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Superfoods for Erectile Dysfunction
There are many underlying physical and psychological causes of
erectile dysfunction. Reduced blood flows to the penis and nerve
damage are two of the most common physical causes. Underlying
conditions associated with erectile dysfunction include vascular
disease, diabetes, drugs, hormone disorders, neurological
disorders, pelvic trauma, surgery, radiation therapy, a venous leak
or psychological conditions.
Lack of zinc can interfere with the maturation of the reproductive
organs, as well as interfere with reproductive functions and
processes. It can contribute to impotence. Chronic diarrhea, poor
appetite, and thus significant weight loss of the unhealthy and
undesirable sort, hair loss, and the slow healing of wounds are all
associated with zinc deficiencies. So, too, are open sores on the
skin and in the mouth, strange tastes in the mouth, and inefficient
or reduced mental functioning, especially cognitive processes. So
be sure to include lots of zinc-rich foods in your diet, including
red meat, fortified cereals, oysters, almonds, peanuts, chickpeas,
soy foods, and dairy products.
Zinc is vital to many internal processes and supports immune
function, reproduction, and the nervous system.
It's also imperative to include other vitamins and minerals in your
diet, as they may also help improve erectile dysfunction. Be sure
to eat whole, fresh, unrefined, and unprocessed foods. Include
fruits (lots of richly pigmented berries to support vascular
integrity), vegetables, whole grains, soy, beans, seeds, nuts,
olive oil, and cold-water fish (salmon, tuna, sardines, halibut,
and mackerel. Avoid sugar, dairy products, refined foods, fried
foods, junk foods, and caffeine. If you've found in the past that
you're sensitive to certain kinds of foods, eliminate them from
your diet, ass it could be a contributing factor to erectile
dysfunction. Also be sure to drink plenty of water. A good rule of
thumb is to drink 50% of your body weight in ounces of water daily
(e.g., if you weigh 150 lbs, drink 75 oz of water daily). Try to
avoid alcohol and smoking, as they can have a negative impact on
erectile function.
Erectile dysfunction may be chronic or recurring, or it may occur
as a single isolated incident. In the past, it was assumed that
impotence was primarily a psychological problem, but many
therapists and physicians today believe the majority of all cases
of impotence have some physical basis.
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