The body depends on the regular supply of nutrients. A lack of vitamins and useful microelements leads to the gradual exhaustion of organs, up to and including the complete loss of functionality and the development of pathologies. An unbalanced diet is one of the causes of erectile dysfunction.
Influencing potency
Male potency is affected by the lack of the following vitamins and minerals:
- A is a common name for several organic substances. Ensures the secretion of sex hormones and an increased 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 the erection. For an adult man, the daily requirement of thiamine is between 1. 3 and 2. 6 milligrams.
- B2 or riboflavin determines the work of the endocrine system that affects the libido. A man should take 2 milligrams of the substance daily.
- B6 - a group of biologically active substances is united under this general 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 cobalamins are biologically active organic compounds of cobalt. A sufficient concentration of the substance (2. 4 milligrams per day) ensures increased 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, ensures 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, and its deficiency increases the risk of developing or worsening prostatitis. The male body's need for this metal is 15 milligrams per day.
- Selenium is important for the secretion of semen and testosterone. Up to 7 micrograms of it should get into the body every day.
How do you fill the deficit?
A man can take in trace elements and vitamins for potency from food, through the intake of an increased amount of certain foods or from special preparations in the diet. Nevertheless, the best results can be achieved by combining both methods, which is explained by several circumstances:
- So far it has not been possible to develop a complex drug that can serve as a full-fledged food substitute. 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 your daily needs for such vitamins.
- Some vitamins are found in natural products in a form that is 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 followed. Fruit and vegetables that find their way onto the shelves often look attractive, but at the same time are low in vitamins and trace elements.
- Eating enough food to meet the daily requirement of a substance can lead to 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 mental disorders. Also, the reason may be in severe overhaul - in this case, after a good break, improvements in the work of the reproductive system can be noted. In this regard, every man suffering from sexual weakness should be examined by a specialized 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 vitamin deficiency:
- Recommendations for the daily diet are given - the diet is built up with an increased proportion of seafood, beef liver, nuts, fresh herbs, vegetables, berries and fruits.
- An appropriate vitamin and mineral complex is prescribed. In addition to the name of the drug, the doctor must tell you the exact dosage. When the condition of the reproductive system improves and the vitamin and mineral balance is restored, the daily vitamin intake is reduced or switched to a drug with a lower concentration of active ingredients.
Improvement in erection is usually seen within a few weeks of starting treatment.