Research suggests that Fadogia agrestis may support libido and sexual function in male animal models, based on two preclinical studies conducted in rats. The first study found that an aqueous extract significantly increased mount frequency, reduced latency to mounting, and elevated serum testosterone levels, pointing to potential aphrodisiac effects. The second study indicated that a stem extract helped restore erectile function and normalized components of the nitric oxide signaling pathway in rats with paroxetine-induced erectile dysfunction. It is important to note that both studies are animal-based experiments, and no human clinical trials or randomized controlled trials have been identified in this body of evidence, meaning the applicability of these findings to humans remains uncertain.
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| Title | Type | Year | Direction | Match |
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| Aphrodisiac potentials of the aqueous extract of Fadogia agrestis (Schweinf. ... | Other | 2005 | Supports | 97 |
| Fadogia agrestis (Schweinf. Ex Hiern) Stem Extract Restores Selected Biomolec... | Other | 2023 | Supports | 85 |