Dietary supplements and nutraceuticals in the management of andrologic disorders

Endocrinol Metab Clin North Am. 2007 Jun;36(2):533-52. doi: 10.1016/j.ecl.2007.03.005.

Abstract

Dietary supplements and nutraceuticals are commonly used by men with erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, BPH, and concerns about developing prostate cancer. Many preparations do not contain the advertised dosages of the active ingredient or are contaminated. Dietary supplements and nutraceuticals, particularly those addressing erectile dysfunction and libido, need to undergo rigorous testing before they can be wholeheartedly recommended.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antioxidants / therapeutic use
  • Arginine / therapeutic use
  • Carnitine / therapeutic use
  • Dehydroepiandrosterone / therapeutic use
  • Diet*
  • Dietary Supplements*
  • Erectile Dysfunction / diet therapy*
  • Ginkgo biloba
  • Humans
  • Libido*
  • Male
  • Panax
  • Phytotherapy / methods
  • Plant Extracts / therapeutic use
  • Prostatic Diseases / diet therapy
  • Prostatic Diseases / prevention & control*
  • Serenoa
  • Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological / diet therapy*
  • Yohimbine / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Antioxidants
  • Plant Extracts
  • Yohimbine
  • Dehydroepiandrosterone
  • Arginine
  • saw palmetto extract
  • Carnitine