Erectile Dysfunction and Vitamin D: Why The ‘Sunshine Vitamin’ Is Important For Men’s Sexual Health

Vitamin D- the sun vitamin has tonnes of health benefits out of which some of them are acting as a catalyst in the absorption of major minerals such as calcium and phosphorus. Apart from that vitamin D is also known to aid the immune system functioning and proper growth of bones and teeth. While they also help our body build resistance against certain diseases, did you know that vitamin D is extremely essential for men as it helps improve men's sexual health? A recent study throws some light at the how vitamin D is linked to men's sexual health. Measles-Rubella (Gover) Vaccine Causes Impotence (Erectile Dysfunction) and Infertility in Muslims? Fake News Circulates on WhatsApp.

Previous studies have shown that low levels of vitamin D may cause poor sexual functioning amongst males, for example, lower levels of vitamin D may lead to erectile dysfunction in men. However, recent studies further confirming the study believe that vitamin D may play a significant role in improved sexual health in men. The study first analysed the medical data of 114 men who were looking for care for their sexual health issues and later they looked at dad from a subsample of 41 men who received a vitamin D therapy. It was then learned that men who received vitamin D therapy saw an increase in their total and free testosterone levels and better erectile function. However, Diabetic men and smokers tended to have lower testosterone levels than non-smokers and non-diabetics.

How Does Vitamin D Affect Men's Sexual Health?

Studies suggest that the sunshine Vitamin may help protect endothelial cells from oxidative stress which may assist in improving erections. The vitamin can help increase the libido in men as well as increase the testosterone levels in men. Moreover, vitamin D deficiency is known to decrease the risk of cardiovascular diseases which in turn benefits the sexual function.

How Can Men Improve Vitamin D Levels For Better Sexual Health?

One of the best ways is to come more foods that are rich in vitamin D for example- Fatty fish, like tuna and salmons, dairy products, cereals, orange juice, soy milk, Beef Liver, Cheese, Egg yolks, etc. Moreover, taking a vitamin D supplement is also another way; however, you may want to consult a professional before taking any such supplements. One can also bask in some Vitamin D by exposing unprotected skin to sunlight for about 15 to 20 minutes. However, you must worry about deficiency in vitamin D only after it is approved by any professional and your ED or other sexual health problems may not always be because of a lack of vitamin D.

You must make sure that your diet has a required amount of vitamin D. Also, a recent study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition says that magnesium may help in maintaining optimum vitamin D levels in the body.

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