The body depends on a regular supply of nutrients. Deficiency of vitamins and beneficial microelements leads to a gradual depletion of the organ to the loss of function and the development of pathology. An unbalanced diet is one of the causes of erectile dysfunction.
Affect potential
Male potency is affected by a deficiency of the following vitamins and minerals:
- A is a common name for several organic substances. Provides the secretion of sex hormones and increases the conductivity of the seminal ducts. A man should receive 1 milligram of this substance daily.
- B1, or thiamine, stimulates the activity of the cardiovascular and nervous systems, which also affects erections. For adult men, the daily requirement of 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 united under this common name. This compound is responsible for testosterone secretion, testicular and prostate function. The daily requirement depends on age: after 19 years is 2 milligrams, after 60 years - 2, 2 milligrams.
- B12, or cobalamins, are the biologically active organic compounds of cobalt. A sufficient concentration of the substance (2. 4 milligrams per day) provides an increase in sexual desire.
- C, or ascorbic acid stimulates blood circulation and testosterone synthesis. A man should consume 90 milligrams of this organic compound daily.
- D: normal consumption of the substance (600 micrograms per day, after 70 years - 800 micrograms) reduces the risk of developing prostate neoplasms, provides an increase in libido, production of semen and sperm.
- E - a group of tocopherol derivatives. Promotes 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, moreover, with its deficiency, the risk of developing or worsening prostatitis increases. The male body's need for this metal is 15 milligrams per day.
- Selenium is essential for the secretion of semen and testosterone. Up to 7 micrograms of it must enter the body every day.
How to fill the deficit?
A man can get trace elements and vitamins for potency from food, by incorporating more of certain foods or from special preparations into the diet. Nevertheless, the best results can be obtained by combining the two methods, which are explained by several circumstances:
- So far, it has not been possible to develop complex drugs that can serve as a full meal replacement. In addition to vitamins and minerals, food contains many other substances and nutrients that the body needs.
- Certain organic compounds in food are contained in negligible amounts. It is almost impossible to eat enough food to meet the daily requirement for the vitamin.
- Some vitamins are found in natural products in forms that are poorly absorbed by the human body.
- In order to accurately determine the concentration of a particular substance in a product, you need to be sure that all industrial and agricultural technologies are strictly adhered to. Fruits and vegetables stored on shelves often look attractive, but are at the same time poor in vitamins and microelements.
- Eating enough food to meet the daily requirement for one substance can provide an excess of another vitamin.
Erectile 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 overwork - in this case, an increase in the work of the reproductive system can be noticed after a good rest. In this case, any man suffering from sexual weakness should be examined by a special specialist.
It should be borne in mind that hypervitaminosis is no less dangerous than a nutritional deficiency. An increase in the content of some compounds can lead to dangerous pathologies.
If the test results show that the cause of male erectile dysfunction lies in vitamin deficiency:
- Recommendations for daily nutrition are given - the diet is built on increasing amounts of seafood, beef liver, nuts, fresh herbs, vegetables, berries and fruits.
- Appropriate vitamin and mineral complexes are prescribed. In addition to the name of the drug, the doctor must tell you the exact dose. When the state of the reproductive system improves and the balance of vitamins and minerals is restored, the daily intake of vitamins is reduced or switched to drugs with lower concentrations of active substances.
An increase in erection is usually observed within a few weeks of starting treatment.