WHAT DIET MEN WITH ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION SHOULD FOLLOW?

Erectile dysfunction in younger men results due to some underlying cardiovascular disease or may be due to decreased quality of life. Unhealthy lifestyle, prolonged stress & habitual alcohol consumption are blamed for the increase number of cases of erectile dysfunction. It is important for the men to eat healthy balanced diet; they should be motivated to adopt a healthy dietary pattern as it can lower their risk of development of ED. A diet that is bad for the health of a man can also be a diet that is bad for his ability to have erections. One should eat less fatty, fried & processed food; add more fruits, vegetables & whole grains to your diet. Fruits rich in antioxidants such as blueberries can help in improving the blood circulation. Green leafy vegetables like spinach can help in boosting the levels of testosterone hormone. Food like oatmeal can help in relaxing your muscles & improve the flow of blood. One should quit smoking; smoking can contribute in resulting poor circulation of blood; it constricts the blood vessels, damage them & can affect the proper flow of blood throughout the body. On the other hand, heavy & habitual alcohol consumption is associated with greater risk of ED; therefore, limiting alcohol intake is the best way of preventing

“MEDITERRANEAN DIET” is one of the healthy & effective diets for men with ED which includes:

· Fruits

· Vegetables

· Whole grains

· Heart healthy fats; including nuts & olive oil

· Red wine

· Fish.

There is a direct link between popular Mediterranean diet & sexual functions; this diet can improve the sexual functions in men. According to a new research, olive oil is a part of Mediterranean diet whose effects could be better than the effects of Viagra in men with erectile dysfunction; only 9 spoons of olive oil are recommended in a week for a man with developed symptoms of ED. Olive oil keeps the blood vessels healthy & free from atherosclerosis & can also maintain good circulation throughout the body.

Men who follow this diet were found to have higher levels of testosterone which reduces the risk of ED. Following Mediterranean diet can reduce the risk of ED in men by 40%; it also reduces the chances of development of metabolic syndromes like diabetes, obesity & high blood pressure. Viagra produces short term effects in men with ED whereas following the diet can produce a long-lasting effects in sexual life of a man.