Nitric oxide is a name you may not be familiar with but it's the key to getting an erection - if you don't get enough of it, you will never get an erection. Many men who think they lack testosterone, actually lack nitric oxide and go up the wrong alley, in their quest to cure their impotence.

So what actually does nitric oxide do?

It is realized in the blood vessels that lead to the penis in response to sexual stimuli in the brain. These signals trigger the realize of the chemical and the blood vessels relax and expand, allowing blood to rush into the penis, pool and create an erection.

So how do you get it naturally?

The amino acid L Arginine produces it and it declines with age, so what you need to do is take it as a supplement 2.500 - 3,000 mgs a day is the accepted safe amount and in medical testing. It normally takes around 2 weeks to take effect, after this period, you should haves stronger erections and greater sexual satisfaction. The percentage of people, who show a positive result is normally in the 70 - 85% range, which is a very high percentage.

L Arginine gives it to you - but you can also use Chinese herbs, which have been used for centuries, to increase levels and good choices are Cnidium and Horny Goat Weed.

L Arginine combined with the above is an excellent combination as Cnidium is a blood tonic (just like L Arginine) ensuring strong blood flow around the body, which again is essential for a strong erection to occur. In addition Horny Goat Weed, tops up the key male hormone testosterone, as well as giving the body an energy boost to make you feel in the mood for sex and rekindle desire.

There of course other herbs you can take as well - but the two above are a good complimentary pair to try and proven to work.

So if you are interested in fixing erectile dysfunction, and regaining your libido then, L Arginine on its own, or combined with the above herbs, is a natural solution which works.

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