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Does ExtenZe Really Work?

Currently, there’s no scientific evidence that ExtenZe pills improve your erections, increase your stamina or have any other positive effects on your sexual performance. 

As we mentioned above, ExtenZe is a supplement, not a medication. This means that it doesn’t need to go through the same clinical trial process that new medications go through to show that they’re safe and effective.

There are currently no clinical trials or peer-reviewed studies in major scientific journals that look at the effectiveness of ExtenZe as a treatment for erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation or any other sexual performance issues. 

Now, this doesn’t necessarily mean that ExtenZe doesn’t work. ExtenZe is a relatively popular supplement. Some ExtenZe users may report anecdotal benefits for their sexual performance, even if these are just placebo responses. 

However, based on the research that’s available, we can’t confidently state that ExtenZe or any similar untested supplements are effective treatments for ED. 

One thing to know is that the company behind ExtenZe, Biotab Nutraceuticals, has been subject to legal action several times for its marketing practices. 

In 2011, the company agreed to pay a $1.75 million fine for engaging in misleading advertising by claiming without any evidence that ExtenZe could increase penis size.

One year earlier, the company settled a deceptive advertising class action lawsuit for $6 million without admitting any wrongdoing.

Even before these cases, the previous company behind ExtenZe had dealt with legal action. In 2006, it paid out $300,000 in civic penalties after making unsubstantiated claims that ExtenZe pills could increase men’s penis size by 27 percent. 

More worryingly, an investigation into ExtenZe found that the supplements exceeded the legal limit in California for lead content, causing some users to become physically ill.

In addition to facing legal action, ExtenZe has faced scrutiny from regulators regarding the use of unlabeled ingredients, including active ingredients used in prescription medications. 

In 2018, the FDA announced that ExtenZe Plus contained sildenafil, a medication that’s used to erectile dysfunction and the active ingredient in Viagra®.

Unlabeled ingredients are a major safety issue, as they can cause interactions when used with certain medications and other products. 

According to the FDA, the unlabeled sildenafil found in ExtenZe Plus may “interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs” and “may lower blood pressure to dangerous levels.”

What Ingredients Are Used in ExtenZe?

ExtenZe contains several active ingredients, some of which may affect certain aspects of your sexual health and performance. These include:

• Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA). DHEA is a steroid hormone precursor that’s used by your body to create androgens like testosterone and dihydrotestosterone (DHT).
  Because of DHEA’s effects on testosterone levels, it’s listed as a banned substance by the World Anti-Doping Agency.
  

• Pregnenolone. Pregnenolone is also a precursor hormone that’s used by your body to create testosterone, estrogen and other hormones.
  

• Yohimbe. ExtenZe Yohimbe is a natural ingredient made from the bark of a tree native to central and western Africa. It contains the ingredient yohimbine, which is often promoted as an athletic performance booster.
  Currently, there isn’t enough research to show that yohimbe is helpful for treating ED or improving athletic performance.
  This is also problematic because in the U.S., it is illegal to market an over-the-counter product containing yohimbe as an ED medication without first obtaining FDA approval, which ExtenZe hasn’t received.
  

• Tribulus. Tribulus is another herbal ingredient. It’s often used in male enhancement and fitness supplements due to its supposed benefits for building muscle mass and boosting testosterone levels.
  Although some research has shown that tribulus may increase testosterone levels when it’s used with other ingredients, there’s very little research into its own effects.
  

• Korean ginseng. ExtenZe Korean ginseng, or Asian ginseng, is a popular herbal folk ingredient that’s believed to boost energy and improve cardiovascular health.
  Although some research has suggested that Korean red ginseng may help to treat ED, both the quality and quantity of existing research is limited.
  

• L-arginine. L-arginine is an amino acid that’s marketed as a natural option for improving blood flow. Research suggests that l-arginine, when used with other ingredients, may be effective at improving sexual function in men with ED.
  

• Gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA). ExtenZe GABA is a neurotransmitter that’s responsible for inhibiting activity in your brain. It’s widely available as a nutritional supplement, although the effects of supplemental GABA on mood and sexual performance aren’t clear.

ExtenZe is sold in several formulations. Some of these may include additional or different active ingredients from those listed above. If you’re considering ExtenZe, you can read the ingredients list on the product’s packaging to check its contents.