Protocol development in integrative medicine is not typically a simple process. Individuals require individualized care, and what works for one patient may not work for another.
To establish these protocols, we first developed a Rating Scale that could be used to discern the rigor of evidence supporting a specific nutrient’s therapeutic effect.
The following protocols were developed using only A through C-quality evidence.
A
Systematic review or meta-analysis of human trials
B
RDBPC human trials
2+ studies and/or 1 study with 50 + subjects
C
RDBPC human trials
1 study
Korean ginseng (Panax ginseng)
2000 mg, total per day, minimum 8 weeks3,4,5
- Panax ginseng was shown to be effective for the treatment of erectile dysfunction1
- IIEF score, sexual desire, frequency of intercourse, degree of sexual desire, erection, rigidity, penetration and maintenance of erection was all significantly improved2,3,4,5
750 mg, total per day, minimum 3 months6,8
- Improvement in intercourse satisfaction, orgasmic function, sexual desire, overall satisfaction and GEQ response was observed in patients with mild to moderate erectile dysfunction6,7
- Increase in total testosterone and IIEF was observed6,8
Maca (Lepidium meyenii)
1500-2400 mg, total per day, minimum 8 weeks9,11
- Significant improvement in physical, psychological, and social performance-related SAT-P score9
- Greater increase in IIEF score compared to placebo9
- Improved sexual desire was observed and seem to be an independent effect of Maca10,11
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The Fullscript Integrative Medical Advisory team has developed or collected these protocols from practitioners and supplier partners to help health care practitioners make decisions when building treatment plans. By adding this protocol to your Fullscript template library, you understand and accept that the recommendations in the protocol are for initial guidance and may not be appropriate for every patient.
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