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HERB-OF-THE-WEEK / Horny Goat Weed - Fact or Fiction?

Posted by: " papa_de_q " quinnten papa_de_q

Sun Feb 25, 2007 9:37 am (PST)

Greetings All,

 

 

HERB-OF-THE- WEEK / Horny Goat Weed - Fact or Fiction?

 

Horny Goat Weed is also called Ying Yang Huo in Chinese, and has been

used to treat kidney, joint, liver, and back disorders. but it is

mostly known and used as an aphrodisiac. Horny goat has testosterone

like effects, stimulating sexual activity, desire, increases sperm

production, and stimulates sensory nerves. Horny Goat Weed has been

used as an aphrodisiac for hundreds of years, and research has also

proven its effects on improving sexual desire and performance.

 

There are varying opinions as to how Horny Goat Weed works. Research

has shown that Horny Goat Weed can inhibit an enzyme called

acetylcholinesteras e (AChE). AChE rapidly stops neurotransmission at

cholinergic synapses like those found in the brain and at

neuromuscular junctions, which are needed for speedy responses in the

neuromuscular system. By inhibiting AChE, Horny Goat Weed supports

higher levels of the key cholinergic neurotransmitters associated

with

sexual arousal. There have been much research done on Horny Goat

Weed, and its aphrodisiac effects have been well demonstrated in

animals and humans.

 

Another opinion is:

 

It is purported to work by increasing levels of nitric oxide, which

relax smooth muscle. Horny Goat Weed has been demonstrated to relax

rabbit penile tissue by nitric oxide and PDE-5 activity. Other

research has demonstrated that injections of Epimedium extract,

directly into the penis of the rat results in an increase in penile

blood pressure. Like Viagra, the active compound in Epimedium,

icariin, inhibits the activity of PDE-5. In vitro assays have

demonstrated that icariin inhibits PDE-5 with an IC50 of around 1

micromolar.

 

There are no documented, undesirable Horny Goat Weed side effects.

 

But why take my word for it? You can research anything mentioned on

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which

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Until next time remember .... most illness (upwards of 80% according

to experts) can be attributed to FOUR important factors that can

weaken your immune system and your ability to fight off disease:

 

1. Anxiety, depression, anger, guilt and other STRESS factors

2. Improper and/or inadequate NUTRITION habits

3. A sedimentary lifestyle that does not include enough EXERCISE

4. Not enough rest and quality SLEEP time

 

Until next time,

Q

 

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