Food to increase libido in male and female : fitROSKY

 

Healthy sexual life directly link to your physical, mental and emotional health, if any of them is getting disturbed due to any reason may affect your libido as well. 

Some common factors that may influence libido in male and female, include depression, low testosterone level in male, certain chronic illness, sleep problems, stress, aging, alcohol consumption, certain medication effect, etc. 

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Scientific research that proves "certain foods may increase libido"

•  An article of 2021,  "Can food influence female sexual functions? Views of a sample of married Egyptian women", it was a cross sectional study which carried out on 300 married women aged 20–50+ years having a regular sexual relation and eating different types of foods, at the end of the study they concluded that certain types of fruits can enhance their libido and sea food was the commonest food that increased sexual activity followed by nuts. 
• Another study on, "Food with Influence in the Sexual and Reproductive Health",in this study researcher conclude a literature review in which they got to know that nutritional factors may affect the sexual and reproductive health in both men and women. 
• A study of 2014 on, "Apple consumption is related to better sexual quality of life in young women", it was an cross sectional study which was carried out on 731 young female, at the end of the study they found that the group of female who consume an apple each day had a better sexual quality.  

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Food to increase better libido in male and female

1. Meats

Carnitine, L-arginine and Zinc that are certain compound which helps improve libido by improving the blood flow. better blood flow required for better sexual activity. 

A study of 2019 has been shown that L- arginine supplements treat mild to moderate erectile dysfunction. 

Another study has been shown that zinc supplement can help to improve sexual activity.  

For the vegetarian folks: Dairy products. 

 

2. Nuts and Seeds

Nuts and seeds are obviously good for your health and it contains the compound which is helpful in term of better sexual activity, include:

• Zinc
• L-arginine 
• Omega-3s

Some of the best nuts and seeds that you can try:

• Pecans
• Walnuts
• Peanuts
• Pumpkin seeds
• Sunflower seeds

 3. Apples

A study of 2014 on, "Apple consumption is related to better sexual quality of life in young women", researches has been found that the group of female who consume an apple each day had a better sexual quality.

Apples contains antioxidant compound name as quercetin which plays an important role in intercourse by promoting blood circulation, treat the erectile dysfunction and it also lower the blood pressure.

4. Salmon fish 

Salmon fish is the good source of omega-3 fatty acid, which helps to keep healthy heart. it also improve the blood circulation by prevent the buildup of plaque in your arteries. 

Having a good circulation system helps prevent erectile dysfunction and improve better sexual function.

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