Diet, Exercise and Erectile Dysfunction
Studies have shown that a vegetarian regimen along with a moderate exercise program may be beneficial for men suffering from erectile dysfunction (ED), when the cause of the ED is atherosclerosis. Atheroscleros is an accumulation of plaque in the arteries. This plaque can result from high levels of cholesterol from the foods we eat that “stick” to the interior walls of blood vessels. This plaque hardens and obstructs blood flow. A diet that is high in meat and dairy products can contribute to high levels of cholesterol
Vegetarians, on average have lower levels of cholesterol than their meat-eating counterparts. Vegans (those who also eat no dairy or eggs) have on average the lowest cholesterol levels.
Research, which was conducted at the University of California, in San Francisco, proved that a low-fat vegetarian diet can improve blood flow through arteries. Men when faced with the future choice of having surgery or being put on powerful cholesterol lowering medicines often choose to change their diet instead.
A diet shown to lower cholesterol includes at least 3 servings of fruit each day, 2 or more servings of legumes (beans, peas, lentils) a day, at least 5 servings of whole grains including bread, rice, tortillas, pasta, cereal, corn, and oatmeal. The diet also includes vegetables (at least 4 servings), and to eliminate meat and daily or at least to cut back on the consumption of these items.
John Hopkins University epidemiologist, Elizabeth Slavin, says that “staying active, moving more and eating less, and staying healthy, in addition to being good for your cardiovascular health may also be good for your sexual health”. An epidemiologist is someone who studies the frequency and distribution of diseases within the human population and environment of the world. They measure the occurrence of disease and then relate it to different characteristics of the population and the environments they live in. An epidemiologist is therefore uniquely qualified to comment on any connection between diet and exercise and the occurrence of a disease or condition.
She found in an early 2007 study, that 18% of American men over age 20 (18 million men) had erectile dysfunction. She found the condition to be linked to a sedentary lifestyle, and also a poor diet. Most diseases and conditions improve when we take care of our bodies by eating good nutritious foods and exercising safely and in moderation.
Even busy men can add a walk a day to their daily routines. Get out and take a walk at lunch time or at least take the stairs instead of the elevator.
The lack of physical activity can lead to 20 to 40% muscle loss which would affect your ability to walk, get up and down from chairs, the bed and may slow down your ability to be active in bed.
Exercise does your body and mind good and can put you in a better mood too; yet 59% of Americans do not get enough exercise.
Exercise gives your muscles strength needed for many of the daily activities we do including the ability to perform sexually.
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