Enzyte
You’ve likely seen the ads for the popular supplement called Enzyte.
It’s for what they call “male enhancement”.
So what is that exactly, and can it work?
The name sounds so medical, doesn’t it?
In fact, the company which makes Enzyte has a whole line of products that have pharmaceutical sounding names.
But make no mistake, these are not FDA approved pharmaceutical products, they are nutritional supplements, which means Enzyte is not an approved drug.
But its makers claim to give men--how should we put this--a firm hold on their sexuality.
You have to admit, bob, Enzyte’s catchy pitchman, with the campy, Andy Griffith type whistling in the background, makes the Enzyte commercials so fun to watch.
They’ve branded themselves; but what does the brand sell?
“It’s a very vague term, enhancement. But there is no magic pill that sort of gives you generalized male enhancement. I’m not sure what that term really means,” says Dr. Ivan Grunberger, Vice-Chairman of Urology at Long Island College Hospital.
So we wanted to speak with Berkely Premium Neutraceuticals, the maker of Enzyte, on camera, but they sent us a very polite denial, and referred us to their website.
It says, “Enzyte may help maximize your erection potential and give you the firmer, fuller-feeling erections you deserve.”
Berkeley says the red ginseng as well as ginkgo biloba improve blood flow and circulation, and enhance physical performance, including sexual stamina.”
Dr. Ira Sharlip, Spokesman for the American Urological Association, says “First of all is the American Urological Association has no official position on this subject. But I can tell you my personal opinion, and that is that there is no evidence um showing that there is advocacy of this product.”
In fact, a representative of Berkely Premium Neutraceuticals wrote us saying, “we don’t have any clinical studies yet on Enzyte.”
So what about the individual ingredients? “There’s really been nothing substantial in the medical literature there haven’t been any studies that show a real benefit,” says Dr. Grunberger.
“There is no scientific or medical evidence that horny goat weed, ginkgo biloba, or any other products produce uh improved sexual function or improved erections,” states Dr. Sharlip.
Dr. Grunberger says that holds for all the ingredients.
But he admits, Enzyte might have a placebo effect on men.
“I tell a lot of my patients that come to see me for erectile dysfunction ah, when they come for the first time and they have a lot of stress and that’s the first thing that we try is a vacation and that works for a lot of men,” says Dr. Grunberger.
“I would tell them that there is no evidence that this product is useful and it’s likely to be a waste of money,” states Dr. Sharlip.
Dr. Grunberger adds, “I think sex sells basically, if you have the right advertising you can prey on men’s desire to perform better.”
And these ads…are the best.
Dr. Grunberger says because problems with sexual desire or sexual function can be sign of other underlining disease, men should consult with medical professionals who specialize in these problems, such as a urologist.
Also, the doctor points out that more and more insurance companies are covering medication like Cialis or Viagra or Levitra so that it might be less expensive for them to get a prescription impotence medication rather than spend cash on an untested supplement.
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