Foods that increase sex drive

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Studies show that safe and moderate sex is beneficial for health and that eating foods rich in vitamins and protein can easily increase sex drive. So what specifically need to eat to improve sex drive?

1. Causes of decreased sex drive in both sexes

In men, the male hormone testosterone and the neurotransmitter dopamine are the two active substances that determine sexual desire. In particular, testosterone levels are unstable and often decline with age, after the age of 40 men will begin the process of menopause and decrease libido. Besides, dopamine is also considered as the "happy" hormone of the body that determines arousal and sexual arousal in men. When men experience stress, stress, anxiety can reduce their dopamine and sex drive.
In women, decreased libido can come from many different groups of causes such as:
Due to physical changes: Women have diseases that affect sex such as cancer, diabetes, high Blood pressure, arthritis, coronary heart disease,... Due to drug use: Antidepressants inhibit serotonin reuptake, creating a decrease in sex drive. Due to hormonal changes: The decline in estrogen hormone directly affects a woman's sex drive, often in the menopause or pregnancy and lactation. Due to psychological factors that cause a decrease in sex drive: depression, stress in life, lack of body confidence.

2. Foods that increase sex drive in men

Products to increase sexual desire in men have many types, such as:
Sa Sung: Studies show that this species of "geo ginseng" of the sea contains up to 17 mineral elements and many essential amino acids. weak for the body to help enhance physiology, vitality and health for men. Specifically, phenylalanine in wormwood helps maintain adrenal gland activity, increase endogenous testosterone secretion, and increase sperm count and quality. In addition, the active ingredient tryptophan in wormwood also helps to increase serotonin levels, increase neurotransmitters, and prevent premature ejaculation.

Oysters: A food with a very high nutritional content, rich in minerals and vitamins good for health. In particular, oysters contain a lot of nutrients, which are important nutrients constituting the hormone testosterone, which helps increase sex drive in men, improve sperm count and quality. In addition, Tyrosine in oysters also helps synthesize Dopamine to help relax and increase male sexual arousal. In addition to wormwood and oysters, there are many foods that help increase sex drive such as beef, bean sprouts, fish, nuts... that men can add in their daily diet.

3. Foods that increase sex drive in women

Sexual desire in women is not only dependent on male attractiveness but also influenced by daily nutrition, some foods that can help improve sex drive in women include: :
Honey : Contains boron mineral that helps the body use and metabolize the female sex hormone estrogen, which plays an important role in female sex drive. In addition, honey is also rich in B vitamins, which have the ability to increase the level of testosterone in the blood, helping to boost the sex drive of both men. Red ginseng. Apples: Thanks to the natural phytoestrogen content in this fruit, apples can help increase the quality of a woman's sex life. Red wine: Helps increase a woman's sex drive by stimulating the hypothalamus in the brain stem that helps regulate hormone levels. Pumpkin seeds are rich in essential fatty acids like omega-3 that act as a precursor to prostaglandins that improve libido. Saffron: Very rich in antioxidants and offers many health benefits including sexual health in women. In addition, foods that help increase sex drive in women include ginkgo biloba, oysters and maca root.

The addition of products to increase sexual desire will partly help improve the couple's sex life and bring a sense of sublimation in life. Besides, in addition to maintaining a healthy diet, you should also exercise, do sports, minimize the use of stimulants and alcohol. Because they will partly affect sexual desire and physiological function in men.
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