What is Avela?

Avela is a natural male enhancement supplement advertised to contain a synergistic, proprietary blend of herbs and extracts, including eurycoma longifolia, ginkgo biloba and maca root extract. Although Avela specifically states it should not be used to treat any sexual problems it does claim to boost the body's "sexual fitness" when taken right before intercourse, we interpret this to be that it may give you a boost of energy to help you perform better. They recommend taking up to 2 capsules an hour before intercourse to allow it to work efficiently.

Avela contains l-arginine, eurycoma longifolia, cnidium monnier 50% extract, xanthoparmelia scabrosa extract, GABA, epimedium sagittatum, butea superba extract, avena sativa extract, mucuna pruriens extract, ginkgo biloba, maca root extract, tribulus terrestris extract, muira puama extract and bioperine.

It might. Cathy Wong, an alternative medicine expert for About.com, also identifies l-arginine and ginkgo biloba as possible natural boosters of sexual performance. She claims both ingredients facilitate blood flow to the penis.

Not for everyone. In some people Ginkgo biloba can cause gastrointestinal (GI) irritation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, heart palpitations and an increased risk for bleeding. People taking antidepressants or anticoagulants should speak with their physician prior to using Avela. Xanthoparmelia scabrosa is also a known toxic herb--regular use is not recommended.

Not enough studies prove Avela's ingredients have male enhancement properties. The risk of unwanted side effects is also a huge disadvantage, especially if you have a history of bleeding or gastrointestinal disorders.NULL