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Does Taking Grape Seed Extract Supplement Affect Sex Drive?
Question: Hi, I am planning to start taking “Grape Seed Extract “supplement because of its health benefits. I have read that it has "Anti-Estrogens" (selective estrogens receptor modulators and Aromatase Inhibitors). My question is, will this affect my libido (sex drive), because I do not know the degree of importance of estrogen in that area and in what low estrogen may do to me?
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Best Regards,
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Brief Answer:
unlikely to effect libido
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
I read your query and understand your concern. I would suggest you to start taking grape seed extract as it has many health benefits. The component in that mainly have aromatase inhibiting action. This enzyme convert testosterone to oestrogen which will be reduced . This is not major source of oestrogen in female body. Main production is by ovary.
The action on selective oestrogen receptor is less significant. So you won't have oestrogen deficiency in body after taking grape seed extract nor any effect on libido. This is safe drug and have less severe few side effects like headache , nausea, dizziness etc.
If you are already on any medication for other disease then you need to consult your doctor before starting grape seed . It may interact with drugs like aspirin,some pain killers etc.
Hope I have answered your query. If any further query are there I would love to help.
Regards
Dr.Deepika Patil
unlikely to effect libido
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
I read your query and understand your concern. I would suggest you to start taking grape seed extract as it has many health benefits. The component in that mainly have aromatase inhibiting action. This enzyme convert testosterone to oestrogen which will be reduced . This is not major source of oestrogen in female body. Main production is by ovary.
The action on selective oestrogen receptor is less significant. So you won't have oestrogen deficiency in body after taking grape seed extract nor any effect on libido. This is safe drug and have less severe few side effects like headache , nausea, dizziness etc.
If you are already on any medication for other disease then you need to consult your doctor before starting grape seed . It may interact with drugs like aspirin,some pain killers etc.
Hope I have answered your query. If any further query are there I would love to help.
Regards
Dr.Deepika Patil
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