Dietary supplements and nutraceuticals in the management of andrologic disorders.
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.
Tamler
Ronald
R
Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Bone Disease, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, 1 Gustave L. Levy Place, Box 1055, New York, NY 10029, USA. ronald.tamler@mssm.edu
Mechanick
Jeffrey I
JI
D000975:Antioxidants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001120:Arginine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002331:Carnitine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003687:Dehydroepiandrosterone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004032:Diet; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D007172:Erectile Dysfunction / Q000178:diet therapy*; D020441:Ginkgo biloba; D006801:Humans; D007989:Libido; D008297:Male; D005894:Panax; D008517:Phytotherapy / Q000379:methods; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011469:Prostatic Diseases / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000517:prevention & control*; D028024:Serenoa; D020018:Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological / Q000178:diet therapy*; D015016:Yohimbine / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000975:Antioxidants; D010936:Plant Extracts; D015016:Yohimbine; D003687:Dehydroepiandrosterone; D001120:Arginine; C040972:saw palmetto extract; D002331:Carnitine