiting the bioavailability of this necessary
hormone.
Nutritional studies with herb Swissoats, Avena Sativa, have shown that
it contains compounds that bind to SHGB, thus preventing this globulin
from inhibiting testosterone in the bloodstream.
When more testosterone is biologically available, an increase in
vitality, stamina, and endurance is experienced. When combined with
Ginseng and other anti-oxidants, such as nettle and vitamin C, the
effect is synergistically enhanced, providing a far superior effect.
Circulation is also a very important concern for men regarding sexual health.
When a man is aroused, the brain signals the nervous system to release
nitric oxide in the corpus cavernosum, the spongy tissue filling the
arteries in the penis. The nitric oxide enters the smooth muscle cells
of the arteries, relaxing them, and allowing the penile arteries and
corpus cavernosum to become engorged with blood. This arterial
engorging compresses the veins that typically drain blood away from the
penis, trapping the blood and producing a rock hard erection.
Age, weight, and heredity all play a role in our circulation, so do the
chemicals we put in our bodies, such as nicotine and alcohol. When
circulation is negatively affected, extremities can feel colder than
normal, tingling can sometimes be experienced in the hands and/or feet,
fingernails can sometimes take on a blue or purple tint, as can lips
and ears. In men experiencing sexual health issues, a reduction in
circulation can result in erectile dysfuntion, or impotence.
The amino acids L-Arginine HCl and L-Taurine have shown great results
in treating circulation issues. L-Arginine HCl produces nitric oxide in
the body, and although we’ve already discussed the role of nitric oxide
in male sexual health, it is worth noting that nitric oxide also
relaxes the arteries of the rest of the body, keeping them flexible and
youthful, and improving their ability of expand and contract with each
heartbeat (endothelial relaxation factor).
L-Taurine is a semi-essential amino acid that is used throughout body.
In the circulatory system, L-Taurine is used to strengthen the heart
and stabilize the heart beat.
Used together, these amino acids strengthen the circulatory system and
increase blood flow to the penis, creating stronger erections. And the
beauty of more blood to the penis is increased sensitivity and
pleasure.
Herbalife carries useful supplements that act to improve both testosterone and circulation.
Male Factor 1000 blends Swissoats, nettle and ginseng, as well as
vitamin C and calcium to aid in testosterone efficiency and vitality,
not to mention increasing stamina and endurance.
Male Factor 1000
Prelox Blue is endorsed by Dr. Lou Ignarro, the 1998 Nobel Laureate in
Medicine. Dr. Ignarro’s research into the use of nitric oxide by the
body led to the development of supplemental products to improve nitric
oxide support in the body. Prelox Blue combines L-Arginine HCl and
L-Taurine with a blend of anti-oxidants to improve men’s sexual
intimacy and pleasure.
Prelox Blue
Herbalife has been producing patented nutritional supplements since
1980, and is doing business in 64 countries around the world.
Natural changes in our bodies over time were once looked upon as
problematic, but with the scientific research, we are gaining greater
control over our own destinies.
