Is it safe to take Ginkgo and L-arginine together and does it help with erectile dysfunction

Ginkgo & L-arginine r nutritional supplements that r safe to take together (at a reasonable dose, as with anything, taking too much could be harmful). Both r commonly used for improving circulation which may therefore be also beneficial for erectile dysfunction (ED) (especially if circulation is a cause). However, the notion that these supplements may make u last longer in bed is not true. I am not aware of any evidence of this effect. There r exercises u can perform that can help in this, but nutritional supplements r likely not effective. Kegal exercises can help u control ejaculation for longer sex. See here for more info: http://sexuality.about.com/od/anatomyresponse/ht/kegelsmen.htm

Arginine is a common & natural amino acid. It is commonly used for circulatory problems becasue it is an NO (Nitric Oxide) precursor. NO causes relaxation & dilation of ur blood vessels allowing blood to flow. The theory is that by taking arginine, u can potentially increase the amount of NO in the blood, & therefore improve circulation.

Ginkgo biloba tree leaf extract has been used therapeutically in China for millennia. The active ingredients of Ginkgo biloba extracts contain many different substances but most of them fall into two main categories: Terpenoid lactones & Flavonoids. Ginkgo is most commonly used to help memory & mental function (and research reveals this effect may be due to increased circulation in the brain.)

In terms of erectile dysfunction, there may be a benefit to using both arginine & ginkgo (because of the circulatory benefits). See the following sites for specific research in regards to the effect of arginine & ginkgo for ED:
http://erectiledysfunctioncentral.org/?s=arginine
http://erectiledysfunctioncentral.org/?s=ginkgo

Dosage is also a key factor. One study with a low dose showed no effect with ED (http://erectiledysfunctioncentral.org/erectile-dysfunction-research/effect-of-oral-administration-of-high-dose-nitric-oxide-donor-l-arginine-in-men-with-organic-erectile-dysfunction-results-of-a-double-blind-randomized-placebo-controlled-study/) & another study with high dose revealed some benefit for ED (http://erectiledysfunctioncentral.org/erectile-dysfunction-research/effectiveness-of-oral-l-arginine-in-first-line-treatment-of-erectile-dysfunction-in-a-controlled-crossover-study/)

It would be advisable to seek professional advise from an expert in nutritional supplements (i.e. Naturopathic Doctor or MD with training in nutrition).

Here is another good article on nutrional supplementation (including arginine & ginkgo): http://erectiledysfunctioncentral.org/erectile-dysfunction-research/nutrients-and-botanicals-for-erectile-dysfunction-examining-the-evidence-2/ (click on the yellow ''alternative medicine review'' button for the full article)

Read the bottle and if it says ''do not take with these medications.'' then look for the ones that you are taking to see if its safe. Also ask your pharmacist because there could be dangerous side effects. As for a medicine for ED take Cialis or Viagra, they are the most effective