A health treatment that is not classified as standard Western medical practice is referred to as "alternative" or "complementary." Alternative treatments include nutritional supplements, herbal remedies, and acupuncture.

Some men may choose to use alternative treatments in addition to traditional treatments for ED. If you are considering an alternative form of treatment for ED, seek the advice of a healthcare provider before getting started.
Alternative Treatments for ED

Nutritional Supplements: nutritional supplements including the amino acid arginine, bioflavonoids, zinc, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and flaxseed meal have been used to improve erectile function. In addition, certain ED patients with low levels of the hormone dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) showed improvement in erectile function after receiving supplemental doses of DHEA. However, because the long-term safety of DHEA is not known, most experts do not recommend its use.

Lifestyle modification

Sexual function is influenced by your overall wellbeing.

ED may be a sign that you are not giving enough attention to a healthy lifestyle. It can also be the first symptom of more serious conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and prostate cancer.

For this reason, it's important you discuss your concerns with a GP who will give you a check up to rule out these problems.

Below are some things you could do that can improve your ability to get and sustain an erection, and at the same time lower your risk of many other serious conditions.

Stop smoking:

Smoking hardens the arteries, including those that supply blood to the penis. This can limit the flow of blood and cause ED.

Increase the amount you exercise

Exercise improves blood circulation, builds strength and stamina, lifts mood and relieves stress. This will benefit your sex life, as well as your overall health and wellbeing.

Improve your diet

Food is your body's fuel. You can't expect your body to function properly if you don't supply it with the foods it needs.

Moderate alcohol consumption

Alcohol can cause and worsen ED.

Manage stress

Stress and overwork are culprits of many problems. ED treatments can't do much if you are constantly exhausted, don't get enough sleep etc - especially if these issues cause tension in your relationship.

The oral drugs currently available are:

Viagra tablets (sildenafil).

Cialis tablets (tadalafil)

Levitra tablets (vardenafil)