Chinese Men Turn to Odd Supplement with Reported Viagra-like Qualities

There’s an interesting new supplement gaining popularity in China. According to a news story on Quartz, an increasing number of Chinese men are taking supplements made from kangaroo testicles in an effort to boost their sex drive.

A look into the Chinese supplement world

According to Chinese medical beliefs, ingesting kangaroo testicles will boost testosterone levels in men. Kangaroos are said to have 40 female sex partners, which further fuels the notion that the animal’s genitalia can rev up a man’s sex life.

One supplement made from pulverized kangaroo testicles runs about $165 (for 300 pills) on a popular online Chinese marketplace.

While men are willing to pay for this exotic sex supplement, the dosage is important. A small dose can improve libido, a large dose can have the complete opposite effect, adding to impotence problems.

It’s not the first unusual ingredient in Chinese medicine; rhino horn powder is used in other remedies.

The demand for virility enhancing supplements has created a new market for Australian met distributors. While Aussies don’t usually eat kangaroo, the country does control the population through annual hunts.

Treatment in the U.S.

There are no scientific studies that support the Chinese claims. In the U.S. the FDA has approved five medications to treat impotence in men: Viagra, Cialis, Stendra, Staxyn and Levitra.

Edrugstore.com, a trusted source for prescription medications, offers these lifestyle drugs to patients with a prescription. The Arizona-based company also offers an online consultation program, which is overseen by trained doctors, to help men find a medication that’s right for their condition.

You can learn more about the company, through its website.