{"id":33417,"date":"2021-06-08T09:30:57","date_gmt":"2021-06-08T13:30:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=33417"},"modified":"2025-05-21T10:46:53","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T14:46:53","slug":"erectile-dysfunction-diet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/erectile-dysfunction-diet\/","title":{"rendered":"12 foods that help ED\u2014and 3 things to avoid"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/erectile-dysfunction-guide-symptoms-causes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Erectile dysfunction<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (ED), when a man has difficulty attaining or maintaining an erection, can feel embarrassing to talk about. However, it\u2019s very common. Approximately <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/news\/erectile-dysfunction-statistics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24% of men<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the United States have experienced this sexual problem. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shows that the causes of ED can be emotional or physical. Common <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/erectile-dysfunction-causes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sources of sexual dysfunction<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stress<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/depression-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depression<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/anxiety-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anxiety<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deficit in nerve signaling from causes such as spinal cord disease, brain injury, and diabetes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vascular disease (most common) from reduced blood flow due to atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) induced by factors such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/blood-pressure-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">high blood pressure<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/type-2-diabetes-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diabetes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/smoking-cessation-drugs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">smoking<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/high-cholesterol-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">high cholesterol<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medications<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Endocrine or hormone issues<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcohol use<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pelvic surgery or injury<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to discuss ED with your healthcare provider to rule out physical factors that can be checked through blood work. Your healthcare provider may test your blood sugar, cholesterol, and even kidney function. Although ED can occur at any age, men are more likely to have it in middle age or later.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/lp\/1\"><b> See our best drug prices<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-food-affect-erectile-dysfunction\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can food affect erectile dysfunction?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/10731462\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Massachusetts Male Aging Study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found an association between dietary cholesterol and unsaturated fat intake and the incidence of ED. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5510347\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other studies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have also shown that a Mediterranean diet\u2014mostly vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and healthy fats (like olive oil)\u2014may prevent ED.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"12-foods-that-help-ed\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12 foods that help ED<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While further research is needed, preliminary evidence shows that eating these foods could be beneficial for men\u2019s health. In addition to decreasing ED, they have other health benefits, making it a win-win to add them to your diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"1-blackberries-and-other-flavonoid-rich-fruits\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Blackberries and other flavonoid-rich fruits<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4733263\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> showed that regularly eating flavonoid-rich foods reduced the incidence of ED. Blackberries have six different types of flavonoids. If berries aren\u2019t your thing, dark chocolate, strawberries, blueberries, apples, pears, citrus fruits, and red wine are great sources of flavonoids. The study<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0found that men who consumed these flavonoid-rich foods experienced a 9%-11% reduction in ED.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"2-watermelon\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Watermelon<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24372616\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in animals shows that L-citrulline, which is found in watermelon, might stimulate blood flow to help with ED. In other words, this summertime fruit could have an effect similar to Viagra, increasing circulation to the penis, although further research is needed to evaluate this possibility. It also contains <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28799780\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lycopene, which is beneficial for heart health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and could be helpful if an underlying condition is causing ED. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/druginfo\/natural\/554.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lycopene-rich foods<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include tomatoes, guava, carrots, red oranges, pink grapefruit, and apricots.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"3-spinach-and-dark-leafy-greens\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Spinach and dark leafy greens<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Folate-Consumer\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vegetables<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as asparagus and Brussels sprouts and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatright.org\/food\/nutrition\/healthy-eating\/different-kinds-of-lettuces-and-greens\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dark leafy greens<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like spinach, romaine, arugula, and mustard greens have high levels of folate (folic acid). Folate is a natural form of vitamin B9. A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26302884\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found that men who experienced ED often had low levels of folic acid. Further investigation is needed to determine if increasing your intake of folic acid could help you prevent or reverse the effects of ED.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"4-oatmeal\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Oatmeal<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oatmeal contains the nonessential amino acid L-arginine, which can relax the smooth muscle lining of blood vessels and increase blood flow. A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30770070\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">systemic review and meta-analysis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> show that L-arginine supplementation could be effective for ED.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"5-pistachios-walnuts-hazelnuts-and-almonds\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Pistachios, walnuts, hazelnuts, and almonds<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21228801\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Researchers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> examined whether eating pistachios would help men with ED. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0After three weeks of eating pistachios, the study participants in this small, uncontrolled experiment had a significant improvement in erectile function. Pistachios are a source of antioxidants that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28853908\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">help improve blood flow<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6627592\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">study<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">found that healthy males who consumed a mix of almonds, hazelnuts, and almonds experienced enhanced orgasm quality and sexual desire. However, more research is needed to determine their impact on ED.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"6-pomegranate-juice\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Pomegranate juice<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although it was not statistically significant, a<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/6267923_Efficacy_and_safety_of_pomegranate_juice_on_improvement_of_erectile_dysfunction_in_male_patients_with_mild_to_moderate_erectile_dysfunction_A_randomized_placebo-controlled_double-blind_crossover_study\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of 53 men at California State University found that 25 of the 42 participants who had improvements with ED during the study achieved this when drinking pomegranate juice for four weeks. Antioxidants found in pomegranate juice <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29998575\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">may enhance nitric oxide levels<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which might improve ED. It\u2019s not proven, but if you enjoy sipping on this tart beverage, it may be worth a try.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"7-avocado\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Avocado<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Aztecs named<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/avocadosfrommexico.com\/avocados\/history\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">avocados<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ahuacatl, a Nahuatl word meaning testicle, because these green fruits were symbols of love and fertility. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the modern day, it&#8217;s known that avocados have high zinc levels,<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/8875519\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">which may increase testosterone levels<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"8-bananas\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Bananas<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bananas are high in potassium and also contain lots of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC5003829\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">flavonoids<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4733263\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found that men who had the highest flavonoid intake over 10 years were 10% less likely to experience ED than those with the lowest flavonoid intake.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"9-fish\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9. Fish<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/omega-3-acid-ethyl-esters\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Omega-3 fatty acids<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, found in most types of fish, may <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/16770472\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">help to increase blood flow during exercise.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Possibly related to this effect, a<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4810342\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found that in an animal model, omega-3 fatty acids helped improve ED. Some types of fish high in omega-3 fatty acids include albacore tuna, salmon, herring, mussels, anchovies, swordfish, sardines, mackerel, and trout.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"10-chili-peppers\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10. Chili peppers<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC1831906\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> looking at herbal remedies for ED used by men in Uganda noted that capsicum frutescens (chili pepper) may be helpful as a circulatory stimulant. You know that feeling of your sinuses opening up after you eat something hot and spicy? Chili peppers could increase blood flow by affecting your blood vessels, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25078570\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">an effect seen in an animal study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"11-peanuts\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11. Peanuts<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peanuts are rich in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4711439\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">arginine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, an amino acid the body uses to build protein. According to a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30770070\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">systematic review and meta-analysis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, supplementing with arginine may help ED by boosting nitric oxide levels in the blood, increasing blood flow.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"12-coffee\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12. Coffee<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With its numerous nutrients and antioxidants, coffee has many <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/the-health-benefits-of-coffee\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">health benefits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It improves cognition and exercise performance and reduces the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes, Parkinson\u2019s, and Alzheimer\u2019s. According to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.plos.org\/plosone\/article?id=10.1371\/journal.pone.0123547\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, coffee may play an important role in ED, too\u2013subjects whose daily intake of coffee was 2-3 cups per day experienced the lowest incidence of ED. That may be because caffeine relaxes arteries and increases blood flow.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"3-ingredients-to-avoid-for-an-ed-diet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 ingredients to avoid for an ED diet<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just like certain foods can help your sexual performance, others may hinder it. If you\u2019ve experienced ED in the past, it\u2019s likely your healthcare provider will recommend cutting back on these three things to enhance your sexual health.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"1-alcohol-and-sugary-drinks\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Alcohol and sugary drinks<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While having a couple of drinks to get in the mood might feel like an aphrodisiac, it can have the opposite effect. Drinking<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alcohol can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC9708857\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reduce testosterone production in some populations <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and depress the central nervous system. These factors can cause ED.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cStay away from alcohol,\u201d says Kendrick Heywood, MD, internal medicine physician at<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/healthgains.com\/team\/dr-kendrick-heywood-md\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HealthGAINS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u201cIt does more harm than good. Sugary foods and sports drinks are also terrible. Stay away from those.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/viagra-and-alcohol\/\"><b>Is it safe to mix Viagra and alcohol?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"2-soy-based-products\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Soy-based products<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S089990071000359X\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">case report<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> examined a man who consumed large quantities of soy-based products and found a sudden onset of ED. Another<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17416779\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> determined that healthy men who used soy protein powder for four weeks had decreased testosterone levels. If soybeans can reduce the production of androgens and the levels of testosterone, then they may cause ED.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"3-licorice\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Licorice<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Licorice candy can lower testosterone levels, according to one<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/9070230_Licorice_Consumption_and_Serum_Testosterone_in_Healthy_Man\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Low levels of this male hormone could lead to decreased sex drive and increased risk of ED.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"other-ways-to-treat-ed\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other ways to treat ED<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If trying an ED diet alone doesn\u2019t do the trick, you don\u2019t have to settle for a subpar sex life. The good news? There are other options to resolve ED\u2014in combination with nutritional modifications or on their own.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"counseling\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Counseling<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The type of treatment you receive will depend on what is causing the ED. If it is an emotional issue, then individual or couples counseling may be helpful.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/signs-of-depression-in-men\/\"><b>The unexpected signs of depression in men<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"regular-exercise\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular exercise<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5960035\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has found that physical activity can improve ED in men with ED related to hypertension, obesity, physical inactivity, metabolic syndrome, and cardiovascular disease. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It helps lower cholesterol levels and improve heart health. It can also help strengthen the pelvic floor, especially with targeted<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/mens-health\/in-depth\/kegel-exercises-for-men\/art-20045074\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kegel exercises<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another benefit is stress reduction. Getting your heart pumping or finding your zen with yoga can help reduce stress-related ED.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/erectile-dysfunction-physical-exercise\/\"><b>7 exercises for erectile dysfunction<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"lifestyle-changes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lifestyle changes<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/5760420_Do_lifestyle_changes_work_for_improving_erectile_dysfunction\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">review article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> examined how risk factors, such as smoking, obesity, alcohol consumption, and lack of physical activity, influence ED. The findings suggest that making changes in these areas\u2014stopping smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, decreasing alcohol use, and increasing physical activity\u2014might improve ED.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7666422\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a heart-healthy diet focused on fruits and veggies, beans, and fish and low in saturated fats, full-fat dairy, and red\/processed meats may help prevent ED.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"vitamins\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamins<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though there isn\u2019t any concrete data that vitamins can improve ED, there has been some research that suggests<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1111\/andr.12672\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vitamin B9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (folic acid) and<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21810191\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vitamin B3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (niacin) may help. In addition, a deficiency of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2072-6643\/12\/5\/1411\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vitamin D<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has been associated with ED. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminD-HealthProfessional\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin D <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can be found in foods like salmon, tuna, beef liver, fortified milk or OJ, and egg yolks. Good <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu\/niacin-vitamin-b3\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sources of vitamin B3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include red meat, poultry, fish, legumes, bananas, nuts, and seeds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cAs far as supplements go, I recommend two: nitric oxide boosters and L-arginine,\u201d says Dr. Heywood. \u201cBoth boost blood flow, which is what matters when it comes to your manhood.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be sure to consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice before taking any dietary supplements, especially if you take medications, as they could cause an adverse reaction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/can-vitamins-treat-erectile-dysfunction\/\"><b>What vitamins are good for ED?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"medication\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medication<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there is a physical cause of the ED, medications can help to relax muscles and increase blood flow. Some common medications are:<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\" singlecare-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"header-row\">\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medication<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coupons<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viagra (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/sildenafil-citrate\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sildenafil<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/viagra\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viagra coupons<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/viagra\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About Viagra<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cialis (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/tadalafil\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tadalafil<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/cialis\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cialis coupons<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/cialis\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About Cialis<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Levitra (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/vardenafil-hcl\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vardenafil<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/vardenafil-hcl\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vardenafil coupons<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/vardenafil-hcl\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About vardenafil<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stendra (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/avanafil\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">avanafil<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/stendra\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stendra coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/stendra\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About Stendra<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4 id=\"medication-interactions\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medication interactions<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These medications can interact with certain foods and other drugs. For example, grapefruit juice can reduce the metabolism of Viagra and increase the levels in your body. Or, \u201ceating too much food before you take an enhancement pill can lead to reduced absorption and weaker results,\u201d says Christopher Davis, MD, a cardiologist at<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/healthgains.com\/team\/dr-christopher-davis-md\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HealthGAINS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u201cFor best results, meds should be taken an hour or two after or before eating a meal. This gives your body more time to process the food and then absorb what&#8217;s needed from the meds.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should discuss taking ED meds with your healthcare provider if you take medication for hypertension. You should also not take two different ED medications at the same time. If you combine these medications or if you take Viagra with blood pressure medication, you might experience side effects like dizziness\u2014or, in severe cases, a heart attack.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/cialis-vs-viagra\/\"><b>Cialis vs. Viagra<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"when-to-see-a-healthcare-provider\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When to see a healthcare provider?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to the ED, there are two things that require a visit to your healthcare provider, such as a urologist, according to Dr. Heywood.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>If intimacy is painful for you or your partner<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it\u2019s time to make an appointment. This could be a sign of an underlying condition, such as Peyronie&#8217;s Disease.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>If ED is consistent<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, call your healthcare provider. One bout of ED could be an off day. But if it keeps happening, it&#8217;s time to see your healthcare provider\u2014and maybe even a cardiologist. ED can be an early warning sign of future cardiovascular health complications. It may also be a warning that testosterone levels are declining, which may need to be addressed with low testosterone treatment options.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ED is a red flag in men that can save lives. \u201cOne of the first stages of heart disease is endothelial dysfunction,\u201d Dr. Davis explains. \u201cBecause this dysfunction usually affects the blood vessels in the penis first, ED becomes an early indicator.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, it can feel uncomfortable to talk about, but having the right tests can prevent a major health issue\u2014along with restoring your confidence in the bedroom.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Erectile dysfunction (ED), when a man has difficulty attaining or maintaining an erection, can feel embarrassing to talk about. However, it\u2019s very common. Approximately 24% of men in the United States have experienced this sexual problem. 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