Q:
ED treatments: can foods help?
A:
The Massachusetts Male Aging Study found a direct connection between diet and ED. Men in the study who ate plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and avoided red meat and processed grains, were less likely to experience ED.
Eating certain foods, and avoiding others, can help reduce your risk of developing ED.
- Consume cocoa – Flavonoids increase blood flow and the concentration of nitric oxide in the blood. Chocolate, particularly the dark variety, is rich in flavonoids.
- Pick pistachios – A study published in the International Journal of Impotence Research examined how eating pistachios affected ED. Measurements were taken before men were put on a nut-heavy diet and after.
- Reach for watermelon – Research from Texas A&M University found a connection between watermelon and ED. A compound found in the fruit called citrulline helps to relax blood vessels. It also improves blood flow, much like ED medications do.
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