Good news for men who have a problem with performing in the bedroom. Olive oil can come to your rescue. Recently a study claimed that olive oil could be better than even viagra to help improve the sexual performance of men. This study performed on about 600 hundred men evaluated the effects of olive oil on men's sexual life and found out that men who consumed olive oil performed a lot better on the bed than the men who didn't.

Including olive oil in the diet could help improve the blood circulation all over the body and keep the blood vessels healthy. The study mentions say that men who consumed about nine tablespoons in a week were less at the risk of suffering from impotence. It also helped increase the levels of testosterone in men. The study says that the Mediterranean-style diet that includes olive oil, vegetables, fish, nuts, legumes etc. can actually help improve sex drive in men.

A healthy diet really does wonders for the sexual health. The Mediterranean diet may help you improve your testosterone levels as the study believes that it may increase the levels of the male hormone for about forty per cent that those who didn't include various nutrients in their diet. The Researchers believe that not only does this diet help beat obesity which is also linked to the sex hormonal decrease but also helps lower the risk of metabolic syndrome.

Other Health Benefits of Olive Oil

1. Healthy fats. Rich in Monounsaturated Fats Olive oil is probably one of the best fats to include in your diet. Have you also tried Cheese And Butter For Weight Loss? 6 Healthy Fats That You Should Include In Your Diet

2. Rich in antioxidants. Olive oil is packed with antioxidants that can help your body improve immunity and improves your overall health.

3. Prevents stroke. Since this oil contains healthy fats, they can also help you avoid the risk of strokes.

4. Packed with anti-inflammatory properties. Olive oil has been known to help reduce inflammation if included in your diet the right way.

5. Reduces the risk of heart ailments. Olive oil is said to be one of the best oils for the heart and help prevent heart diseases.

However, you must consume olive oil according to the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) which means you must keep control of the quantity to reap its benefits. You must also keep in mind that consuming olive oil as a salad dressing is way more helpful than heating olive oil.

(Reference: The association of Mediterranean diet with lower risk of acute coronary syndromes in hypertensive subjects)

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