The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is one of the worldâs most confusing and complex viruses. In this series, we will strip away the scientific jargon and provide a straightforward guide to HIV with the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)âs Director of Basic and Clinical Research Jeffrey Safrit.
In the body, L-citrulline is converted to the amino acid L-arginine, which goes on to make another important substance nitric oxide. And nitric oxide is the secret to hard, firm, healthy erections. Heres how it worksâ¦.
A manâs impotence, or inability to achieve or maintain an erection, might be a symptom of a medical problem. Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a maleâs inability to get an erection thatâs firm enough for sexual intercourse. The condition is also called impotence. ED can result in an unsatisfactory sex life and cause other problems, including: Low self-esteem.