Trying out oysters or extra-spicy food this Valentines Day?

Heres what the science says.

Whats an aphrodisiac?

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What does science say about aphrodisiacs?

Most of the studies that look into aphrodisiacs are animal studies and use rats instead, she says.

For example, male rats given a diet of 10 percent [honey] had higher testosterone levels.

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How can you use aphrodisiacs?

There is definitely some good news behind all of the studies that have been conducted.

A study onaphrodisiac herbs for the management of male sexual dysfunctionechoes this idea though.

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Going on to explain that all the herbs reviewed in the study exhibited significant pharmacological activity.

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