Efficacy of L-citrulline oral supplementation in mild erectile dysfunction
Cormio L, De Siati M, Lorusso F, Selvaggio O, Mirabella L, Sanguedolce F, Carrieri G
Published in Urology
Methodology
Single-blind placebo-controlled crossover study of 1.5 g/day L-citrulline in men with mild erectile dysfunction, measuring erection hardness score and intercourse frequency.
Key Findings
Erection hardness improved from mild dysfunction to normal in 50% of citrulline patients versus 8.3% on placebo, with more monthly intercourses.
Conclusions
Citrulline modestly improves erectile function and sexual activity.
Limitations
Small, single-blind, short duration.
Supplements Studied
Erection hardness improved from mild dysfunction to normal in 50% of citrulline patients versus 8.3% on placebo
Outcomes Measured
Erection hardness improved from mild dysfunction to normal in 50% of citrulline patients versus 8.3% on placebo
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