Products that increase libido in men and potency

An increase in a man's sexual desire occurs under the influence of a complex of internal factors and external causes. Eating the right foods that normalize the hormonal background, the work of the endocrine and cardiovascular systems, promote male sexual activity and increase libido.

What does libido depend on?

The term libido was first introduced by Sigmund Freud and refers to sexual desire.

For the physiological component of the onset of sexual activity in a man, the level of the hormone testosterone is responsible, the secretion of which can be weakened due to disruptions of the endocrine or nervous system. The psychological factor has an equally serious impact on libido: stress, relationship difficulties, emotional overload, chronic fatigue syndrome negatively affect male sexual desire.

How to increase men's sexual desire with food

An increase in libido in men with the use of certain products is possible due to the effect of the microelements contained in them on potency. Natural aphrodisiacs (substances that increase sexual arousal, increase a man's sexual desire) are composed of the following components:

• zinc, phosphorus, potassium: activate testosterone secretion;
• vitamin A - is involved in the production of progesterone;
• magnesium - promotes the production of dopamine;
• selenium - is involved in the mechanism of erection;
• vitamin E - is involved in the regulation of the hormonal system.

To restore hormonal balance and increase the level of sexual arousal, a man should follow the following dietary rules for a long time (at least three months):

1. The daily diet should be dominated by foods containing plant fiber (vegetables and fruits) and proteins (meat, fish, eggs, nuts). The carbohydrate level must be reduced.
2. Observe the balance of the content of vitamins (groups A, E, C, B) and microelements (magnesium, zinc, calcium, selenium, potassium) in the foods consumed.
3. Use when cooking spices that activate metabolic processes, normalize blood circulation (ginger root, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon).
4. Eat foods that increase testosterone secretion every day (nuts, herbs, quail eggs, seafood).

List of products that increase male libido

A sustainable increase in male libido can be achieved with a balanced daily consumption of the following foods by a man:

• low-fat meat;
• seafood;
• fruit;
• spices;
• mushrooms;
• egg;
• vegetables;
• peanuts;
• bitter chocolate.

A small amount of these products should be on the menu every day for at least 3-6 months. The diet should contain a sufficient amount of the protein component responsible for potency and endurance. It is better to make dinners light, it is advisable to give up alcohol abuse and other bad habits.

Seafood

The well-known fast-acting natural aphrodisiacs that rapidly raise the level of testosterone in the blood are oysters, mussels and other seafood. Their other useful properties for male potency, sexual desire:

Product	Effect on libido
Oysters	The high content of zinc and amino acids increases testosterone secretion and improves the quality of seminal fluid.
Fish (mackerel, flounder, salmon, tuna, pink salmon, cod) and fish oil	Contains a lot of phosphorus, iodine, zinc, iron, vitamins A, E and D. Fish oil inhibits the production of cortisol (stress hormone)
Crabs, squid, shrimp	Normalize the functioning of the thyroid, which has a beneficial effect on the regulation of hormone levels
mussels	A source of easily digestible proteins involved in the production of semen

peanuts

To improve sperm quality and increase sexual desire, a man is recommended to eat 50-75 g of a variety of nuts. Properties of each type of nuts:

kind of nuts	Effect on male libido
Almond	Contains vitamins A and E, zinc, magnesium and potassium, which normalize the secretion of male sex hormones
Walnuts	Improve sperm motility, sperm quality
Brazilian walnut	The high arginine content provides an increase in testosterone levels and an increase in blood flow to the genitals
Cashew nuts	Contains Zinc and Arginine for lasting improvement in sexual arousal

Meat products

An adult man needs about 50 g of animal protein per day, while 2-3 times a week it is necessary to replace meat products with fish or seafood and include in the diet dishes based only on plant foods 1- 2 times a day. The influence of meat proteins on male potency:

meat product	Effect on libido
Red meats (beef, veal)	Normalize the composition of the blood, the state of the vessels; provide full blood circulation in the pelvic organs, genital organs, which contributes to the stable functioning of reproductive mechanisms
chicken, turkey	Dietary poultry meat is more digestible, it is a complete source of easily digestible proteins that increase the general level of physical strength, stamina of a man
Liver, kidney (beef or chicken) and other offal	It contains a lot of zinc, iron, fat-soluble vitamins that have a beneficial effect on the production of sex hormones

Fruit

Vegetable fibers, contained in large quantities in fruits, improve the quality of seminal fluid, increase the level of sexual arousal. Properties of some types of fruits that improve libido:

Type of fruit	Influence
figs	Improves the condition of the vascular system, blood flow to the organs of the reproductive system, the quality of seminal fluid
Watermelon	The amino acid which is a part of a berry activates the blood circulation, strengthens an erection
Banana	Contains potassium, which improves the condition of the nervous system. It gives the body a lot of energy.

Other products

The following products have aphrodisiac properties:

Product	Effect on libido
Egg	Raw quail eggs help remove excess cholesterol, improve blood composition, activate blood circulation, which improves male potency
Greens (basil, thyme, cumin)	Enhance sexual desire
Spices	Activates all metabolic processes, the secretion of sex hormones