How can food help to combat erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation?

Sexual problems are often an embarrassment. They are plethora in types like premature ejaculation, inability to reach orgasm on both sides, erectile dysfunction, differing libido levels, etc.

Since the discussion is a taboo people start looking over the internet for the solutions. Hence, the focus of this article in on premature ejaculation and erectile dysfunction.

We would be delving on how your diet can help you cure it.  Simple, premature ejaculation is when men cannot achieve climax with their partner.

Around 30% – 40% of men experience it at some point in their lives.  Erectile dysfunction (ED) on the other hand is a condition that can make it difficult for a person to achieve or maintain an erection.

So, to what extend can the diet help. Lower zinc and magnesium levels in the diet are also associated with a higher risk of premature ejaculation.

Basically, an unhealthy diet contributes to vitamin and mineral deficiencies, contributing to the problem. That’s understandable but what exactly to eat?

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Starting with premature ejaculation (PE) some foods that will help cure it are:

1.Nuts – Walnuts and almonds are rich in Vitamin E, omega – 3 fats, zinc and magnesium. The Vitamin E helps in balancing testosterone levels and reduce stress levels.

Omega -3 fat helps cut the bad fats in the body hence giving more control and activeness during intercourse. A mixture of handful in a day should work.

2.Avocados – It’s again high in Vitamin E and C which help regulate testosterone.

Alongside, it’s good in Vitamin K which regulate blood flow in the penis, thus affecting libido as well.

3.Eggs – Indeed a complete food, they have proteins and good quality fats. They give the energy to reduces fatigue.

For a normal man working out approximately 200 minutes per week, 6-7 eggs per week are good.

• Zinc rich foods – Emphasis is on this nutrient is essential for the male body since it increases testosterone level, affecting libido, ejaculation and erection.
• You can find zinc in chickpeas, beans, lentils, dairy and related products. Non vegetarian sources are cattle, eggs, lamb, and pork.
• Seeds like pumpkin, flax, and sesame seeds are high in zinc, they can be added to soups, salads, yoghurt.
• Other antioxidant rich foods – First is carrots that contain folic acid, vitamin A and beta-carotene, a powerful antioxidant. Antioxidants ensure your body remains stress free internally, resulting in better performance.
• Lack of stress in the body also improves the testosterone levels. We are not talking here about the stress in your mind about work, your spouse or your partner but the stress that your body is undergoing because of your poor lifestyle.
• Also, bananas and pineapples produce antioxidant bromelain, which may increase sexual desire and help manage premature ejaculation problems. Additionally, the consumption of bananas can increase your sexual stamina and endurance.
• Ashwagandha – It’s an age-old solution to PE. This ayurvedic herb helps in increasing libido and gives men brain control which helps them control their ejaculation.
• Also, this herb is useful in increasing sex stamina and controlling erectile dysfunction. You should eat or drink this food to stop early discharge with a glass of milk before going to sleep for better results.

Also Read : Causes and Symptoms of Erectile Dysfunction

After PE, next is erectile dysfunction (ED). Basically, you need to cut out stress from your body for proper erection, but it’s not as easy as it seems. Hence these foods will help:

1.Fruits – These have flavonoids that help in erection strength and keeps the arteries in the penis clean for smooth blood flow. Strawberries, blueberries, apples, pears and citrus fruits help.

2.Legumes – These are a source of proteins in the Indian diet. Alongside legumes are the only natural food containing catechins and epicatechins — compounds that make up flavan-3-ol.

One bowl of legumes in the form of curry or sprouts should be consumed

3.Nitric oxide producing foods – This chemical widens and relaxes blood vessels hence increasing blood flow to the penis.

A specific protein that could benefit ED is l-arginine. Body makes nitric oxide from this protein. Foods like fish, nuts, oatmeal (very important), dairy products and poultry supply the body with l-arginine.

Alongside, green leafy vegetables like arugula, spinach, lettuce, radish and kale supply body with nitrates for converting it to nitric oxide.

• Caffeine – Drinks having caffeine boost overall blood flow in the body including the penis. Hence these are helpful in ED but their consumption should be limited to 2-3 servings. Dark chocolate boosts the metabolism hence the blood flow as well.

Some other foods to eat to last longer and to have a stronger erection, include spinach, asparagus, green onions, celery, seafood and mushrooms.

Now some simple recipes for Dysfunction, Premature Ejaculation, Impotency

• One glass bottle gourd juice before bedtime has a cooling effect thereby cools the system which is responsible for nightfall.
• Gooseberry or amla helps in increasing the immunity of the body. It is believed that drinking a glass of gooseberry juice can help get rid of nightfall.
• Onions and garlic are known to cure many health-related conditions. 3-4 cloves of raw garlic and onions in the form of salads should be helpful to cure nightfall.
• Juice of celery and fenugreek are very helpful in nightfall as well as premature ejaculation. These juices can be mixed with honey in a ratio of 2: 1.

Sexual problems need to be catered holistically with the right treatment, lifestyle changes, technique and mental support.

Your diet has a major impact on your sexual function, and it may either help manage the problem or worsen it.

Author Name : Dietitian : Kirthi Wadhwa