The increase in male sexual desire occurs under the influence of a complex of internal factors and external causes. Proper nutrition, they normalize the hormonal background, the work of the endocrine and cardiovascular system, promotes male sexual activity and increased libido.
What does libido depend on?
The term libido was first coined by Sigmund Freud and refers to sexual desire.
For the physiological component of the onset of sexual activity in a man, the level of the hormone testosterone, its secretion may be weakened due to disruption of the endocrine or nervous system. The psychological factor has an equally significant impact on libido - stress, relationship difficulties, emotional overload, chronic fatigue syndrome have a negative impact on a man's sexual desire.
How to increase male libido with food
Increased libido in men is a possible effect of the use of certain products, the potency of trace elements contained in them. A natural aphrodisiac (substances that increase sexual arousal and increase male sexual desire) consists of the following components:
- zinc, phosphorus, potassium - activates the secretion of testosterone;
- vitamin A - participates in the production of progesterone;
- magnesium - promotes the production of dopamine;
- selenium - participates in the mechanism of erection;
- Vitamin E is involved in the regulation of the hormonal system.
To restore the hormonal balance and increase the level of sexual arousal, a man should follow the following diet rules for a long time (at least three months):
- Foods containing vegetable fiber (vegetables and fruits) and protein (meat, fish, eggs, nuts) should prevail in the daily diet. Carbohydrates should be reduced.
- Maintain the balance of vitamins (groups A, E, C, B) and trace elements (magnesium, zinc, calcium, selenium, potassium) in the consumed food.
- Use: activation of metabolic processes during cooking, normalization of blood circulation (ginger root, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon).
- Eat foods that increase testosterone secretion (nuts, herbs, quail eggs, seafood) every day.
List of male libido enhancing products
A permanent increase in male libido can be achieved by a man's daily balanced use of the following nutrients:
- lean meat;
- seafood;
- fruit;
- spices;
- mushrooms;
- an egg;
- vegetables;
- nuts;
- bitter chocolate.
A small amount of these foods should be in the menu every day for at least 3-6 months. The diet should contain a sufficient amount of the protein component responsible for potency and endurance. It is better to make dinner light, it is recommended to avoid alcohol and other bad habits.
Seafood
Well-known fast-acting natural aphrodisiacs that quickly increase testosterone levels in the blood - oysters, mussels and other seafood. Their other properties, they are useful for male potency, sexual desire:
Product |
Effects on libido |
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oysters |
The high content of zinc and amino acids increases the secretion of testosterone and improves the quality of semen. |
Fish (mackerel, flounder, salmon, tuna, pink salmon, cod) and fish oil |
Contains a lot of phosphorus, iodine, zinc, iron, vitamins A, E, D. Fish oil inhibits the production of cortisol (stress hormone). |
Crabs, squids, shrimps |
It normalizes the functioning of the thyroid gland, which has a good effect on the regulation of hormonal levels |
mussels |
A source of easily digestible protein involved in the production of seminal fluid |
nuts
To improve the quality of spermatozoa and increase sexual desire, a man is recommended to eat 50-75 g of different nuts. Properties of each type of walnut:
type of nut |
Effects on male libido |
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Almond |
Contains vitamins A and E, zinc, magnesium and potassium, which normalize the secretion of male sex hormones. |
Walnuts |
Improves sperm motility and sperm quality |
Brazil nuts |
The high content of arginine ensures an increase in testosterone levels and an increase in blood flow to the genitals |
Cashew Nuts |
Contains zinc and arginine to increase sexual arousal for a long time |
Meat products
An adult needs about 50 g of animal protein per day, and 2-3 times a week should replace meat products with fish or seafood, and 1-2 times a day should include plant-based foods in the diet. The effect of meat protein on male potency:
meat product |
Effects on libido |
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Red meat (beef, beef) |
Normalize the composition of the blood, blood vessels; ensuring full blood circulation in the pelvic organs, sexual organs, which contributes to the stable functioning of the reproductive mechanisms |
chicken, turkey |
Dietary poultry meat is easily digestible, a complete source of easily digestible proteins that increase human physical strength and endurance. |
Liver, kidney (beef or chicken) and other offal |
It contains a lot of zinc, iron, and fat-soluble vitamins that have a positive effect on the development of sex hormones. |
Fruit
Vegetable fibers, which are contained in large quantities in fruits, improve the quality of seminal fluid and increase the level of sexual arousal. Libido-enhancing properties of some fruits:
type of fruit |
influence |
---|---|
fig |
It improves the state of the vascular system, blood flow to the organs of the reproductive system, and the quality of semen. |
Watermelon |
The amino acid contained in the fruit activates blood circulation and strengthens erection |
A banana |
Contains potassium that improves the condition of the nervous system. Gives the body a lot of energy. |
Other products
The following products have aphrodisiac properties:
Product |
Effects on libido |
---|---|
An egg |
Raw quail eggs help remove excess cholesterol, improve blood composition, and activate blood circulation, which improves male potency. |
Greens (basil, thyme, cumin) |
Increase sexual desire |
Spices |
Activation of all metabolic processes, secretion of sex hormones |