Imbalances of key nutrients and toxins can strongly affect sexual function and libido. Decreased libido and potency in men is associated with zinc deficiency.1 Iron overload can also blunt sexual arousal and response.2 Because they are safer, more economical and less traumatic, researchers recommend noninvasive methods of quantifying body iron as a reliable alternative to invasive procedures such as liver biopsy.3

Accumulation of heavy metal toxins in the body can also trigger sexual dysfunction. For example, excessive exposure to lead from work conditions, paint, or soil has become increasingly common, and can reduce libido and lessen potency in men, and cause infertility in women.4 Cadmium is a carcinogenic toxin commonly found in cigarette smoke and fossil fuel emissions, as well as other sources such as animal liver, shellfish, municipal waste, and drinking water. Experimental evidence suggests that, even at low doses of exposure, cadmium impairs erectile function.5,6

The Elemental Analysis (Hair) measures levels of toxic and nutrient elements in the body using a hair, blood, or urine sample. Each specimen type provides a unique window on element status.

Call to set up a nutritional consultation so that tests can be performed and a comprehensive strategy of lifestyle, dietary modification and nutrient supplementation can be implemented to aid you in reversing this disorder.

For an appointment, contact our office at: 800-956-7083 or 818 707-3126.

Dr. Rispoli, Ph.D., L.Ac. has had a clinical practice for over 20 years. Her programs work because she is so thorough in testing and providing a nutritional approach. Remember that the body can heal itself if given the proper nutrients.

All lab tests can be done through the mail in the privacy of your own home, except blood tests, we send you to a lab to have your blood drawn for these. After you pay for the test we mail you the kit, the results take two weeks, the test results will be mailed to us and we will call you to go over the results, its that easy! All tests include the consultation for the report of findings.

References
1 Kinugasa E, Yarama H, Sato Y. Nippon Rinsho 19987;55(11):2996-3001.
2 Barton JC, Edwards CQ, Bertoli LF, Shroyer TW, Hudson SL. Am J Med 1995;99(6):616-623.
3 Haddy TB, Castro OL, Rana SR. Am J Pediatr Hematol Oncol 1988;10(1):23-34.
4 Winder C. Neurotoxicology 1993;14(2-3):303-317.

5 Clark JT, Jimenez B, Evans SL, Barrow R, Winfree M, Mrotek JJ. Cadmium-induced sexual dysfunction does not involve increased hepatic metabolism of testosterone nor increased circulating levels of corticosterone. Physiol Behav 1994 Nov;56(5):975-81.

6 Clark JT. Sexual function in altered physiological states: comparison of effects of hypertension, diabetes, hyperprolactinemia, and others to "normal" aging in male rats. Neurosci Biobehav Rev 1995 Summer;19(2):279-302.

The information herein is not intended as diagnosis, treatment or a cure. Should you have a medical condition please seek the advice of your medical doctor.