Urology

For men over 65, L-arginine may modestly improve mild to moderate ED by boosting nitric oxide and blood flow, typically at 2 to 5 g per day, but it is usually less reliable than prescription ED medicines. There are several factors to consider. See below to understand more, including how kidney and liver function, heart disease and current medications affect safety, common side effects like GI upset and low blood pressure, key drug interactions with nitrates, antihypertensives and possibly PDE-5 inhibitors, and how to start low and monitor, which could change your next steps.

If you are over 65 and on heart medications, avoid royal honey sexual enhancers because many are secretly spiked with PDE5 drugs like sildenafil that can interact with nitrates or some blood pressure medicines to cause a sudden, dangerous drop in blood pressure, fainting, chest pain, or even a heart attack or stroke. There are several factors to consider. See below for key risks specific to older adults, which medications are unsafe to combine, safer doctor-approved ED options and lifestyle steps, and when to seek urgent care.

If you are over 65, horny goat weed may pose real risks, including dangerous drops in blood pressure with heart or BP medicines, more bleeding on blood thinners, possible liver strain and kidney issues, side effects like dizziness and palpitations, and variable supplement quality, with limited proof of benefit. There are several factors to consider; see below for who should avoid it, safer use and monitoring tips, red flag symptoms that need urgent care, and evidence based alternatives to discuss with your doctor.

Pomegranate juice may modestly support erections after 65 by improving heart and blood vessel health, but evidence for direct ED improvement is limited and not definitive. There are several factors to consider, including dosage, sugar content, medication interactions, and when to seek care. See below for practical tips, risks, and how to combine it with a broader ED and heart health plan.

Studies suggest pomegranate juice may modestly help erectile function, with one small placebo-controlled trial finding improvement in 24% of men vs 10% on placebo, likely via antioxidant and vascular effects; evidence remains limited and not definitive. Results are usually modest, and important limits include sugar content and possible interactions with blood pressure medicines, blood thinners, and liver disease; see below for who might benefit, how to use it, what to watch for, and when to talk to a doctor.

There are several factors to consider. Many "honey packet" ED products contain undisclosed prescription PDE5 drugs like sildenafil or tadalafil at unpredictable doses, while pure honey itself does not treat erectile dysfunction. These packets can cause serious side effects and interactions, especially with nitrates or liver disease, so review the safety risks, proven alternatives, and clear next steps with a clinician in the full explanation below.

There are several factors to consider: pomegranate “red juice” may support erections by improving blood vessel and nitric oxide function, and small trials report modest benefits, but evidence is limited and it is not a standalone fix. If you try it, choose 100 percent juice in moderate portions due to sugar, check for medication interactions, and use it alongside lifestyle changes or prescribed ED therapies; see details below for dosing tips, safety precautions, and when to seek care.

“Watermelon” L-citrulline supplements can modestly improve mild ED by boosting nitric oxide; 1.5 to 3 g daily for 4 to 6 weeks shows small but meaningful gains and is generally safe, though results are weaker than prescription options. There are several factors to consider. Key details on dosing, product quality, side effects, interactions with nitrates or PDE5 inhibitors, and when to see a doctor are outlined below to guide your next steps.

Watermelon provides L-citrulline that can modestly boost nitric oxide and blood flow, but typical servings deliver far less than the therapeutic 3 g used in studies, often requiring 1 kg or more, so benefits are limited to mild ED and it will not replace prescription options. There are several factors to consider, including dosing and timing, possible blood pressure effects and GI upset, and the need to evaluate underlying heart, metabolic, or hormonal causes; see below for complete details on supplements, lifestyle supports, and when to seek medical care.

Usually safe to try as a food, beet juice may modestly boost nitric oxide and circulation and could help mild ED, but evidence is limited and it is not a standalone fix, and for women considering it for a partner or their own arousal concerns the benefits remain unproven; there are several factors to consider, so see below to understand more. Key cautions include blood pressure drops and interactions with antihypertensives or nitrate meds, kidney stone risk from oxalates, and GI upset, and persistent ED should be evaluated by a clinician; details on dosing, timing, and safer use appear below.

Before he takes “royal honey” for ED, there are several factors to consider: many products are adulterated with hidden PDE5 drugs that can interact dangerously with nitrates and blood pressure meds, and ED itself can signal heart disease, diabetes, cholesterol or hormone problems that deserve screening. Evidence for benefit is limited, relationship and mental health factors also matter, and red flags like chest pain, vision changes, fainting, or a prolonged erection need urgent care; see below for step-by-step checks on ingredient safety and third-party testing, medication review, health screening, and what to do next.

Horny goat weed may offer modest help for ED by increasing nitric oxide and weakly inhibiting PDE5, but human evidence is limited and product quality, dosing, and safety issues like interactions with blood pressure drugs, blood thinners, and ED meds mean it should only be used with medical advice. There are several factors to consider, including possible side effects, when to avoid it, lifestyle steps that improve ED, and how to talk with your partner about a safe trial period; see the complete guidance below.

L-arginine may help ED, but interactions matter: avoid it with nitrates due to dangerous drops in blood pressure and use caution with blood pressure medicines or PDE5 drugs because of additive dizziness, headache, flushing, and low blood pressure; seek medical guidance. See below for who should avoid it, safe dosing and monitoring, side effects and warning signs, and how other heart or blood thinning medicines could alter risk, which may affect your next steps.

L-citrulline is a daily supplement that converts to L-arginine to boost nitric oxide and blood flow, and small studies show modest improvements in erection hardness for mild to moderate ED, typically at 1.5 to 3 grams per day with mostly mild stomach side effects. There are several factors to consider, including that results build over weeks, quality and interactions matter especially with blood pressure meds, and red flag symptoms may signal heart or metabolic problems; see below for step by step dosing, brand tips, lifestyle upgrades, partner support ideas, and when to contact a clinician.

Pomegranate juice may offer a modest boost for erectile function by supporting blood flow and lowering oxidative stress, but evidence is limited and it is not a standalone fix. There are several factors to consider. See below for the best daily amount, typically 4 to 8 ounces, safety issues like sugar and medication interactions, how to combine it with diet and exercise, and red flags that mean he should see a clinician.

Watermelon contains L-citrulline that can slightly improve mild ED by supporting blood flow, but to match research-backed doses you would need close to a kilogram daily for several weeks, so results are modest and it is unlikely to help moderate or severe ED on its own. There are several factors to consider, including underlying health conditions, sugar intake for diabetes, possible medication considerations, and when to seek medical care. See below for important details and next steps, including lifestyle changes and proven treatments that may be a better fit.

Using baking soda for ED is unproven and can be dangerous, particularly for men with heart, kidney, or liver problems, because sodium loading and alkalosis can trigger electrolyte disturbances, high blood pressure, and severe stomach upset while also masking underlying disease. Red flags women should watch for include confusion, tremors or seizures, ankle swelling, new shortness of breath or chest discomfort, and ED that persists despite the “trick”; there are several factors to consider, and safer proven options and urgent warning signs are detailed below.

The baking soda trick for ED is unproven and can be dangerous, with risks such as metabolic alkalosis, electrolyte disturbances, blood pressure spikes from high sodium, kidney strain, and interactions with common medications; relying on it can also delay diagnosis of underlying heart disease, diabetes, or hormonal issues. Safer next steps include lifestyle changes, proven treatments like PDE5 inhibitors under medical guidance, and evaluation for root causes; see below for who is at higher risk, red flag symptoms that need urgent care, and a simple symptom check tool to help you plan what to do next.

The top three reasons to avoid the baking soda trick are clear: it can trigger metabolic alkalosis and electrolyte shifts, flood you with sodium that drives fluid retention and high blood pressure while straining kidneys and the heart, and cause GI upset that may also worsen liver problems like ascites or encephalopathy. There are several factors to consider, especially if you have hypertension, kidney disease, or any signs of liver trouble, and certain warning symptoms need urgent care; see below for the complete explanation, red flags, and safer next steps to discuss with your clinician.

Avoid taking aspirin for right testicle or lower abdominal pain, because it can hide emergencies like testicular torsion, appendicitis, kidney stones, or infection and raises bleeding risk, especially with liver disease, alcohol use, blood thinners, ulcers, or clotting disorders. There are several factors to consider. See below for red flags, medication interactions and side effects, and what to do instead, including when to seek urgent or emergency care.