All-Natural Male Enhacnement
While Excitol’s ingredient profile is encouraging, its formulations are subpar. Amounts in Excitol tend to be significantly below the clinically-studied doses, which is enough to convince me it is mediocre.
It is quite expensive for only 15 days, considering users will need to buy 2 bottles ($80.00) to continue use throughout the month.
Also, the lack of user reviews is unfortunate. I look forward to reading them as they become available.
If you are interested in Excitol, I recommend consulting a doctor before purchasing.
- Ingredient Quality
- Ingredient Dose
- Price
- Value
- Safety
Excitol
Excitol is a male enhancement pill formulated to optimize erections, boost pleasure, and intensify orgasms, all while being affordable.
The company says Excitol is designed “to maximize a man’s overall sexual performance” with results lasting for as long as 24 hours.
I looked closer at the ingredients to see if Excitol lives up to the company’s claims.
What’s Under the Cap?
There are several ingredients in Excitol’s formula. By highlighting some of the more prominent ingredients, we can better understand if Excitol works.
Horny Goat Weed (100mg) is used to treat sexual problems, but medical authorities debate its effectiveness.
One online medical website says there isn’t enough conclusive evidence to show its ability to treat erectile dysfunction [1] while one study shows it improved the quality of life and had sexual potentiating effects on patients with chronic liver failure with regular hemodialysis. [2]
Rhodiola (75 mg) is an ingredient that enhances endurance and exercise performance.
Researchers administered either 200 mg rhodiola rosea extract and 500 mg starch or 700 mg starch to test subjects in a double-blind placebo-controlled fashion. Results show rhodiola rosea intake enhanced endurance exercise capacity. [3]
Rhodiola amounts in Excitol are a bit smaller than the clinically-studied dose. It may have minimal results with continual use.
Maca (50 mg) improves sexual performance by combating mild erectile dysfunction (ED).
During a 12-week study, 50 men were given 2,400 mg maca dry extract or a placebo. After the treatment, research shows both groups experienced notable increases in International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) and psychological performance-related Satisfaction Profile (SAT-P) scores. However, the maca group experienced more significant improvements compared to the placebo. Additionally, only the maca group experienced improvements in physical and social performance-related SAT-P scores. [4]
I don’t think there is enough maca in Excitol to provide similar benefits
Longjack Root (50 mg) is also known as eurycoma longifolia. It is studied for its ability to improve male fertility and sperm quality.
During one study, 350 patients were given 200 mg eurycoma longifolia per day and were asked to undergo a semen analyses every 3 months for 9 months.
Of the 350 recruited, 75 patients with an average history of infertility of 5.3 years completed one 3-month cycle. All 75 subjects experienced improvements in seminal parameters – concentration, motility, and morphology –and 11 experienced spontaneous pregnancies. [5]
Amounts in Excitol are significantly smaller than the clinical dose used. This leads me to believe its effects won’t be as prominent.
Arginine (25 mg) is an amino acid that converts to nitric oxide. Nitric oxide improves circulation and blood flow to the penis by widening blood vessels.
The recommended arginine amount for dealing with erectile dysfunction is 5 g per day. [6] There is not enough arginine to aid erectile dysfunction.
Excitol Proprietary Blend (125 mg)
Pygeum Africanum is an ingredient that shrinks prostate to relieve urinary problems. Effective doses range from 75 – 200 mg standardized lipophilic extract of pygeum daily. [7]
It is difficult to tell how much pygeum africanum is included in this blend.
Korean Ginseng is shown to increase male sexual factors such as penile tip rigidity, maintenance, and penetration when administered in 900 mg 3 times a day. [8]
Considering the clinically-studied amount is several times that of the entire proprietary blend, I don’t believe Korean ginseng has much effect in Excitol.
Damiana is used as an aphrodisiac. However, one online medical authority doubts its effectiveness and says there haven’t been any reported scientific trials. [9]
How Should Consumers Use Excitol?
The company says users should take 2 capsules 30 minutes before sexual activity. But, users may find Excitol’s effects act either fast or slow. Users should adjust the ingestion time to fit personal preference.
Do not take Excitol if you are taking any other oral male enhancement products or any prescription medication.
The manufacturer doesn’t mention the need to cycle off Excitol. Instead, the company says users should take the daily serving for as long as the user is sexually active.
Do not take more than 2 capsules in a 24-hour period.
Is Excitol Safe?
The official website says Excitol’s natural ingredients are shown to be safe for use. However, they acknowledge some users may have a reaction with one or more of the ingredients.
There are side effects associated with horny goat weed and arginine. They include bloating, low blood pressure, nosebleed, dizziness, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. [1] [6]
How Is The Company’s Customer Service?
The company ships all orders discreetly in unmarked packaging to respect the customer’s privacy.
Unfortunately, the company can’t offer a guarantee because people react differently to Excitol’s ingredients.
Refunds and returns are limited to unopened products in original wrapping and packaging (unless there is a manufacturer defect). Users must email within 30 days of purchase date to receive authorization code for return.
Additionally, all products are subject to a 25% restocking fee that will be deducted from refund total.
Where to Find the Best Deals
Excitol is available through Excitol.com. One 15-serving bottle sells for around $40.00.
The official website also 1 free bottle when users purchase 2 bottles for $79.00.
The Final Verdict on Excitol
While Excitol’s ingredient profile is encouraging, its formulations are subpar. Amounts in Excitol tend to be significantly below the clinically-studied doses, which is enough to convince me it is mediocre.
It is quite expensive for only 15 days, considering users will need to buy 2 bottles ($80.00) to continue use throughout the month.
Also, the lack of user reviews is unfortunate. I look forward to reading them as they become available.
If you are interested in Excitol, I recommend consulting a doctor before purchasing.
References
[1] “Horny Goat Weed.” WebMD. Available from: http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-699-HORNY%20GOAT%20WEED.aspx?activeIngredientId=699&activeIngredientName=HORNY%20GOAT%20WEED
[2] Liao HJ, Chen XM, Li WG. “[Effect of Epimedium sagittatum on quality of life and cellular immunity in patients of hemodialysis maintenance].” Zhongguo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi. 1995 Apr;15(4):202-4. Available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7647539
[3] De Bock K, et al. “Acute Rhodiola rosea intake can improve endurance exercise performance.” Int J Sport Nutr Metab. 2004 Jun;14(3):298-307. Available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15256690
[4] Zenico T, et al. “Subjective effects of Lepidium meyenii (maca) extract on well-being and sexual performance in patients with mild erectile dysfunction: a randomized, double-blind clinical trial.” AAndrologia 2009 Apr;41(2):95-9. Doi: 10.1111/j.1439-0272.2008.00892.x. Available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19260845
[5] Moh Ismail Bin Mohd Tambi, M. Kamarul Imran. “Eurycoma longifolia Jack in managing idiopathic male infertility.” Asian Journal of Andrology (2010) 12:376-380. Available from: http://www.readcube.com/articles/10.1038/aja.2010.7?locale=en
[6] “L-Arginine.” WebMD. Available from: http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-875-L-ARGININE.aspx?activeIngredientId=875&activeIngredientName=L-ARGININE
[7] “Pygeum.” WebMD. Available from: http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-388-PYGEUM.aspx?activeIngredientId=388&activeIngredientName=PYGEUM
[8] Hong B, Ji YH, Hong JH, Nam KY, Ahn TY. “A double-blind crossover study evaluating the efficacy of korean red ginseng in patients with erectile dysfunction: a preliminary report.” J Urol. 2002 Nov;168(5):2070-3. Available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12394711
[9] “Damiana.” NYU Langone Medical Center. Available from: http://www.med.nyu.edu/content?ChunkIID=21665
