The body depends on a regular supply of nutrients. Lack of vitamins and beneficial trace elements gradually depletes the organs, completely loses functionality and develops pathologies. An unbalanced diet is one of the causes of erectile dysfunction.
Affecting strength
Male potency is affected by a deficiency of the following vitamins and minerals:
- A is the common name for several organic substances. Ensures the secretion of sex hormones and increases the conduction 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 an adult man, the daily requirement of thiamine ranges from 1, 3 to 2, 6 milligrams.
- B2 or riboflavin mediates the work of the endocrine system, which affects libido. A man should consume 2 milligrams of the substance each day.
- B6 is a group of biologically active substances grouped together by this common name. The compounds are responsible for testosterone secretion, testicular and prostate function. Daily requirement depends on age: after 19 years it is 2 milligrams, after 60 years - 2, 2 milligrams.
- B12 or cobalamines are biologically active organic cobalt compounds. Adequate concentration of the substance (2, 4 milligrams per day) increases libido.
- C or ascorbic acid promotes blood circulation and testosterone synthesis. A man should consume 90 milligrams of this organic compound daily.
- D: Normal use of the substance (600 micrograms per day, after 70 years - 800 micrograms) reduces the risk of developing prostate neoplasms, increases libido, semen and sperm production.
- Group of E - 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 exacerbating prostatitis. The male body needs 15 milligrams of this metal per day.
- Selenium is essential for sperm and testosterone secretion. Up to 7 micrograms should enter the body daily.
How to fill the deficit?
A man can get trace elements and vitamins for strength from food by including higher amounts of certain foods in the diet or from special preparations. Nevertheless, the best results can be achieved by combining both methods, which is explained by several circumstances:
- To date, no complex drug has been developed that could be a complete substitute for food. In addition to vitamins and minerals, food contains many other substances and nutrients needed by the body.
- Some organic compounds in food are insignificant. It is almost impossible to eat enough food to meet the daily need 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 an article, you must be sure that all industrial and agricultural technologies are strictly adhered to. Fruits and vegetables on store shelves often look attractive, but at the same time they lack vitamins and trace elements.
- By eating enough food to meet your daily need for one substance, you can get an excess of other vitamins.
Erectile dysfunction is caused not only by a lack of trace elements and vitamins, but also by many other pathologies and psychological disorders. It can also be caused by severe fatigue, in which case, after a good rest, an improvement in the functioning of the reproductive system can be noticed. In this regard, every man suffering from sexual weakness should be examined by a specialist.
It should be remembered that hypervitaminosis is no less dangerous than nutritional deficiencies. Elevated levels of some compounds can lead to dangerous pathologies.
If the results of the test show that the cause of male erectile dysfunction is a vitamin deficiency:
- There are daily dietary recommendations - the diet is made using more seafood, beef liver, nuts, fresh herbs, vegetables, berries and fruits.
- A suitable complex of vitamins and minerals is given. In addition to the name of the medicine, the doctor must indicate the exact dose. As the reproductive system improves and the vitamin and mineral balance is restored, the daily intake of vitamins is reduced or changed to a medicine with a lower concentration of the active substances.
An improvement in erection is usually seen within a few weeks of starting treatment.