The foods that you eat provide the needed building blocks to power your body. This includes male sexual organs as well. To boost your T-levels, sperm count and health overall, it’s best to fill your day with nutritious whole foods.

Specifically, you want the foods that help your blood deliver the nutrients your sexual organs need in order to function ideally. Your concerns may be about erectile dysfunction, low T-levels or prostate health. Either way, certain foods may help boost your sexual function and health overall.

10 Foods to Boost Men’s Health

Spinach

This may seem like a cliché if you’ve ever heard of Popeye, but, spinach helps stimulate blood flow and may boost testosterone levels. Spinach is rich in folate and has a high concentration of nitrates, which are both known blood-flow boosters. Folic acid actually plays a significant role in male sexual function.

Low blood folic acid levels are known to have a connection to erectile dysfunction. Spinach is one of the most folate-rich foods there is. Cooked spinach has 77 percent of the daily value for folate per cup, which is 185 grams. Spinach also has a reasonable amount of magnesium. This helps stimulate blood flow and potentially boost testosterone levels as well.

Dark Chocolate

A recent study in the journal Circulation found that flavonoids in dark chocolate improve circulation. This could help improve problems with erections due to poor circulation. Flavonoids are antioxidants that naturally occur. They help repair cell damage and protect plants from toxins. Additional studies have shown that flavonoids and other antioxidants have similar effects on people. They could help lower blood pressure levels and reduce cholesterol. Both factors contribute to erectile dysfunction.

Carrots

Science has shown that eating more carrots helps improve your sperm count. It’s been recommended for male infertility in traditional medicines too. Carrots can both sperm count and motility, which is the swimming and movement of sperm. This is because of its carotenoid content. Carrots have carotenoids, which are orange-pigmented antioxidants, and offer many of their health benefits.

Pistachios

Pistachios contain a protein called arginine. This protein may help with the relaxation of blood vessels. This may be the reason for pistachios being so beneficial to erection problems. There was a recent study that involved men with erectile dysfunction eating pistachios daily for three weeks. Those who did had experienced a significant improvement in erectile dysfunction and other sexual issues. They also noticed a sexual desired improvement and sexual satisfaction overall.

Apples

Apples provide many general health benefits. Many of you may not know, but apples also have advantages pertaining to prostate health. Specifically, apple peelings have an active compound called ursolic acid. One test-tube study has noted that ursolic acid may “starve” prostate cancer cells and prevent them from growing. However, more research is needed to understand how this effect translates to the digesting of apple peels.

Oats

Oatmeal, believe it or not, could have some beneficial effects on erectile dysfunction. It is considered an aphrodisiac and could help improve blood flow to the penis. Oats have L-arginine, an amino acid, which can help boost t-levels and treat ED.

Avocados

A little fun fact here, when the Aztecs discovered avocados in 500 BCE, they named them after the word “testicles.” This may be because of their shape and how they grow in pairs on avocado trees. Avocados are high in vitamin E. This can benefit the quality of sperm in men with infertility. A medium-sized avocado has 21 percent of the daily value for vitamin E and 9 percent of the daily value for zinc. Zinc is also an essential mineral that has a role in fertility, testosterone production and sperm quality.

Watermelon

Studies have shown that this fruit can similarly affect erectile dysfunction the way its drug “Viagra” does. It might also increase sexual desire. Watermelon contains rich, beneficial ingredients called phytonutrients, which are also antioxidants. A known benefit in which they provide is the relaxation of blood vessels that give an erection. This juicy fruit might be 92 percent water, but the other 8 percent has the potential to do great things to your heart and sexual enjoyment.

Tomatoes

Tomatoes, and even pink grapefruits, contain a phytonutrient called Lycopene. Lycopene is good for sexual issues and circulation. Research shows that Lycopene, and other antioxidants, help fight prostate cancer and male infertility. It also shows that this phytonutrient is best absorbed when mixed with oily foods such as olive oil and avocados.

Chili peppers

If you are experiencing any symptoms related to low testosterone, talk to your doctor and avoid self-diagnosing. Self-diagnosing or using online questionnaires may not be accurate and it is always best to be tested by a medical professional in case of other complications. If eligible, your doctor will set you up with the right treatment while maintaining discretion.

A high vegetable, fruit and whole-grain diet, along with the right medication, helps reduce sexual issues and improve sexual health. Mendown partners with licensed physicians and pharmacies for men’s healthcare diagnoses and treatment. For more information, visit our website or contact us today.