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Wednesday, November 28, 2007

IMPOTENCE


The use of number of drugs, including alcohol, nicotine, illegal substances as well as prescriptive medications can lead to impotence. Nicotine obstructs the flow of blood by narrowing the small arteries, including those that bring blood to the penis.

Medications that commonly cause impotence include anti-hypertensives, acid-suppressants for ulcers, anti-depressants and sleeping pills. In most cases, an alternative drug can be prescribed.

Although psychological factors certainly affect male sexual function, recent studies shows that most cases of impotence are due to underlying diseases or lifestyle factors. Diabetes or hormonal imbalance is one of the organic causes of impotence.

While diet does not have much effect on impotence, medications can help. The most popular drug is sildenafil citrate. Zinc is amongst the minerals thought to be essential for good reproductive health, important for male sexual health. Good source of zinc includes seafood (especially oysters) meat, poultry, eggs, milk, nuts and whole grain.

It is important to maintain a normal weight; otherwise it may lead to obesity, further to diabetes and finally impotence. Studies have shown that obesity puts men at greater risk for erectile dysfunction.

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