Sexual Health & Libido Supplements

About Sexual Health & Libido Supplements

The Sporty's Health range of Sexual Health and Libido Supplements offer you with natural options to support male and female fertility and enhance sexual interest. There are many options for some quality natural support in these areas, which consist of either nutrients or herbal medicines, such as coenzyme Q10 and Horny Goat Weed.  

Research published back in 1997 in Molecular Aspects of Medicine examined Coenzyme Q10 (COQ10) and its role in sperm health. COQ10 is an energy-supportive nutrient with antioxidant effects. High levels are naturally found in the mitochondria of the midpiece of sperm cells. Like the engine of car, the mitochondria is the energy producing powerhouse of the cell. Sperm cells are dependent upon this nutrient for energy, as they are "energy hungry” cells—it’s all in the swimming! COQ10 protects the sperm cell’s outer cell membrane from lipid peroxidation. The authors of this research paper concluded that COQ10 improves fertilization rates, which is a plus for natural male fertility.

Many nutrients support male fertility, such as zinc. A review article published in March 2016 in Scientific Reports indicated that seminal plasma levels of this mineral were lower in infertile males as compared to fertile males. This suggests that a zinc abnormality may play a role in male infertility and that correcting this deficit may prove fruitful. Zinc is important for testosterone synthesis in the male testes. Another often forgotten mineral crucial for testosterone support is boron. This key mineral offers profound benefits for the human body. Clinical trials in young healthy men with normal testosterone levels has shown some remarkable elevations in free testosterone with this mineral alone. As testosterone declines in older age, any boost assists in maintaining libido and assists in the maintenance of lean muscle mass, mood and motivation to exercise. Women can try this mineral too, especially post-menopausal women., Evidence suggests that supplementation boosts estrogen levels significantly.

Horny Goat Weed is a useful herb for both men and women. It's a natural aphrodisiac and a rich source of flavonoids, which are natural plant-based antioxidant compounds. Other useful herbs are maca, also known as Peruvian ginseng, and Korean (Panax) Ginseng. These two herbs are powerful whole body tonics. The effects of Maca root on sexual desire in menopausal women was reported in Menopause in 2008. At a dosage of 3.5 grams daily for six weeks it was found that the herb improved sexual function and psychological health, without impacting hormone levels. The Journal of Sexual Medicine reported in April 2010 that the use of Korean Red Ginseng increased sexual arousal in menopausal women at a dosage of 3 grams daily compared to placebo.

Nitric oxide boosters also offer powerful benefits for the functioning of sexual organs and glands. Citrulline and Arginine are amino acids that support nitric oxide synthesis to promote libido and sexual health, if a limiting factor is circulation. Agmatine is another amino acid that boosts the activity of nitric oxide synthase, the enzyme responsible for synthesizing nitric oxide from the arginine. The combination of agmatine and arginine, or agmatine and citrulline can be potent, offering synergistic benefits.

When it comes to libido and sexual health, it is important to consider devitalization and fatigue. This is an often under-acknowledged cause of low sexual interest. With such fast paced lifestyles, high on caffeine, low on nourishment and high on electromagnetic fields and pollutants, often it is inevitable that we will feel quite devitalised at some point. This can be reversed through adequate rest, a quality diet, stress reduction, exercise and supplementatin to address any deficits.