Female Libido - SXD 6+

Background

Sexual health and Reproductive health is a very important component of overall health both physically and mentally.  Sexual and Reproductive health is linked to a healthy circulatory system (blood vessels), brain and nervous system, hormone system (endocrine glands), musculo-skeletal system and immune system.  Sexual desire is governed by multiple factors in women and men and is influenced by a person’s physical health (e.g. level of fitness, medical disorders, pain, etc.), psycho-emotional factors (e.g. upbringing, education, belief systems, mindset, mood, stress level, personal relationships and environmental factors), as well as hormones (e.g. testosterone, oestrogen, oxytocin, PEA and dopamine levels) and genetic factors.  Diet, nutritional deficiencies and exposure to toxic substances can also play a role.  Sugar diabetes, smoking, hardening of the arteries, pharmaceutical medication, chemotherapy, alcohol, street drugs (e.g. heroin, tik, cannabis, cocaine, etc) and infections like thrush (Candida), STI’s (sexually transmitted infections, HIV, AIDS) and influenza virus infections (amongst others) can all play a role affecting libido and sexual and reproductive health.  If a woman is experiencing sexual problems, or a decreased libido, or difficulty in falling pregnant (infertility), it is of utmost importance that she has a full medical check-up, including blood tests and if necessary psycho-emotional support, relationship counselling (involving both partners) and when appropriate, sex education.

XTREME  FEMALE LIBIDO – SXD 6+ CAPSULES (60):

The product contains the following ingredients:  Ginkgo biloba, Panax ginseng, Maca, Tribulus terrestris, Fenugreek, Rehmania root extract and Epimedium (Horny goatweed)

Gingko biloba (Maidenhair Tree) (Salisburia adiantifolia):

A Chinese medicinal herb that has been used in Chinese medicine for thousands of years.

Consists of high levels of flavonoids and terpenoids which are powerful anti-oxidants.  The plant which is a tree is a living fossil (1000 – 2500 years old)

Has been demonstrated in research to have multiple benefits.  Can take days to weeks for full effect.

Use is for adults and one should take a month’s break every six months.

May thin the blood and influence brain chemistry so if one is not sure one should check with your physician.  Definitely not to be taken in high doses (more than 250mg per day) with your prescription medication.

Supplement form is EGD-761 extract.

According to multiple studies worldwide, Ginkgo biloba has the following actions or benefits:

Helps improve cognitive brain decline

Helps improve short term memory and free recall

Improves blood flow in legs ( intermittent claudication symptoms )

Helps for Altitude Sickness, Acute Mountain Sickness taken 1-5 days before going up the mountain

Increases blood flow by increasing nitric oxide (NO) synthesis

Can help improve decreased libido in women and men and erectile dysfunction in men

Can help with dementia symptoms and Alzheimer’s

Helps improve mood and a sense of well-being

May help with tinnitus

Helps prevent oxidative stress & reduces LDL cholesterol oxidation

Can help with attention and ADD/ADHD

Can increase SOD and GSH

Helps reduce anxiety and anxiety in dementia

Reduces Apolipoprotein A in high cholesterol risk patients

Helps reduce hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis)

Decreases inflammation in blood vessels (↓CRP)

Promotes calmness

Increases blood flow to brain especially the middle and anterior cerebral arteries

Helps reduce stress response (↓Cortisol levels)

Helps to reduce creatinine levels (in diabetics)

Good general anti-oxidant (neutralizes free radicals)

Reduces IL-6 (Interleukin 6) in Metabolic Syndrome

Increases micro-circulation to periphery (arms and legs) and liver.  Improves PVD (Peripheral Vascular Disease)

Increases cGMP which increases Nitric Oxide (NO) (up to 40%) for cell signalling and increases super-oxide dismutase

Increases oxygen uptake in blood

Helps to reduce PMS

Helps to treat “Pink Eye” conjunctivitis with pharmaceutical eye drops

Helps to improve mental processing accuracy

Helps to improve mental processing speed and reaction time

Improved quality of sleep (due to flavonoid component)

Minor improvement in eyesight in some glaucoma patients

Improves skin quality and moisture content and slight decrease in wrinkles

Panax ginseng (Asian Gingseng):

A plant from China and Asia which has been used for medicine and multiple disorders for thousands of years.

Contains ginsenosides and gintronin adaptogens and anti-oxidants

Research studies worldwide have found the following effects and benefits:

Panax ginseng  has the following benefits according to research:

Increased mental energy and decreased cognitive decline

Increased physical energy and decreased muscle damage

Improves cognitive function, memory, mood and behaviour

Has anti-inflammatory effects and increases blood flow

May improve erectile dysfunction sending more blood to the penis and increases libido (increases nitric oxide) in men and women

Helps to prevent flu and respiratory infections (RSV)

Helps to lower blood sugar levels and help improve insulin resistance

Enhances the immune system

Not recommended to take with the antidepressants known as MAOIs (monoamine oxidase inhibitors) e.g. Tranylcypromine (Parnate) or Moclobemide (Depnil) and calcium channel blockers (e.g. Nifedipine for high blood pressure) as well as other heart medications and blood thinners and sugar lowering agents in diabetics.  First check with your physician.

It is generally regarded as safe to take in low doses as a supplement.

Most supplements use standard Ginseng Extract with 2-3% of total ginsenosides

Reduces risk of colon cancer, ovarian cancer, pancreas cancer, and all cancers risk especially when combined with a healthy lifestyle.

Helps protect against chemotherapy side effects

Maca:

Maca root from Peru is a medicinal plant of the Barassicaceae family of plants.

Maca is highly nutritious.  Contains protein, carbs, fibre, fat, vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, iron, manganese and copper, as well as various plant compounds such as polyphenols and glucosinolates.

Maca has the following benefits according to research:

Increases libido in women and men (does not raise testosterone)

May increase oestrogen in postmenopausal women

May reduce anxiety in postmenopausal women

Increases erection frequency in men

Showed improvement in SSRI sexual dysfunction side effects

Increases well-being

Improves side effects of the menopause

Improves bone density

Reduces cortisol stress levels

Showed improvement in fatigue at low altitudes

Reduces LDL “bad” cholesterol

Small improvement in sperm quality

Reduces TSH  in some postmenopausal women

Increases HDL “good” cholesterol

Small reduction in total cholesterol

Animal studies have shown that Maca extracts can help protect the skin from UV rays and potential DNA damage and sunburn.

Maca extracts can increase the body’s own natural antioxidants glutathione (GSH) and superoxide dismutase (SOD).

It may boost energy and sports performance.  Some animal studies have shown endurance performance.  One study in 8 male cyclists demonstrated an improvement in time required to cycle 25 miles (40km) after taking Maca extract for 2 weeks.

Animal studies demonstrate that it can reduce the size of an enlarged prostate gland in males.

Maca extract comes in 3 types, brown, red and black.

Generally regarded as safe but does contain goitrogens, so persons with thyroid disorders should be cautious and monitor their thyroid hormone levels.

Tribulus terrestris (Puncture vine):

A medicinal plant that has been used for thousands of years in Indian Ayurvedic Medicine and TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine)

Has multiple health benefits according to research

Enhances sexual function in men and women (several studies showed men = 79% increase and women = 67% increase in libido)

Enhances libido, not testosterone levels

Helps to lower blood sugar levels

Helps to lower cholesterol levels  

May help to control fluid balance (natural diuretic), enhance immune system, help for depression, reduce inflammation, help relieve pain, some anti-cancer effects (mostly animal studies)

May increase sperm counts in some men

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum):

A medicinal plant used in Ayurvedic Medicine in India and Chinese Medicine in the East for thousands of years and the Middle East and recently more in the Western World.

Highly nutritious.  Contains Vitamin A, B vitamins, Vitamin D, Biotin, Choline, Inositol, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, soluble and insoluble fibre.

Some of the most important compounds are trigonelline, galactomannan, trigoneosides and 4-hydroxy isoleucine, as well as testofen (50% fenusides), protodioscin, diosgenin, trypsin, chymotrypsin, ethyl acetate, oleic, linoleic and linolenic acids, beta pinene and terpines.

Has been used traditionally for menopause, arthritis, boils, headaches, migraines, wounds, constipation, ulcers and diabetes.

Taking Fenugreek may make your sweat or urine smell like a chemical in maple syrup.  This is due to a metabolite called sotolon.

Can increase testosterone levels in men

Can increase libido in men and women

Can increase breast milk production in breastfeeding women

Can lower blood sugar levels (and improve insulin sensitivity in animals)

May reduce appetite

May decrease DHT in men

May reduce fat mass (minor effect)

Increases HDL “good” cholesterol

May reduce triglycerides

Does not influence oestrogen levels

Works well with Omega 3 rich Fish Oil to decrease post meal glucose spikes

May help with weight loss.  May reduce appetite

May increase sperm counts

May improve mood and mental alertness

Can reduce inflammation

May reduce risk of heart attacks

May reduce or improve blood pressure

Helps to reduce pain due to alkaloids (painful period pains reduced in women)

Can cause minor stomach upset, dizziness, headaches or diarrhoea in higher doses

Should not be used by pregnant women or women with hormone sensitive cancers

Rehmania root extract (Chinese Foxglove “Big Yellow”):

A medicinal plant used in Chinese and Japanese Traditional Medicine for more than 2000 years.

Contains anti-oxidants and catapol.  Rich in phyto-chemicals, the iridoid glycosides, monoterpenes, norcarotenoids, polysaccharides and oligosaccharides.

It was counted as one of the 50 top Chinese medicinal herbs and used specifically for disorders of the adrenal glands and kidneys and could balance the “yin”.  It was known as one of the longevity herbs used for fatigue, hypothyroidism, anaemia, bones and muscles, diabetes and weak kidneys.

May stimulate erythropoietin which promotes the production of red blood cells in the bone marrow

May work better with Stanozol

Can stimulate adrenal cortex hormones and help combat fatigue

May help for COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) when combined with Angelica and oxygen therapy.

Can help alleviate menopausal symptoms

Can help prevent bone loss (osteoporosis) and promote bone build up in animal experiments

The anti-oxidants help prevent oxidative cell damage and may protect the heart and blood vessels.

Helps prevent dental bone loss protecting the teeth

Help balance blood sugar levels and treat diabetes

Rehmannia contains more than 140 compounds which may play a role in health benefits.  The iridoid glycosides are the most important, catapol and aucubin.  These compounds have anti-inflammatory, immune modulating, anti-oxidant, anti-ageing and regenerative actions

Anti-ageing effects.  Rehmannia extracts can enhance stem cell numbers by keeping them dormant then reactivating them.

Can protect brain cells and cognitive abilities

Decreases brain damage from gluconate injury and lactate dehydrogenase enzyme injury

Increases brain cell energy levels

Reduces brain inflammation

Enhances neural plasticity (the brains ability to adapt and respond)

Enhances brain anti-oxidant activity

Could help reduce the brain damage in Parkinson’s Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease

Helps prevent cartilage breakdown and osteoarthritis

Enhances the immune system and especially the activity of NK cells (Natural Killer cells) used to kill cancer cells and germs.

Epimedium (Horny goatweed):

Medicinal plant used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as an aphrodisiac.  Contains Icariin, the active ingredient, a prenylated diglycoside flavonoid anti-oxidant.  Most research has been conducted on animals.

Also contains other molecules similar to Icariin, as well as quercetin and additional compounds.  Icariin is a prenylated diglycoside of Kaempferol.

It can cross the blood brain barrier and protects the brain from oxidation and inflammation during stress

Was shown to increase SOD (Super Oxide Dismutase) and GSH (Glutathione) in rat studies

Also protects the brain via SIRT 1 gene protection expression and PCG – 1a expression

Can increase blood flow in the penis therefore is pro-erectile enhancing erection.  This was shown to be a potent effect, out-performing Viagra.  Powerful blocker of PDE +5

Increases nitric oxide (NO) signalling increasing growth of nerves in the pelvis of the animals in the experiments

If taken with Ginkgo biloba it may cause a flush and a benign rash

Directions:

Take 2 capsules in the morning.  May be increased to morning and evening.