Horny Goat Weed, 60 Capsules, From LifeTime Vitamins

Horny Goat Weed, 60 Capsules, From LifeTime Vitamins

Horny Goat Weed is a traditional botanical used in China and Japan for hundreds of years. Horny Goat Weed (Epimedium) has testosterone-like effects. It can stimulate sexual activity in both men and women, and in addition, has anti-fatigue effects.*

The Science Behind The Product

Horny Goat Weed

Horny Goat Weed is a traditional medicine used in China and Japan. Although this herb (which also goes by the manes of Yin Yang Huo, Inyokau, and Herb Epimedii) has a history of traditional uses for disorders of the kidneys, joints, liver, back and knees, its principle use is as an . According to one herbal author, Horny Goat Weed has testosterone-like effects, it stimulates sexual activity in both men and women, increases sperm production, stimulates the sensory nerves, and increases sexual desire.

Research

Horny Goat Weed’s effects have been verified in both animal and human research. Mice treated with a Horny Goat Weed preparation produced “apparent effects on the improvement of sexuality.” It has also shown to improve sperm producing capability. Since Horny Goat Weed has been traditionally used for kidney disease, it’s interesting that research ahs demonstrated a sexual potentiation effect and improved quality of life in patients with chronic renal failure who were given Horny Goat Weed.

Mechanisms of Action

Research has shown that Horny Goat Weed significantly increases testosterone in mice. This certainly appears to be the herb’s mechanism of action, although Horny Goat Weed may have more than one. For example, it has been established that sexual arousal is linked to activity of cholinergic neurotransmitters. However, an enzyme called acetyl-cholinesterase (AchE) inactivates cholinergic neurotransmitters within 1/500 of a second. As it turns out, research shows that Horny Goat Weed is capable of inhibiting AchE. Such an inhibition may support higher levels of the key cholinergic neurotransmitters associated with sexual arousal. In addition, research has shown that Horny Goat Weed has anti-fatigue effects and helps prevent adrenal exhaustion.