Vitamin C, Libido and Erections I recently recevied a very interesting email from an ADHD reader who had done a lot of research on supplements to help with his condition. What he found was that some of these significantly helped with libido and/or erectile strength. The first of these was the granddaddy of all supplements: Vitamin C. phosphatidlyserine and fish oil as well. As you can see below, his general comments were that all three increased libido but phosphatidlyserine also improved his erectile strength: "I haven't tried all three together so far, but definitely will later on. have fish oil alone, libido goes quite noticeably - so far as erections go, I'll have to let you know when I resume taking it (I'm testing other substances these days and don't want any interference from other supplements). On fish oil, I feel a little calmer, but don't really notice much from a mood perspective, but libido does go up for sure.
On PS, libido, mood, well-being and erectile function all go up noticeably. This is the single best OTC substance I've found to work for me so far - depends on your natural state as I mentioned in myOther guys feel horrible on fish oil or PS." CAUTION: Always talk to a physician first, especially if you are on medications or have any kind of medical condition. Why would these help so much with libido and/or erectile strength? believe - and thanks to the reader who pointed out the beneficial effect on the HPA Axis/Cortisol of these three - that there are two primary reasons, which IIt turns out all three of these can boost or restore acetylcholine (at least in some circumstances) and acetylcholine actually helps dilate arteries. [4] Of course, nitric oxide is the big gun, but acetylcholine plays a role as well. The research has concentrated on the nitric oxide connection - can you say Viagra and Cialis? can help relax those penile arteries and get blood flowing.
We have already discussed Vitamin C's cortisol-reducing powers in my link on Why Take Vitamin C? However, phosphatidylserine and fish oil also have studies showing similar So is there any evidence that these three will improve help with erectileWell, there certainly is and I outline these in my page on Vitamin C and Erectile Dysfunction. As it turns out, Vitamin C is a pretty good Blood Flow Increaser and is worth considering in your arsenal. Phosphatidylserine, by the way, is a famed nootropic,It is present in many foods. 100 mg/day, in order to keep it line with what you might get through diet. It is a somewhat expensive supplement but you can get it through Amazon: Natural Factors Phosphatidylserine 100mg 60-Count. The reader also uses Ester-C (500 mg), same as myself. The fish oil that I use is Nutrasea Omega-3s, which comes to the health food supermarket where I buy it inI always bite open the first capsule in the container
and have never had a fishy or rancid taste. In fact, two of my children actually take it by biting open the capsule since they are not too good on swallowing CAUTION: You should also read about Some Potential Risks of Vitamin C asTo play it safe, it should probably be consumed only when you eating J. Nutr, Nov 1 2001, 131(11):2951-2956, "Oral Administration of Soybean Lecithin Transphosphatidylated Phosphatidylserine Improves Memory Impairment in Aged 2) Prog Neuropsychopharmacol Biol Psychiatry, 1989;13 Suppl:S77-88, "Nootropic drugs and brain cholinergic mechanisms" 3) Climacteric, 2003 Sep, 6(3):238-47, "Vitamin C improves endothelial function in healthy estrogen-deficient postmenopausal women" 4) J. Nutr, Sep 1 2002, 132(9):2506-2513, "Dietary Fish Oil Increases Acetylcholine- and Eicosanoid-Induced Contractility of Isolated Rat Ileum" 5) Diabetes Metab, 2003 Jun, 29(3):289-95, "Fish oil prevents the adrenal activation elicited by mental stress in healthy
We are flooded with studies that test one nutrient or another without really addressing the biological processes that occur from eating vitamin C rich foods. Vitamin C with the appropriate amount of mineral cofactors can save lives. Until recently, science has not sufficiently questioned the damage done from a vitamin C deficiency. Fortunately, we are beginning to see breakthrough research to suggest that suboptimal amounts of vitamin C can be hazardous to the human body and may be behind the climbing rates of heart disease, stroke, arthritis, cognitive decline, gum disease, osteoporosis, and cancer. Vitamin C deficiency is intimately connected to aging, flu, colds, collagen production, and wrinkles. According to an article published in Biological Psychiatry, it is also related to your libido and likelihood for depression. Vitamin C repairs, and detoxifies, so in today’s world, it isn’t a choice, it is a necessity. Vitamin C is needed in large amounts to repair collagen damage from pollution, ultraviolet light, radiation, oxidative stress and to neutralize the effects of a poor diet.
A person who has scurvy stops making collagen and that is why the joints, cartilage and the blood vessels break down; gums ulcerate and teeth are lost – while the immune system deteriorates. Vitamin C affects your life in every way. For instance, constant exposure to toxins and poisonous chemicals can lead to catastrophic disease, and vitamin C is your first line of protection. The best ways to get enough vitamin C Without exception, the best way to get vitamin C is through your diet. Fresh (organic) fruits and vegetables possess many flavonoids which work synergistically to support the utilization of this vital nutrient. For example, an orange has over 60 different flavonoids along with vitamin C. Vitamin C rich foods are abundant and represent the best way to get vitamin C, yet more than 80 percent of the adult population consume 2 or fewer servings of fruits and vegetables, and about 10 percent don’t even consume fruits and vegetables daily. Since vitamin C is poorly retained, the body needs a constant source.
The best way to supplement vitamin C is by including these foods into your diet: cantaloupe, sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, kiwi, bell peppers, papaya, broccoli, kale, strawberries, and citrus fruits. Most fruits and vegetables have some vitamin C in them, and this is where organic matters – because vitamin C level are higher in organic foods. One of the unavoidable consequences of a toxic “modern” life is vitamin C deficiency – so get your daily dose of organic fruits and vegetables for a healthy life. About the author: Blanche Levine has been a student of natural healing modalities for the last 25 years. She has the privilege of working with some of the greatest minds in natural healing including Naturopaths, scientist and energy healers. Having seen people miraculously heal from all kinds of dis-ease through non-invasive methods, her passion now is to help people become aware of what it takes to be healthy.Click here to join the NaturalNews Inner Circle – a monthly (online) subscription offering exclusive audio interviews, video events, natural health product discounts, free gifts plus much more!