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Sexual Enhancers
Find the best sexual enhancement supplements with ingredients such as yohimbe, horny goat weed, and arginine. Review evidence for these ingredients and their use for sexual dysfunction and increasing sex drive. Review dosage info, safety, side effects and potential drug interactions.
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Which supplements help with erectile dysfunction?
Supplements for erectile dysfunction. Find out which supplements can help with ED, including ginseng, L-arginine, and maca.
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Is Relief Factor likely to relieve aches and pains, and is it safe?
Find out if the dietary supplement Relief Factor is likely to help relieve aches and pains, if it is safe, and if it is worth the cost.
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Is it safe to take arginine, or other supplements for sexual enhancement, while taking Viagra or Cialis?
When taking Cialis or Viagra, is it safe to take arginine or other sexual enhancement supplements?
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Have any supplements been shown to increase women's libido?
Learn more about supplements that may increase women's libido, including DHEA and maca.
News Release
August 31, 2011
ConsumerLab.com analyzes supplements for sexual dysfunction -- Only three out of ten products selected for testing pass
WHITE PLAINS, NEW YORK — August 31, 2011 — Only three out of ten supplements selected for testing that are for sexual enhancement passed ConsumerLab.com's latest investigation.
News Release
January 25, 2006
Sexual enhancement supplements analyzed by Consumerlab.com
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK — JANUARY 25, 2006 — ConsumerLab.com announced today that it found only six out of eleven supplements used for sexual enhancement to contain key ingredients listed on their labels and meet other quality criteria.
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Dietary Supplements and Herbs to Avoid When Breastfeeding
Find out which supplements should be avoided when breastfeeding, including medicinal herbs, soy, and flaxseed.
News Release
September 24, 2002
Problems found with most sexual enhancement supplements evaluated by ConsumerLab.com — Only 9 of 22 products pass independent review
WHITE PLAINS, NY — September 24, 2002 — ConsumerLab.com announced today that nearly 60% of products failed to pass its independent Product Review of Sexual Enhancement Supplements. Sexual dysfunction is estimated to affect 43% of women and 31% of men in the U.S.
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5 Tips for Finding a Soap or Body Wash That Won't Irritate Skin
Get 5 tips for finding soap or body wash that won't cause skin irritation. See which soaps we rate best, ingredients to avoid, and phrases on labels that can mislead.
Clinical Update
12/13/2022
Goat’s Milk Soap?
A CL Member asked if goat’s milk soap is a better option than other soaps for people with sensitive skin. Find out in our updated article, 5 Tips for Finding a Soap or Body Wash That Won’t Irritate Skin, which includes our Top Picks for soap and bodywash.
Clinical Update
3/08/2024
Goat’s Rue for Boosting Milk Production?
Does taking goat’s rue promote milk production during breastfeeding? Find out in our article about supplements and breastfeeding.
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Should I be concerned about pyrrolizidine alkaloids in herbal supplements?
Find out which herbal supplement ingredients contain pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs), learn why these constituents are a safety concern, and find out how supplements containing these ingredients are regulated in the U.S. and Europe.
Recalls & Warnings
November 02, 2012
Maker of Joint Health, Blood Sugar, Prostate, Ginkgo Supplements and More Warned For Drug Claims, Misbranding and Adulteration
On September 10, 2012, the FDA issued a warning letter to Global Source Management & Consulting for making drug claims about the following dietary supplements: Scientific Joint Program capsules, Alpha Lipoic Acid, Healthy Blood Sugar Diabetic Support, Dr.
Recalls & Warnings
May 07, 2013
FDA Warns Consumers Of Three More Sexual Enhancement Supplements Containing Undeclared Drugs
On May 7, 2013, the FDA issued a warning to consumers, urging them not to purchase or use three sexual enhancement products which were found to contain undeclared drugs.
Recalls & Warnings
May 03, 2013
Recall: Two Sexual Enhancement Supplements Containing Undeclared Drugs
On May 1, 2013, American Lifestyle issued a voluntary recall of all lots of sexual enhancement supplements Vicerex and Black Ant because they were found to contain undeclared prescription drugs.
Recalls & Warnings
September 18, 2012
Men’s Sexual Enhancement Supplement Containing Prescription Drug Recalled
On September 12, 2012, Body Basics Inc. issued a voluntary nationwide recall of ACTRA-Sx 500 Dietary Supplement Capsules after independent laboratory testing confirmed the supplement contains the prescription drug sildenafil citrate.
Recalls & Warnings
February 19, 2014
Seller of Sexual Enhancement Supplements Warned For Manufacturing Violations
On February 11, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to Maximus Niterider International Group, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
April 04, 2013
Three More Sexual Enhancement Supplements Found To Contain Undeclared Drugs
On April 3, 2013, the FDA warned consumers that the sexual enhancement supplements AFFIRM XL, Love Rider and Ninja Mojo were found to contain undeclared erectile dysfunction drugs. Consumers are urged to stop using these supplements immediately.
Recalls & Warnings
November 07, 2024
Sexual Enhancement Supplements Sold on Amazon Recalled
On November 4, 2024, four sexual enhancement supplements sold on Amazon and other websites, ZoomMax and ZapMax (Boulla LLC) and VitalityXtra and PeakMax (VitalityVita LLC) were recalled because they were found to contain undeclared prescription drugs, ...
Recalls & Warnings
May 10, 2013
Seller Of Sexual Enhancement and Hormonal Balance Supplements Warned For Manufacturing Violations
On April 26, 2013, the FDA issued a warning letter to Pristine Bay, L.L.C.
Recalls & Warnings
March 21, 2024
Eleven Brands of Sexual Enhancement Supplements Recalled Due to Undeclared Prescription Drugs
On March 19, 2024, Pyramid Wholesale issued a recall of 11 brands of sexual enhancement supplements, including honey-based products, after they were found to contain undeclared sildenafil and tadalafil.
Recalls & Warnings
July 10, 2020
Sundial Herbal Recalls More Than Sixty Products Including Turmeric, Cinnamon & Tea
On July 9, 2020, Sundial Herbal Products issued a recall of more than 60 herbal products because they were misbranded and/ or promoted with drug claims. Their labels contain drug claims stating the products can diagnose, cure, mitigate, treat, or prevent disease.
Recalls & Warnings
December 05, 2014
Maker of Ginseng, Zinc, Calcium and More Warned for Manufacturing Violations
On November 20, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to Long Island Pharmaceuticals, LLC, following a facility inspection which found the company's products to be adulterated because they were prepared, packed, or held under conditions that violate Current Good Manufacturing Practices for dietary ...
Recalls & Warnings
April 16, 2012
Protein Supplement Maker Fails FDA Audit -- Many Products Affected
The FDA sent a Warning Letter (dated April 2, 2012) to Theta Brothers Sports Nutrition, Inc. regarding numerous violations of good manufacturing practices at its Lakewood, New Jersey facility.
Recalls & Warnings
September 10, 2013
CoQ10 and Carnitine Supplement Company Warned For Manufacturing Violations
On April 15, 2013, the FDA issued a warning letter to Irenda Corporation, following a facility inspection which found the company's products, including L-Carnitine, Acetyl L-Carnitine, and Co-Q 10 with L-Carnitine, to be adulterated because they were packed, or held under conditions that violate ...
Recalls & Warnings
May 17, 2013
Hoodia, Sexual Enhancement Supplements and More Found To Be Adulterated, Misbranded
On March 01, 2013, the FDA issued a warning letter to Desert Rose Manufacturing, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
December 13, 2013
Maker of Menopause Blend and Other Supplement Ingredients Warned by FDA of Violations
On November 21, 2013, the FDA issued a warning letter to Raw Deal, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
January 04, 2015
Sexual Enhancement Supplement Recalled
On December 30, 2014, Vivo Brand Management (Canada) issued a recall of one lot of the sexual enhancement supplement Forta for Men, because it was found to contain undeclared homosildenafil.
Recalls & Warnings
February 09, 2016
St. John's Wort Supplements Recalled
On February 8, 2016, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) (the British equivalent of the FDA) announced that certain St. John's wort supplements are being recalled because they contain excessive levels of a toxic pyrrolizidine alkaloid (PA).
