Erectin Review: Ingredients, Clinical Study, Side Effects and Price

Short answer

Erectin is a daily herbal supplement for men, sold as enteric-coated liquid softgels by Leading Edge Health. The official site lists eight herbs, including Korean red ginseng, Tribulus terrestris and saw palmetto, but not how much of each is in a softgel. The site says a clinical study backs the formula. We read the study report it links: it tested an 11-herb capsule in 78 men for 12 weeks, it was funded by the manufacturer, and the published version of that trial names the product as VigRX Plus. So the evidence for the current Erectin softgels is weaker than the sales page suggests. If you have erection problems, see a doctor first.

Erectin key facts

Maker	Leading Edge Health (Victoria, BC, Canada)
Form	Enteric-coated liquid gel capsules (softgels), taken daily
Dose	Start with 1 or 2 softgels a day with meals; you may increase to 4 a day, per the official FAQ
Ingredient names disclosed	Yes, on erectin.com
Amount per ingredient	Not published on the official site. Check the Supplement Facts on your bottle
Guarantee	67 days from delivery, minus shipping and handling (wording varies; see below)
Price per bottle	$69 (1 bottle), $59 (3 bottles), $49 (6 bottles)
Study	One manufacturer-funded trial of an 11-herb capsule (2009), published in 2012 under the VigRX Plus name

What is Erectin?

Erectin is a non-prescription dietary supplement. The official site calls it a “proprietary polyherbal formula” in enteric-coated liquid gel capsules, a coating the maker says stops the capsule dissolving too early. The maker, Leading Edge Health, also sells VigRX Plus, Erectin Gummies and a separate topical product called Erectin Stimulating Gel.

Leading Edge Health’s own Erectin product page calls Erectin “a daily supplement”. Its FAQ there says “the best results come after taking Erectin daily for 60 days”. These are the manufacturer’s statements, not independent findings.

Erectin ingredients: what is in the softgels?

The official Erectin site lists these ingredients:

• BioPerine (black pepper extract)
• Chinese hawthorn
• Cuscuta chinensis
• Damiana leaf
• Korean red ginseng
• Muira puama bark extract
• Saw palmetto
• Tribulus terrestris seed extract

The site does not give the amount of each ingredient, so we cannot compare the doses with those used in research. Your bottle’s Supplement Facts panel is the place to check.

The two official pages do not match

On 27 September 2026, the Erectin page on leadingedgehealth.com, which is also run by the manufacturer, said Erectin contains “11 natural ingredients”. Its ingredient list included catuaba bark and epimedium, which are not on erectin.com’s list. It did not list saw palmetto. We cannot tell from the public pages which list matches the bottle currently shipped. If a particular herb matters to you, for example because of a medicine you take, check the label before you swallow the first softgel.

How do you take Erectin?

The official FAQ recommends “starting out with one or two soft gels a day, preferably with meals. You may gradually increase to four soft gels per day.” It adds that if the results “are too intense, we recommend reducing the dosage.” The leadingedgehealth.com page says to “take two capsules daily with the meal of your choice.”

Erectin is sold as a daily product, not a pill you take shortly before sex. Neither official page publishes how many softgels are in a bottle. The sales page labels one bottle as a 30-day supply.

Is there a clinical study on Erectin?

The official site says that “in a clinical study involving Erectin’s proprietary formula, they measured significant results after just 28 days of daily use.” It describes the trial as double-blind and placebo-controlled with 78 men, and says the results appeared in the Journal of Urology and in full in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. The site links the underlying clinical study report (PDF). We read all 56 pages.

What the study report shows

• Sponsor and conduct: The sponsor was Leading Edge Marketing. The trial was run by Vedic Lifesciences Pvt. Ltd., a contract research company in Mumbai, at five sites in India. Enrolment ran from May to December 2009, and the report is dated 2010.
• Who took part: 108 men were screened and 78 were randomized, 39 to the herbal capsule and 39 to placebo. 75 completed the study. They were aged 25 to 50, in monogamous relationships, with mild to moderate erection problems on a standard questionnaire (IIEF erectile function score 11 to 23).
• What they took: 2 capsules twice a day with meals (4 a day) for 12 weeks. The report’s composition table lists 11 herbs per capsule: Korean red ginseng, saw palmetto, hawthorn, ginkgo biloba, damiana, Tribulus terrestris, catuaba, muira puama, Cuscuta chinensis, epimedium and BioPerine.
• Main result: The average erectile function score rose from 16.08 to 25.08 in the herbal group and from 15.86 to 16.47 on placebo by day 84 (p<0.0001). At day 28 the herbal group averaged 20.03 against 16.33 on placebo.
• Other results: Treatment satisfaction, reported by the men and by partners who took part, was higher in the herbal group. Testosterone, sperm count, semen volume and sperm motility did not change significantly.
• Safety: There were 11 adverse events in the herbal group and 12 on placebo, most often mild fever. One man in the herbal group was hospitalized with malaria, which the investigator judged unrelated to the capsules.

The published paper names the product VigRX Plus

The same trial was published in 2012 in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. It reports the same design, 78 men, 12 weeks, 11 ingredients, the 9-point versus 0.61-point change in erectile function score and the malaria case. The paper names the product as VigRX Plus. It states that Leading Edge Herbals funded the trial and that the authors were compensated as planners, investigators and writers. We could not find the Journal of Urology item the site mentions.

What this means for Erectin

• The formula tested includes ginkgo, catuaba and epimedium, none of which appear on erectin.com’s current Erectin list. The tested product was a capsule, not an enteric-coated softgel.
• The dose tested was 4 capsules a day. Erectin’s FAQ suggests starting at 1 or 2 softgels.
• It is one trial, funded by the manufacturer, in younger men without major health problems in one country. We found no independent repeat.

A sponsor-funded trial of a related formula is not proof that the Erectin softgels sold today work.

Erectin side effects: is it safe?

The official FAQ says: “There are no reported side effects; however, you should talk to your doctor”. That is the manufacturer’s statement. It does not mean the ingredients carry no risk. Here is what US government sources say about three of the listed herbs:

• Korean red (Asian) ginseng: The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) says insomnia is the most common side effect, and that severe rash, liver damage and severe allergic reactions have been reported, though uncommon. It may lower blood sugar, so people with diabetes should talk to a doctor first, and it may interact with medicines.
• Saw palmetto: NCCIH says side effects are mild and infrequent, and may include digestive symptoms, dizziness and headache.
• Tribulus terrestris: NCCIH notes that trials for erection problems are mixed: one found improvement over placebo and another found it worked no better than placebo.

NCCIH also states that no complementary health approach has been shown to be safe and effective for sexual enhancement or erectile dysfunction. It warns that many “herbal Viagra” products have been found to contain hidden drug ingredients, which can interact with nitrate heart medicines and cause a dangerous drop in blood pressure. That is a reason to buy from the official site rather than unknown sellers.

Talk to a doctor or pharmacist before taking Erectin if you take any prescription medicine, have diabetes, heart or blood pressure problems, or liver disease.

See a doctor about erection problems

Erection problems are common and often treatable. The NIH’s NIDDK lists causes including diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, some medicines, and anxiety, depression or stress. A supplement can delay finding one of these. If low desire rather than erections is the issue, our guide to causes of low sex drive and libido covers the common factors.

How long does Erectin take to work?

The manufacturer claims significant results after 28 days and says the best results come after 60 days of daily use. In the study report, scores were higher than placebo at day 28 and kept rising to day 84, but that was the 11-herb capsule at 4 a day. We found no data on how fast the current softgels act.

Erectin price: how much does it cost?

Prices on the official order section on 27 September 2026:

Package	Total	Price per bottle	Supply, as labeled by the site
1 bottle	$69	$69	30 days
3 bottles	$177	$59	90 days
6 bottles	$294	$49	180 days

The site also advertises “up to $118 of free bonus gifts” with larger packages, including a guide and a tube of Erectin Stimulating Gel. The softgel count per bottle is not published and the dose ranges from 1 to 4 a day, so check the bottle count to see how long it lasts at your dose. Prices change, so confirm at checkout.

What is Erectin’s money-back guarantee?

The official wording is not consistent:

• One FAQ answer says to return the product “within 60 days” for a “full refund, minus shipping and handling”.
• The next answer describes “a generous 67-day money-back guarantee” and says you can return the bottles “even if they’re empty, within 67 days”.
• The sales page says 67 days, minus shipping and handling.

The guarantee page explains the difference: you get 60 days to try the product and 67 days from delivery for the return to reach the warehouse. It says multi-bottle orders are refunded for unopened bottles plus the first two opened ones, minus shipping and handling for each item, and limits refunds to one order per customer. Read that page before you order, and keep your delivery date.

Where to buy Erectin: Amazon, CVS or the official site?

The only seller we could confirm is the official Erectin website, and Leading Edge Health’s own store. We could not verify an Erectin listing sold by the manufacturer on Amazon, or any Erectin stock at CVS. The guarantee above applies to orders placed with the manufacturer. A marketplace or store purchase may not be covered, and NCCIH’s warning about adulterated sexual enhancement products is a reason to avoid unknown sellers.

If you are looking for an “Erectin tablet”, note that the official site sells Erectin as softgels, not tablets.

Erectin softgels vs Erectin Stimulating Gel

This review covers the Erectin softgels. Erectin Stimulating Gel is a different product: a topical gel, not a supplement you swallow. Leading Edge Health’s Stimulating Gel page says to apply “a dime-sized drop to your shaft and rub it in”, markets it for on-demand use, and lists it at $49 per tube. It is not sold on its own on erectin.com, but the softgel sales page includes a tube as a bonus with larger packages.

The manufacturer’s gel page did not list ingredients when we checked, and it states the product “is not intended to address medical conditions”. Check its own label for ingredients and directions. Reviews of the softgels, including this one, do not tell you whether the gel works.

Erectin vs Erectin Gummies

Erectin Gummies are a separate formula from the same maker. The key listed ingredients are beet root nitrates, L-citrulline, L-arginine, vitamin C, vitamin B12 and niacin, and they can be taken daily or about 30 minutes before sex. They also carry a 67-day guarantee and cost $59, $49 or $39 per bottle by package. The softgels are an herbal blend taken daily. Our Gummies review covers the evidence for that formula.

Alternatives to Erectin

• VigRX Plus: also from Leading Edge Health. The 2012 BMC paper described above names VigRX Plus as the product tested, so it is the formula that manufacturer-funded trial most directly supports.
• ExtenZe: a different maker. The labels we found in the NIH database list proprietary blends that include yohimbe and DHEA, which carry safety cautions. We do not earn a commission on ExtenZe.

None of these is a substitute for a medical check. Our review method explains how we assess claims.

Erectin FAQ

What are the ingredients in Erectin?

Erectin.com lists BioPerine, Chinese hawthorn, Cuscuta chinensis, damiana leaf, Korean red ginseng, muira puama bark extract, saw palmetto and Tribulus terrestris seed extract. The amount of each is not published online, and the manufacturer’s other page lists catuaba and epimedium too, so check your bottle.

Is Erectin clinically proven?

Not in the sense the sales page implies. The study it links tested an 11-herb capsule that the published paper names as VigRX Plus. The trial was manufacturer-funded and has not been independently repeated.

What are the side effects of Erectin?

The manufacturer says there are no reported side effects. NCCIH lists insomnia as ginseng’s most common side effect, with rare liver and allergic reactions, and mild digestive upset, dizziness or headache for saw palmetto. Ask a doctor first if you take medicines or have diabetes.

How many Erectin softgels should I take?

The official FAQ says start with 1 or 2 a day with meals and increase gradually to 4 a day if needed. Reduce the dose if effects are too strong.

Is Erectin sold on Amazon or at CVS?

We could not verify either. We could confirm sales only through the official site and the manufacturer’s store, and the 67-day guarantee applies to those orders.

Is Erectin gel the same as Erectin?

No. Erectin Stimulating Gel is a topical product applied to the penis. The softgels are swallowed daily. Check the gel’s own label for its ingredients.

How much does Erectin cost?

$69 for one bottle, $59 per bottle in a 3-bottle package ($177), or $49 per bottle in a 6-bottle package ($294), on the official site on 27 September 2026.

Is Erectin FDA approved?

No. Dietary supplements are not approved by the FDA before they are sold.

Verdict

Erectin lists its herbs by name and its maker publishes a study report. But that report tested a different 11-herb capsule, at 4 capsules a day, in a single manufacturer-funded trial later published under the VigRX Plus name. Ingredient amounts are not published, the two official pages list different herbs, and the guarantee wording is inconsistent. If you want to try it, buy from the official site, read the guarantee page, and check the label with your doctor. If erection problems are the reason you are looking, get a medical check first.

Sources and editorial status

• Official Erectin website: ingredients, dose FAQ, side effects statement, study claims, prices and bonuses
• Erectin guarantee page
• Erectin clinical study report (PDF, manufacturer)
• Shah et al., BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2012 (PubMed 22978405)
• Leading Edge Health: Erectin product page
• Leading Edge Health: Erectin Stimulating Gel
• NCCIH: Asian ginseng
• NCCIH: Saw palmetto
• NCCIH: Supplements marketed for sexual enhancement
• NIDDK: Causes of erectile dysfunction

Reviewed by the Mens Fitness editorial team. Sources checked 27 September 2026.