The body depends on the regular supply of nutrients. Lack of vitamins and useful micronutrients leads to gradual depletion of organs to complete loss of function and development of pathologies. An unbalanced diet is one of the causes of erectile dysfunction.
Influencing power
Male potency is affected by a lack of the following vitamins and minerals:
- A is a common name for many organic substances. Provides the secretion of sex hormones and increased conduction of sperm ducts. A man should take 1 milligram of this substance every day.
- B1, or thiamine, stimulates the activity of the cardiovascular and nervous systems, which also affects the erection. For an adult male, the daily requirement for 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 is united by this generic 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 cobalamin, are biologically active organic compounds of cobalt. Adequate concentration of the substance (2. 4 milligrams per day) provides increased sexual desire.
- C, or ascorbic acid stimulates blood circulation and testosterone synthesis. A man should consume 90 milligrams of this organic compound every day.
- D: normal consumption of the substance (600 micrograms per day, after 70 years - 800 micrograms) reduces the risk of developing prostate tumors, provides increased libido, sperm 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, in addition, with its deficiency, the risk of developing or worsening prostatitis increases. The need of the male body for this metal is 15 milligrams per day.
- Selenium is essential for the secretion of sperm and testosterone. Up to 7 micrograms of it should enter the body daily.
How to cover the deficit?
A man can get trace elements and vitamins for activity from food by introducing an increased amount of certain foods or from special preparations in the diet. However, 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 complete food substitute. In addition to vitamins and minerals, foods contain many other substances and nutrients that the body needs.
- Some organic compounds in food are contained in negligible amounts. It is almost impossible to eat enough food to meet the daily requirement 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 a product, you must be sure that all industrial and agricultural technologies are strictly adhered to. Fruits and vegetables that find a way to store shelves often look attractive, but at the same time are poor in vitamins and minerals.
- Eating enough food to meet the daily needs of a substance can provide 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 psychological disorders. Also, the reason may lie in severe overwork - in this case, improvements in the work of the reproductive system can be observed after a good rest. In this regard, any man suffering from impotence should be examined by a qualified specialist.
We must remember that hypervitaminosis is no less dangerous than nutritional deficiencies. Increased content of certain compounds can lead to dangerous pathologies.
If the test results show that the cause of a man's erectile dysfunction is a lack of vitamins:
- Recommendations for daily diet are given - the diet is based on an increased amount of seafood, beef liver, nuts, fresh herbs, vegetables, berries and fruits.
- An appropriate complex of vitamins and minerals is recommended. In addition to the name of the drug, the doctor must tell you the exact dosage. As the condition of the reproductive system improves and the balance of vitamins and minerals is restored, the daily intake of vitamins is reduced or switched to a drug with a lower concentration of active substances.
An improvement in erection is usually seen within a few weeks of starting treatment.