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Public release date: 03 July 2009
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Diet and erectile dysfunction
We all know the story of the little blue pill. Once a source of much giggling and snickering,
Viagra is now a monster drug for its maker, Pfizer, and has resulted in numerous spinoffs that
all promise men a never-ending sexual youth. And while these medications are generally considered
safe, the presence of erectile dysfunction, or ED, should not be taken lightly.
The path by which one develops erectile dysfunction actually has many of the same points of origin as heart disease, which has resulted in some researchers calling ED something of a harbinger of cardiovascular disease. In other words, if the plumbing isn't working down there, it could be a sign it's not working somewhere else, too.
Taking a pill to manage ED is one option, but the best bet is to also take a serious look at diet and lifestyle. Researchers in Italy have demonstrated that losing a bit of weight (about 10% of your initial weight, or about 20 lbs on a 200 lb man) and adopting a Mediterranean-type diet, can improve sexual function in about one-third of men with ED, without the use of medications. Need a refresher on the Mediterranean diet? Here are the key components:
- Choose fish or lean cuts of white meat, like chicken or turkey, more often. Consume red meats sparingly (preferably no more than once or twice per week), and when you do, choose lean cuts.
- Consume plenty of green vegetables and fruits, especially berries.
- Get healthy fats from nuts, olives, olive oil and avocados on a daily basis.
- Choose whole grains over white or refined grains.
- Dairy products are OK, especially yogourt. Eat cheese in moderation.
- And finally, don't forget the legumes, such as chick peas (think: hummus).
While eating this type of diet might be a big change for some, there is much to be gained from slow, steady progress. That might mean adding ground flaxseed to your cereal for prostate health, or choosing yogourt with nuts and berries for breakfast instead of a bagel with cream cheese. It turns out that eating this way can not only help keep your waistline stable and your heart healthy, it might also revitalize your love life, too. And that's good news for men and women alike.
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