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Integrating certain foods into your diet can help stimulate libido, promote erectile function and female sexual function. A good way to start is by eating foods that help good blood flow and help keep your heart healthy .
1. Oysters
Zinc helps your body produce testosterone. Testosterone helps maintain sex drive. Oysters contain more zinc per serving than any other food. They provide six times the necessary daily amount of this mineral. Three ounces of cooked oysters provide 80 mg of zinc of the 11 mg required by an adult male.
2. Chocolate
Dark chocolate can boost your mood and increase sexual desire. Promotes the release of serotonin and has phenylethylamine. Cocoa also contains caffeine and theobromine , which act as stimulants. According to a study shared in The Journal Sexual Medicine, the effects of chocolate on sexuality are probably more psychological than biological.
3. Fatty fish
Fish such as salmon, sardines and mackerel are rich in omega- 3. These healthy fats. These fats are anti-inflammatory, help improve blood flow, which can benefit sexual function. Salmon is also a good source of vitamin D. Vitamin D deficiency leads to reduced testosterone production.
4. Watermelon
Watermelon is a natural source of citrulline, an amino acid that the body converts into arginine. L
to arginine is converted to nitric oxide, which opens the blood vessels more, which increases blood flow to the penis and improves erections.
5. Avocados
Avocados give you energy, provide vitamins and minerals that contribute to greater desire and sexual function. They are rich in fat and heart healthy fiber.
Provide vitamin B6 that helps maintain the balance of the nervous system; potassium necessary for the proper functioning of the heart, muscle contraction and nerve transmission; vitamin E, an antioxidant vitamin that helps dilate blood vessels; and its oleic acid promotes blood circulation.
6. Saffron
Saffron can improve mood, erectile function and stimulate sexual desire in both men and women, especially people taking antidepressants, as noted in a review of studies published in the Avicenna Journal of Phytomedicine.
7. Grenades
Pomegranate seeds are rich in polyphenols that help relax blood vessels and improve blood flow, which is important for good sexual function. Healthline shares that the micronutrients in pomegranate provide the building blocks for making sex hormones and the flavones they provide are important for erectile health.
Over a glass of wine
The moderate consumption of Alcohol can increase sexual desire in both men and women. Alcohol increases testosterone levels in women.
Exceeding alcohol consumption does not promote a good sexual encounter; in women it causes less vaginal lubrication and difficulty reaching orgasm and in men it will be difficult to achieve and maintain an erection. Moderate consumption is up to one drink for women and two for men.
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