A double-blind placebo-controlled study of ArginMax, a nutritional supplement for enhancement of female sexual function

J Sex Marital Ther. 2001 Oct-Dec;27(5):541-9. doi: 10.1080/713846828.

Abstract

This study was open to women over the age of 21 years with an interest in improving their sexual function. Of the 77 participants, 34 received ArginMax and 43 received a placebo. ArginMax for Women is a proprietary nutritional supplement consisting of extracts of ginseng, ginkgo, and damiana, L-arginine, multivitamins, and minerals. 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). Notable improvements were also observed in sexual desire, reduction of vaginal dryness, frequency of sexual intercourse and orgasm, and clitoral sensation. No significant side effects were noted.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Randomized Controlled Trial

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Dietary Supplements*
  • Double-Blind Method
  • Female
  • Glycosides / pharmacology*
  • Glycosides / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Minerals / pharmacology*
  • Minerals / therapeutic use*
  • Plant Preparations
  • Sensation / drug effects
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological / diagnosis
  • Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological / drug therapy*
  • Vitamins / pharmacology*
  • Vitamins / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • ArginMax
  • Glycosides
  • Minerals
  • Plant Preparations
  • Vitamins