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Alpha Erec Ingredients: Ten Names From Arginine to Zinc
Quick answer
Alpha Erec lists ten ingredients in each berry gummy.
They are L-arginine, L-citrulline, ashwagandha, horny goat weed, tribulus, maca, Panax ginseng, fenugreek, zinc and vitamin D3. The brand does not publish the amount of each.
To read the bottle itself, see what the label shows.
Overview
What is inside an Alpha Erec gummy?
Each berry gummy holds ten named ingredients, per the brand's sales page: two amino acids, six plant extracts, one mineral and one vitamin. The amount of each one is not published.
- Amino acids
- L-Arginine HCl, L-Citrulline
- Botanicals
- Ashwagandha root, Horny Goat Weed, Tribulus Terrestris, Maca root extract, Panax Ginseng, Fenugreek extract
- Mineral
- Zinc
- Vitamin
- Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)
- Amount of each
- Not published
- Other ingredients
- Not published
The list follows the brand's order. Without a panel, nobody can say which ingredient is the largest. See what the bottle does and does not show on the Alpha Erec Supplement Facts page.
Ingredient
L-Arginine HCl: the amino acid behind nitric oxide
What it is
L-arginine is an amino acid found in meat, fish, nuts and beans. The body uses it to make nitric oxide, which helps blood vessel walls relax. HCl is a common salt form.
Human studies
A 2019 review pooled trials in 540 men with mild to moderate erectile dysfunction (Rhim et al., 2019). Doses of 1,500 to 5,000 mg a day beat placebo, with more side effects too. Those men took arginine alone, not this gummy.
Safety
Never combine L-arginine products with nitrate heart medicines. It can interact with sildenafil-type drugs and blood pressure medicines, and may raise bleeding risk with blood thinners (Mayo Clinic, L-arginine).
Ingredient
L-Citrulline: the body turns it into arginine
What it is
L-citrulline is an amino acid first found in watermelon. The kidneys turn it into arginine, which is why formulas often pair the two.
Human studies
In a small 2011 trial, 24 men with mild erectile dysfunction took 1,500 mg a day for one month (Cormio et al., 2011). Half reached a normal score on the study's rating scale, against 8% on placebo. It was one short study.
Safety
It feeds the same pathway as arginine, so the arginine cautions above cover it too.
Ingredient
Ashwagandha root: an herb linked to stress and hormones
What it is
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a shrub whose root is used in Ayurveda, India's traditional medicine. It is called an adaptogen, a word for herbs said to help the body cope with stress.
Human studies
Human studies used 240 to 1,250 mg of extract a day (NIH ODS, ashwagandha). In one 8-week trial, 57 men aged 40 to 70 took 600 mg a day, and testosterone rose 14.7% more than on placebo (Lopresti et al., 2019). That is a study result, not a promise.
Safety
Liver injury has been reported with ashwagandha, and it can change thyroid levels. Ask a doctor first if you take thyroid medicine or have liver disease.
Ingredient
Horny goat weed: mostly animal data
What it is
Horny goat weed is Epimedium, a leafy plant from traditional Chinese medicine. Its best-known compound is icariin.
Human studies
A 2020 review of common aphrodisiac ingredients found that human studies on horny goat weed are scarce (Srivatsav et al., 2020). Most data come from animals, so there is no human dose to compare against.
Safety
With so little human data, its daily-use safety is not well mapped. Show the list to your pharmacist if you take medicine.
Ingredient
Tribulus terrestris: no better than placebo in a trial
What it is
Tribulus terrestris is a low, spiny plant of warm, dry places. It is often sold as a testosterone herb.
Human studies
In a 2014 randomized trial, 30 men with erectile dysfunction took 800 mg a day for 30 days (Santos et al., 2014). It did no better than placebo for symptoms or testosterone. On this evidence it is the weakest ingredient listed.
Safety
Our sources give no specific warning. That is not proof of safety; the trial was small and short.
Ingredient
Maca root extract: a Peruvian root with small trials
What it is
Maca (Lepidium meyenii) is a root vegetable grown high in the Andes of Peru, eaten there as food.
Human studies
A 2010 systematic review covered maca trials for sexual function that used 1,500 to 3,000 mg a day (Shin et al., 2010). It found limited evidence from few, small trials and no firm conclusion.
Safety
Our sources list no specific interaction. Small trials cannot rule out rare problems.
Ingredient
Panax ginseng: encouraging, but not proven
What it is
Panax ginseng, also called Asian or Korean ginseng, is a root used in East Asian medicine for centuries. It is not the same plant as American ginseng.
Human studies
A 2018 review of herbal products for erectile dysfunction covered ginseng trials that used 1,800 to 3,000 mg a day for 2 to 3 months (Borrelli et al., 2018). Results were encouraging, but not strong enough to recommend any herbal product.
Safety
Ginseng may lower blood sugar and may interact with blood-thinning drugs (NCCIH, Asian ginseng). It often causes trouble sleeping. Ask a doctor first if you take diabetes medicine.
Ingredient
Fenugreek extract: evidence not reviewed here
What it is
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) seeds are a common spice in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking.
Human studies
We have not reviewed a verified human study of fenugreek, so this page quotes no dose or result for it.
Safety
An extract is more concentrated than the spice. Check it with your pharmacist if you take regular medicine.
Ingredient
Zinc: a mineral with a set daily need
What it is
Zinc is an essential mineral found in meat, shellfish, beans and whole grains. The body needs it for many enzymes and for immune health.
Human studies
As a nutrient it has a daily target, not a trial dose. The RDA for adult men is 11 mg, and the upper limit is 40 mg a day (NIH ODS, zinc). The gummy's amount is not published.
Safety
Too much zinc over time can lower copper. It interacts with some antibiotics and diuretics.
Ingredient
Vitamin D3: the form your skin makes in sunlight
What it is
Vitamin D3, or cholecalciferol, is the form the skin makes in sunlight. It helps the body absorb calcium.
Human studies
Like zinc, vitamin D has a daily target. The RDA is 600 to 800 IU (15 to 20 mcg) for adults, with an upper limit of 4,000 IU (100 mcg) (NIH ODS, vitamin D).
Safety
Vitamin D toxicity almost always comes from taking too much in supplements. If you take a vitamin D pill, ask the brand at [email protected] what one gummy adds.
Dose check
Can you check Alpha Erec doses against the research?
No, and this is the biggest gap in the formula. Every bar is hatched because no amounts are published. Studied amounts of arginine and ginseng alone add up to several grams a day.
Label: not published. Studied: 1,500-5,000 mg a day. (Rhim et al., 2019)
Label: not published. Studied: 1,500 mg a day. (Cormio et al., 2011)
Label: not published. Studied: 1,800-3,000 mg a day. (Borrelli et al., 2018)
Label: not published. Studied: 1,500-3,000 mg a day. (Shin et al., 2010)
Label: not published. Studied: 240-1,250 mg of extract a day. (NIH ODS, ashwagandha) (Lopresti et al., 2019)
Label: not published. Studied: 800 mg a day (no better than placebo). (Santos et al., 2014)
Label: not published. Studied: no human dose data. (Srivatsav et al., 2020)
Label: not published. Studied: no verified study cited here.
Label: not published. Studied: RDA 11 mg; upper limit 40 mg. (NIH ODS, zinc)
Label: not published. Studied: RDA 600-800 IU; upper limit 4,000 IU. (NIH ODS, vitamin D)
Summary
Alpha Erec ingredients summary: evidence and safety in one table
Here is every ingredient in one place. The amount column is the same for all ten.
| Ingredient | Amount per gummy | Human evidence | Main safety note |
|---|---|---|---|
| L-Arginine HCl | Not published | Pooled trials beat placebo | Nitrates and other heart, blood pressure and blood-thinning drugs |
| L-Citrulline | Not published | One small 1-month trial | Same pathway as arginine |
| Ashwagandha root | Not published | One 8-week trial in men 40 to 70 | Liver injury reports, thyroid |
| Horny Goat Weed | Not published | Human data scarce, mostly animal | Not well studied |
| Tribulus Terrestris | Not published | No better than placebo in one trial | None listed in our sources |
| Maca root extract | Not published | Few small trials, no firm conclusion | None listed in our sources |
| Panax Ginseng | Not published | Encouraging, not proven | Blood sugar, blood thinners, sleep |
| Fenugreek extract | Not published | Not reviewed here | Check with a pharmacist |
| Zinc | Not published | Nutrient: RDA 11 mg, limit 40 mg | Copper, some antibiotics |
| Vitamin D3 | Not published | Nutrient: RDA 600 to 800 IU, limit 4,000 IU | Stacking supplements |
FAQ
Alpha Erec ingredients FAQ
How many ingredients are in Alpha Erec?
Ten: L-arginine HCl, L-citrulline, ashwagandha root, horny goat weed, tribulus terrestris, maca root extract, Panax ginseng, fenugreek extract, zinc and vitamin D3.
How much L-arginine is in each Alpha Erec gummy?
The brand does not publish it. Studies used 1,500 to 5,000 mg a day, so the two cannot be compared.
Does Alpha Erec contain caffeine or stimulants?
None of the ten named ingredients is a stimulant. The inactive ingredients are not published.
Is Alpha Erec gelatin or pectin based?
Not published. The brand has not listed its inactive ingredients.
Which ingredient has the best human evidence?
L-arginine, from pooled trials in 540 men. Tribulus did no better than placebo, and horny goat weed has little human data.
Can I take Alpha Erec with a multivitamin?
Ask your doctor first. The gummy's zinc and vitamin D amounts are not published, so you cannot add up your totals.