Hey Men, Let's talk Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile Dysfuntion (E.D.) What is it: 
An inability to achieve or maintain an erection

Conditions that can contribute to E.D. 
Diabetes 
Cardiovascular disease
Hypothyroid
Hypertension 
Sedentary lifestyle 
Cigarette smoking
BPH
Neurological conditions 
Hormonal disorders
Medication induced 
Conventional treatments:
Viagra or other phosphodiesterase-5-inhibitors 
Testosterone 
Injections

Other treatments: 
The nutrients and herbs below have been studied and shown treatment success comparable to the conventional treatments. 
Just as other symptoms, E.D. is a message from your body. This could be as simple as a nutrient deficiency and can be easily resolved when identified or suggest an underlying imbalance of another system that can be regulated and again relatively easily restored. This allows you not only to treat the symptoms but restore balance within and optimize your health. 
Nutrients:
L-arginine 
Zinc
Propionyl-L-carnitine with Acetyl-L-Carnitine 
Manganese

Herbs: 
Gingko 
Panax Ginseng 
Testing: 
See your healthcare practitioner to check in on your hormone levels, cholesterol, sugar regulation, thyroid function, nutrient profile, and reassess you medications to figure out the underlying root cause.

Gaby, Alan R. Nutritional Medicine. Fritz Perlberg., 2011.