A more effective food than Viagra

A study carried out with 660 men with an average age of 67 leaves no doubt: those who consume more olive oil have many fewer problems getting an erection complete and lasting, and they resort less frequently to drugs such as Viagra, which are not without risk.

Olive oil prevents erection problems

Researchers at the University of Athens say that a diet rich in olive oil gets blood flowing everywhere by keeping blood vessels healthy. Besides increases testosterone levels.

The data is clear: those men who consume at least nine tablespoons of olive oil a week are less likely to experience impotence.

Within the framework of a Mediterranean diet

If you also follow a Mediterranean-style diet rich in fruits and vegetables, legumes, fish and nuts, the risk of problems with libido is reduced by 40%.

And olive oil has the most pronounced specific effect on the dilatation of the aorta, which helps a good blood flow and maintain sexual function.

write down the rations

The Greek study recommends taking weekly a minimum of 9 tablespoons of olive oil, 13 servings of vegetables, 6 pieces of fruit, 3 of fish and 2 of legumes to reduce risks and keep the circulatory system in shape.

Of course, simply adding olive oil to an unhealthy diet and sedentary lifestyle is not going to produce the expected results.

Improves circulation

Because the blood vessels in the penis are very narrow, difficulty achieving and maintaining an erection is one of the first symptoms of arteriosclerosis, that is, a narrowing of the arteries that can cause something worse than a bad night: a heart attack or a stroke.

Lead researcher Dr. Christina Chrysohoou says, “Dietary habits and exercise appear to have a major impact on our quality of life, including sexual ability starting in middle age.”

And he suggested that, in the long run, taking olive oil with a healthy diet is better for maintaining a man’s sexual competence than relying on the instant boost Viagra provides.

More belly, less testosterone

The doctor provides more concrete information that will interest men, especially those who have a belly. Excess fat around the waist is related to lower testosterone levels.

And that people who follow a balanced Mediterranean diet with olive oil they are more protected against this type of obesity, which also increases the risk of cardiovascular disorders (including heart attack), metabolic syndrome and diabetes.

The creator of Viagra recognizes the merits of the Mediterranean diet

The results of the study have reached one of the scientists who developed Viagra, Dr. Mile Wyllie, who has reacted very honestly and candidly to the competition from olive oil and the Mediterranean diet:

“The message that you can improve your sexual function by modifying your lifestyle and diet is valid, since erectile dysfunction is due to 80 percent to cardiovascular disease, but unfortunately we are in a society where people want to take a pill and not bother to change their lifestyle.”

Why does olive oil work?

The first proof of the healthy qualities of olive oil is empirical: it is the main fat in the Mediterranean diet that is associated with one of the longest life expectancies on the planet and especially with good cardiovascular health.

The beneficial effects are attributed to the dominance of monounsaturated fatty acids in its composition and, above all, to the concentration of antioxidant polyphenols in extra virgin olive oil. In addition, extra virgin olive oil has the best organoleptic qualities.

The secret is in the polyphenols

Polyphenols are chemical compounds present in many plants. Tannins, lignin and flavonoids belong to this group of substances.

Polyphenols were considered for a short time like a vitamin, but that category was withdrawn when it was found that they were not essential for life.

However, the fact that they are not essential – that is, that their deficiency does not produce a known disorder – does not mean that they are not very beneficial.

Dr. Paul Kroon claims that these compounds are fermented by bacteria of the intestinal microbiota, so that antioxidant metabolites are produced that protect the tissues, including the walls of the blood vessels, which are maintained more flexible and free of obstructions.

In addition to olive oil, other foods rich in polyphenols are green tea, berries, grapes, cocoa, nuts, and seeds.