The body depends on a regular supply of nutrients. The lack of vitamins and beneficial microelements leads to the gradual depletion of organs, up to the complete loss of functionality and the development of pathologies. An unbalanced diet is one of the causes of erectile dysfunction.
Influencing effect
The potency of men is affected by the lack of the following vitamins and minerals:
- A is the common name for several organic substances. It ensures the secretion of sex hormones and increases the conductivity of the fallopian tubes. A man should receive 1 milligram of this substance per day.
- B1 or thiamine stimulates cardiovascular and nervous system activity, which also affects erections. For an adult male, the daily requirement for thiamine ranges from 1, 3 to 2, 6 mg.
- B2 or riboflavin determines the work of the endocrine system, which affects libido. Every day, a man should consume 2 milligrams of substance.
- B6 - a group of biologically active substances are grouped under this common name. The compounds are responsible for testosterone secretion, testes, and prostate function. The daily requirement depends on age: after 19 years 2 milligrams, after 60 years - 2, 2 milligrams.
- B12 or cobalamines are biologically active organic compounds of cobalt. Sufficient concentration of the substance (2, 4 milligrams per day) increases sexual desire.
- C, or ascorbic acid, stimulates blood circulation and testosterone synthesis. A man should consume 90 milligrams of this organic compound daily.
- D: normal consumption of the substance (600 micrograms per day, after 70 years - 800 micrograms) reduces the risk of developing prostate tumors, increases libido, sperm and sperm production.
- Group of E - tocopherol derivatives. It improves blood circulation, participates in the secretion of sex hormones, improves libido and sperm quality. The daily requirement is 10 milligrams.
- Zinc is a component of testosterone, and its absence increases the risk of developing or worsening prostatitis. The male body needs 15 milligrams of this metal a day.
- Selenium is essential for the secretion of sperm and testosterone. A maximum of 7 micrograms per day should enter the body.
How to make up for the shortfall?
A man can get trace elements and vitamins into his diet if he introduces larger amounts of certain foods or special preparations into the diet. However, the best results can be obtained by combining both methods, which can be explained by several circumstances:
- To date, it has not been possible to develop a complex drug that can serve as a complete substitute for food. In addition to vitamins and minerals, food contains many other substances and nutrients that the body needs.
- Certain organic compounds in foods are present in negligible amounts. It is almost impossible to eat enough food to meet the daily needs of such vitamins.
- Some vitamins are found in natural products in a form that is poorly absorbed by the human body.
- In order to accurately determine the concentration of a particular substance in a product, you must make sure that all industrial and agricultural technologies are strictly adhered to. Fruits and vegetables that find their way to shelves often seem appealing, yet are poor in vitamins and trace elements.
- If you consume enough food to meet your daily material needs, you can get extra vitamins.
Erectile problems are caused not only by a lack of trace elements and vitamins, but also by many other pathologies and psychological disorders. Furthermore, the reason lies in severe overload - in this case, an improvement in the work of the reproductive system is noticeable after a good rest. In this regard, all men with sexual weakness should be examined by a professional.
It should be recalled that hypervitaminosis is no less dangerous than nutritional deficiencies. Increased levels of some compounds can lead to dangerous pathologies.
If the test results show that the cause of the male erectile dysfunction lies in vitamin deficiency:
- There are recommendations for a daily diet - the diet consists of larger amounts of seafood, beef, nuts, fresh herbs, vegetables, berries and fruits.
- A suitable vitamin and mineral complex is prescribed. In addition to the name of the drug, the doctor must tell you the exact dosage. As the reproductive system improves and the balance of vitamins and minerals is restored, the daily intake of vitamins decreases or you switch to a drug with a lower concentration of the active substance.
An improvement in erection is usually seen within a few weeks of starting treatment.