stronger erections

[GearsA]

I was finding it almost impossible to get erections not long ago but a few weeks of a few techniques and I am finding it easier to get strong longer erections, the main factor I believe was taking gotu kola. Safe and cheap, try iit for yourself guys!! Tell me what you hwve found helps erections? Anyone found a way to decrease curve without traction?

[NeoV]

A variety of supplements will give you noticeably harder erections through several different mechanisms. Gotu Kola unfortunately is hard on the liver so do take breaks or monitor your liver. The safer alternative in my view, would be Citrulline or arginine, Korean ginseng or long jack, ginger, pine bark, and beet root. There is also horny goat weed, damania, and others that effect arousal and act in a different way. Some supplements like maca root have no scientific basic for their mechanism of action, yet you may still notice results from them, even surprisingly so.

My best and most immediate results come from Citrulline above 2g, korean ginseng, and sometimes pine bark. I tried maca and I think it made me feel more aroused but will try it again.

Be very careful mixing these all at too high dosages.  

[GearsA]

Oh hi NeoV, tried messaging you pal but your messages r full! Oh thanks for that dude, I look into each of these and see which seems the best option? What do u think about paba for decreasing curve bro?

[NeoV]

Hey Gears, oops! I completely emptied my mailbox just now! ><

[MattFoley]

I've posted this before. It is really the essential in boosting testosterone and better blood flow to the penis. Here's my list:

These supplements are designed to boost testosterone and nitric oxide. They will naturally raise your testosterone. Within a short period of time, you should feel a surge in testosterone that should raise your libido, give you firmer erections and could very reasonably have a positive impact on your Peyronie's:

D-Aspartic Acid

Produced in the pituitary gland and the testicles, this amino acid (also known as D-aspartate) stimulates the release of luteinizing hormone, which boosts testosterone production and acts on Leydig cells (special cells in the testicles) to increase testosterone production as well as the production of sperm. One study, published in a 2009 issue of the journal Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology, found that subjects who had taken a D-aspartate supplement daily for 12 days increased their testosterone levels by more than 40 percent.

Suggested use: Take 3 grams in the morning


Tribulus Terrestris

This herb, also known as puncturevine, grows in North America and Asia and has been used for centuries to treat sexual dysfunction. The active compound in Tribulus is a saponin called protodioscin, which increases the release of luteinizing hormone from the pituitary gland, thereby boosting testosterone production by the testicles. But protodioscin has also been found to boost immune function, which is important because higher testosterone levels often suppress the immune system. By taking Tribulus, you can boost testosterone levels without increasing your risk of getting sick and missing gym time.

Suggested use: 500 to 1,000 milligrams 30 to 60 minutes before sexual activity and/or workouts. Use for 6-8 weeks, then go off it for 4 weeks before cycling back on again.


Fenugreek

Native to southern Europe, this herb is often used in cooking. It boosts testosterone levels because it contains high amounts of furostanolic saponins, similar to those found in Tribulus terrestris. These phytochemicals boost test production by increasing luteinizing-hormone secretion. One study, published in February 2011 in the journal Phytotherapy Research, showed that healthy young men taking a fenugreek
supplement for six weeks experienced a boost in their sex drive, sexual performance and energy levels. The researchers concluded that this was because of a positive effect on the guys' testosterone levels. Another study, published in the October 2010 issue of the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, reported that trained men taking fenugreek for eight weeks almost doubled their increase in bench-press and leg-press strength, as compared to those taking a placebo, and they also lost a significant amount of body fat, while those taking the placebo did not.

Suggested use: 500 to 1,000 milligrams an hour before sexual activity and/or 30 to 60 minutes before workouts. I use Solaray Fenugreek Extract -- 350 mg.


Damiana

Also known as Turnera diffusa, damiana is native to Mexico and Central and South America, where, for centuries, it has been used as an aphrodisiac. Recent research from the University of Mississippi reported that damiana contains the active ingredients pinocembrin and acacetin, which are potent inhibitors of the aromatase enzyme. Aromatase converts testosterone into estrogen, so by blunting it, damiana keeps testosterone levels higher.

Suggested use: 50 to 500 milligrams 30 to 60 minutes before sexual activity and/or workouts. I use Solaray Damiana Leaves -- 370 mg


Long Jack (Tongkat Ali)

Raises testosterone by stimulating Leydig cells. Second, it frees up testosterone in the bloodstream. Third, reduces levels of the catabolic hormone cortisol.

Suggested use: 100-300 mg of eurycoma per dose and take it in the morning, 30 minutes before workouts and before bed. I use Long Jack PowerMax 200 -- 200 mg


Forskolin

Directly stimulates Leydig cells. Activates the enzyme, adenylate cycclase, which stimulates testosterone production and fat loss. In a study by the University of Kansas (Lawrence), subjects taking forskolin for 12 weeks experienced higher testosterone levels and greater fat loss than those taking a placebo.

Suggest use: Look for products that supply 20-50 mg of forskolin and take it 2-3 times per day before meals. I use Forskolin 50.


Vitamin D3

Vitamin D is produced in the body from cholesterol, as is testosterone, it follows that higher vitamin D levels can encourage higher testosterone levels in men. In fact, Austrian scientists from the Medical University of Graz reported that men with higher blood levels of vitamin D had significantly higher levels of testosterone.

Suggested use: 5,000 IU per day, taken with meals, to maximize all D's benefits.


Zinc

Zinc is very important for the production of natural testosterone because Zinc prevents testosterone from being converted into estrogen (the female hormone) by making the enzyme aromatase not work plus Zinc itself turns estrogen into testosterone and Zinc helps produce healthier sperm and higher sperm counts so actually low levels of zinc can cause low testosterone levels. Foods high in Zinc include oysters (a natural aphrodisiac), liver, seafood, poultry, nuts & seeds.

Suggested use: 100mg of Zinc daily.


Omega-3 Fish Oil

Fish oil has been shown to lower SHBG and increase production of Luteinizing Hormone (the hormone responsible for triggering the testes to produce T).

Suggested use: I use Mega EFA® Omega-3 EPA & DHA Fish Oil -- 2,126 mg per serving


Citrulline

This amino acid is so closely related to arginine that in the body, it is actually converted into arginine. However, citrulline may boost Nitric Oxide (NO) levels even better than its cousin because cells in the digestive tract are always starving for arginine, and they tend to grab it before it can get into the bloodstream and be converted into NO. The intestines are not interested in citrulline in the slightest, however, which means that it passes straight through them and into the bloodstream. One study, published in 2008 in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, found that when subjects took equal amounts of citrulline and arginine, the citrulline increased levels of arginine and
NO in the blood more than taking arginine did. Check this out: Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of oral L-citrulline and L-arginine: impact on nitric oxide metabolism

Suggested use: 3 to 5 grams 30 to 60 minutes before sexual activity and workouts.


Glycine ProPionyl-l-carnitine

GPLC is a patented compound that combines the amino acid glycine with a form of carnitine, which has been modified to provide the body an extra source of energy and to assist with uptake by muscle tissue. Glycine and carnitine are known to boost levels of nitric oxide in the body, most likely by increasing the activity of nitric-oxide synthase, the enzyme that creates NO. In fact, a study published in December 2007 in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition reported that trained male weightlifters supplementing with GPLC for four weeks had 30 percent higher NO levels than when they were given a placebo.

Suggested use: 3 to 4.5 grams 30 to 60 minutes before sexual activity and workouts. I use GPLC Glycine Propionyl L-Carnitine HCl-GlycoCarn 1000 mg PLC per serving


PycnoGenol

Extracted from the French maritime pine tree, this patented flavonoid is a potent antioxidant. That means that one way that it can boost NO levels is by neutralizing the free radicals that break down NO. But research shows that Pycnogenol also boosts NO levels by increasing the activity of nitric-oxide synthase, allowing for more arginine to be converted into NO and keeping levels of NO higher for longer.

Suggested use: 50 to 100 milligrams 30 to 60 minutes before sexual activity and workouts. I use Pycnogenol® -- 100 mg


Horny Goat Weed

Also known as "Epimedium", but its common name is pretty fitting — horny goat weed has been used for centuries as an aphrodisiac. But it was only in the last decade that scientists figured out exactly how it works. Researchers from the University of Milan discovered that horny goat weed contains a phytochemical called icariin that inhibits phosphodiesterase-5, an enzyme that normally breaks down NO. By inhibiting this enzyme, horny goat weed helps the body maintain higher NO levels for longer. Because this is the precise mechanism by which drugs like Viagra and Cialis work to boost erections, horny goat weed can truly be called herbal Viagra.

Suggested use: 500 milligrams 30 to 60 minutes before sexual activity and workouts

[NeoV]

This is a wonderful list Matt, thank you!

I would add ginseng, but long jack may be a more effective and similar ingredient.

Another very good one is beet root for nitric oxide which can be consumed in juice or pill form. It's getting popular in a lot of famous pump products for bodybuilding, as is grape seed extract for its proanthocyanadin content not unlike pine bark extract (pycnogenol).

[GearsA]

Wow cheers Matt never saw this post till now, quality!!! Thanks for the replies buddy

[Jonbinspain]

Matt;

Re DAA: I understood that it actually raised estrogen levels equally with testosterone levels. Therefore any net gain in testosterone was negligible ?

I know many body builders have stopped using it.  

[Lucketts]

Gingseng (prostate), beet root or juice (blood pressure) and grape juice (cardio and sleep) are great things to take -  peyronies or no peyronies.

[FriskyDingo]

Matt,

Can you tell us if you have had any side effects with any of the supplements you have used, specifically the herbs. I know a lot of people of have reported tribulus has caused insomnia, and I was wondering if you had ever experienced the same. If you, at what dosages.

Thanks

[melting]

Cycling the substances in Matt's post and starting with very low doses is a good way to stay healthy and be carefull about adverse reactions.

[MattFoley]

Jonbinspain:

If you notice puffiness in your face or your nipples becoming sore, then it's good to get an AI. Let me know if you run into this problem and I can guide you through it. This is rare unless you're using a very sizable amount of testosterone and you're fairly young.

[Jonbinspain]

Thanks Matt;

No major side effects so far.

I'm still using it, but I cycle it. Any Test booster, if used for too long, becomes less and less effective as the body becomes used to it.

For that reason I cycle DAA, Tribulus, and Fenugreek - usually 2 weeks on and then switch. That seems to work, and along with my gym work, keeps my levels more than adequate.  

[MattFoley]

Jonbinspain, sorry for the delay. Absolutely cycle those supplements. That's important. I have not seen anything about DAA raising estrogen but it's always good to get blood-work done so you know where you're at on everything.

God bless to you and everyone else on here.