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    2009
    High Quality

    Efficacy and safety of red ginseng extract powder in patients with erectile dysfunction: multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study

    Ham WS, Kim WT, Lee JS, Ju HJ, Kang SJ, Oh JH, Her Y, Chung JY, Choi YD

    Published in Korean Journal of Urology

    Methodology

    Eight-week multicentre randomised double-blind placebo-controlled trial of red ginseng extract powder in men with erectile dysfunction

    Key Findings

    IIEF total scores improved with red ginseng versus placebo, though several individual domain differences did not reach significance.

    Conclusions

    Red ginseng produced modest improvement in erectile function in a multicentre trial.

    Limitations

    Short duration; questionnaire endpoints; industry involvement.

    Supplements Studied

    IIEF total scores improved with red ginseng versus placebo, though several individual domain differences did not reach significance.

    Outcomes Measured

    IIEF total scores improved with red ginseng versus placebo, though several individual domain differences did not reach significance.

    Related Health Concerns

    Study Details

    Year:2009
    Sample Size:119
    Duration:8 weeks
    Quality Score:7/10

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