ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS& APHRODISIAC FOODS FOR A BETTER SEX LIFE A Healthy Sex Life Depends on Good Nutrition! Good nerve function, healthy hormone levels and an unobstructed blood flow to the pelvic area are essential to sexual performance. Studies show that certain foods or nutrients do play a role in boosting libido and supporting a healthy sex life.
Here are a variety of foods that can put some sizzle—or fizzle—in your sex life.
Niacin (vitamin B3) acts to dilate blood vessels, lower blood cholesterol and fats and improve circulation. It has a deserved reputation for improving sexual performance but the dose must be individualized. By reducing histamine it can act as a mild natural relaxant at the same time, thus taking the edge away from premature ejaculations, the bane of many a relationship.
Magnesium, tryptophan and other amino acids are also useful for premature ejaculations and helps dilate blood vessels. Better blood flow to the genitals, as you've learned, creates greater arousal for men and women.
lacking enough of the sunshine vitamin (Vitamin D) might decrease your sexual performance- low levels of vitamin D may increase your risk of erectile dysfunction.
ALL of your steroid hormones are synthesized from cholesterol, including all of the sex and adrenal hormones
Chocolate contain phenylalanine - an amino acid that raises the body's endorphins and produces dopamine, the brain chemical that surges during orgasm
Oysters are rich in zinc, which improves testosterone levels which leads to incredible sexual performance, as well as improved sperm count
Rhodiola appears to have a beneficial effect in enhancing sexual function. It improves satisfaction, pleasure, erections, response to orgasms. In fact, Rhodiola appears to help the body adapt to a variety of life stresses.
Garlic will get blood flowing as it's packed with the compound allicin. Allicin helps stimulate blood flow to your sexual organs.
Ginkgo Biloba increases circulation and may improve sexual function
Korean Ginseng helped men to improve their sexual function and menopausal woman to improved sexual arousal
Hot peppers are useful for sexual performance because are containing capsaicin (the source of that heat, triggers endorphins, our sensations of pleasure)
Honey: In ancient times, couples drank honey mead (an alcoholic drink made from honey) every day during homeymoon.
Tomatoes were named 'love apples' because of lycopene, a powerful libido-enhancer in both men and women
Avocado for southamericans, is the fertility fruit. Avocado is high in folate who is affecting seminal growth. So if you want your sperm to be healthy, make sure you get folate in your diet – the fruit of the testicle tree is actually a good way to do it.
Celery contains chemicals called androsterone and adrostenal. It is also packed with an organic chemical calle, phthalide. This compound is capable of dilating, or opening, blood vessels by attenuating the muscles lining the walls of the blood vessels. Celery for men will improve circulation, which can have a direct impact on the ability to have and maintain an erection.
YOU ARE UNIQUE and you need a personalized health regimen that works just for you.