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| Foods That Strengthen Erectile Performance Related Links Quicker Recovery Times After Sex? Fatty Diet Linked to Prostate Cancer Blood Pressure-What It Means Foods That Reduce Blood Pressure Low Folate Harms Sperm Penis Shaving Bumps-Home Remedies Yoga That Improves Erectile Performance Better Tasting Sperm Get Lean Diet for Men Normal Penis Size The Add Muscle Diet 10 Superfoods for Men's Health Foods That Shrink Your Waist Six Pack Abs--The Exercises That Work Erectile dysfunction --ranging from complete inability to maintain erection to inadequate length of your erection -- affects up to 20 million men in America. The causes of ED, as it is commonly known, are varied. But one chief culprit is high blood pressure and arterial disease. What does high blood pressure have to do with maintaining an erection? Plenty. In fact, many doctors believe that asking a man how he's doing in bed is the single most important clue to his overall health. Sex matters. The reason is clear. To maintain an erection, the entire system of your blood vessels and arteries must work properly. An erection can only occur when blood circulates properly and allows engorgement of the penis. It's all about the pipes. The arteries are pipes. Complicated pipes but pipes nonetheless. If the pipes are clogged-- by fat or cholesterol or plaque-- your circulation and therefore your erection will be damaged. What can you do about it? You can lose weight. You can eat differently. You can exercise. According to two studies unveiled at the American Society of Hypertension's Twentieth Annual Scientific Meeting, the link between hypertension and ED is strong. "It is estimated that at least 20 million American men have some degree of erectile dysfunction," said Dr. Michael Doumas, from the 4th Department of Internal Medicine, University of Athens, Greece. "Our research determined that for men with high blood pressure, the chances that they may be at risk for or have the devastating condition dramatically increases." Your Erection and Your Overall Health Men with ED are also at higher risk for developing many diseases, including heart disease, diabetes mellitus, , renal failure, liver and vascular disease. All these diseases have been associated with ED. Foods That Reduce Risk of Developing ED and High Blood Pressure There are foods which have been shown to reduce high blood pressure. In the study on erectile dysfunction conducted by Dr. Doumas, researchers found a strong link between high blood pressure (hypertension) and even moderately high blood pressure (pre-hypertensive) men. Since hypertension and erectile dysfunction seem to be so strongly related, the foods which are effective at reducing high blood pressure can be expected to increase erectile performance as well. These foods are rich in potassium. Potassium acts like a counter balance with salt inside your body. Together, salt and potassium regulate how much fluid goes back and forth through cell membranes. They are like constantly battling identical twins. Too much salt, you get high blood pressure. Too little potassium, same result. As The American Heart Association has noted, some people with heart failure need to eat foods high in potassium. Potassium helps maintain the normal function of the heart and nervous system. Many people with heart failure take a diuretic (water pill) to help their kidneys make more urine and get rid of excess fluid. This can cause potassium loss. Doctors sometimes prescribe a potassium supplement and recommend eating more potassium-rich foods. Dried fruits: raisins, prunes, apricots, dates Fresh fruits: bananas, strawberries, watermelon, cantaloupe, oranges Fresh vegetables: beets, greens, spinach, peas, tomatoes, mushrooms Dried vegetables: beans, peas Fresh meats: turkey, fish, beef Fresh juices: orange Canned juices: grapefruit, prune, apricot Every situation is different, so ask your health care team what's needed. People who have kidney problems or take certain medications may risk having potassium build up in their systems. And too much potassium can be just as harmful as too little." Watermelons New research has singled out watermelons for their beneficial effect on erections. The more we study watermelons, the more we realize just how amazing a fruit it is in providing natural enhancers to the human body," said Dr. Bhimu Patil, director of Texas A&M's Fruit and Vegetable Improvement Center in College Station, commenting on the study released July 3, 2008. "We've always known that watermelon is good for you, but the list of its very important healthful benefits grows longer with each study." Watermelon and other fruits listed above contain bio-active phyto-nutrients. Watermelons contain concentration of lycopene (as do tomatoes) , beta carotene and a particularly important phyto-nutrient called citrulline. Citruline, like Viagra, causes the blood vessels to relax, producing erections. Low-Fat Foods High fat diets have been associated with erectile dysfunction. Obesity caused by eating those high fat meats have also been linked to heart disease, stroke and prostate cancer in men. To reduce your chance of ED --and heart disease, cancer and stroke--eat healthy proteins such as fish. Oily fish like salmon, tuna, sardines, and mackerel have omega-3s which can reduce your risk of developing ED, heart disease, diabetes, stroke and prostate cancer. But the biggest risk factor of all for developing ED may surprise you. Belly Fat--What's Fat Got to Do With It? (Article Continues Below) Improving your fitness overall can reduce your risk of hypertension and by extension ED. But abdominal fat, in particular, has been shown to be one of the strongest indicators of early heart disease. In fact, early studies have indicated that abdominal fat plays a significant role in erectile dysfunction. Men who carry excess pounds around the middle have decreased sexual potency at an earlier age than men who are fit. Did you get that? It's all about your belly fat. Lose the gut. Gain in your fight against ED. Making fibrous fruit and fish a part of your weekly diet, and eating foods which in particular have been found effective in reducing belly fat, are the best insurance you can buy against erectile dysfunction. Finally, you need to make sure you do not snore. Snoring puts you at high risk for developing ED and a host of other health problems. Related Links How Snoring Affects Erections Fat Loss 4 Idiots Prostate Cancer Linked to Certain Diets Register--it's free, fast and easy. Members get first access to articles. Sources: Prostate Cancer Research Institute American Heart Association American Society of Hypertension The American Society of Hypertension (ASH) is the largest US organization devoted exclusively to hypertension and related cardiovascular diseases. ASH is committed to alerting physicians, allied health professionals and the public about new medical options, facts, research findings and treatment choices designed to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. American Society of Hypertension (ASH) 116 John St., 24 FL New York, NY 10038 United States http://www.ash-us.org |
