Dietary Supplement for Erectile Dysfunction via Natural Synergy

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current treatments for erectile dysfunction, such as 5-phosphodiesterase inhibitors, have limitations including side effects, high cost, and limited efficacy on libido and fertility, necessitating a new approach that addresses both symptoms and libido without psychological implications.

Innovation Solution

A dietary supplement combining Tribulus terrestris, glucosamine oligosaccharide, and fat-soluble polyphenols from Ecklonia alga, which stimulates testosterone production, improves libido, and enhances erectile function without significant side effects, formulated to be taken without pre-sexual activity requirements.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If 5-phosphodiesterase inhibitors are used to improve erectile function, then erectile response is improved in over 70% of cases, but serious side effects and multiple interactions occur

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveerectile function improvementVSAvoidside effects and interactions

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces expensive, long-acting pharmaceutical molecules with a combination of natural substances that act locally and temporarily through dietary intake, avoiding systemic side effects while maintaining therapeutic benefit

Inventive Principle:

Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent combines multiple natural substances (L-arginine, zinc, vitamin E, pycnogenol, ginseng, tribulus terrestris) into a composite dietary supplement that works synergistically to improve erectile function without the harmful interactions of synthetic drugs

Inventive Principle:

Principle #40Composite materials

2Ease of operation

If 5-phosphodiesterase inhibitors are taken on demand, then sexual activity can be planned, but patient enthusiasm is reduced and drop-out rate is very high

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesexual activity planningVSAvoidtreatment adherence

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent requires preliminary continuous intake of the dietary supplement to build up effective concentrations of active substances in the body, creating a sustained foundation for sexual function improvement rather than relying on acute on-demand effects

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent establishes continuous daily intake of the supplement as the treatment protocol, maintaining constant therapeutic levels of active substances that continuously support erectile function and libido without interruption or psychological pressure

Inventive Principle:

Principle #20Continuity of useful action

3Duration of action of stationary object

If chronic treatment with 5-phosphodiesterase inhibitors is pursued, then erectile function can be maintained, but cost is high and therapeutic effect is limited with no impact on libido

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveerectile function maintenanceVSAvoidtreatment cost

Core Design Contradiction:

Duration of action of stationary objectVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a multi-functional dietary supplement that simultaneously addresses erectile function, libido, and overall sexual health through natural substances that work on multiple physiological pathways, replacing the need for expensive single-function pharmaceuticals

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

4Adaptability or versatility

If a medicament acts on both libido and symptoms with constant action and trophic effect on corpus cavernosum, then comprehensive sexual health is improved, but years of very expensive experimentation is required

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecomprehensive sexual health improvementVSAvoiddevelopment cost and time

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent utilizes naturally occurring substances that the body can process and utilize effectively, leveraging nature's own biochemical pathways rather than requiring extensive synthetic development and clinical trials, thus reducing development costs and time

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The supplement demonstrates significant improvement in erectile function and libido, with reduced dosage frequency and no psychological implications, offering a cost-effective, curative, and symptomatic action for erectile dysfunction.

Implementation Method 1

Tribulus terrestris has preferably a 40% saponin content; it naturally stimulates testosterone production, increases the libido and the trophism of the testosterone-dependent organs

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectHormonal stimulation:

Implementation Method 2

The glucosamine oligosaccharide stimulates the release of NO (nitrous oxide)

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectNitrous oxide release:

Implementation Method 3

The extract from Ecklonia Cava and its liposoluble polyphenols are reported for their positive effects on sexual performance

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectAntioxidant effect:

Data Source

PatentEP2477633B1Dietary supplement stimulating the male sexual function

Publication Date: 2013.07.10 TRADAPHARMA

AI summary

The present invention relates to dietary supplements comprising Tribulus terrestris, glucosamine oligosaccharide and alga Ecklonia comprising fat-soluble polyphenols. The dietary supplements are useful in the prevention and/or the treatment of erectile dysfunction.