The body depends on a regular supply of nutrients. Deficiency of vitamins and useful trace elements leads to a gradual depletion of organs to complete loss of functionality and the development of pathologies. An unbalanced diet is one of the causes of erectile dysfunction.
Influence on potency
Male potency is affected by the lack of the following vitamins and minerals:
- A is the common name for several organic substances. Provides the release of sex hormones and increased conductivity of the seminal ducts. The man should take 1 milligram of this substance every day.
- B1 or thiamine stimulates the activity of the cardiovascular and nervous systems, which also affects erections. For an adult man, the daily requirement of thiamine varies from 1, 3 to 2, 6 milligrams.
- B2, or riboflavin, determines the work of the endocrine system, which affects libido. Every day a person should consume 2 milligrams of the substance.
- B6 - a group of biologically active substances is united under this common name. The compounds are responsible for testosterone secretion, testicular and prostate function. Daily needs depend on age: after 19 years it is 2 milligrams, after 60 years - 2, 2 milligrams.
- B12 or cobalamines are biologically active organic compounds of cobalt. Sufficient concentration of the substance (2, 4 milligrams per day) provides increased sexual desire.
- C or ascorbic acid stimulates blood circulation and testosterone synthesis. The man should consume 90 milligrams of this organic compound every day.
- D: normal consumption of the substance (600 micrograms per day, after 70 years - 800 micrograms) reduces the risk of developing prostate tumors, provides increased libido, semen and sperm production.
- E - group of tocopherol derivatives. Improves blood circulation, participates in the secretion of sex hormones, increases libido and sperm quality. The daily requirement is 10 milligrams.
- Zinc is one of the components of testosterone, in addition, with its deficiency, the risk of developing or exacerbating prostatitis increases. The male body needs this metal for 15 milligrams a day.
- Selenium is essential for the release of sperm and testosterone. Up to 7 micrograms of it should enter the body daily.
How to fill the deficit?
The man can get micronutrients and vitamins for potency from food by introducing an increased amount of certain foods in the diet or from special preparations. Nevertheless, the best results can be obtained by combining the two methods, which is explained by several circumstances:
- Until now, it has not been possible to develop a complex medicine to serve as a complete food substitute. In addition to vitamins and minerals, food contains many other substances and nutrients that the body needs.
- Some organic compounds in food are contained in insignificant amounts. It is almost impossible to eat enough food to meet the daily needs of such vitamins.
- Some vitamins are found in natural products in a form that is poorly absorbed by the human body.
- To accurately determine the concentration of a particular substance in a product, you need to make sure that all industrial and agricultural technologies are strictly adhered to. Fruits and vegetables that find a way to store shelves often look attractive, but at the same time are poor in vitamins and trace elements.
- Eating enough food to meet the daily needs of one substance can provide an excess of other vitamins.
Erection problems are caused not only by a lack of trace elements and vitamins, but also by a number of other pathologies and psychological disorders. Also, the reason may lie in severe overload - in this case, improvements in the work of the reproductive system can be seen after a good rest. In this regard, every man suffering from sexual weakness should be examined by a specialist.
It should be remembered that hypervitaminosis is no less dangerous than nutritional deficiencies. Elevated levels of some compounds can lead to dangerous pathologies.
If the test results show that the cause of a man's erectile dysfunction lies in a vitamin deficiency:
- Recommendations for daily nutrition are given - the diet is built with an increased amount of seafood, beef liver, nuts, fresh herbs, vegetables, berries and fruits.
- An appropriate vitamin-mineral complex is prescribed. In addition to the name of the medicine, your doctor must tell you the exact dose. As the condition of the reproductive system improves and the balance of vitamins and minerals is restored, the daily intake of vitamins is reduced or switched to a drug with a lower concentration of active substances.
Improvement in erection is usually seen within a few weeks of starting treatment.