L-Citrulline vs Sildenafil for libido
Short answer: For libido, more users report improvement with L-Citrulline — 98% of 48 reports, versus 93% of 14 for Sildenafil.
L-Citrulline has 14 meta-analyses and 101 randomized trials on PubMed; Sildenafil has 233 and 699.
Based on 231 reports about L-Citrulline and 68 about Sildenafil. Not medical advice.
| L-Citrulline Supplement | Sildenafil Medication | |
|---|---|---|
| Users say it helped | 77%helped99 reports · medium confidence | 54%helped33 reports · medium confidence |
| Verdict | Mostly positive | Mixed |
| Research | AResearch: Strong | AResearch: Strong |
| Meta-analyses / RCTs | 14 / 101 | 233 / 699 |
| Mainly used for | ||
| Libido % reporting improvement | 98% (48) | 93% (14) |
| Performance % reporting improvement | 98% (45) | 100% (9) |
| Heart & lipids % reporting improvement | 95% (22) | — |
| Energy % reporting improvement | 100% (11) | — |
| Common side effects | cold sore, dizziness, headache, increased urination | headache, nasal congestion, low estrogen, tolerance |
| Typical dose reported | 8 g / 3x/week | Not listed |
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