Let's Take Care of This Erectile Dysfunction Already

Some say men think about sex every few seconds. Some say men think about sex more often then that. All told, there is a huge business in pharmaceuticals for treatment of erectile and sexual dysfunction.

Some erectile dysfunction causes

Reduced testosterone level, which can be treated with hormone therapy A side-effect from some medications, including meds for depression, heart disease, high blood pressure and epilepsy. How many drugs does this cover? Seems like a never ending list of side effects to many medications. Damage to the groin, or nerve damage.



Kidney, heart disease, diabetes, or hardening of the arteries can bring about erectile dysfunction. Overuse or abuse of drugs including alcohol, tobacco and recreational drugs.

A possible side-effect of some medical procedures, including prostate or urinary tract surgery.

Let's begin with good blood flow to the penis. This is essential for erections. High levels of cholesterol and fat in your bloodstream leave deposits in the walls of your blood vessels. This leads to atherosclerosis and contributes to high blood pressure, both of which can damage blood vessels and reduce blood flow. Exercise helps lower cholesterol and blood pressure. A diet low in fat and cholesterol also helps to prevent and reverse the buildup of fatty deposits in blood vessels.

Deficiency of zinc is known to have a negative effect on sexual function. Zinc is one of the most commonly deficient minerals. A typical dosage for impotence is 15 to 30 mg daily, taken with 1 to 2 mg of copper, since supplemental zinc interferes with copper absorption. Too much zinc can be toxic, so do not exceed this dose.

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is sometimes called "Indian Ginseng". It is not related botanically to ginseng, but has similar uses as a tonic herb believed capable of generally strengthening the body. It is used traditionally to increase sexual capacity as an aphrodisiac.

Some constituents of ashwagandha can make you drowsy, so it should not be combined with sedative drugs. However, this may make ashwagandha useful for people with impotence related to anxiety. This herb also helps with cholesterol and prevention of colds and flu.

Pygeum is a tall evergreen native to central and southern Africa. Pygeum bark has been used since ancient times to treat urinary problems. It doesn't appear to work by affecting the conversion of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone. Pygeum is known as a herbal treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Pygeum appears to be non-toxic. Side effects could include mild digestive distress.

Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus) is believed to be an aphrodisiac. It is believed to be an adaptogen, which means that it affects whichever system of the body in need of support.

There may not be any magic concoction to produce an intense libido. Many factors besides what we eat can affect our sexual desire and performance. However, the evidence seems clear. Maintaining a generally healthy diet and supplementing it with certain foods in moderation can have a positive impact on sex life. I hope this addressed your erectile dysfunction issues.

Resources

Familydoctor.org

National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse

Mayo Clinic

Sharon O'Brien

With at least six options listed here you have the where with all to address this issue in a safe way. These remedies are being provided to you to give you an alternative to the many drugs that are available that addresses this concern.