Re: L-Arginine & L-Ornithine - Sexual Aids -L-Histidine

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Hi Steve - Good points and you are correct that most supplement manufacturers market L-Arginine and L-Ornithine together for synergistic effect. I may have mentioned that my area of specialty is amino acid therapy so I feel fairly comfortable offering advice in this area. L-Histidine was considered a aphrodiasc (sp) by many African Medicine men.

I also recommend Magnesium to increase potency for men.

I will copy Sheldon Tessel to research the herb to increase Testosterone levels.

Tom

BTW, I use a fairly good supplement put out by Swanson Products. http://www.swansonvitamins.com-----Original Message----- From: steve Sent: Aug 21, 2005 1:21 AM While there are dangerous herbals available, for the most part it is very difficult to screw up with them. Yohimbe is something I've never tried but I too have run into articles about it's down side. I take about 50 supplements a day but I've never taken anything for the sexual stimulate effect nor has anything I've taken produced such an effect. I have taken L-arginine in doses as high as 16 grams a day for blood pressure control and now take only 8 grams a day for general arterial health etc. At age 40 while trying to figure out why I was tired all the time, I convinced a doctor to test for testosterone levels. Since I had an active sex life, he was reluctant. The results came back as me having T levels lower than a 70 year old man which confused the poor guy. Injections brought me to the level of a 20 year old man but again no sexual side effects were noted. Nevertheless, testosterone injections (or patches) do help many men who would like to get back some of their youth. It is difficult to raise T levels with supplemention alone and the Life Extension Foundations makes a very good case for getting one's T levels up into the high normal range. While Testosterone helped me get some energy back, it was the four stints that opened up my arteries that gave me back the ability to stay awake and alert all day.There is also an herb that raises testosterone levels somewhat but the name eludes me at the moment.I would recommend though that L-Histidine is effective in improving orgasms particularly in women. There has also been some discussion of late on the sci.life-extension usenet internet group about L-Histidine being able perhaps to break down some forms of AGE "Advanced Glycation Endproducts" that occurs with aging so it's benefits might be extensive.There are longer reports on the web but here is the short marketing blurb from the same beyond-a-century.com site.<being quote>L-Histidine, USP, precursor of histamine. It may aid in the digestion of protein, is essential to growth & repair of tissues and red blood cells, and may help autoimmune disorders. Cuts fat, depresses appetite, and aids in removal of heavy metals from the body. Studies show it increases arousal in both sexes, and increases ease, frequency, & intensity of orgasm in females when taken about an hour before sex. Also works wonders for older males who have difficulty reaching orgasm. For best results take with B6 and niacin. See *802 Sex-Ess. 50 grams, $10.00 Code 026.5<end quote>L-Ornithine might be a good choice as well with a longer lasting effect than L-Arginine.-- Steve - dudescholar1@..."A man with a new idea is a crank until he succeeds." --Mark Twain> Excellent point about L-Citrulline from watermelon. During the season, I> buy fresh from local green grocers, blend the juices and crushed seeds into> a smoothie and refrigerate. Great deliciousflavor and a fringe benefit:)>> Good research.>>> Tom>> -----Original Message-----> From: steve> Sent: Aug 19, 2005 10:31 PM>> > > Tom... where can one get NO other than L-Arginine?> >> > Ed (purely a conincidence) LOL>> At http://beyond-a-century.com/ a couple of other items are noted.>> http://www.easycart.net/BeyondACenturyInc./Herbals_C-E.html#8830>> <begin quote>> CNIDIUM monnieri. Now more powerful at 25% osthole, 10% edulin. As little> as 50mg is said to increase nitric oxide (NO) release, promote smooth> muscle relaxation, and inhibit the enzyme PDE-5 (as do the leading> prescription products), allowing the penis or clitoris to become filled> with blood for longer periods of time. Improves sexual function when taken> about an hour before sex, usually with xanthoparmelia, yohimbe, citrulline> or arginine, horny goat weed, mucuna, etc. May be helpful for circulation> and is found in many Chinese sleep formulas. 100-400 doses, 20 grams, $5.25> Code 883.0 <end quote>>> http://www.easycart.net/BeyondACenturyInc./Amino_Acids_Single_A-L.html#0100>> <begin quote>> L-Citrulline is an amino acid derived from watermelons best known to> increase blood levels of arginine (more than arginine itself), which> provides a time-release effect for the production of nitric oxide (NO). NO> produces cGMP which relaxes blood vessels creating better circulation,> normalizing blood pressure, increasing "pump" from exercise, and improving> sexual function in women and erections in men. Erectile dysfunction> prescription drugs work by keeping cGMP levels high. Citrulline has doubled> cGMP levels. It has been shown to be cardioprotective in animal studies. It> also detoxifies ammonia, promotes relaxation, and fights fatigue. Usual> dose is up to 1.9g or more 2x/day or before sex. Compare price to tablets> with SRP of $35 for 56g. See *000.7 arginine AKG, *882 xanthoparmelia & > *883 cnidium. Mild, sweet taste. 100 grams, $19.50 Code 010.0> <end quote>