Although many will reach for a bottle of medicine in the case of low libido, experts claim that the solution to this problem can be much simpler. To strengthen libido and return sexual desire, it is enough to change food and other daily habits, and the first results will show quickly, he writes Romper.
White bread
Eating large amounts of white bread and other processed carbohydrates undermines sexual desire and lowers libido.
"Foods like white bread release sugar faster than whole grain foods, and higher sugar levels are associated with a faster drop in energy, so you won't have the energy you need for sex," says Helen Bond of the British Dietetic Association.
In addition to energy, higher sugar levels act on the accumulation of excess fat tissue and increase the amount of estrogen, causing a lack of testosterone, which plays an important role in the libido of both men and women.
"If you're overweight, you won't feel attractive, so you'll automatically have less desire for sex," says gynecologist Peter Bowen-Simpkins.
Iron deficiency
Dr. Radha Modgil claims that a large number of women do not consume sufficient amounts of iron, which over time causes its chronic deficiency.
"Low iron levels reduce blood quality and energy levels, causing a feeling of exhaustion. And exhaustion is not exactly a state in which you want to have sex," says Dr. Modgil.
One of the best sources of iron is red meat, which stimulates the release of amino acids from the brain, bringing a good mood. In addition to iron, red meat is rich in vitamin B, which helps convert carbohydrates into energy needed by the entire body.
In addition to B vitamins and iron, meat also contains zinc, which raises the level of testosterone needed to strengthen sexual desire in men and women.
Apple-shaped body
An apple-shaped body implies a wider waist, due to which there are smaller amounts of the sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) hormone produced in the liver.
"That protein is important because it binds to testosterone and transports it throughout the body. That's why a lack of SHBG immediately means a lower amount of testosterone in the body, which is necessary for a higher level of libido," claims Dr. Mark Vanderpump from the Royal Free Hospital in London.
Rapid weight loss
A large number of women are constantly trying to lose weight in order to be as attractive and attractive as possible, but too sudden weight loss can kill the desire for sex. Dr. Sarah Brewer claims that weight loss, apart from the desire for sex, can adversely affect the possibility of conception.
"If you suddenly lose 10 percent of your current weight, your body gets a warning sign and thinks it's starving. Then the desire for sex decreases, as well as the ability to enjoy sex," says Dr. Brewer.
A romantic dinner date
Although many couples believe that going to a candlelit dinner will stimulate the desire for sex in the bedroom, often the opposite happens. Namely, a three-course meal tires the body and robs it of the energy it needs.
"Two hours after a meal, the body is focused on digesting food and we feel sleepy and tired. Carbohydrate-rich food that is often served in restaurants produces a lack of energy, so it is difficult to get the body in the mood for sex. That is why it is recommended to have sex first, and then then going to dinner," claims Helen Bond.
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