title: A double-blind placebo-controlled study of ArginMax, a nutritional supplement for enhancement of female sexual function.
abstract: This study was open to women over the age of 21 years with an interest in improving their sexual function. Of the 77 participants, 34 received ArginMax and 43 received a placebo. ArginMax for Women is a proprietary nutritional supplement consisting of extracts of ginseng, ginkgo, and damiana, L-arginine, multivitamins, and minerals. After 4 weeks, 73.5% of the ArginMax group improved in satisfaction with their overall sex life, compared with 37.2% of the placebo group (p < 0.01). Notable improvements were also observed in sexual desire, reduction of vaginal dryness, frequency of sexual intercourse and orgasm, and clitoral sensation. No significant side effects were noted.
authors.affiliation: University of Hawaii, School of Medicine, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.
authors.forename: T Y
authors.initials: TY
authors.lastname: Ito
authors.forename: A S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Trant
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Polan
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D005260:Female; D006027:Glycosides / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D008903:Minerals / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D028321:Plant Preparations; D012677:Sensation / Q000187:drug effects; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D020018:Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D014815:Vitamins / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: C117405:ArginMax; D006027:Glycosides; D008903:Minerals; D028321:Plant Preparations; D014815:Vitamins