Foods That May Help Treat Erectile Dysfunction

Impotence is also known as Erectile Dysfunction. It is inability to achieve or maintain erection during a sexual performance.

Brain is the most important part of sex organ. Lifestyle or current health condition greatly affects your sex life such as diabetes, vascular disease, and depression. Erectile Dysfunction is a common disorder affecting millions of men around the world which some men are embarrassed to talk about.

There are plants that may help you take care of your precious possession down there.

Foods/plants that may improve sexual performace

● Maca
It is a herbaceous biennial plant which is used as vegetable, medicinal herb, and aphrodisiac. A radish-like root vegetable related to potato family. It has been used by native Indians as a health ingredient for thousands of years. Its health properties spread out until it was discovered by scientists. Maca has good effect in enhancement of endocrine function. The endocrine system controls conditions such as fertility and sexual function. Clinical trials suggest that maca can improve semen quality and boost libido. It has favorable effects on energy and mood, decreases anxiety and improves sexual desire. It has also been shown to improve sperm production, sperm motility and semen volume.

●Korean Ginseng
It is a slow-growing perennial plant with fleshy roots known for its medicinal properties such as aphrodisiac and cure for sexual dysfunction in men. Ginseng helps in production of Nitric Oxide, a muscle relaxant that helps increase blood flow. One study in Korea showed that 60% of men who took ginseng were able to achieve an erection much easier than without it. Study also showed that firmness of erection and overall thickness were improved.

●Ginkgo Biloba
Also known as Maidenhair Tree, a unique species of tree with no living relatives. Known for treatment of impotence. It helps increase blood flow. It has been found to prevent blood clots from developing that allows increase in blood flow. Better blood flow means better erection.

●Tongkat Ali
It is a tree primarily known for its sexual enhancing properties and grown in Southeast Asia. It is a natural testosterone booster for increasing libido and athletic performance. It gives hormonal support to promote normal sperm quality.  In an initial study, almost 15% of participants reported new pregnancies.

●Watermelon
It is a common fruit with a sweet and juicy flesh. It contains about 90% of water which is a great way to hydrate. Its rind (between the flesh and skin), the white part, is rich in Citrulline. Citrulline is an amino acid that is converted by our body into Arginine. Nitric Oxide Synthase, an enzyme, converts Arginine into Nitric Oxide. Nitric Oxide is a muscle relaxant that promotes vasodilation that increases blood flow for erection.