The body depends on the regular supply of nutrients. A lack of vitamins and useful microelements leads to a gradual rejection of the organs leading to a complete loss of functionality and development of pathologies. An unbalanced diet is one of the causes of erectile dysfunction.
Affects the potency
Male potency is affected by the lack of the following vitamins and minerals:
- And is a common name for various organic substances. Provides the secretion of sex hormones and increases conductivity of the seminal ducts. A man should get 1 milligram of this substance every day.
- B1, or thiamine, stimulates the activity of the cardiovascular and nervous systems, which also affects the erection. For an adult male, the daily requirement for thiamine ranges from 1, 3 to 2, 6 milligrams.
- B2, or riboflavin, determines the work of the endocrine system, which affects libido. Every day a man 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. The daily requirement depends on age: after 19 years it is 2 milligrams, after 60 years - 2, 2 milligrams.
- B12, or cobalamin, are biologically active organic compounds of cobalt. A sufficient concentration of the substance (2, 4 milligrams per day) delivers increased sexual desire.
- C, or ascorbic acid stimulates blood circulation and testosterone synthesis. A 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 neoplasms, offers increased libido, semen and sperm production.
- E - a 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, increases the risk of developing or exacerbating prostatitis. The male body needs for this metal is 15 milligrams per day.
- Selenium is essential for the secretion of semen and testosterone. Up to 7 micrograms of it should enter the body every day.
How to fill the deficit?
A man can get trace elements and vitamins for the potency from eating by introducing an increased amount of certain foods or by special preparations into the diet. Nevertheless, the best results can be obtained by combining both methods, which is explained by different circumstances:
- Until now, it has not been possible to develop a complex drug that serves as a full-fledged substitute for food. In addition to vitamins and minerals, food contains many other substances and nutrients that the body needs.
- Various organic compounds and foods are contained in negligible quantities. It is almost impossible to eat enough food to meet the daily requirement for 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 their way into storage shelves often look attractive, but at the same time poor in vitamins and trace elements.
- Eating enough food to meet the daily requirement for a 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 difficult overwork - in this case, improvements in the work of the reproductive system may be noticed after a good rest. In this regard, any man suffering from sexual weakness should be examined by a specialist.
It should be remembered that hypervitaminosis is no less dangerous than nutritional deficiencies. The increased content of some compounds can lead to dangerous pathologies.
If the test results show that the cause of a man's erectile dysfunction is a vitamin deficiency:
- Recommendations for daily diet are indicated - the diet is supplemented with an increased amount of seafood, beef, nuts, fresh herbs, vegetables, berries and fruits.
- An appropriate vitamin and mineral complex is prescribed. In addition to the name of the medicine, the doctor must tell you the exact dosage. 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 medicine with a low concentration of active substances.
An improvement in erection is usually observed within a few weeks after the start of treatment.