Zinc for potency

Zinc (in chemistry it is designated Zn) is one of the macronutrients that supports the normal functioning of the whole organism. The ancient Egyptians used zinc to prepare wound-healing ointments, and in modern medicine this element is deservedly called the elixir of youth.

The role of zinc in the male body

The highest concentration of zinc in men is observed in the genitourinary organs (testes, prostate) and biological fluids, for example, in semen. The element is also present in blood cells - leukocytes and erythrocytes. During puberty, zinc is vital for the normal development of boys, because it is responsible for the production of testosterone. Zn is responsible for the well-being and normal functioning of all organs, and its deficiency in the body can cause:

• weakening of the immune system
• circulatory disorders, which, in turn, worsens erection
• dermatitis and allergic manifestations
• long-term healing of skin lesions< / li>
• hair loss

GOOD TO KNOW: Zinc deficiency can be associated with exhausting physical activity or the use of diuretic and carbon-containing foods.

Zinc deficiency can be signaled not only by a weakened erection. It is recommended to pay attention to your health and your diet when the following "alarm bells" occur:

• brittle nails
• memory impairment, distraction, lack of concentration and attention
• lethargy
• impaired vision
• growth retardation and development in children
• pale skin

The lack of this macronutrient may be associated with regular sports training, during which zinc is intensively excreted from the body along with sweat. In addition to athletes, vegetarians are at risk, because the highest concentration of Zn is found in animal products. Also, for the prevention of impotence, it is necessary to closely monitor the level of zinc for men over 50 years old. Zinc is responsible for the absorption of many vitamins, including A and E, and is also a natural immunomodulator, so it is important to remember about it in the autumn-spring period, when the body is weakened. Indicators, and with them the daily intake of zinc, may decrease if a man has chronic kidney and liver diseases, tumors, as well as after burns or a heart attack. An increase in zinc levels is observed in patients with anemia, atherosclerosis, hypertension, leukemia, or after severe stress.

GOOD TO KNOW: Zinc helps protect the respiratory system from viral diseases. According to statistics, daily intake of this component for 1 year reduces the likelihood of contracting pneumonia by 50%.

Impotence is often associated with a decrease in testosterone levels, which in turn can be the result of overwork, obesity, or emotional instability. In this case, products or vitamins containing zinc will also come to the rescue. It normalizes metabolism, improves the functioning of the male reproductive system and helps get rid of chronic fatigue.

How to Replenish Zinc Deficiency

To prevent depletion of the body and maintain stores of beneficial macronutrients in it, a man's daily diet should be balanced and nutritious. The main food should be meat and seafood dishes. From fruits, preference should be given to citruses, apples, dates, and among berries, currants, raspberries and blueberries are rich in zinc. Among the drinks, green tea and young birch leaves, which are brewed in a ratio of 1 large spoon to a glass of boiled water, are in the lead in terms of zinc concentration. Herbal aphrodisiacs such as parsley, young garlic, horseradish and celery can help store zinc and increase sexual desire.

GOOD TO KNOW: The daily intake of zinc in the body of a man aged 14 to 50 is 11-15 mg.

If it is not possible to fill the need for zinc with appropriate nutrition, biological additives and special preparations will come to the aid of men. For the prevention of impotence, it is necessary to consume foods containing not only Zn, but also other macronutrients. It is important to take into account the following features:

• Dairy foods slow down the absorption of zinc by the body, while nuts and legumes, on the contrary, contribute to this.
• Vegetables contain Zn in small doses, but this does not mean that they can be excluded from the diet.< / li>
• Excessive intake of zinc (over 150 mg / day) is dangerous to health.
• Caffeine, alcoholic beverages, foods that are too sweet or salty accelerate the elimination of zinc.

GOOD TO KNOW: A glass of pumpkin seeds (150 g) or 125 g of beef liver can fill the body's daily need for zinc.