Tabs Chocolate is a unique food product formulated to improve sex drive. The brand describes their product as “composed of aphrodisiac ingredients” and as a “sexually enhancing dark chocolate.”
But does Tabs Chocolate actually contain ingredients proven in research studies to increase sex drive? Is the product safe? Is it healthy or unhealthy? And what was our Product Tester's honest experience trying Tabs Chocolate?
In this article we’ll answer all of these questions and more, as we analyze the ingredients in Tabs Chocolate to give our take on whether or not the product is likely to increase sex drive, and whether or not it's healthy.
We’ll also document a strange ingredient labeling discrepancy, and our Product Tester's experience using this aphrodisiac.
Key takeaways:
- Contains research-backed active ingredients for sex drive increases
- Contains two inactive ingredients we consider potentially unhealthy
- We do not currently recommend Tabs Chocolate
Ingredient Analysis
The ingredients in Tabs Original Dark Chocolate are shown below:
Dark chocolate was described in a 2019 medical review as an aphrodisiac, or a compound proven to increase sexual desire.
Epimedium extract was described as an aphrodisiac in a medical review published in the Sexual Medicine Reviews journal, and the plant may also help to improve erectile function in men.
Maca root extract is one of the most well-studied libido enhancers.
As we documented in our review of another sexual enhancement product called VigorNow, maca was shown to have a “significant positive effect” on sexual desire in both men and women.
DHEA is a hormone that was shown in a medical review to improve libido in women, however we cannot identify any clinical research suggesting it’s effective for men.
There are two inactive ingredients in this formulation we consider potentially unhealthy.
Natural flavor can include ingredients like solvents and preservatives according to a medical review published in the Food and Chemical Toxicology journal.
Sugar is a refined sweetener that can contribute to obesity, though the amount in this supplement is very low so this is less of a concern.
Overall, we consider Tabs Chocolate likely to improve sex drive.
We wish the brand would publish active ingredient doses, rather than a proprietary blend, so that we know the dose of each active ingredient and could better assess potential efficacy.
We do not currently recommend this product due to the inclusion of natural flavor and sugar.
We Tried Tabs Chocolate Ourselves
One of our product testers named Matt Donnelly tested Tabs Chocolate. Here's his experience:
The packaging was easy-to-use and I like the design.
Tabs Chocolate tastes like dark chocolate with a hint of sea salt, but has a slightly unpleasant aftertaste compared to regular chocolate. I suspect the herbal ingredients may have had something to do with the dry, metallic taste left in my mouth.
I don’t believe the product worked as a libido enhancer as I didn't notice improved libido upon its use.
I had issues falling asleep after taking this product (probably due to the caffeine), although my partner didn't.
I wouldn't purchase this product for myself, although it could make a fun novelty gift for a friend.
In the past I've used sildenafil which is a prescription erectile dysfunction (ED) treatment and the active ingredient in Viagra. There is no comparison that sildenafil is more effective, and also is cheaper per-serving than Tabs.
Overall, I'd rate Tabs Chocolate 5/10.
Will Tabs Chocolate Cause Side Effects?
Tabs Chocolate does not appear to have been studied in any clinical trials, so we can’t definitively say whether or not it causes side effects.
However, we can make an educated guess based on its ingredients.
Caffeine is our main ingredient of concern, but the per-serving dose of 50 milligrams (mg) is relatively low (around 0.5 cups of coffee).
Caffeine can increase blood pressure and increase anxiety, but this dose is unlikely to cause these effects in most healthy adults.
Dark chocolate can also have a mild stimulant effect due to a chemical compound called theobromine, but the dose is low enough in this product for it not likely to be a concern.
We do not consider Tabs Chocolate likely to cause side effects in healthy adults.
There is no mention of side effects on the product page on the brand's website at the time of updating this article.
Our Clean Men's Health Picks
Illuminate Labs Panax Ginseng Extract is our top erection quality pick.
Panax ginseng was shown in a clinical trial published in The Journal of Urology to increase erectile function scores "significantly" compared to participants taking placebo pills.
MBG Vitamin D3 Potency+ is our top testosterone support pick.
Vitamin D3 supplementation has been clinically shown to increase total testosterone levels by over 25%.
Both of the products recommended in this section are free of ingredients that we consider unhealthy.
Tabs Chocolate Pros and Cons
Here are the pros and cons of Tabs Chocolate in our opinion:
Pros:
- Research-backed active ingredients
- Should improve sex drive
- May improve erectile function
- Brand more clearly published caffeine dose since our initial review
- Dark chocolate has health benefits
- Unlikely to cause side effects
Cons:
- Our Product Tester found it ineffective
- Contains natural flavor
- Contains refined sugar
- Doesn't appear clinically tested
- Prop blend
