The Enhancement of Female Sexual Function with ArginMax, a Nutritional Supplement, Among Women Differing in Menopausal Status

Ito TY, Polan ML, Whipple B, Trant AS

Published in Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy

Methodology

Four-week double-blind placebo-controlled RCT of a multi-ingredient supplement containing L-arginine, ginseng, ginkgo and damiana in 108 women with low sexual desire.

Key Findings

Self-reported sexual desire and satisfaction improved significantly more with the supplement than placebo; no significant change in hormone levels and no serious adverse events.

Conclusions

A damiana-containing multi-ingredient formula improved self-reported female sexual function, but the contribution of damiana alone cannot be isolated.