VigorPRO™ naturally raises libido levels and combats sexual dysfunction

Acetyl-L-Carnitine and Propionyl-L-Carnitine are amino acids that are naturally produced in the body. However, many factors can affect the body’s ability to maintain healthy levels such as disease, diet, age, intense exercise, and even emotional strain and stress. Propionyl-L-Carnitine used in combination with Acetyl-L-Carnitine have been shown to be effective in combating erectile disfunction.[1] In addition, there are studies showing that this blend of amino acids not only improves and helps erectile disfunction, it also increases the efficacy of sildenafil when taken in combination.[2]

Bacopa Monnieri is a herb coming from the Brahmi plant. This plant is traditionally used in Ayurveda medicine and recognized as a natural nootropic. The Brahmi plant contains bacosides. The bacoside extract is used to reduce anxiety and is also known to be a powerful antioxidant. Bacoside extract also induces nitric oxide which helps to open and expand blood vessels. These expanded blood vessels in turn help promote blood flow which then enables men to more easily gain and maintain an erection.

He Shou Wu (polygonum multiflorum) has traditionally been used in Chinese pharmacopeia to treat men who have low libido, low sperm counts, erectile dysfunction, and poor sperm mobility. It helps by inhibiting MAO-b and increasing dopamine levels. This aids libido.

Alpha-lipoic acid helps to prevent certain types of cell damage and can improve functions and conduction of neurons in diabetes. The body uses this to break down carbohydrates, which then makes energy for organs in the body. Studies have shown that this has a positive effect on erectile disfunction especially in men suffering from type 2 diabetes.[3]

Mucuna Puriens is a tropical legume native to Africa and Asia. The seeds of the legume have been shown to raise L-Dopa levels[4] and to reduce oxidative stress[5] thus providing enhancement of dopamine and sexual desire.

Zinc Studies have indicated that taking zinc can significantly improve testosterone levels.[6] It has been shown that insufficient testosterone levels in men can directly impact the ability to gain and maintain an erection.

Tetrasod® SOD (Superoxide Dismutase) reduces the production of free radicals and reactive oxygen species (ROS) in cells.[7] Clinical studies have shown that improving the oxygen free radical scavenger vitamin E enhances levels of nitric oxide and helps to improve erectile disfunction.[8]

[1]Carnitine versus androgen administration in the treatment of sexual dysfunction, depressed mood, and fatigue associated with male aging. Cavallini G¹, Caracciolo S, Vitali G, Modenini F, Biagiotti G. Andrological Operative Unit, Headquarters of Società Italiana di Studi di Medicina della Riproduzione, Bologna, Italy.

[2] Acetyl-L-carnitine plus propionyl-L-carnitine improve efficacy of sildenafil in treatment of erectile dysfunction after bilateral nerve-sparing radical retropubic prostatectomy. Cavallini G1, Modenini F, Vitali G, Koverech A. Operative Unit of Andrology, Società Italiana di Medicina della Riproduzione, Bologna, Italy. giorgiocavallini@libero.it

[3] Effect of transdermal testosterone or alpha-lipoic acid on erectile dysfunction and quality of life in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Mitkov MD1, Aleksandrova IY, Orbetzova MM. Clinic of Endocrinology and Metabolic Disorders, Medical University, Plovdiv, Bulgaria.

[4] In vitro and in vivo investigation of natural compounds from seed extract of Mucuna pruriens lacking l-DOPA for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Duangnin N1, Phitak T1, Pothacharoen P1, Kongtawelert P2. 1 Thailand Excellence Center for Tissue Engineering and Stem Cells, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand. 2 Thailand Excellence Center for Tissue Engineering and Stem Cells, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

[5] Effect of Mucuna pruriens (Linn.) on oxidative stress-induced structural alteration of corpus cavernosum in treptozotocin-induced diabetic rat. Suresh S1, Prakash S. Department of Anatomy, Dr Arcot Lakshmanasamy Mudaliar Postgraduate Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Madras, Chennai, India.

[6] Zinc status and serum testosterone levels of healthy adults. Prasad AS1, Mantzoros CS, Beck FW, Hess JW, Brewer GJ. Department of Internal Medicine, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan, USA.

[7] TetraSOD® activates the antioxidant response pathway in human cells: An in vitro approach Pilar Ramirez, Lalia Mantecon, Carlos Unamunzaga, Carlos Infante Fitoplancton Marino, S.L. Darsena Comercial s/n (Muelle Pesquero), 11500 El Puerto de Santa Maria (Cadiz), Spain.

[8] Oxidative stress and antioxidant therapy: their impact in diabetes-associated erectile dysfunction. De Young L1, Yu D, Bateman RM, Brock GB. Department of Urology, St Joseph’s Health Care, London, Canada N6A 4V2.