A double-blind placebo-controlled study of ArginMax, a nutritional supplement for enhancement of female sexual function
Ito TY, Trant AS, Polan ML
Published in Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy
Methodology
Double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of a proprietary supplement containing ginseng, ginkgo, damiana, L-arginine, vitamins and minerals in women over 21
Key Findings
After 4 weeks, 73.5% of the supplement group improved in satisfaction with overall sex life versus 37.2% of placebo; desire, vaginal dryness and orgasm frequency also improved.
Conclusions
A multi-herb formula containing damiana improved self-reported female sexual function, but damiana's individual contribution cannot be isolated.
Limitations
Small sample; short duration; multi-ingredient product; self-reported outcomes; manufacturer-affiliated authors.
Supplements Studied
After 4 weeks, 73.5% of the ArginMax group improved in satisfaction with their overall sex life, compared with 37.2% of the placebo group (p < 0.01).
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Disclosures
Funding
Daily Wellness Company (manufacturer)
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