Supplement causing erectile dysfunction?

[TheKid1986]

Hey everyone, new user here. I hope I'm posting in the right forum.

I started using a no fat/protein only supplement back in January; my goal was to lose fat. Unfortunately, I lost a little more than that.


I used to take the supplement 3 times per week, for about 4 weeks. At the end of the 4th week, I noticed that I couldn't "keep it up" anymore. I could get it up, but wasn't able to keep it up for more than a few seconds. It was something that happened over night.

Went to the doc and he told me that he doesn't know what was in the supplement protein shake so he couldn't diagnose me right away.

I am pretty sure it has something to do with that shake, since I was perfectly fine before that, and the shake was the only change that I included in my overall diet, and lifestyle. Keep in mind I'm in my mid 20's.

Did anyone here ever experience something like that after using a shake? And what did you do to solve the issue?

Thanks.

[Lewwwiss]

Hey everyone, new user here. I hope I'm posting in the right forum.

I started using a no fat/protein only supplement back in January; my goal was to lose fat. Unfortunately, I lost a little more than that.


I used to take the supplement 3 times per week, for about 4 weeks. At the end of the 4th week, I noticed that I couldn't "keep it up" anymore. I could get it up, but wasn't able to keep it up for more than a few seconds. It was something that happened over night.

Went to the doc and he told me that he doesn't know what was in the supplement protein shake so he couldn't diagnose me right away.

I am pretty sure it has something to do with that shake, since I was perfectly fine before that, and the shake was the only change that I included in my overall diet, and lifestyle. Keep in mind I'm in my mid 20's.

Did anyone here ever experience something like that after using a shake? And what did you do to solve the issue?

Thanks.

Well what was the supplement called?

[TheKid1986]

Well what was the supplement called?

It's called "Iso Crazy" . I have the description from their official website but I can't seem to be allowed to post it since I have under 50 posts.

[Lewwwiss]

It's called "Iso Crazy" . I have the description from their official website but I can't seem to be allowed to post it since I have under 50 posts.

What's the company called?

[TheKid1986]

What's the company called?

Crazy Nutrition

[Lewwwiss]

Crazy Nutrition

Never ever heard of them. I'm in the UK and it might be a US brand people over there know but I don't. There's nothing wrong with whey protein cos my sex life And ability to get wood is just fine. Maybe try ordering from bb.com and a reputable brand. Or it might be under lying issue not linked to the protein at all.

[TheKid1986]

Never ever heard of them. I'm in the UK and it might be a US brand people over there know but I don't. There's nothing wrong with whey protein cos my sex life And ability to get wood is just fine. Maybe try ordering from bb.com and a reputable brand. Or it might be under lying issue not linked to the protein at all.

Thanks, but could you take a look at the ingredients please? Google "Iso crazy" and it should be the 3rd link (It's a pdf file in english & french)

[MuscleUpCrohns]

Thanks, but could you take a look at the ingredients please? Google "Iso crazy" and it should be the 3rd link (It's a pdf file in english & french)

Is this ingredients list right:

Micro and ultra filtered why protein isolate (WPI 90), flavour, stevia leaves.

If those are truly the ingredients in it, I can't imagine that being the cause, especially at only 3 times a week. There are plenty of people who have whey shakes multiple times a day, every day, and don't have this problem. Coincidence=/=correlation.

Also, I can't help but think that it's called "I So Crazy" when I read it.

[Lewwwiss]

Is this ingredients list right:


If those are truly the ingredients in it,

This is the case aswell. Could be something completely different than what it's saying. Buy from a reputable brand with good reviews and ratings

[rangerkid2187]

what is your diet like?

If you are dieting hard and not getting enough healthy fats and other vitamins/minerals you can have potential issues.

[TheKid1986]

Is this ingredients list right:


If those are truly the ingredients in it, I can't imagine that being the cause, especially at only 3 times a week. There are plenty of people who have whey shakes multiple times a day, every day, and don't have this problem. Coincidence=/=correlation.

Also, I can't help but think that it's called "I So Crazy" when I read it.

Yes, you found the right page, those are the ingredients. However, as Lewis mentioned, there could be something else in there that is not listed in the ingredients. :/

[TheKid1986]

what is your diet like?

If you are dieting hard and not getting enough healthy fats and other vitamins/minerals you can have potential issues.

I used to diet hard, not anymore though. Now my diet is usually cereals/toasts in the morning, then I usually have a heavy meal with meat at the end of each afternoon... Then another snack at night.

Can dieting hard cause long term effects?

[rangerkid2187]

no - you just need to have a better diet - I am guessin that it causing it. Maybe you shouldnt think about for a week or two, research what you should be eating - get some fish oil supplement and see it fixes itself.

Are you on any other meds that may have side effects?

[TrainFromChild]

Well how about you stop taking it...

Also your libido can take a hit when you cut too hard.

[Lewwwiss]

I used to diet hard, not anymore though. Now my diet is usually cereals/toasts in the morning, then I usually have a heavy meal with meat at the end of each afternoon... Then another snack at night.

Can dieting hard cause long term effects?

What healthy fats do you get in your diet? Lack of fats can cause problems with the down stairs area. Easiest way to solve it and simplest would be to eat a few tbsp peanut butter everyday. Source of healthy fats and good protein content aswell

[TheKid1986]

no - you just need to have a better diet - I am guessin that it causing it. Maybe you shouldnt think about for a week or two, research what you should be eating - get some fish oil supplement and see it fixes itself.

Are you on any other meds that may have side effects?

Hmm no, no other meds bro!

[TheKid1986]

What healthy fats do you get in your diet? Lack of fats can cause problems with the down stairs area. Easiest way to solve it and simplest would be to eat a few tbsp peanut butter everyday. Source of healthy fats and good protein content aswell

Well I eat a lot of chicken and beef. Sometimes a little bit of pork (bacon).

And thanks, I will try it out. So I'm guessing this has never happened to someone on the forums here?

[Lewwwiss]

Well I eat a lot of chicken and beef. Sometimes a little bit of pork (bacon).

And thanks, I will try it out. So I'm guessing this has never happened to someone on the forums here?

Just gonna say mate that it could be a more deeper problem than say not enough fats etc. you could have low testostorone. Ask your doctor to get some blood and do some tests and see what your T level is

[TheKid1986]

Just gonna say mate that it could be a more deeper problem than say not enough fats etc. you could have low testostorone. Ask your doctor to get some blood and do some tests and see what your T level is

Hi. I went to the doc and got a testosterone test. Everything is normal. I can't seem to keep it up for sex. Sorry for the late reply, I was trying to stop thinking about it, but to no avail.


So NO ONE here has ever experienced ED after taking protein/creatine shakes? I find that hard to believe...

[Enso]

I used to diet hard, not anymore though. Now my diet is usually cereals/toasts in the morning, then I usually have a heavy meal with meat at the end of each afternoon... Then another snack at night.

This is the new Mr. Olympia bulk diet?

So NO ONE here has ever experienced ED after taking protein/creatine shakes? I find that hard to believe...

Probably because it is BS.

[TheKid1986]

This is the new Mr. Olympia bulk diet?



Probably because it is BS.

Mr Olympia... what?


Well I found some other threads on here discussing the matter. I'm pretty sure something harmful is in that shake; having said that, I'm not quite sure what specific ingredient in a shake would cause ED. Anyone has a clue?

[aekest]

Hi. I went to the doc and got a testosterone test. Everything is normal. I can't seem to keep it up for sex. Sorry for the late reply, I was trying to stop thinking about it, but to no avail.


So NO ONE here has ever experienced ED after taking protein/creatine shakes? I find that hard to believe...

Well I thought I had the issue... however now that I am taking the same supplements I do not have the same effect. (Convinced myself it was the supplements rather than myself)

If everything is normal, with your testosterone and bloodwork, then you may have more of a psychosexual issue than a physical one.

It potentially may be your partner or perhaps you and your self confidence.

If you are looking for supplements I would suggest you try horny goat weed, and tribulus.

Although not permanent solutions, they should increase your sex drive enough to get you through a few times where you are anxious and it will build your confidence enough in the future where it is no longer an issue.

[aaronuconn]

Hi. I went to the doc and got a testosterone test. Everything is normal. I can't seem to keep it up for sex. Sorry for the late reply, I was trying to stop thinking about it, but to no avail.


So NO ONE here has ever experienced ED after taking protein/creatine shakes? I find that hard to believe...

Did your doctor by any chance mention the possibility of it being psychological rather than physiological?

[Jhuth13]

OP, if youre cutting with a large deficit, or for an extended period of time, I believe that can contribute. I cut hard for a long time and noticed a huge drop in sex drive. Also, you mentioned a "no fat" diet...not good for sexual function. You should also make sure youre hitting a minimum of fats. If youre eating a bit of chicken/beef/bacon as your primary sources of fat, chances are youre not getting enough.

I eat a lot of meat and that alone doesnt really get me all that close to my fat requirement. I eat nuts/cottage cheese/sour cream daily to hit ~80g. IMO, if bloodwork is ok, you should probably check your caloric intake and fat intake. If either/both are low, it might be a contributing factor.

[TheKid1986]

Aekest, thanks for the advice dude. I'll look into these products.

Aaron, yes, my doc said that but he can't be 100% sure without a doppler test.

And I just reviewed the shake's ingredients; I saw that it contains stevia leaves. After googling this, I found out that this ingredient may cause ED. Any thoughts?

[beameupscotty]

For reals? If you are that sensitive to products discontinue them. Many a time I took something and my body didn't like it, so I stopped taking it. However, there has been a link to stevia and erectile dysfunction, BUT the claim has NOT been substantiated because replicable findings have been lacking. At this point it is VERY disputable. I am not a physician but I would strongly suggest looking into other possible causes.

[XCriticalBenchX]

did your doctor by any chance mention the possibility of it being psychological rather than physiological?

this.

[TheKid1986]

For reals? If you are that sensitive to products discontinue them. Many a time I took something and my body didn't like it, so I stopped taking it. However, there has been a link to stevia and erectile dysfunction, BUT the claim has NOT been substantiated because replicable findings have been lacking. At this point it is VERY disputable. I am not a physician but I would strongly suggest looking into other possible causes.

I did see one urologist, and he basically brushed everything off by giving me viagra (25 mg) and saying it's in my head. However, I still can't keep it up with Viagra. Everything happened once I started using this product for 4 weeks, about 3 times/week (I think one week I took 4). So as you said, I immediately stopped taking it once I saw that my body was reacting negatively.


It's pretty clear that something screwed up is in this product. I'm thinking it's the stevia. I'll keep you guys posted.

[TPAYNTER]

Are you taking any products with stimulants? Sometimes fat burners, preworkouts, etc. that are high in stimulants can cause a little ED. But if even viagra isn't fixing your problem you need go back to your doctor and let him know. Sounds like it could be psychological to me..

[TheKid1986]

Are you taking any products with stimulants? Sometimes fat burners, preworkouts, etc. that are high in stimulants can cause a little ED. But if even viagra isn't fixing your problem you need go back to your doctor and let him know. Sounds like it could be psychological to me..

There is no doubt that part of my ED is psychological. However, I am 100% sure that not all of my ED is psychological, as my testosterone levels are normal and my libido is pretty high (I think about sex all day). I told the doc that, and he told me that if I want to be sure, I could always take a doppler test. Which I will do in December if everything goes well.

PS: I am not taking any supplements at the moment.