The body depends on a regular supply of nutrients. Deficiency of useful vitamins and trace elements leads to gradual deterioration of organs to complete loss of function and development of pathologies. Unbalanced diet is one of the causes of erectile dysfunction.
Effective influence
Male fertility is affected by a lack of the following vitamins and minerals:
- A is the common name of several organic substances. Provides the secretion of sex hormones and increases the conductivity of the vas deferens. A man should get 1 milligram of this substance per day.
- B1 also known as thiamine stimulates the activity of the cardiovascular and nervous systems also affects the ability to get an erection. For an adult male, daily thiamine requirements range 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 this substance.
- B6 - a group of biologically active substances united under this common name. Compounds responsible for testosterone secretion, testicular and prostate function. The daily requirement depends on age: after 19 years old is 2 milligrams, after 60 years old - 2. 2 milligrams.
- B12, or cobalt, are the biologically active organic compounds of cobalt. Sufficient concentrations of this substance (2. 4 milligrams per day) help increase sex drive.
- C, or ascorbic acid stimulates blood circulation and testosterone synthesis. A man should consume 90 milligrams of this organic compound per day.
- D: Normal consumption of this substance (600 micrograms per day, after age 70 - 800 micrograms) reduces the risk of prostate tumor development, increases sex drive, and production of semen and sperm.
- E - a group of tocopherol derivatives. Improve blood circulation, participate in sex hormone secretion, increase libido and sperm quality. The daily requirement is 10 milligrams.
- Zinc is one of the components of testosterone, moreover, with its deficiency, the risk of developing or exacerbating prostatitis increases. The male body's requirement for this metal is 15 milligrams per day.
- Selenium is required for the secretion of semen and testosterone. Up to 7 micrograms of which should enter the body daily.
How to fill the deficit?
A man can get trace elements and vitamins to effect from food, by introducing in the diet large amounts of certain foods or from special preparations. However, the best results can be achieved by combining both methods, which is explained by several cases:
- So far, it has not been possible to develop a complex drug that can completely replace food. In addition to vitamins and minerals, food contains many other substances and nutrients that the body needs.
- Some organic compounds in foods are contained in negligible amounts. It is almost impossible to eat enough food to meet the daily requirement of such a vitamin intake.
- 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 need to ensure that all industrial and agricultural technologies are strictly followed. Fruits and vegetables that find their way to the shelves often look attractive, but at the same time are very poor in vitamins and trace elements.
- Eating enough to meet your daily requirement for one substance can provide an excess of other vitamins.
Erectile problems are not only caused by a lack of trace elements and vitamins, but also by a number of other pathologies and psychological disorders. In addition, the reason may lie in severe overwork - in this case, improvements in the work of the reproductive system can be noticed after a good rest. In this regard, every man with impotence should be examined by a specialist.
It should be remembered that hypervitaminosis is as dangerous as nutritional deficiencies. Increased levels of some compounds can lead to dangerous diseases.
If the test results show that a man's erectile dysfunction is due to a vitamin deficiency:
- Daily nutritional recommendations are given - a diet formulated with increased amounts of seafood, beef liver, nuts, fresh herbs, vegetables, berries and fruits.
- An appropriate vitamin and mineral complex is prescribed. In addition to the drug's name, your doctor must tell you the exact dose. As the condition of the reproductive system improves and the vitamin and mineral balance is restored, the daily intake of vitamins is reduced or switched to a drug with a lower concentration of active ingredients.
Improvement in erection is usually observed within a few weeks of starting treatment.