METHODS FOR IMPROVEMENT IN SEXUAL HEALTH AND THE COMPOSITIONS USED THEREIN

摘要

Methods are described for improving sexual health by administering a composition in an effective amount to a subject in need thereof. More particularly, methods are described for improving sexual health by administering a macroalgae composition including a macroalgae extract, comprised of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids in a ratio of at or about 1:0.5 to at or about 1:10. The composition is prepared by solvent extraction of macroalgae selected from green, red and/or brown seaweeds or the combinations thereof. Effects are evaluated on biomarkers related to sexual health such as testosterone synthesis, nitric oxide synthesis, phosphodiesterase 5 and 11.

主权项

1. A method for improving sexual health comprising:
administering to a subject in need of improved sexual health, an effective amount of macroalgae composition including a macroalgae extract comprising saturated and unsaturated fatty acids in a ratio of about 1:0.5 to about 1:10, and evaluating the effect on sexual health; wherein said composition is administered at a dose of between 250 mg per day to 4000 mg per day.