Here we show you some juices with the potential to help against impotence (or sexual dysfunction) and what you need to know about the subject.
In short, this problem makes it difficult or impossible to have or maintain satisfactory sexual intercourse.
In general, it may be caused by age, psychological factors, hormonal factors, poor diet, bad habits or diseases. Whatever the cause, these juices may help supplement your diet for impotence.
If you’re interested, later we’ll tell you what you need to know about the ingredients and other key tips to tackle the problem.
Where do we start?
Juices for impotence – Recipes / Preparations
First, it’s worth highlighting some points:
- These juices aren’t meal replacements.
- Wash fruits and vegetables before processing.
- If results aren’t liquid enough, you can add a little water.
On the other hand, you can drink a different juice every morning and see how you feel. By doing so, you’ll be incorporating the nutrients from different foods.
Next, the recipes!
Juices for impotence: Information on ingredients
According to studies, sexual dysfunction could decrease in men and women who follow a healthy diet, such as the Mediterranean one.
This diet includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds, among other foods. Therefore, the juices above could help you improve or prevent impotence.
In addition, it’s worth highlighting some nutrients from the ingredients we’ve chosen.
Flavonoids
These substances work as antioxidants and are found in garlic, cocoa, oats, nuts and a large number of fruits and vegetables, such as those used in the juices above.
According to studies, the intake of foods with flavonoids could improve circulation and help prevent erectile dysfunction.
Lycopene
This antioxidant gives its reddish color to various foods such as watermelon, tomato or berries. But more importantly, it has the potential to bring many benefits, such as reducing cardiovascular and diabetes problems.
Finally, according to a study conducted on rats and published in 2012, this substance could help treat diabetic erectile dysfunction.
L-citrulline and transresveratrol
Watermelon is rich in citrulline, which is another substance that may help improve circulation.
On the other hand, resveratrol is an antioxidant that promotes vascular relaxation and is found in grapes and other foods.
According to a 2018 study, consumption of L-citrulline and transresveratrol, in addition to therapy with a PDE5i (such as Viagra), could help improve the effectiveness of impotence treatment in men.
Vitamins C, E, folate and calcium
According to some studies, these substances could improve vascular health (which affects erectile function) and promote the release of nitric oxide. This compound may enhance the effects of phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors, such as Viagra.
Here you can see the recommended daily intake of these nutrients for adults, as published by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
- Vitamin C: 90 mg for men and 76 mg for women.
- Vitamin E: 15 mg.
- Folate: 400 mcg. For lactating or pregnant women, the number may be higher.
- Calcium: 1000 mg for men from 19 to 70 years old and women from 19 to 51 years old. On the other hand, 1200 mg for men 71 years or older and women 51 years or older.
Juices for impotence: Nutrient table
Here’re the quantities of the substances we’ve just mentioned in the ingredients we’ve used for the recipes, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.
This may help you calculate the nutrients in each juice and compare them with the recommended daily intake values.
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INGREDIENT | PORTION | VITAMIN C (mg) | VITAMIN E (mg) | FOLATE (mcg) | CALCIUM (mg) |
Watermelon | Cup – 152 g | 12.3 | 0.1 | 4.6 | 10.6 |
Melon | Cup – 155 gr | 33.8 | 0.1 | 12.4 | 17.0 |
Apple | Unit – 200 g | 9.2 | 0.4 | 6.0 | 12.0 |
Strawberries | Unit – 18 g | 10.6 | 0.1 | 4.3 | 2.9 |
Raspberries | Cup – 123 g | 32.2 | 1.1 | 25.8 | 30.8 |
Cinnamon | Tablespoon – 7.8 g | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 78.0 |
Oats | Tablespoon – 10 g | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3.2 | 5.2 |
Cocoa powder | Tablespoon – 5.4 g | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.7 | 6.9 |
Broccoli | Stalk – 151 g | 135.0 | 1.2 | 95.1 | 71.0 |
Banana | Unit – 118 g | 10.3 | 0.1 | 23.6 | 5.9 |
Celery | Stalk – 40 g | 1.2 | 0.1 | 14.4 | 16.0 |
Garlic | Clove – 3 g | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 5.4 |
Beet | Unit – 82 g | 4.0 | 0.0 | 89.4 | 13.1 |
Carrot | Unit – 61 gr | 3.6 | 0.4 | 11.6 | 20.1 |
Orange | Unit – 154 g | 81.9 | 0.3 | 46.2 | 61.6 |
Lemon juice | Unit – 48 g | 18.6 | 0.1 | 9.6 | 2.9 |
Almonds | Unit – 1.2 g | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 3.2 |
Blueberries | Cup – 148 g | 14.4 | 0.8 | 8.9 | 8.9 |
Avocado | Unit – 150 g | 15.0 | 3.1 | 122.0 | 18.0 |
Tomato | Unit – 125 g | 17.1 | 0.7 | 18.8 | 12.5 |
Grapes | Cup – 150 g | 4.8 | 0.3 | 3.0 | 15.0 |
Ginger | Tablespoon – 2 g | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.3 |
Kiwi | Unit – 75 g | 56.0 | 1.0 | 19.5 | 26.2 |
Spinach | Cup – 25 g | 7.0 | 0.5 | 48.5 | 24.8 |
Soy milk | Cup – 244 g | 0.0 | 0.3 | 22.0 | 300.0 |
So, do juices for impotence solve these problems forever?
These drinks may help, but they’re only a small part of the things you can do to treat these problems. Below are some key points to keep in mind.
Key tips
Next, some recommendations on diet, exercise and habits that may help avoid these problems and improve your sex life.
- Avoid obesity or being overweight : Evidence shows that this could negatively affect sexual function in men.
- Diet: As we’ve mentioned before, it’s important to follow a healthy diet (such as the Mediterranean one). Ideally, you should visit a nutritionist and follow a diet plan that’s suitable for your body.
- Avoid sedentary lifestyle and exercise: According to a 2018 study, doing aerobic exercise 40 minutes a day, 4 times a week, for 6 months, may help reduce impotence problems in men.
- Quit smoking: There’s a relationship between smoking and erectile quality.
- Avoid excessive alcohol consumption: According to research, there may be a relationship between alcohol dependence and sexual dysfunction.
Mental health, medications and other therapies
Finally, it’s worth mentioning other possible aids to combat or prevent impotence problems.
- Mental health : According to some studies, stress, anxiety and depression are related to erectile dysfunction. We recommend doing activities that calm your mind (such as yoga or meditation) or, if you think you need it, visit a mental health professional.
- Medications, supplements or remedies: There’re products that may help treat erectile dysfunction, but you should consult a doctor before using them. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, many of these remedies may be dangerous to your health.
- Other therapies: Some treatments include physical procedures. However, you’re strongly advised to consult a doctor before starting any therapy.
Juices for impotence: final notes
If you’ve symptoms of discomfort or allergy after consuming any of the drinks or foods in this article, we recommend that you stop doing so and visit your doctor.
Our opinions don’t replace those of a qualified healthcare professional.
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