Can supplements help improve your sexual health?

Yes, a scientifically designed well-researched supplement can help enhance sexual health of both men and women. Good Nutrition Enhance and Elevate Sexual Wellness tablets for men and women with its clinically researched ingredient like Testofen (a patented Fenugreek extract) and adaptogenic herbs can help enhance sexual desire, libido and orgasm in males and females.

Can Good Nutrition Enhance and Elevate Sexual Wellness tablets for women also correct hormonal imbalances?

The product has adaptogenic herbs like tribulus terrestris, ashwagandha, shatavari root extract which help by reducing stress and balancing hormones in women.

Enhance & Elevate Sexual Wellness tablets for women (net qty. 30 tablets)

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What is fenugreek?

Fenugreek is a popular herb in Arabic regions and India. The scientific name of fenugreek is Trigonella foenum-graecum. The Greek word Trigonella refers to the flowers’ “3-angled” shape, and the term foenum-graecum means “Greek hay.” In Hindi, fenugreek is called “methi”. In India, fenugreek has traditionally been used as food and in medicines and is known for its various health benefits.

Fenugreek has known to confer many health benefits

Many times, you may have seen people around advising someone with diabetes to consume fenugreek seeds early in the morning for better glucose control
OR
An old grandmother advising a new mother to consume more of fenugreek leaves for better breastmilk production for her new born.

Well, these are not myths. Fenugreek does have these advantages when taken in right amounts. So let us understand the varied advantages of fenugreek below:

for maintaining blood glucose levels in diabetes
for management of dyslipidemia
libido enhancing effect
as a lactation and appetite stimulant
for treatment of weakness and leg oedema,
as a remedy for indigestion
Some also use it topically for myalgia, wound treatment, and cellulitis.

One of the widely known benefits of fenugreek with substantial research is counteracting hyperglycemia and dyslipidemia associated with chronic conditions as diabetes and obesity. However, the not so popularly discussed but substantially researched benefit of fenugreek is its role in sexual wellness. Fenugreek enhances male as well as female sexual health. Fenugreek has traditionally also been used to enhance libido and masculinity in men.

Sexual health in the Indian context

Sexual health is a crucial aspect of good health. In India, it is still not a well-recognised and freely discussed public health problem. Poor sexual health can adversely affect the quality of life of males as well as females. There is a dearth of data regarding sexual dysfunction among males and females in India.

However, in a study in the Southern part of India, premature ejaculation and erectile dysfunction were reported by 43.0% and 47.8% of men, respectively. Another community-based study on men aged 18-60 years in India reported that the most commonly reported sexual disorder among men was self-perceived defect in semen (64.4%), followed by loss of libido (21%), masturbation guilt (20.8%), erectile dysfunction (5%), and premature ejaculation (4.6%).

There is further paucity of data regarding the prevalence of female sexual dysfunction among Indian females. A study with 155 women reported that 55.5% women of the total 155 subjects had one or the other sexual dysfunction. There are issues like low sexual desire, low arousal, lubrication issues, difficulties in attaining orgasm and satisfaction in females.

Fenugreek and sexual wellness in men

The active ingredient in fenugreek called ‘Testofen’ improves testosterone levels and libido in men.
In a randomised double-blind trial, healthy males aged 25-52 years without erectile dysfunction when administered 600 mg of Testofen ‘fenugreek extract’ experienced increased arousal and libido.

Similarly, in healthy middle-aged and older men aged 43-70 years, 600mg of Testofen extract of Trigonella foenum-graecum seed for 12 weeks was shown to be safe and effective. It was also shown to reduce symptoms of possible androgen deficiency, improved sexual function and increased serum testosterone levels.

Fenugreek and sexual wellness in women

Fenugreek extracts also helps enhance female sexual health and can help resolve female sexual dysfunctions.

A double blind, randomised, placebo-controlled study on 80 women, aged 20 to 49 years evaluated the effect of Trigonella foenum-graecum (fenugreek) seed extract on sex hormones and sexual function in healthy menstruating women who reported low sexual drive. The study reported that fenugreek was beneficial in increasing sexual arousal and desire in women. There was also increase in the estradiol (E2) levels and free testosterone levels in these women. Estradiol is the free form of estrogen which stimulates blood flow to the vagina and lubrication. This could explain the reason for increased sexual arousal in the study group.

Fenugreek has been used in our tradition since olden times and provides important health benefits.

Fenugreek extract, when taken in the appropriate dosage and with the right active ingredient can have promising results in enhancing male as well as female sexual wellness.

If you are looking for solutions to your sexual health issues as discussed above, try the Good Nutrition Enhance and Elevate Sexual Wellness Tablet for men and for women which is formulated with the clinically tested ingredient ‘Testofen’ from fenugreek along with other adaptogens suitable for men and women.

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Supplements that help enhance sexual health

Sexual health problems are common in India among both males and females.
However, it is not a widely discussed issue.

Nonetheless, people especially males are always searching for effective natural supplements to enhance their sexual health and performance.

There are many supplements claiming to be natural and effective available in the market. However, there are few natural supplements which are used from ancient times and also have scientific evidence for their efficiency in sexual health and wellness. Some of these supplements are listed below:

1. Fenugreek- fenugreek has traditionally been used as food and in medicines and is known for its various health benefits including its libido enhancing effect and anti-diabetic effect. The active ingredient in fenugreek called ‘Testofen’ improves testosterone levels and libido in men. In a randomised double-blind trial, healthy males aged 25-52 years without erectile dysfunction when administered 600 mg of Testofen ‘fenugreek extract’ experienced increased arousal and libido. Similarly, fenugreek extracts also helps enhance female sexual health and can help resolve female sexual dysfunctions.

2. Shatavari- It is a reproductive tonic. It helpful in ovulation and increase fertility. Even after menopause it is helpful to control hot flush, irritability, irregular memory, dryness of vagina etc. It is rich in nutrients like carbohydrate, protein, vitamin A, C, B6, minerals like calcium, magnesium and iron etc.

1. Tribulus Terristris- Tribulus terrestris or ‘gokshura, in hindi is a small leafy plant whose roots and fruit are popular in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. Tribulus terrestris has shown to improve sexual satisfaction and sexual desire in both men and women.

2. Maca- Maca is a vegetable belonging to the Brassicaceae family.

It has traditionally been used as an aphrodisiac and some research suggests that it can notably increase libido.

3. L-Citrulline- L-citrulline is an amino acid produced in the body. It converts to L-arginine in the body which helps produce nitric oxide. Nitric oxide is a vasodilator and improves blood flow to the sexual organs thereby treating erectile dysfunction.

4. Velvet beans- velvet beans or kaunchbeej are found to be effective in improving sperm concentration and quality and increase in testosterone in infertile men. Several studies have found notable increase in sperm concentration for infertile men, regardless of whether or not their sperm concentration was low at baseline. Kaunchbeej has been found to improve sperm quality including motility, concentration and count.

5. Ashwagandha- Ashwagandha is a traditional Indian medicine (Ayurveda) that is known to be associated with male virility and vitality. It has anti-stress effect due to the properties of being an adaptogen. It also has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

6. Panax ginseng- Panax ginseng- red ginseng is known to improve libido and sexual performance. A review of 10 studies found that red ginseng was effective at improving sexual arousal in women with menopause. An improvement in erectile dysfunction is seen with 3g of Korean Red Ginseng (fermented panax ginseng) which is thought to be secondary to anti-fatigue effects and improved blood flow. Panax ginseng may also increase testosterone in infertile men.

Good Nutrition Enhance and Elevate for men and for women is formulated with the scientifically proven natural ingredients as mentioned above which include fenugreek, kaunchbeej, ashwagandha, tribulus terrestris for men and fenugreek, ashwagandha, tribulus terrestris along with shatavari for women.

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How adaptogens work in enhancing sexual wellness

What are adaptogens?

Adaptogens are compounds that are able to prevent the physical and chemical effects of stress. These are natural herbs and ingredients which have been used in Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine since a long time.

These are supplements which may have effects on various mood states and their related consequences. These states include: Depression: These are areas that relate directly to how positive or negative people are feeling, including happiness, pleasure, clinical depression, bipolar disorder, etc. Anxiety: these are areas that relate directly to nervousness and fear, including common stress, generalized anxiety disorder, and specific anxiety disorders such as obsessive-compulsive disorder.

How do adaptogens work?

Research shows adaptogens can combat fatigue, enhance mental performance, ease depression and anxiety. Adaptogens can increase attention and endurance in situations of decreased performance caused by fatigue. Supplements that act as adaptogens and work on stress may do so by directly or indirectly affecting the activity and signalling of neurotransmitters, hormones and other signalling molecules.

There are three phases of response from our body when there is stress. These phases are alarm phase, resistance phase and finally exhaustion phase. Adaptogens prolong the phase of resistance (stimulatory effect) and decrease sensitivity to stressors which results in stress protection. Instead of exhaustion, a higher level of equilibrium (the homeostasis) is attained. The higher it is, the better the adaptation to stress.

Reference: Panossian A, Wikman G. Effects of Adaptogens on the Central Nervous System and the Molecular Mechanisms Associated with Their Stress-Protective Activity. Pharmaceuticals (Basel). 2010 Jan 19;3(1):188-224. doi: 10.3390/ph3010188. PMID: 27713248; PMCID: PMC3991026.

How stress and anxiety affect your sex drive

Today’s modern lifestyle is full of stress. Chronic stress and anxiety are also affecting sexual health of both males and females. Poor sexual health can adversely affect the quality of life of males as well as females. A study observed that personal burnout was associated with sexual dysfunction in men whereas job stress was correlated with female sexual problems. How stress and anxiety affect your sex drive:

Stress and anxiety may trigger an increased production of stress hormones and a lower level of testosterone which plays a role in your sex drive.
Stress and anxiety may trigger the way your brain sends signals to your sexual organs to allow for better blood flow.
Stress and anxiety may impact your self-esteem and feelings of desire.

Adaptogens can enhance sexual wellness by working on the stress and anxiety through enhancing their capacity to maintain the phase of resistance and by achieving homeostasis. Many adaptogens are known to have potent roles like ashwagandha, tribulus terrestris, panax ginseng, rhodiola rosea etc.

Good Nutrition Enhance & Elevate Sexual Wellness tablets for both males and females contain various ‘adaptogens’ like ashwagandha, tribulus terrestris, shatavari etc. which are helpful in preventing stress-induced morbidity by boosting your body’s resistance against stress and anxiety.

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