IMPOTENCE
AVOID
Nicotine and all drugs except those prescribed for you
Although psychological factors certainly affect male sexual function, recent studies show that most cases of impotence are due to an underlying disease or lifestyle factors. Diabetes, atherosclerosis, paralysis, or less commonly, hormonal imbalances are among the organic causes of impotence. The use of a number of drugs-including alcohol, nicotine, illegal substances, as well as prescription medications-can lead to impotence. Nicotine impedes the blood flow by constricting the small arteries, including those that bring blood to the penis. Medications that commonly cause impotence include antihypertensives, acid-suppressants for ulcers, antidepressants, and sleeping pills. In most cases, an alternative drug can be prescribed.
While diet does not have much of an effect on impotence, medications can help. The most popular drug is sildenafil citrate, which boosts the activity of an enzyme, cyclic guanosine monophosphate , which is the key to having an erection.
DIETARY FACTORS
Zinc is absolutely key. Zinc is among the minerals thought to be essential to good reproductive health. While zinc intake may not have a direct effect on potency, it may be important for male sexual health, since very high levels are found in the seminal fluid.
WATCH YOUR WEIGHT
It’s important to maintain a normal weight; obesity predisposes a person to diabetes, which is one of the leading causes of impotence. Also, a diet low in saturated facts helps prevent atherosclerosis, the buildup of fatty plaque that clogs not only the large vessels around the heart but also the penile artery.
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