Nearing epidemic proportions, obesity afflicts one-third of all US adults. Men who are otherwise healthy but are obese or overweight are more likely to suffer from erectile dysfunction. However, researchers have found that losing weight through diet and exercise will help to restore proper erectile function.
The reason overweight increases a man’s risk of ED according to the AUA or The American Urological Association is because obesity and being overweight increases the chance of vascular disease, a primary cause of erectile dysfunction. Other theories of weight and ED are:
- One theory is that the disturbance of hormonal balance that happens due to obesity may cause insufficient androgens and testosterone, to enable or sustain an erection.
- An additional theory is that obesity may damage the cells lining the blood vessels, known as endothelials. These damaged cells then contribute to the development of erectile dysfunction.
Not only is losing weight an overall benefit to your health, however, improving your sexual health can be a positive outcome as well. Make positive changes like:
- Exercising – even taking 30 minute brisk walks 3+ times a week
- Eating less – cut portions down by one-third to one-half less than your ususal amount
- Eat right – add more fresh foods, lots of vegetables and fruit along with low fat dairy and lean protein like fish, chicken and turkey.
- Use a natural supplement like Irexis to helps promote penile blood flow, sperm/testosterone production while providing stimulation and maintenance of erections
