What Is Erectile Dysfunction: Erectile Dysfunction is commonly called “impotence.” It can be defined as the inability to obtain an adequate erection for satisfactory sexual activity.
CAUSES OF ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION or IMPOTENCE
A number of factors can increase your risk of Erectile Dysfunction. Attaining an erection involves the brain, hormones, muscles, nerves, and blood vessels. A problem with any of these components can block the normal. functioning of the penis or what we call Erectile Dysfunction
- heart disease
- diabetes
- obesity
- multiple sclerosis
- tobacco use
- Parkinson’s disease
- enlarged prostate gland
- fatigue
- stress
- relationship issues
- performance anxiety
- alcohol consumption
TEN NATURAL REMEDIES FOR ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION
1) L-Arginine
L-arginine is an amino acid that increases nitric oxide levels in the body. Nitric oxide is a molecule that signals smooth muscle surrounding blood vessels (including those in the penis) to relax, which dilates blood vessels and increases blood flow – a necessity for maintaining erections.
Found naturally in protein foods such as meat, chicken, fish, walnuts and peas, L-arginine is also a fairly popular supplement for sports concerns and bodybuilding as it is used for protein synthesis in the body.
2) Red Korean Ginseng
Red Korean ginseng is Panax ginseng, generally from Korea, that has been prepared in a special way by steaming followed by drying. In herbal medicine, this type of ginseng is used to stimulate sexual function and boost energy
Red Korean ginseng may boost blood flow to the penis. Although study quality has generally been low, human trials suggest that red ginseng may improve erection quality in men with ED. Studies have typically used three divided doses daily providing a daily total of between 1.8g and 3g ginseng per day.
3) Zinc
Zinc is a mineral involved in regulating many enzymes and hormones. It is found in a wide variety of foods such as red meat, poultry, oysters, beans, and fortified cereal. Low levels of zinc have been associated with sexual dysfunction. Certain medical conditions and medications put people at risk of zinc deficiency and may lead to sexual dysfunction. These conditions include digestive disorders (such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, short bowel syndrome), chronic liver or kidney disease, sickle cell disease, diabetes, cancer, alcoholism, and chronic diarrhea. Zinc deficiency has been associated with reduced serum testosterone levels. Mild zinc deficiency is often overlooked because symptoms, such as impaired immune function, weight loss, hair loss, altered sense of taste and smell, and reduced appetite, can be overlooked. Zinc supplementation appears to increase serum testosterone, dihydrotestosterone, and insulin-like growth factor-I levels in human studies. It appears to only raise testosterone levels in people who are deficient in zinc.
4) L-Carnitine
L-carnitine is a compound involved in energy metabolism in the body. It is produced naturally in the body but it is also found in food, particularly in animal products, and in supplement form. Although there are various forms of carnitine supplements, propionyl L-carnitine has been used for blood flow issues and has been explored for erectile dysfunction.
Two forms of L-carnitine (propionyl-L-carnitine and acetyl-L-carnitine) may benefit men with erectile dysfunction according to a study published in Urology. The study compared testosterone undecanoate, L-carnitine and placebo in the treatment of male aging symptoms, including erectile dysfunction. Testosterone and the carnitines significantly improved symptoms.
5) Niacin
According to a study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, niacin, or vitamin B3 – found in chicken, fish and grains — may help men with erectile dysfunction if they also have high cholesterol. The results indicate that the men in the study, who had moderate or severe erectile dysfunction, reported an improvement in their ability to maintain an erection after taking a niacin supplement for 12 weeks
6) Muira Puama
Used historically as a folk remedy in Brazil for erectile dysfunction, joint pain and digestive complaints, muira puama is a flowering bush or tree native to the Brazilian Amazon. It is now mainly used as a treatment for erectile dysfunction and as a male aphrodisiac..
7) Weight Loss and ED
Excess body fat appears to be involved in erectile dysfunction, by promoting inflammation and converting testosterone to estrogen. According to one study, one-third of obese men with erectile dysfunction regained sexual function after participating in a two-year weight loss program. Regular exercise appears to reduce the risk of erectile dysfunction. Research shows that men who exercise more in midlife have a 70% lower risk of erectile dysfunction compared to sedentary men.
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